Ampro Engineering Battery Door Upgrade for Tamiya Grasshopper and Hornet

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  • For the Hornet there are two different brackets, for the re-release Hornet and for the original Hornet. See the links below!
    Ampro's Channel: / @amproengineering
    Ampros Shop on Shapeways: www.shapeways....
    Battery Door Grasshopper: www.shapeways....
    Bracket Grasshopper: www.shapeways....
    Battery Door Hornet:
    www.shapeways....
    Bracket Re-release Hornet:
    www.shapeways....
    Bracket Original Hornet:
    www.shapeways....
    Front Bumper: www.shapeways....
    #amproengineering #tamiyagrasshopper #tamiyahornet

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  • @AMPROEngineering
    @AMPROEngineering 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for the wonderful video!!! I am glad you like the parts!!!

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you too Alberto! Glad you like the video! 👍😊

  • @corabbring8198
    @corabbring8198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great upgrades, the battery door was indeed a problem. The Grasshopper was my first new RC car back in the 80's. Had lots of fun with it.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was great times back then! 👍😊

  • @sonofsega816
    @sonofsega816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Matteo + Ampro are an unstoppable combination! Impossible not to give a thumbs up!

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍😊😊 Thank you!

  • @PeteWylieRC
    @PeteWylieRC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video Matteo. Those Ampro upgrades look really good.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Pete! 👍😊

  • @benjamincranch6931
    @benjamincranch6931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great instructional video. I’m a fan of Ampro products I’ve done his Motor relocation kit on 2 of my highlifts always a very well thought out product. I enjoy your videos and have learnt a lot keep them coming.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Benjamin! Glad you liked it! 👍😊

  • @madtopp
    @madtopp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi matteo great info vid the hornet was my first rc back in 1989 still have it today started restoreing it a few years back then packed away but i must get it out and finish it.
    i do remember the battery cover flying of a fare few times and the battery flying out also but boy did that car give me some fun and will again

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great, get it out and finish it! So the fun can continue! 👍😊

  • @_stoatchaser
    @_stoatchaser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see Tamiya buggies again

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it! 👍😊

  • @ShenRC
    @ShenRC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    😁👍Nice upgrades! Nothing works better on these chassis than the good old fishing string mod thought! With that plastic piece it holds the gearbox from being able to be compressed up fully like how it does stock on the hornet but with the fishing string mod it holds the pivot down like the plastic piece you used and lets it rock and twist side to side but also lets the whole gearbox push up exactly like how it did stock to absorb more shock of a jump.👍 I show it on my channel

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your creativity and inventiveness never cease to impress me Steve! 😊😊👍

  • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
    @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Matteo.... I always give you a Thumbs Up!! 👍
    I have known Alberto at AmPro Engineering for many years. Also have several of his fine products! My favorite so far is on my Lunchbox....
    I too have the Rear Transmission Brace, which works a treat and has eliminated that dreadful SLAP!!
    But I also have the AmPro Engineering Front Double Wishbone Kit. It keeps the Wheels straight and level at all heights!! NO more Toe-In and extreme Camber when stopping or backing up!!! 😁💯👏👏👏👏👏😎
    I HIGHLY recommend this Kit for your Grasshopper and Hornet! 😉 It will make a very noticeable difference in Handling and Steering.
    ....... I won't try to tell you that my Lunchbox can now handle like a RC10!! 😲😳
    But it is significantly better Handling than it ever was. I can actually TURN now, and it doesn't flip over so easily!
    One thing WORTH mentioning that Alberto says in nearly all his Wideos.... Always Spray one or two coats of Paint on all the 3D Printed Parts. The Nylin is very porous, and dirt, grease and fingerprints will easily and permanently STAIN the Parts!! 😲
    You can even use Clear Paint, if you don't want a Color. This is pretty important.
    And in my experience, these 3D Printed Parts from Shapeways are considerably stronger than Alberto admits on his Videos!!! I've been pretty rough with mine. 😉
    My Friend, I hope you're having a great Weekend and an awesome Week!!! 👍👍😊
    Carmine ✈🚂🚙

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...... And I need to ask him about Stickers like you have!! I didn't know he had those.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Carmine! I always appreciate your good and helpful comments! Alberto is really a very talented designer and a very nice guy! Have a great week! Matteo

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Matteomeier He really is a nice Guy. I'm planning on building a Grasshopper - with ALL of his Hopups. INCLUDING Double Wishbone Suspension!! 😁

  • @Threesixty31
    @Threesixty31 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The suspension upgrade also exists for the lunchbox and more generally for the CW-01 chassis.

  • @carloshnunez
    @carloshnunez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a hornet and liked the suspension upgrade that is a good idea thanks for the info

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your feedback! 🙏😊

  • @1darnright19
    @1darnright19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That front bumper certainly makes the car look more scale.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I think also. But to be careful not to damage the front suspension when driving...

  • @rexrcs
    @rexrcs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice, i’ll be getting these too

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great! Thanks! 😊😊

  • @JF-RC
    @JF-RC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Matteo, I remember and had the original Hornet back in 1984, great upgrade to that pivoting rear gearbox/suspension setup, just might purchase a Re release Hornet 🤔👍😁

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks John! Yes do it! These cars are simple but big fun! 😊😊👍

  • @RCBirds
    @RCBirds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video and very godd explaination. I allway wanted to build Ampro's Super Fly (modificated Hornet). But the price and modern technology of the DT-03 make it very hard to do it. Now I' m thinking of this project again.

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      DO IT!! I'm building a Superfly II - with Independent Front AND Rear Suspension!! 😁

    • @RCBirds
      @RCBirds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CarminesRCTipsandTricks waiting for SF III, Ampro is designing it yet

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RCBirds He hasn't modifidicated that yet.... But I spoke to Alberto, he has been working on it.
      Along with a King Blackfoot Front Suspension to fit the original Blackfoot and Monster Beetle! THAT I'm looking forward to.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! Always good to have new projects in mind... 😊😊👍

  • @nighthawkj30A4
    @nighthawkj30A4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always love the music had Grand Turismo and Meguires UK feel to it.

  • @JimBoBJames-no5db
    @JimBoBJames-no5db 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video Matteo. Keep up the great work l

  • @philipbrownrc
    @philipbrownrc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great film would be good if you did a video showing what camera equipment you use and frame rates, camera angles and et cetera

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a Fujifilm XT-4 😊

  • @PhilBender612
    @PhilBender612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ampro makes some really nice products but are usually outrageous in price.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, the parts from Shapeways are not cheap, but the quality is very good.

  • @radioflitercairplanes1715
    @radioflitercairplanes1715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video ! 👍👍

  • @rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide
    @rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video my friend

  • @Retoblablabla
    @Retoblablabla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hallo Matteo,
    wieder ein perfektes Video!!!
    Ich glaube ich werde mir diese Teile auch besorgen!
    Noch eine kleine Bemerkung :-) Als gelernter Kunststofftechnologe, stehe ich noch oft an einer Spritzgussmaschine und könnte alle Tamiyateile selber herstellen.
    Leider fehlen mir in diesem Fall die Spritzgussformen von Tamiya :-)
    Ich muss noch was zu diesem Thema loswerden...
    Nylon = Handelsname der Firma DuPont, die korrekte Bezeichnung lautet: PA = Polyamid
    Aber eben wer weiss dass schon :-)
    Unsere geliebten Tamiyakarosserien sind aus Lexan = Polycarbonat Lexan ist ein Handelsname der Firma Sabic früher war es General Electric...
    Teflon oder auch Goretex (ist dasselbe) kennt jeder ist aber in Wahrheit Polytetrafluorethylen
    Liebe Grüsse aus dem schönen Kanton Zug
    Falls Du mal etwas mehr über die Herstellung von Kunststoffteilen erfahren möchtest, lade ich DICH gerne in meine Firma ein.
    Einen Einblick findest Du unter:
    www.synplast.ch

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hallo Reto
      Danke für die Details zu den Kunststoffen und deren Markennamen. Da kennst du dich natürlich super aus! Das mit dem Lexan habe ich gewusst. Aber so ähnliche Phänomene gibts ja in verschiedenen Bereichen. So bezeichnen gewisse Leute einfach alle Geländewagen als Jeep... 😂😂

    • @Retoblablabla
      @Retoblablabla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Matteomeier Danke Matteo, wie gesagt die Firma und meine RC Werkstatt steht Dir zur Besichtigung bereit, falls Du mal im Kanton Zug unterwegs bist👍

  • @dynamicrcworld748
    @dynamicrcworld748 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    seem like movie angle hahaha so great making video i like and subd!

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! 🙏😊😊

  • @bradkalman2353
    @bradkalman2353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm getting a hornet soon and I have a GT tuned motor for it.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This will be fast! 👍👍😊

  • @mattiasrc
    @mattiasrc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great upgrades :)

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mattias! 😊👍

  • @nighthawkj30A4
    @nighthawkj30A4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also Tamiya should have updated these parts.

  • @RC4X4
    @RC4X4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool stuff. My cars are just shelf queens. I never remember that being a problem though when I was a kid.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it depends on how much you used the cars. When new they worked, but after a while the parts wear out and the battery door no longer holds.

  • @RConmyMind
    @RConmyMind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hast du die Teile dann bei Shapeways direkt bestellt?

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ampro hat sie für mich bei Shapeways bestellt.

  • @gerrymcs5195
    @gerrymcs5195 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember to have play a lotte whit the super hornet !!!

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great! 👍😊

  • @johnan1764
    @johnan1764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    make cinematic rc again with grasshopper and hornet

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cinematic videos coming for sure, but sometimes it needs a bit of work on the cars... 😊😊👍

    • @johnan1764
      @johnan1764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck

  • @bradkalman2353
    @bradkalman2353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought they also mold them in Black.

    • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
      @CarminesRCTipsandTricks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They mold them in 9 different colours

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it can be ordered in black and other colors.

  • @nohillsdesign9038
    @nohillsdesign9038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    White??? Why not matching black??

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As I said in the video, the parts can be ordered in different colors also in black.

    • @nohillsdesign9038
      @nohillsdesign9038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Matteomeier Sorry, I missed that!

  • @jamieorton6809
    @jamieorton6809 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why on earth not print them in black

  • @DirectX3
    @DirectX3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just be creative yourself to add something to the original battery door to secure it and extend the front bump by 1 cm or 2 to make better in steering. Changing parts is not environment friendly and no self improvement in skill at all. Sorry for too straight.

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, you are right. But I just wanted to show how these parts can be used to improve the chassis. And replacing parts is an essential part of our hobby. If you think that's not environmentally friendly, then maybe this is the wrong hobby.

  • @92為替王
    @92為替王 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    バッテリーカバー外れちゃうからね
    日本のAmazonに出して頂けたら買いますよ^_^

  • @ottomazzolino1574
    @ottomazzolino1574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Uhhh, mir gefällt das schwarze besser 😂

    • @Matteomeier
      @Matteomeier  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Schwarz ist immer schick! 👍😊

  • @PhoenixRCCrawler
    @PhoenixRCCrawler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏽🐒🇺🇸