2LikesHPI Cup Racer 1M
02-23-2010, 07:41 AM
#1456
The length of the shaft from tip to motor case is 17.5mm, and is 3.5mm longer than a brushed 540 motor, that's why I have a problem installing my BL motor onto the car. Is it possible that you can measure the shaft in your motor and see how long it is? Thanks.
if you were asking me 
I had both the Tekin Redline 17.5 and a Banzai/Speedpassion-based 17.5 in mine..
both shafts were long, but didn't interfer with anything
I had more of an issue with the solder tabs restricting the gearing i could run - couldn't get a pinion small enough on it because the motor wouldn't rotate enough to get the pinion/spur to mesh, so i was left with running a higher gear ratio then i felt was 'appropriate' for the car
I had both the Tekin Redline 17.5 and a Banzai/Speedpassion-based 17.5 in mine..both shafts were long, but didn't interfer with anything
I had more of an issue with the solder tabs restricting the gearing i could run - couldn't get a pinion small enough on it because the motor wouldn't rotate enough to get the pinion/spur to mesh, so i was left with running a higher gear ratio then i felt was 'appropriate' for the car
03-02-2010, 07:08 AM
#1459
Tech Initiate
As far as the VW suggestions, I don't think these cars are what HPI is really aiming at. So far their bodies are highly desirable examples of truly classic dedicated sports cars. Although nice, the VW Golf and Scirocco are far from this...
I could see the 914 though...
ianc
The VW Golf MK1 GTI was one of the first hatchback's with superior performance (at that time) and became an icon. I live in Norway, and one of the most popular VW's among entusiasts is actually the MK1 GTI.
Here's the GTI that have taken trofees from every VW Meeting in Scandinavia I think. My good friend Thomas' MK1 GTI that is almost 100% Original.
HPI, please make the GTI.
Dub's forever!
Fabiz
03-02-2010, 03:37 PM
#1460
Tech Rookie
As far as the VW suggestions, I don't think these cars are what HPI is really aiming at. So far their bodies are highly desirable examples of truly classic dedicated sports cars. Although nice, the VW Golf and Scirocco are far from this...
I could see the 914 though...
ianc
I could see the 914 though...
ianc
The golf is one of the most sport street car ever done.... and the predecesor of the famous GTI generation.
...and one of the most beautiful street car also
sorry but I cant upload pics still....
03-02-2010, 03:45 PM
#1461
Tech Rookie
Also the Scirocco , the Old sport coupe of VW sharing many chassis pieces from the golf did his job in the '70 Motorsport...
Not enought Sport..? not enought Classic...?
Another VW lover here
Go ahead HPI...
Not enought Sport..? not enought Classic...?
Another VW lover here
Go ahead HPI...
03-02-2010, 04:03 PM
#1462
I really can't agree with you there...
The VW Golf MK1 GTI was one of the first hatchback's with superior performance (at that time) and became an icon. I live in Norway, and one of the most popular VW's among entusiasts is actually the MK1 GTI.
Here's the GTI that have taken trofees from every VW Meeting in Scandinavia I think. My good friend Thomas' MK1 GTI that is almost 100% Original.
HPI, please make the GTI.
Dub's forever!
Fabiz
The VW Golf MK1 GTI was one of the first hatchback's with superior performance (at that time) and became an icon. I live in Norway, and one of the most popular VW's among entusiasts is actually the MK1 GTI.
Here's the GTI that have taken trofees from every VW Meeting in Scandinavia I think. My good friend Thomas' MK1 GTI that is almost 100% Original.
HPI, please make the GTI.
Dub's forever!
Fabiz
However, the Scirocco would be a change of pace.
03-02-2010, 11:09 PM
#1463
Tech Rookie
FWD cars... boooo
Rear wheel drive cars are more popular. They're true sports cars. Maybe that's why the cupracers have been rwd cars, regardless of the RC 4WD chassis. Let's see a gti do that!
03-03-2010, 07:19 AM
#1464
Tech Apprentice
Are these durable compared to say a stock MO-3?
03-04-2010, 05:38 AM
#1465
Tech Initiate
03-04-2010, 09:57 AM
#1466
03-04-2010, 06:00 PM
#1467
Tech Rookie
What a waste of money
Exactly my point. RWD is better. But you have to spend alot of time and money to make a volkswagon worth driving. I spend my money on horsepower not drivetrain conversion
03-04-2010, 08:15 PM
#1468
Tech Initiate
Fabiz
03-05-2010, 06:03 AM
#1470
The Civc body is not a re-release
it's just been the 3 so far...