HPI R40 Nitro Car Forum
09-02-2006, 11:21 PM
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09-02-2006, 11:24 PM
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09-02-2006, 11:25 PM
Sorry ProE, I posted between your instructions.
09-03-2006, 03:31 AM
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thanks proe 
09-03-2006, 04:14 AM
Amazing deal. 
09-03-2006, 06:10 PM
Originally Posted by Artificial-I
Amazing deal.
AI, do you know if the HPI SC.12 XS is the one made by STS? I need a piston for one and was having a hard time finding it.
09-03-2006, 09:48 PM
I must say that Im impressed by this car. I t wasnt my first choice, by I love it! It goes together very well, I specially like the Al. shocks, easiest shocks I ever bled.
By the way, I figured how to mount a AAA hump pack with very little work. I put whashers under the mounting points of the bat. box, and also had to grind a little bit away from the inside of the bat. box cover. IT fits like it ws factory made.
By the way, I figured how to mount a AAA hump pack with very little work. I put whashers under the mounting points of the bat. box, and also had to grind a little bit away from the inside of the bat. box cover. IT fits like it ws factory made.
09-04-2006, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by nitrodude
I must say that Im impressed by this car. I t wasnt my first choice, by I love it! It goes together very well, I specially like the Al. shocks, easiest shocks I ever bled.
By the way, I figured how to mount a AAA hump pack with very little work. I put whashers under the mounting points of the bat. box, and also had to grind a little bit away from the inside of the bat. box cover. IT fits like it ws factory made.
By the way, I figured how to mount a AAA hump pack with very little work. I put whashers under the mounting points of the bat. box, and also had to grind a little bit away from the inside of the bat. box cover. IT fits like it ws factory made.
glad you like it..
just wanted to say thanks to craig H and nitro dude..these gentlemen bought the 2 r40 cars I had......it was actually the first time I've ever sold any kits..and they were great throughout....
to all those who jerked my chain?....you missed out on a good deal...
stay tuned here....I'm rebuilding my r40..with a few mods.....getting it ready for the unofficial HPI challenge in Oct in South jersey...
everyone is invited to race.....
check out the steering....(see those yellow bearings?)
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09-04-2006, 04:30 AM
hpi xs .12
the hpi xs .12 is made by novarossi, I have 2 and i like it. Broke the shaft of one and had no prob looking for replacement
09-04-2006, 04:47 AM
fastharry,
That is ALOT of alimunium parts on your car. I also had alot of those on my car, untill I weight them on a scale and compared it to the original plastic parts. They added almost 30g to my car. Now I only add aliminium to my car if the plastic parts keep on braking. I only add CF parts as upgrades. I've saved close to 80g on my car by doing this.(side brace, steering plate, front bumper plate,etc...)
Have you thought about replacing that battery with a Lipo battery. Could make the car even lighter.
I like the brake disk that you've got on your car. Where did you buy that?
That is ALOT of alimunium parts on your car. I also had alot of those on my car, untill I weight them on a scale and compared it to the original plastic parts. They added almost 30g to my car. Now I only add aliminium to my car if the plastic parts keep on braking. I only add CF parts as upgrades. I've saved close to 80g on my car by doing this.(side brace, steering plate, front bumper plate,etc...)
Have you thought about replacing that battery with a Lipo battery. Could make the car even lighter.
I like the brake disk that you've got on your car. Where did you buy that?
09-04-2006, 04:53 AM
Fastharry,
I'm looking at you photo again. How do you connect your brake lever to the shaft going to your servo?
I'm looking at you photo again. How do you connect your brake lever to the shaft going to your servo?
09-04-2006, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ProE
fastharry,
That is ALOT of alimunium parts on your car. I also had alot of those on my car, untill I weight them on a scale and compared it to the original plastic parts. They added almost 30g to my car. Now I only add aliminium to my car if the plastic parts keep on braking. I only add CF parts as upgrades. I've saved close to 80g on my car by doing this.(side brace, steering plate, front bumper plate,etc...)
Have you thought about replacing that battery with a Lipo battery. Could make the car even lighter.
I like the brake disk that you've got on your car. Where did you buy that?
That is ALOT of alimunium parts on your car. I also had alot of those on my car, untill I weight them on a scale and compared it to the original plastic parts. They added almost 30g to my car. Now I only add aliminium to my car if the plastic parts keep on braking. I only add CF parts as upgrades. I've saved close to 80g on my car by doing this.(side brace, steering plate, front bumper plate,etc...)
Have you thought about replacing that battery with a Lipo battery. Could make the car even lighter.
I like the brake disk that you've got on your car. Where did you buy that?
the brake disc is the machined disc HPI sold in japan...
btw,before I started this rebiuild,the car weighed 1640 grams,without a body.......its going to be lighter when I am done,.....(I hope..
)the brake arm has a 2-56 ball on it..and I use a cup on the ened of the rod..........WAY more positive brake action....
Last edited by fastharry™; 09-04-2006 at 06:06 AM.
09-04-2006, 05:59 AM
Originally Posted by Rapid Roy
Ya, I don't think the guy really knew what he had. His listing just said R40 but the description on the auction is for the Hara 05. New in box too.
AI, do you know if the HPI SC.12 XS is the one made by STS? I need a piston for one and was having a hard time finding it.
AI, do you know if the HPI SC.12 XS is the one made by STS? I need a piston for one and was having a hard time finding it.
Also FH , cars looking beefy. I see you got those hpi middle mounts too now. That car is going to be solid. I forget what my r40 hara ended up weighing , but even though its got a heavier super chassis vs the 2004 it definitely dropped some weight.
I was looking over the HARA addendums and those with the HARA builds going on the instructions show the AAA flipped with the 2 cells on bottom , 3 on top. I did mine the opposite. Allthough this brings it real close to the belt. I had no problems during the race and this puts the weight lower , should help handling some. I just simply used shoe goo to secure it to the chassis.
The 3racing CF plate is built slightly different than the stock. I like how its setup and it does indeed loose some weight. Same goes for the CF brake plates from gpm , cf side plate , cf lower suspension mounts front. Also if you look hard enough you can find the LW HPI flex type cf plate. I havent used mine yet but im wondering how much lighter it is and what the term FLEX type does to the handling. Im thinking in lower grip situations this might be a key in tuning. Ill be trying it soon.
09-04-2006, 06:19 AM
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its getting there.....and yes...to the uninitiated, its a HARA conversion
09-04-2006, 06:34 AM
Has anyone tried a different material for their brake pads? Im thinking of something in the line of teflon or something. Something that is more durable than the standard ones and that doesnt fade away.