HPI R40 Nitro Car Forum
08-18-2005, 01:31 PM
#8551
Sorry about that Larry, I mean Barry, I mean FastHarry....
Honestly, I was getting so nervous not to screw it up again I was liplocking myself and screwing it up anyway....Really sorry about that
It was great meeting everyone both those I have met before and meeting alot of people for the first time....It was a great challenge and I was very pleased to put my R40 in the A-Main and to finish 5th the first time out with the car on a track
Honestly, I was getting so nervous not to screw it up again I was liplocking myself and screwing it up anyway....Really sorry about that
It was great meeting everyone both those I have met before and meeting alot of people for the first time....It was a great challenge and I was very pleased to put my R40 in the A-Main and to finish 5th the first time out with the car on a track
08-18-2005, 02:08 PM
#8552
NICE!!!!!!!
08-18-2005, 02:11 PM
#8553
Congrats to all the participants at the HPI challenge!!! Especiallly the ones who chat on this thread... 
08-18-2005, 03:52 PM
#8556
Originally Posted by KLANDERMAN
Congrats to all the participants at the HPI challenge!!! Especiallly the ones who chat on this thread...
I don't really understand HPI's attitude toward having (or not having) challenge races in the Western US. I guess I just have to take my 5 HPI cars and just keep racing. I've tried other MFG's cars too, but always seem to end up running HPI.
08-18-2005, 04:06 PM
#8557
Originally Posted by fastharry
I was concentrating getting ready for the HPI challenge in delaware this past weekend.....being 51,I can't concentrate on too many things at one time.. 
btw,I finished 6th amain electric stock.......5th amain super nitro, and in trying to defend ny nitro stock title,I got wacked at the start...but still came back to finish 2nd(amain)........6 seconds behind the leader....
btw,I finished 6th amain electric stock.......5th amain super nitro, and in trying to defend ny nitro stock title,I got wacked at the start...but still came back to finish 2nd(amain)........6 seconds behind the leader....
Originally Posted by KLANDERMAN
Someone was talking about tires... I ordered a bunch from rcmart because they were cheaper and got some really good Jaco nitro shoes!!! I got 45 shore rear and 42 shore front... Man are this tires wild, I thought that because of the shore they wouldn't stick to the track, but they sure did and last way longer than any other tire brand. I love the tires!!! 
I'm gonna protest!
08-18-2005, 04:17 PM
#8558
That sucks!!! Maily because the R-40's suspencion was designed to run with foams... I guess a new set up will be needed 
08-18-2005, 07:31 PM
#8559
Awesome got my hpi weight checker. I weighed the car and it weighs 1706g without body.
Still need to put my lw battery on there. That will put me around 1670. So far so good....but im sure you guys are a lot lighter than this right?
Ive also been reading the beginning of the r40 thread for more info. Lots of good stuff, sad its so hard to find in this large thread.
Still need to put my lw battery on there. That will put me around 1670. So far so good....but im sure you guys are a lot lighter than this right?
Ive also been reading the beginning of the r40 thread for more info. Lots of good stuff, sad its so hard to find in this large thread.
08-18-2005, 07:36 PM
#8560
Originally Posted by Bundy_Bear
Nobody has any information???
BB
BB
Its got a solid chassis, no battery slot, relocated gas tank and a different upper deck. Not sure all the other things that go with it. But along with the 2005 they were showing titanium pivot balls and other option parts.
Its hard to tell what exactly was done, but we will find out sooner than later.
08-18-2005, 07:41 PM
#8561
Originally Posted by Artificial-I
Awesome got my hpi weight checker. I weighed the car and it weighs 1706g without body.
Still need to put my lw battery on there. That will put me around 1670. So far so good....but im sure you guys are a lot lighter than this right?
Still need to put my lw battery on there. That will put me around 1670. So far so good....but im sure you guys are a lot lighter than this right?
Mine is 1770 +/- 5 (using front spool).
Depending on which electronics we use.... you certainly in the ballpark.
08-18-2005, 07:56 PM
#8562
Yeah that reminds me I need to swap in the front spool. Also getting pretty close to finishing or at least releasing that weight list.
I think ive pretty much found everything there is to find for our cars. Just need to buy a few more things weigh it out and get it all together and then confirm it.
I still have the one-way, battery box, rx box, heavy battery, ugly rear plastic body mount & plastic r40 handle on the car.
I think ive pretty much found everything there is to find for our cars. Just need to buy a few more things weigh it out and get it all together and then confirm it.
I still have the one-way, battery box, rx box, heavy battery, ugly rear plastic body mount & plastic r40 handle on the car.
08-18-2005, 10:16 PM
#8564
ei guys,
is fastharry really 51?
my dad is 43 and he doubts making it to the a-main, maybe i can tell him bout fastharry
new with nitro and the r40, i finishd a 20 min. race last weekend in my local club race.
i usually race electric, and i think nitro cars handle really bad(rear end is very loose compared to electric).
im running hara's setup from 04roar nats
is the rear end of the car really loose? how do your cars drive?
is fastharry really 51?
my dad is 43 and he doubts making it to the a-main, maybe i can tell him bout fastharry
new with nitro and the r40, i finishd a 20 min. race last weekend in my local club race.
i usually race electric, and i think nitro cars handle really bad(rear end is very loose compared to electric).
im running hara's setup from 04roar nats
is the rear end of the car really loose? how do your cars drive?
08-18-2005, 11:02 PM
#8565
dont ya think its a little narrow minded to assume all nitro cars handle bad just because you are yet to dial in your r40 the way you like it. keep trying different setups and tyres, copying someone else's setup doesn't always guarantee you success.