Pro 4 on the way!
03-17-2003, 10:53 PM
#226
Tech Addict
Sure...
I think its going to get the shaft! 
Ha, lame I know.
Ha, lame I know.
03-18-2003, 05:56 AM
#228
Originally posted by Yorkie
I have an upgraded PRO 3 and loads of small hardware that makes me less prone to the other makes.
I have an upgraded PRO 3 and loads of small hardware that makes me less prone to the other makes.
When HPI released the Pro3, there wasnt much from the Pro2, that could be used....
Of course, I dont know about the Pro4, but dont expect too much from re-use of parts.
03-18-2003, 06:00 AM
#229
Originally posted by STLNLST
I'm thinking out load here so please forgive me if I offend anyone and I'm not trying to bash. My main question is this.....I understand that HPI is taking their time to make sure that the car is built correctly this time around so a release date of the end of the year is cool to get it perfected.....but why does the design team need to keep waiting for all of the other companies to release their cars to take a look at them? Is the R&D team not up to par? Maybe I'm taking this the wrong way but once the Yokomo comes out will that be the last shaft drive that is closely looked at and maybe they (yokomo) tried a certain part that HPI wasn't sure it would work so the R&D team needs to see how it works on the yokomo???? I'm just reaching here so again this isn't intended on bashing anyone just questions that I have.
I'm thinking out load here so please forgive me if I offend anyone and I'm not trying to bash. My main question is this.....I understand that HPI is taking their time to make sure that the car is built correctly this time around so a release date of the end of the year is cool to get it perfected.....but why does the design team need to keep waiting for all of the other companies to release their cars to take a look at them? Is the R&D team not up to par? Maybe I'm taking this the wrong way but once the Yokomo comes out will that be the last shaft drive that is closely looked at and maybe they (yokomo) tried a certain part that HPI wasn't sure it would work so the R&D team needs to see how it works on the yokomo???? I'm just reaching here so again this isn't intended on bashing anyone just questions that I have.
03-18-2003, 06:09 AM
#230
STLNLST, here you got the ansver:
Originally posted by Frank McKinney
The latest word? Almost certainly before the end of the year, and we're looking close at the latest shaft cars to see what works best and what may not for our purposes. It's still planned to be a pro-level, race-worthy kit straight out of the box, so expect the best from it. Or should I say don't expect anything, so when it's better than expected we all look good?
The latest word? Almost certainly before the end of the year, and we're looking close at the latest shaft cars to see what works best and what may not for our purposes. It's still planned to be a pro-level, race-worthy kit straight out of the box, so expect the best from it. Or should I say don't expect anything, so when it's better than expected we all look good?
03-18-2003, 07:06 AM
#231
Yorkie - I thought you were getting the Yoke? That will use metric screws and nuts - I can't see that many other HPI parts will be shared between Pros 3 and 4. (foam bumper? body mounts? small shock parts? steering cranks? front steering uprights?).
I've got a feeling that Yoke have really stolen HPI's shaft-drive thunder - with a mass-produced, well designed, moulded car. With Frank saying "Almost certainly before the end of the year", I wouldn't now be surprised if the car never appeared. Even Orion and Novak claimed their brushless motors were coming out sooner than that!
I've got a feeling that Yoke have really stolen HPI's shaft-drive thunder - with a mass-produced, well designed, moulded car. With Frank saying "Almost certainly before the end of the year", I wouldn't now be surprised if the car never appeared. Even Orion and Novak claimed their brushless motors were coming out sooner than that!
03-18-2003, 07:41 AM
#232
Originally posted by sosidge
With Frank saying "Almost certainly before the end of the year", I wouldn't now be surprised if the car never appeared.
With Frank saying "Almost certainly before the end of the year", I wouldn't now be surprised if the car never appeared.
Every company has its own production schedule, Yokomo has obviously been planning for months to release their new car in early 2003. We've been planning for months to release our car in late 2003, that's all.
03-18-2003, 08:45 AM
#234
another question Frank...
will it be possible for some of the 'over-seas' racers to race (the PRO4) at the upcoming "HPI Worlds Final" abroad in Vegas, while us locals are still waiting for release...
with a late 2003 release date, could it not be possible?...
will it be possible for some of the 'over-seas' racers to race (the PRO4) at the upcoming "HPI Worlds Final" abroad in Vegas, while us locals are still waiting for release...
with a late 2003 release date, could it not be possible?...
03-18-2003, 02:50 PM
#236
I wish I knew the answer to those 3 questions, but I don't know Hara's schedule or when test parts will be available so a newer build of the car can be run.
03-18-2003, 10:08 PM
#237
Tech Adept
Yorkie,
Yeh, I am ordering a Yok for Mel at the club and the idea was I would order one for myself too. With the exchange rate against the dollar being so high it makes a lot of sence to order from overseas.
The small hardware items are not such a big deal but it is pointless selling off the Pro3 for peanuts when I could still use the shocks, Ti turnbuckles, springs and all the little things.....Maybe???
I think Yok have certainly stolen the show from HPI but that could be an advantage to us customers. HPI now know what standard of chassis they have to produce to compete with the new cars on the market.
Lets wait and see.....but it would be nice to have an idea of when it will be available.
Yorkie
Yeh, I am ordering a Yok for Mel at the club and the idea was I would order one for myself too. With the exchange rate against the dollar being so high it makes a lot of sence to order from overseas.
The small hardware items are not such a big deal but it is pointless selling off the Pro3 for peanuts when I could still use the shocks, Ti turnbuckles, springs and all the little things.....Maybe???
I think Yok have certainly stolen the show from HPI but that could be an advantage to us customers. HPI now know what standard of chassis they have to produce to compete with the new cars on the market.
Lets wait and see.....but it would be nice to have an idea of when it will be available.
Yorkie
03-19-2003, 03:14 AM
#238
Originally posted by Yorkie
Yorkie,
Yorkie,
I see what you mean about springs - I was probably going to sell my HPI ones in a bundle with the car, I think they're a little longer than the Yokomo ones.
03-19-2003, 03:24 AM
#239
Originally posted by sosidge
I think you're getting a bit confused in your old age... Me sosidge, you Yorkie!
I see what you mean about springs - I was probably going to sell my HPI ones in a bundle with the car, I think they're a little longer than the Yokomo ones.
I think you're getting a bit confused in your old age... Me sosidge, you Yorkie!
I see what you mean about springs - I was probably going to sell my HPI ones in a bundle with the car, I think they're a little longer than the Yokomo ones.
As far as I know, the Yok springs are shorter than HPI.
03-19-2003, 07:48 AM
#240
Regards to questions about the design of the Pro 4.
I, many years ago owned a Pro 2, and loved the heck out of it. Here at my local track there is a guy that STILL runs a Pro 2... and is one hard mother to beat. Now... the Pro 3...(cough)...ok nuff said. Pro 4? I think HPI for the past few years has been so geared for RTR and backyard bashers... that they "forgot" what the true racer needed. That in itself isnt a bad thing... because they are pioneers for bringing new people into our hobby! Without these people, this "racer" hobby would die. HPI does however, make a car (Pro 3) that is race capable on a club level... and with ALOT of hopups or factory stuff done to it (i.e. Hara Edition)... can be a National level car. I guess all i am saying is...look at the companies achievements and goals... if they say this (Pro 4) is going to be a race bred machine... then i am sure it will be. Everything else they set out to do they achieve! Heck... how many of you guys know someone with a HPI Micro?! Or a RTR RS4 nitro car?! That is marketing skill at its best! Have a Coke and a smile guys... im sure you will love the new car. 
- Dave
- Dave