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Originally Posted by AngryAsian
Is hotbodies a subsidiary of HPI?
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But why would they bother with having a subsidiary competing with their own parent company?
Wouldn't it make sense just to have HPI?? - hot bodies would require more resources to run alongside HPI. Or rather, it takes more effort and resources to have two competing brands..
I know Hara drives for hotbodies... but at the expense of HPI not having won any large races of late..
Wouldn't it make sense just to have HPI?? - hot bodies would require more resources to run alongside HPI. Or rather, it takes more effort and resources to have two competing brands..
I know Hara drives for hotbodies... but at the expense of HPI not having won any large races of late..
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Those are typical questions about why would anyone have a subsidiary. Usually, the brands are differentiated in some way like Honda (economical), Acura (luxury). Now that HPI no longer makes the Pro4, one could argue that HPI is the bashing line and HB is the racing line, although, the R40 and Hellfire put a small glitch in that theory.
As for Hara, he’s still considered an HPI driver. The difference between the two companies is smaller in Japan.
http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents/setup/index.html
Just my 2 pennies.
As for Hara, he’s still considered an HPI driver. The difference between the two companies is smaller in Japan.
http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents/setup/index.html
Just my 2 pennies.
hpi no longer makes pro4???
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LoL... i suppose i should have made myself more clear.
But it is your latter point that really confuses me!
I would understand if there was a clear distinction or specialization between the two entities. But there doesn't seem to be!
Not only that, but i always thought hot bodies WAS the basher brand. The e-zilla, their line of identical trucks and monster trucks.. then suddenly the cyclone. Someone made a mistake and send the prototype to the wrong department!!
It's a free for all between the two brands that can't really be all that good for them. Imagine running marketing for TWO brands in house rather than one. Or trying to gain sales without detracting from the other...
Then again, i'm no economics student..
Oh... and no more pro4?! not even the hara?
But it is your latter point that really confuses me!
I would understand if there was a clear distinction or specialization between the two entities. But there doesn't seem to be!
Not only that, but i always thought hot bodies WAS the basher brand. The e-zilla, their line of identical trucks and monster trucks.. then suddenly the cyclone. Someone made a mistake and send the prototype to the wrong department!!
It's a free for all between the two brands that can't really be all that good for them. Imagine running marketing for TWO brands in house rather than one. Or trying to gain sales without detracting from the other...
Then again, i'm no economics student..
Oh... and no more pro4?! not even the hara?
Thanks guys!
Just wondering, what is the motor limit for the PRO 4? Ofcourse my esc has no motor limit...Thanks!
Just wondering, what is the motor limit for the PRO 4? Ofcourse my esc has no motor limit...Thanks!
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Originally Posted by movingparts
Thanks guys!
Just wondering, what is the motor limit for the PRO 4? Ofcourse my esc has no motor limit...Thanks!
Just wondering, what is the motor limit for the PRO 4? Ofcourse my esc has no motor limit...Thanks!
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Originally Posted by AngryAsian
Oh... and no more pro4?! not even the hara?
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LoL.. sorry i'm a bit in the dark actually...
ARE they discontinuing the pro4?!? completely..
so i take it JUSt the hara will be available? From when? Now?
ARE they discontinuing the pro4?!? completely..
so i take it JUSt the hara will be available? From when? Now?
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Hey guys
Just a quick question, has any one had any experience running ashpalt rubber with the 3mm bottom deck and 2.5 top deck???
i picked up my pro4 with those decks installed but i was thinking of trying my luck at asphalt rubber racing in stock. i usually run foam.
I've yet to really experiment with this car so i cant speak from my own experience but has anyone run rubbers successfully with the stiff decks or do they just not have the grip needed???
cheers for your help
Robbie
Just a quick question, has any one had any experience running ashpalt rubber with the 3mm bottom deck and 2.5 top deck???
i picked up my pro4 with those decks installed but i was thinking of trying my luck at asphalt rubber racing in stock. i usually run foam.
I've yet to really experiment with this car so i cant speak from my own experience but has anyone run rubbers successfully with the stiff decks or do they just not have the grip needed???
cheers for your help
Robbie
XRAY RACER,
I run a Pro 4 with the same deck/top deck set up you mentioned on rubber tires.
I have found that by running a very soft set up I get unbelievable traction and steering.
I use 30 wgt oil in all shocks, 4.5-5.0 mm ride height (smooth track) medium front spring and very soft rear spring (couldn't tell you the rates as I dont know myself, sorry) 1mm droop rear, 1.5mm droop front, double shims on front upper linkages, Outer hole lower arm and second outer hole bulkhead front, second outer hole lower arm and inner hole bulkhead rear.1 deg toe out front and using the 3 degree toe in block rear. Neutral kick up and anti dive (standard factory settings)
At the moment Im using Sorex 28R no addatives or warmers. Stratus 3.0 body
I must say that the above set up is for a very smooth track and at this time I'm running 540 and Stock. I have used this set up with an extra .5mm added to the ride height for a rough but high grip track and it worked a charm.
I too race an Xray and I must say, the Pro 4 with this set up has been out cornering and out manouvering my competition but i have been struggling with gear ratios a little.
If you start at this point I'm sure you will find the car very fast and with minor adjustments to suit your driving style, you could be resting the Xray for a while.
I have been racing shaft cars for just over 1.5 years now and just started racing a belt car to see what all the fuss is. It is really important that you drive the car as smoothly as possible when it come to throttle. A shaft car is instant respones and doesn't forgive ratty throttle action.
I hope this helps you out mate, good luck
I run a Pro 4 with the same deck/top deck set up you mentioned on rubber tires.
I have found that by running a very soft set up I get unbelievable traction and steering.
I use 30 wgt oil in all shocks, 4.5-5.0 mm ride height (smooth track) medium front spring and very soft rear spring (couldn't tell you the rates as I dont know myself, sorry) 1mm droop rear, 1.5mm droop front, double shims on front upper linkages, Outer hole lower arm and second outer hole bulkhead front, second outer hole lower arm and inner hole bulkhead rear.1 deg toe out front and using the 3 degree toe in block rear. Neutral kick up and anti dive (standard factory settings)
At the moment Im using Sorex 28R no addatives or warmers. Stratus 3.0 body
I must say that the above set up is for a very smooth track and at this time I'm running 540 and Stock. I have used this set up with an extra .5mm added to the ride height for a rough but high grip track and it worked a charm.
I too race an Xray and I must say, the Pro 4 with this set up has been out cornering and out manouvering my competition but i have been struggling with gear ratios a little.
If you start at this point I'm sure you will find the car very fast and with minor adjustments to suit your driving style, you could be resting the Xray for a while.
I have been racing shaft cars for just over 1.5 years now and just started racing a belt car to see what all the fuss is. It is really important that you drive the car as smoothly as possible when it come to throttle. A shaft car is instant respones and doesn't forgive ratty throttle action.
I hope this helps you out mate, good luck
Tech Lord
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Originally Posted by zacabrandy
XRAY RACER,
I run a Pro 4 with the same deck/top deck set up you mentioned on rubber tires.
I have found that by running a very soft set up I get unbelievable traction and steering.
I use 30 wt oil in all shocks, 4.5-5.0 mm ride height (smooth track) medium front spring and very soft rear spring (couldn't tell you the rates as I don't know myself, sorry) 1mm droop rear, 1.5mm droop front, double shims on front upper linkages, Outer hole lower arm and second outer hole bulkhead front, second outer hole lower arm and inner hole bulkhead rear.1 deg toe out front and using the 3 degree toe in block rear. Neutral kick up and anti dive (standard factory settings)
At the moment I'm using Sorex 28R no additives or warmers. Stratus 3.0 body
I must say that the above set up is for a very smooth track and at this time I'm running 540 and Stock. I have used this set up with an extra .5mm added to the ride height for a rough but high grip track and it worked a charm.
I too race an Xray and I must say, the Pro 4 with this set up has been out cornering and out maneuvering my competition but i have been struggling with gear ratios a little.
If you start at this point I'm sure you will find the car very fast and with minor adjustments to suit your driving style, you could be resting the Xray for a while.
I have been racing shaft cars for just over 1.5 years now and just started racing a belt car to see what all the fuss is. It is really important that you drive the car as smoothly as possible when it come to throttle. A shaft car is instant response and doesn't forgive ratty throttle action.
I hope this helps you out mate, good luck
I run a Pro 4 with the same deck/top deck set up you mentioned on rubber tires.
I have found that by running a very soft set up I get unbelievable traction and steering.
I use 30 wt oil in all shocks, 4.5-5.0 mm ride height (smooth track) medium front spring and very soft rear spring (couldn't tell you the rates as I don't know myself, sorry) 1mm droop rear, 1.5mm droop front, double shims on front upper linkages, Outer hole lower arm and second outer hole bulkhead front, second outer hole lower arm and inner hole bulkhead rear.1 deg toe out front and using the 3 degree toe in block rear. Neutral kick up and anti dive (standard factory settings)
At the moment I'm using Sorex 28R no additives or warmers. Stratus 3.0 body
I must say that the above set up is for a very smooth track and at this time I'm running 540 and Stock. I have used this set up with an extra .5mm added to the ride height for a rough but high grip track and it worked a charm.
I too race an Xray and I must say, the Pro 4 with this set up has been out cornering and out maneuvering my competition but i have been struggling with gear ratios a little.
If you start at this point I'm sure you will find the car very fast and with minor adjustments to suit your driving style, you could be resting the Xray for a while.
I have been racing shaft cars for just over 1.5 years now and just started racing a belt car to see what all the fuss is. It is really important that you drive the car as smoothly as possible when it come to throttle. A shaft car is instant response and doesn't forgive ratty throttle action.
I hope this helps you out mate, good luck
Tech Master
Originally Posted by AngryAsian
What's the deal with hotbodies?!?
Is hotbodies a subsidiary of HPI? or a completely seperate company?
Did HPI take hotbodies over?
Why did HPI chose to have two brands instead of the 1?
Is hotbodies a subsidiary of HPI? or a completely seperate company?
Did HPI take hotbodies over?
Why did HPI chose to have two brands instead of the 1?
Originally Posted by AngryAsian
LoL.. sorry i'm a bit in the dark actually...
ARE they discontinuing the pro4?!? completely..
so i take it JUSt the hara will be available? From when? Now?
ARE they discontinuing the pro4?!? completely..
so i take it JUSt the hara will be available? From when? Now?
phew at least my pro4 is still usable
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Originally Posted by Nicadrauspro4
Hot Bodies is owned majority by HPI.