HPI R40 Nitro Car Forum
09-10-2004, 07:34 AM
#3811
Tech Regular
Originally posted by 2quick4you
One thing that I did to take all the steering play out of the car was to put plastic under the ball cap. By plastic I mean plastic bag, like the HPI Parts come in. Put grease on the plastic, put it on the ball, and snap the cap down. The steering still moves free, and takes almost all the play out. (you have probably thought of this already but its worth the try)
Steve
One thing that I did to take all the steering play out of the car was to put plastic under the ball cap. By plastic I mean plastic bag, like the HPI Parts come in. Put grease on the plastic, put it on the ball, and snap the cap down. The steering still moves free, and takes almost all the play out. (you have probably thought of this already but its worth the try)
Steve
. Since then I have always liked a littler play. I have bounced this theory across a few other big name racers and everyone agrees.
09-10-2004, 08:18 AM
#3812
Can I use Solid Rear Axle in the front to make it a spool?
09-10-2004, 10:06 AM
#3813
Originally posted by Thad Garner
I think it’s funny that you’re so impressed at the cleanliness of the car.
You need to understand that some people are brand loyal. Some people like AE and Losi just because the think is all made in the USA. Some just like a certain brand because that was the manufacture of there first RC car. Just shrug off the haters and always know that the car you are driving is the back to back national championship winning car.
I think it’s funny that you’re so impressed at the cleanliness of the car.
You need to understand that some people are brand loyal. Some people like AE and Losi just because the think is all made in the USA. Some just like a certain brand because that was the manufacture of there first RC car. Just shrug off the haters and always know that the car you are driving is the back to back national championship winning car.
But your Nitro car cleaning skill.................believe it or not, put it on DVD and I am sure it will be a big heat.
09-10-2004, 10:21 AM
#3814
Thad...........I just wish you can be on the forum at least few times per week and check out the R40 and Pro 4 thread, just to share or answer some of our question.....
It is kinda boring for all of us sharing ideas without some OFFICAL word for any corrections or inputs.
Also........I am sure you know...most of the R40 upgrade parts are NOT easy to get in USA, we are getting them mostly from HK or sometime Japan.......is HPI USA ever considered to bring the 2004 spec to USA? Or at least their option parts....
One other interesting thing...........I saw you mentioned the 1-piece engine mount from HARA website, and that website was not even updated since 2002.......whats going on? I am surprised no one ever update or added any new things after 02 and PRO 3...
It is kinda boring for all of us sharing ideas without some OFFICAL word for any corrections or inputs.
Also........I am sure you know...most of the R40 upgrade parts are NOT easy to get in USA, we are getting them mostly from HK or sometime Japan.......is HPI USA ever considered to bring the 2004 spec to USA? Or at least their option parts....
One other interesting thing...........I saw you mentioned the 1-piece engine mount from HARA website, and that website was not even updated since 2002.......whats going on? I am surprised no one ever update or added any new things after 02 and PRO 3...
09-10-2004, 10:30 AM
#3815
Originally posted by Thad Garner
Biaggi a few years back when riding the M1 was saying that if he was on the Honda that he could win races. Max Biaggi is always whining and it gets him nowhere.
Biaggi a few years back when riding the M1 was saying that if he was on the Honda that he could win races. Max Biaggi is always whining and it gets him nowhere.
Originally posted by AMGRacer
Max Biaggi is always whining he does not have the latest factory parts but it aint helping Alex Barros, so mayby factory support is not all it is cracked up to be
Max Biaggi is always whining he does not have the latest factory parts but it aint helping Alex Barros, so mayby factory support is not all it is cracked up to be
He also took pole, won and set the fastest lap in his first race in the big class. Only the second rider that ever managed that.
Max is definitely a pretty complicated character but at the same time very interesting and very,very fast. He's smooth riding style is also something every rc racer should take inspiration from... kinda like Masami and Hara...
09-10-2004, 10:33 AM
#3816
Originally posted by Rookie Solara
One other interesting thing...........I saw you mentioned the 1-piece engine mount from HARA website, and that website was not even updated since 2002.......whats going on? I am surprised no one ever update or added any new things after 02 and PRO 3...
One other interesting thing...........I saw you mentioned the 1-piece engine mount from HARA website, and that website was not even updated since 2002.......whats going on? I am surprised no one ever update or added any new things after 02 and PRO 3...
09-10-2004, 12:13 PM
#3817
Originally posted by kentech
Check here: http://www.atsushihara.com/main.htm
Check here: http://www.atsushihara.com/main.htm
Thanks for the update.
09-10-2004, 02:46 PM
#3818
Tech Regular
Originally posted by kentech
I feel like I have to remid you guys that Max is a four time world champion.
He also took pole, won and set the fastest lap in his first race in the big class. Only the second rider that ever managed that.
Max is definitely a pretty complicated character but at the same time very interesting and very,very fast. He's smooth riding style is also something every rc racer should take inspiration from... kinda like Masami and Hara...
I feel like I have to remid you guys that Max is a four time world champion.
He also took pole, won and set the fastest lap in his first race in the big class. Only the second rider that ever managed that.
Max is definitely a pretty complicated character but at the same time very interesting and very,very fast. He's smooth riding style is also something every rc racer should take inspiration from... kinda like Masami and Hara...
09-10-2004, 02:59 PM
#3819
Originally posted by kentech
I feel like I have to remid you guys that Max is a four time world champion.
I feel like I have to remid you guys that Max is a four time world champion.
Went to see the guys race at the Dutch TT in Assen but you can clearly see Rossi is "The Doctor ". What Rossi and his team did when they moved to Yamaha was a brave step but to win the first race of the season on that bike was a "miracle". If you see what they accomplished untill now you can't ignore that Rossi and his team are doing a superb job to say the least.
09-10-2004, 03:54 PM
#3820
R40 Ti Screw Set
FYI the R40 Ti screw set is available in the US, the part number is Z368. (Full set, 40% lighter than the standard steel screws)
09-10-2004, 07:03 PM
#3821
Tech Regular
Originally posted by Rookie Solara
Also........I am sure you know...most of the R40 upgrade parts are NOT easy to get in USA, we are getting them mostly from HK or sometime Japan.......is HPI USA ever considered to bring the 2004 spec to USA? Or at least their option parts....
One other interesting thing...........I saw you mentioned the 1-piece engine mount from HARA website, and that website was not even updated since 2002.......whats going on? I am surprised no one ever update or added any new things after 02 and PRO 3...
Also........I am sure you know...most of the R40 upgrade parts are NOT easy to get in USA, we are getting them mostly from HK or sometime Japan.......is HPI USA ever considered to bring the 2004 spec to USA? Or at least their option parts....
One other interesting thing...........I saw you mentioned the 1-piece engine mount from HARA website, and that website was not even updated since 2002.......whats going on? I am surprised no one ever update or added any new things after 02 and PRO 3...
Hopefully this win and the increased interest in the R40 will help with HPIs decision to support the car with some of the special overseas parts. Who knows…maybe we will have a Nationals/Hara kit?
I don’t know what’s up with his web site. I will ask next time I see him. I agree it need some serious updating.
BTW I changed my Avatar to avoid any further off topic MotoGP discussion
09-10-2004, 11:59 PM
#3822
Originally posted by Thad Garner
BTW I changed my Avatar to avoid any further off topic MotoGP discussion
BTW I changed my Avatar to avoid any further off topic MotoGP discussion
09-11-2004, 01:43 AM
#3823
Originally posted by Thad Garner
BTW I changed my Avatar to avoid any further off topic MotoGP discussion
BTW I changed my Avatar to avoid any further off topic MotoGP discussion
Now continue discussing the double ROAR champ chassis....
09-11-2004, 01:48 AM
#3824
hi people
im purchasing the 2004 Spec R40 soon, im wondering what would you choose out of these motors to put in
Jp Ns12 S3
NovaRex ReR 3 port
Novarossi Nsr s3
Mugen X12 3 port
Novamax 12 3 port
thanks
im purchasing the 2004 Spec R40 soon, im wondering what would you choose out of these motors to put in
Jp Ns12 S3
NovaRex ReR 3 port
Novarossi Nsr s3
Mugen X12 3 port
Novamax 12 3 port
thanks
09-11-2004, 09:19 AM
#3825
Go with the Mugen X12 or NS12 S3.