86LikesHpi Pro 4
03-16-2004, 10:16 AM
#2386
springs
what are the white springs that you can see on allmost all
photo's of the pro 4, do anybody now ?
photo's of the pro 4, do anybody now ?
03-16-2004, 10:59 AM
#2389
Tech Initiate
Originally posted by dreambrother
I probably would get the Twister, but I've only seen it at Horion Hobby and its out of stock. What race? I'm out of the loop.
I probably would get the Twister, but I've only seen it at Horion Hobby and its out of stock. What race? I'm out of the loop.
As good as the size is, I don't know if its worth it to get the setting adapter. Kinda pricey for the total package 
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/prod...?prod=HBS90000
03-16-2004, 11:00 AM
#2390
Originally posted by dreambrother
I take that back. It's in stock now
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/prod...?prod=HBS90000
I take that back. It's in stock now
http://horizon.hobbyshopnow.com/prod...?prod=HBS90000
03-16-2004, 11:16 AM
#2391
Any idea where to get a diff gear? Its not nice to have this $300 dollar awesome car only to have it sitting on the bench broken with no parts. I talked to HPI yesterday and they said they haven't had any complaints about the diff gears. There only advice was " Don't hit anything" well thats nice all but if I would have known I was going to hit something I would have avoided it. Help me out guys, my LHS came through on all the parts but the diff and diff gears.
03-16-2004, 11:23 AM
#2392
Originally posted by CraigH
Any idea where to get a diff gear? Its not nice to have this $300 dollar awesome car only to have it sitting on the bench broken with no parts. I talked to HPI yesterday and they said they haven't had any complaints about the diff gears. There only advice was " Don't hit anything" well thats nice all but if I would have known I was going to hit something I would have avoided it. Help me out guys, my LHS came through on all the parts but the diff and diff gears.
Any idea where to get a diff gear? Its not nice to have this $300 dollar awesome car only to have it sitting on the bench broken with no parts. I talked to HPI yesterday and they said they haven't had any complaints about the diff gears. There only advice was " Don't hit anything" well thats nice all but if I would have known I was going to hit something I would have avoided it. Help me out guys, my LHS came through on all the parts but the diff and diff gears.
ready to install...
03-16-2004, 11:33 AM
#2393
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I was looking to get one but don't like this diff problem. If HPI doesn't have reps that have read this forum then they really don't care what the consumer thinks. If it is a problem then they need to acknowledge it and offer a real solution.
03-16-2004, 11:37 AM
#2394
Originally posted by RKeasler
I was looking to get one but don't like this diff problem. If HPI doesn't have reps that have read this forum then they really don't care what the consumer thinks. If it is a problem then they need to acknowledge it and offer a real solution.
I was looking to get one but don't like this diff problem. If HPI doesn't have reps that have read this forum then they really don't care what the consumer thinks. If it is a problem then they need to acknowledge it and offer a real solution.
HPI has one of the best costomer service anywhere... don't expect to have problems solved overnight and parts out the next day... it has to be desinged, tested, tooling takes time.
03-16-2004, 11:51 AM
#2395
Erik did awesome job on the car. But I am surprised to see the gear problem because they have really out done themselves with this car.They have thought this one out very well. I can't stop looking at it. People that think Xray makes awesome stuff needs to look at the PRO4. I am not looking for them to fix it overnight. I understand manufacturing as good as anyone,but I just want a diff or some diff gear sets to replace what I break. Its hard to get something this good and NOT want to race it. Sorry for the lak of patience.
RC-zombie-Are you serious?
RC-zombie-Are you serious?
Last edited by CraigH; 03-16-2004 at 11:56 AM.
03-16-2004, 11:53 AM
#2396
Originally posted by RKeasler
I was looking to get one but don't like this diff problem. If HPI doesn't have reps that have read this forum then they really don't care what the consumer thinks. If it is a problem then they need to acknowledge it and offer a real solution.
I was looking to get one but don't like this diff problem. If HPI doesn't have reps that have read this forum then they really don't care what the consumer thinks. If it is a problem then they need to acknowledge it and offer a real solution.
About the gears: I really know if it's going to be a big problem. I have broken one gear in what I beleive to be loosing a tooth a week before, and finally loosing a couple more the week later. I've had a couple other on-power hits in the weeks later with no gear breakages. I have about 6 full race days on my Pro4 now, including the WinterFest Nats @ Trackside. The one gear was the only breakage I have had on the car, and it is definately faster for me than what my XXX-S was, so at this point, I don't have any worries about the gears. If it really is a problem, I'm sure HPI will do it's best to correct it.
I really don't know how much can be done though, because when you think about it, it's mostly caused by the one-way diff. When you hit a wall on power, if the wheel locks up, it's a sudden jerk to the drivetrain. In other cars, such a hit can take out a $60 oneway bearing.
just something to think about..
03-16-2004, 11:54 AM
#2397
Originally posted by CraigH
Erik did awesome job on the car. But I am surprised to see the gear problem because they have really out done themselves with this car.They have thought this one out very well. I can't stop looking at it. People that think Xray makes awesome stuff needs to look at the PRO4. I am not looking for them to fix it overnight. I understand manufacturing as good as anyone,but I just want a diff or some diff gear sets to replace what I break.
RC-zombie-Are you serious?
Erik did awesome job on the car. But I am surprised to see the gear problem because they have really out done themselves with this car.They have thought this one out very well. I can't stop looking at it. People that think Xray makes awesome stuff needs to look at the PRO4. I am not looking for them to fix it overnight. I understand manufacturing as good as anyone,but I just want a diff or some diff gear sets to replace what I break.
RC-zombie-Are you serious?
03-16-2004, 12:15 PM
#2398
Yes-we should all be thankful to a man named Shane Archer for providing a home where the likes of Eric Shauver, Blackstock Cyrul and the list goes on and on, that are on here to answer questions about the cars they have designed and race.
I am very excited to buy the pro4 in two weeks. Basically I am running only mod sedan on carpet/foam tires all summer long-so this poor cars gonna get abused!!! The issue with the front gear is solved-boil water- pour into a pyrex bowl and let them sit in the water and absorb some H2O!!
Take the poor Tamiya guys-they still havent solved the gear breakage issue with the EvoIII and its been a year (well-they might have solved it-but I am not 100% sure).
Ray
I am very excited to buy the pro4 in two weeks. Basically I am running only mod sedan on carpet/foam tires all summer long-so this poor cars gonna get abused!!! The issue with the front gear is solved-boil water- pour into a pyrex bowl and let them sit in the water and absorb some H2O!!
Take the poor Tamiya guys-they still havent solved the gear breakage issue with the EvoIII and its been a year (well-they might have solved it-but I am not 100% sure).
Ray
03-16-2004, 12:23 PM
#2399
Ok your right Ray(notso.....) I for one would like to meet Erik. I would like to know more about his thoughts on why he did somethings certain ways.
03-16-2004, 12:24 PM
#2400
Originally posted by rayhuang
Yes-we should all be thankful to a man named Shane Archer for providing a home where the likes of Eric Shauver, Blackstock Cyrul and the list goes on and on, that are on here to answer questions about the cars they have designed and race.
I am very excited to buy the pro4 in two weeks. Basically I am running only mod sedan on carpet/foam tires all summer long-so this poor cars gonna get abused!!! The issue with the front gear is solved-boil water- pour into a pyrex bowl and let them sit in the water and absorb some H2O!!
Take the poor Tamiya guys-they still havent solved the gear breakage issue with the EvoIII and its been a year (well-they might have solved it-but I am not 100% sure).
Ray
Yes-we should all be thankful to a man named Shane Archer for providing a home where the likes of Eric Shauver, Blackstock Cyrul and the list goes on and on, that are on here to answer questions about the cars they have designed and race.
I am very excited to buy the pro4 in two weeks. Basically I am running only mod sedan on carpet/foam tires all summer long-so this poor cars gonna get abused!!! The issue with the front gear is solved-boil water- pour into a pyrex bowl and let them sit in the water and absorb some H2O!!
Take the poor Tamiya guys-they still havent solved the gear breakage issue with the EvoIII and its been a year (well-they might have solved it-but I am not 100% sure).
Ray
Why a pyrex bowl? Why can you not let the gear sit in any bowl you have just laying around the house?
And also, and this is directly to rc-zombies, what is this ultralon you are using on the gear? Is it an Rc product (something I could get at the hobby shop)? What purpose does it serve? I'm guessing it's just some kind of lube right?
Thanks ahead of time for the answers guys!
Last edited by cartmen34; 03-16-2004 at 12:34 PM.