HPI R40 Nitro Car Forum
08-21-2003, 03:32 PM
#271
I was just quoted $260 from my LHS. Are there two different versions of this kit or just one?
08-21-2003, 04:30 PM
#272
Tech Addict
Performula,
I see you are in Orlando. Which shop has them for $260.
Thanks, Dave.
I see you are in Orlando. Which shop has them for $260.
Thanks, Dave.
08-21-2003, 05:18 PM
#273
Tech Apprentice
yeah which hobby store in orlando said 260? Im gonna be getting one soon and i would like to get it locally
08-21-2003, 06:02 PM
#274
Colonial Photo and Hobby.
08-21-2003, 06:05 PM
#275
I wouldn't doubt that the price will go up. They have one in stock and they usually have high prices compared to the Net, of course. When they told me the price 
I was about to drive up to pick it up, but it sounded fishy. Their prices are usually on par with Tower.
I was about to drive up to pick it up, but it sounded fishy. Their prices are usually on par with Tower.
08-21-2003, 06:23 PM
#276
Tech Apprentice
yeah thats what i fiqured, ill give them a call when im ready to buy just to check, i called superior and they are selling them for 294 i beleive. I am yet to call any of the other places around town.
08-21-2003, 09:54 PM
#277
Originally posted by The Sleeper
On the R40, the hinge pins for the front lower A-arms are held in place by rubber grommets. I was suprised to see this since I never seen it before ( the NTC3 is the only real car I've ever had).
On the R40, the hinge pins for the front lower A-arms are held in place by rubber grommets. I was suprised to see this since I never seen it before ( the NTC3 is the only real car I've ever had).
So, how does everyone like their R40 so far? I'm still running my NTC3 but would like to have an alternative (read "second car"). I was leaning towards the MTX3, parts are easily available around here (but so are HPI parts). How is the quality of the plastic, same as Mugen/Serpent/etc? Everytime I look at the R40 I can't help but think of that rubber-band plastic that was on my old RS4 and Super Nitro...
08-22-2003, 12:40 AM
#278
Old Skool,
I haven't drove my R40 yet but this is what I can tell you about the car.
The plastic that HPI uses doesn't appear to be the rubber band type you referred to as the RS4 having (I have one of those too). It seems to be more rigid and thicker.
There are a couple of things I like so far about the R40. One is being the hinge pins mounted in rubber. I think the rubber will give some and help prevent the pins from bending in a crash.
Second is how the dog bones and axles are connected (remember I have had only the RS4 and NTC3). On my other cars, the pin that connect the dog bone to the axle was held in place by a set screw. On the R40, this pin is kept in place by the inner hub bearing. The bearing covers the hole the pin slides thru and thus not allowing it to come out. I don't know if any other cars does this but I can tell you,,, there is no binding what so-ever between the dog bone and axle. The axle moves very freely around the bone. On my other cars, there were some binding, not much but some.
I haven't drove my R40 yet but this is what I can tell you about the car.
The plastic that HPI uses doesn't appear to be the rubber band type you referred to as the RS4 having (I have one of those too). It seems to be more rigid and thicker.
There are a couple of things I like so far about the R40. One is being the hinge pins mounted in rubber. I think the rubber will give some and help prevent the pins from bending in a crash.
Second is how the dog bones and axles are connected (remember I have had only the RS4 and NTC3). On my other cars, the pin that connect the dog bone to the axle was held in place by a set screw. On the R40, this pin is kept in place by the inner hub bearing. The bearing covers the hole the pin slides thru and thus not allowing it to come out. I don't know if any other cars does this but I can tell you,,, there is no binding what so-ever between the dog bone and axle. The axle moves very freely around the bone. On my other cars, there were some binding, not much but some.
08-22-2003, 09:52 AM
#279
Rumor
A guy at our local track reports that the plastic for the HPI kits are being maufactured now by DELTA. Is there any truth to that? If so maybe thats why the plastic does look alot better then previous HPI kits.
Just Curious,
Thanks,
Just Curious,
Thanks,
08-22-2003, 09:58 AM
#280
Tech Rookie
Compared to a V-One-R, which is what this car replaces, with setups which are similar getting into and out of turns and with the same tires, the R40 is carrying more speed through the turns.. rolling better. And that's with a front diff...
Just an initial impression..
Just an initial impression..
08-23-2003, 11:06 AM
#281
anyone have problems installing a Novarossi based motor or other into their R40??? I can't get the correct angle needed on the carb because the idle screw hits the motor case if I try and rotate it into the correct angle.
-Puma
-Puma
08-23-2003, 11:07 AM
#282
Originally posted by tinman
Compared to a V-One-R, which is what this car replaces, with setups which are similar getting into and out of turns and with the same tires, the R40 is carrying more speed through the turns.. rolling better. And that's with a front diff...
Just an initial impression..
Compared to a V-One-R, which is what this car replaces, with setups which are similar getting into and out of turns and with the same tires, the R40 is carrying more speed through the turns.. rolling better. And that's with a front diff...
Just an initial impression..
08-24-2003, 02:12 AM
#283
anyone have problems installing a Novarossi based motor or other into their R40??? I can't get the correct angle needed on the carb because the idle screw hits the motor case if I try and rotate it into the correct angle.
08-24-2003, 02:19 AM
#284
something freaky happened today...
I slightly hit the wall, nothing breaks but the hub carrier just popped out. When i checked the shape still ok, nothing breaks or bent. now i lost the plastic washer that goes inside against the pivot balls. It's pretty weird that the hub just popped off the pivot ball like that, it seems like the pivot balls are not big enough to hold tight the hub carrier. But overall i like the car so much the plastic quality is really tough..nothing seems to wear out after it happened. Anyone experience the same thing?
I slightly hit the wall, nothing breaks but the hub carrier just popped out. When i checked the shape still ok, nothing breaks or bent. now i lost the plastic washer that goes inside against the pivot balls. It's pretty weird that the hub just popped off the pivot ball like that, it seems like the pivot balls are not big enough to hold tight the hub carrier. But overall i like the car so much the plastic quality is really tough..nothing seems to wear out after it happened. Anyone experience the same thing?
08-24-2003, 12:02 PM
#285
Originally posted by front1wayFreak
I turned the carb touching the case.The slide carb sits pretty close to the tank but not touching though. You need to adjust for the ball cup direction. Mine have no clearance problem for the carb to slide after i made this adjustment. Hope this helps.
I turned the carb touching the case.The slide carb sits pretty close to the tank but not touching though. You need to adjust for the ball cup direction. Mine have no clearance problem for the carb to slide after i made this adjustment. Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Puma