Nitro RC buggy Condor Pro - will it run?

Helping out a friend to get an ACME condor Pro nitro RC buggy running.
This 1/10 scale radio controlled buggy with nitro engine is from circa 2003 and looks in good condition - however its not been running for almost 20 years! Will it start? and will it drive??

[@speedgears1236]

That's awesome! I love vintage RC

[@RCadventuresUK]

Great little buggy that can be picked up quite for a good price

[@JimJimmyJimone]

Now that’s what I call an RC video #keepupthegoodwork #awesome

[@RCadventuresUK]

Cheers 👍

[@Rcnitro22]

I love vintage nitros

[@RCadventuresUK]

Yes, this one was good fun getting it running! Just a new servo for the steering to add

[@Rcnitro22]

Just one thing you should also do is straight out the antenna the top of it is a little bent so it might affect the range.

[@Rcnitro22]

But be careful while straightening it.

[@steveparkerQGM]

@@Rcnitro22definitely makes a difference when using these older 27Mhz transmitters and receivers

[@favulus1]

Great video! I love seeing vintage nitro.

[@RCadventuresUK]

Hi, thanks for the comment and I agree - this one is still good buggy, with a couple of new servos and updated radio it’ll be great for years to come. The only downside with these vintage nitro RC’s are spare parts!!

[@ofnaguycarlwatts8602]

Wassup 👊 ❓ why wouldn't you break it in since it's like New. I'm curious ❓

[@RCadventuresUK]

Hi, my friend had been using the buggy many years ago. I’ve made the assumption it was broken in correctly at that time. However it’s probably worth me checking as I’ll probably give it a tune next time I run it which may include leaning the engine out

[@ofnaguycarlwatts8602]

@@RCadventuresUK Right on.i inspect new or Old Engine especially Old vintage stuff. I have found surface rust before. I inspect what the eye can see. 👊

[@michaelinzitari]

Wow you got the pro! Much better than mine! ACME CONDOR RESTORE 2003 1/10 4WD NITRO RC BUGGY kzbin.info/www/bejne/d32teaCYg8-Sqac

[@RCadventuresUK]

It’s a great little buggy and it will be a shame when I give it back to my friend who is the owner. I’ll check your video out as soon as I can 👍