HPI Nitro MT - Hop ups and Upgrades?
#1
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
HPI Nitro MT - Hop ups and Upgrades?
Just got a used MT and looking for the best upgrade and hopups.
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
#2
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
shameless bump
#3
there are tons of things you can do...
i assume you have a .15FE with no modifications to anything else.
to start here are a few things you can do.
-air filiter
-MIP racing clutch (great upgrade over stock)
-new engine (if you have the .15FE this is a must)
-HPI stainless steel hinge pins
-lunsford titanium turnbuckles
-RPM ball ends
-some different rims and tires if you please (on road tires adds a completely new element
-if you like onroad then get the stiffest front and rear springs (purpe(rear) and blue(front))
-front and rear CVD's
-electrical tape for wheels (great for drifting w/o onroad tires and stiff springs)
-upgraded steering servo (strongly suggest)
-fuel filter (MUST HAVE)
-some upgraded fuel tubing
I have a NMT and I am looking into a new engine, since the .15FE just doesn't count as an engine.
I have all the upgrades above except the new engine and I have loved my NMT
keeping everything well lubed and clean is a must so since it is used I would reccomend cleaning everything up before you start.
if you have any questions feel free to email me or hit me up on the aim.
i assume you have a .15FE with no modifications to anything else.
to start here are a few things you can do.
-air filiter
-MIP racing clutch (great upgrade over stock)
-new engine (if you have the .15FE this is a must)
-HPI stainless steel hinge pins
-lunsford titanium turnbuckles
-RPM ball ends
-some different rims and tires if you please (on road tires adds a completely new element
-if you like onroad then get the stiffest front and rear springs (purpe(rear) and blue(front))
-front and rear CVD's
-electrical tape for wheels (great for drifting w/o onroad tires and stiff springs)
-upgraded steering servo (strongly suggest)
-fuel filter (MUST HAVE)
-some upgraded fuel tubing
I have a NMT and I am looking into a new engine, since the .15FE just doesn't count as an engine.
I have all the upgrades above except the new engine and I have loved my NMT
keeping everything well lubed and clean is a must so since it is used I would reccomend cleaning everything up before you start.
if you have any questions feel free to email me or hit me up on the aim.
#4
unless you have an electric one in which case most of what I said is pointless, although some mods will still apply.
#5
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
hey thanks for the tips, actually the nmt i got has a dynamite .12s motor in it
#6
i'm willing to talk anytime so you can hit me up on AIM if you would like, email me if yahoo messenger works better.
#7
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
my aim handle is tomtuttletw
#8
Tech Apprentice
Here's a good list that was posted on the Unofficial HPI Forum:
STEP 1 : THE BASICS (cheap stuff !)
1- Boiling of front arms (use the new one if possible)
2- Front Stainless Steel Hinge Pin
3- Stronger shock spring (blue front and back)
4- Thicker silicone shock fluid (35 minimum)
5- Washer in the diff and pack them with thick grease (or seal them and use diff fluid)
6- Better air filter (Heavy duty Motor Saver)
7- Fuel filter (eventually bigger fuel lines)
8- Receiver protector
STEP 2 : THE HEAVY DUTY STUFF (expensive treat !)
1- MIP CVD all four corner (a must)
2- Set of stainless steel hinge pin with purple brace
3- Better head for the engine
4- MIP temp gauge
5- High speed high torque steering servo
6- 5 cells Battery pack
7- Don't forgot the throttle return spring or use a Fail Safe Unit
STEP 3 : THE OPTIONAL PARTS (If any money left !)
1- Set of titanium turnbuckle
2- Heavy duty main chassis
3- Graphite upper deck
4- Aluminum shock Towers
5- Aluminum rear hub 1.5 Deg.
6- Aluminum upright set
7- Sway bar set
8- Fiber disk brake
9- Universal center dogbones
STEP 4: THE ULTIMATE (For the speed-freak !)
1- Better engine (Nova-Picco-OS)
2- Better pipe (CVEC – Paris Ring)
3- Racing clutch (MIP or HPI)
4- Lightweight flywheel
5- Heavy duty final gear
6- Heavy Duty diff output shaft
7- Slipper clutch
8- Two speed Kit
STEP 1 : THE BASICS (cheap stuff !)
1- Boiling of front arms (use the new one if possible)
2- Front Stainless Steel Hinge Pin
3- Stronger shock spring (blue front and back)
4- Thicker silicone shock fluid (35 minimum)
5- Washer in the diff and pack them with thick grease (or seal them and use diff fluid)
6- Better air filter (Heavy duty Motor Saver)
7- Fuel filter (eventually bigger fuel lines)
8- Receiver protector
STEP 2 : THE HEAVY DUTY STUFF (expensive treat !)
1- MIP CVD all four corner (a must)
2- Set of stainless steel hinge pin with purple brace
3- Better head for the engine
4- MIP temp gauge
5- High speed high torque steering servo
6- 5 cells Battery pack
7- Don't forgot the throttle return spring or use a Fail Safe Unit
STEP 3 : THE OPTIONAL PARTS (If any money left !)
1- Set of titanium turnbuckle
2- Heavy duty main chassis
3- Graphite upper deck
4- Aluminum shock Towers
5- Aluminum rear hub 1.5 Deg.
6- Aluminum upright set
7- Sway bar set
8- Fiber disk brake
9- Universal center dogbones
STEP 4: THE ULTIMATE (For the speed-freak !)
1- Better engine (Nova-Picco-OS)
2- Better pipe (CVEC – Paris Ring)
3- Racing clutch (MIP or HPI)
4- Lightweight flywheel
5- Heavy duty final gear
6- Heavy Duty diff output shaft
7- Slipper clutch
8- Two speed Kit