Babexx

I was initially going to buy my HPI RS4 Pro3 tomorrow and I just realised that there are different kinds of Pro3's.

What is a normal Pro3???

I am getting a Pro3 Spec S, is that a normal Pro3 or worse then a normal Pro3???

Please tell me the differences between a normal Pro3, a Pro3 spec S and a Pro3 Spec V.

Which web site I can visit to read and learn more about Pro3's??

Please Help



And also, a HPI RS4 Pro3 Spec S with a Dodge Stratus body for $210 US Dollars.
Is that worth it for a Pro3 Spec S ? ? ?

ProRacer03

I think you should go for the Losi XXX-S. I have 2 pro 3's which are pretty heavily modified and a box stock XXX-S. IMO I think the XXX-S is a better value.

Pro 3 is what i have which is okay out of the box.
Spec S comes w/ less stuff.
Spec V I'm not sure about.

Go w/ the XXX-S you won't regret it.

sosidge

Information on the spec S and spec V is on the hpi japan site, you'll have to use a translation site like babelfish to read it.

Compared to the standard Pro3, the Spec S has fixed links, non-threaded shock collars, and dogbones instead of CVD's (i think). It does come with tyres though.

The Spec V is Asia only, and comes with a lot of HPI Hop ups, like purple alloy parts and graphite-mix plastic parts, as well as a one-way diff, differentc caster blocks and bits like that.

$210 for a spec S seems expensive compared to the prices the standard pro 3's have been available for.

popsracer

Babexx;

I paid $120 usd for my STANDARD Pro-3 kit about 3 months ago. Ultimate Hobbies might still have them at that price.

As for the other versions, I have not seen them for sale in the Hobby Shops here (California, USA).

purplepro3

Pro3 Spec S - dogbones, fixed links, shock clips

Pro3 US version - cvd, adjustable turnbuckles, adjustable shock collars

Pro3 Spec V - molded composite graphite chassis and shock towers, new front C hubs, 1way pulley & diff, purple aluminum stuffs, adjustable turnbuckles, adjustable shock collar

Pro3 HK Limited Ed. - basically a Spec S with all the early hop-ups included...including an extra chassis

Pro3 Hara Edition - cost is no object version. HB woven carbon chassis, woven carbon shock towers, new front 1 way, graphite arms, etc. etc.

psychofactor

where can I get the HAra Edition here in the states?

rc-zombies

iTrader: (9)

Hara edition not available in the US.
I have a blue version for sale on ebay.

Cyclonus

If I were you I would go for the Pro 3 Spec V or atleast the Pro3 US version. You'll be sorry if you get a spec S especially for the price your paying. The US version I have seen going for less than $150 at several places. But if you want to save money on hop ups buy the Spec V and a Hot Bodies top deck and you got a Pro 3 pretty much ready to race.

psychofactor

I have seen your Blue edition and I was watching it. But, I Don't like HPI's being blue. HPI is supposed to Purple. Plus, I think it looks nicer. If it was a completely trick color like a Red, Green or Gold I would take it in an instant.

rc-zombies

iTrader: (9)

Here's the proposed Pro3.5 in purple.
HPI is not sure if it will be released or not...
http://groups.msn.com/RCZOMBIES/pro35.msnw

purplepro3

rc-zombies: where did you get those purple 5.8 balls? what brand?

Babexx

rc-zombies, if I buy a Atsushi Hara HB edition Pro3, will it look like that???

Or does that car have more upgrades then the Hara edition??

psychofactor

SWEET!!!!!!!!!! Now that's what I'm taling about!! PURPLE!!! HPI PURPLE!!!!!