HPI R40 Nitro Car Forum
07-26-2008, 06:32 PM
Are these HPI threaded competition shocks heavier than the stock plastic shocks?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLMD7&P=7
My ride is currently overweight (over 1800g with a Stratus body) and I do not want to add any more weight. I already have the super chassis, light weight shafts, light weight 2-speed, graphite towers, light weight battery pack, and no battery box.
Are these shocks a worthwhile upgrade?
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXLMD7&P=7
My ride is currently overweight (over 1800g with a Stratus body) and I do not want to add any more weight. I already have the super chassis, light weight shafts, light weight 2-speed, graphite towers, light weight battery pack, and no battery box.
Are these shocks a worthwhile upgrade?
12-24-2008, 12:15 PM
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I wanted to wish all of my R40 and HPI buddies a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!....
12-24-2008, 02:33 PM
Harry, right back at you.[FONT="Impact"][SIZE="3"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!!!
12-24-2008, 06:06 PM
12-25-2008, 05:53 PM
Hey
Merry Christmas... I thought this car was done and dusted?????
Merry Christmas... I thought this car was done and dusted?????
12-25-2008, 09:54 PM
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12-25-2008, 10:00 PM
Thanks for your reply... I know you have been very loyal with the R40 right from the start. I have built a couple now but never had much luck with them in the end. I remember having trouble with the steering rack on returning to centre for a start...
I guess no car will ever be perfect, but the R40 can still be bought new here and i the right hands will still be very competitive. I have bee trying to decide if i will get a NTC3 or R40 just to be different!
01-03-2009, 10:37 PM
Hehehehehehe... Look what i found, In the end look who changed to the Mugen and now he just plays with some type of battery operated toy
See you soon Alan!
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02-06-2009, 12:06 PM
Hi my friends
Any notice about The R50?
I believe that the Hot Bodies still have in project a new nitro TC.
Any notice about The R50?
I believe that the Hot Bodies still have in project a new nitro TC.
02-06-2009, 01:48 PM
That would be great. I did talk to the HPI and Hot Bodies guys at the last HPI Challenge and they said there was nothing planned or in the works presently for a new gas touring car. They told me that the company was following with market trends and that they would produce another gas car if the class started to gain popularity again.
02-06-2009, 07:08 PM
That would be great. I did talk to the HPI and Hot Bodies guys at the last HPI Challenge and they said there was nothing planned or in the works presently for a new gas touring car. They told me that the company was following with market trends and that they would produce another gas car if the class started to gain popularity again.
If, anything, electric touring has loss popularity. At least, it has in this region (northeast).
02-07-2009, 08:01 AM
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That would be great. I did talk to the HPI and Hot Bodies guys at the last HPI Challenge and they said there was nothing planned or in the works presently for a new gas touring car. They told me that the company was following with market trends and that they would produce another gas car if the class started to gain popularity again.
I don't know how they can ignore the fact that not only has every MFG continued touring car, but some are hard at work making all new designs. I
That to me is a market trend..What HPI should have said is that they can't make money on a touring car, and make more money on LARGER more popular market trends....
No Matter to me........I'm still gonna run my R40 and PRO 4....
02-07-2009, 05:54 PM
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Well, if you look at the three largest marketed brands (HPI, Traxxas, and AE), none of them have an updated nitro touring. The "newest" one is the R40, and even that is old (in RC years).
02-08-2009, 08:39 AM
Well, Traxxas cannot be considered since they never had a Pro level nitro touring car. The class of car is not dictated by the largest marketed brands that your naming. That would have to be Kyosho, Serpent, Mugen and now Xray. These companies have continued, un-interrupted, to produce new advances in technology for their cars. Nitro touring is strong in the rc industry. The desire for these kits haven't waivered. I believe the companies you mentioned have just decided to chase the new craze - big off-road vehicles a.k.a. current "market trends". Its not about being able to make any money on a touring car (the cars would definitely sell) - its about making more money on a large off-road vehicle.
02-08-2009, 07:45 PM
Well, Traxxas cannot be considered since they never had a Pro level nitro touring car. The class of car is not dictated by the largest marketed brands that your naming. That would have to be Kyosho, Serpent, Mugen and now Xray. These companies have continued, un-interrupted, to produce new advances in technology for their cars. Nitro touring is strong in the rc industry. The desire for these kits haven't waivered. I believe the companies you mentioned have just decided to chase the new craze - big off-road vehicles a.k.a. current "market trends". Its not about being able to make any money on a touring car (the cars would definitely sell) - its about making more money on a large off-road vehicle.
fastharry, I hear you. HPI has stepped back from the "racing" scene. They have brought the Hot Bodies brand in for there hard core racers. The hot bodies guys said that a 200mm gas chassis is not out of the question, just not on the near horizon. Maybe the recent success of there new 1/8 scale off road chassis will hurry things along, but until then, I'll keep racing my 2 R40's just like you. Heck, with the HPI challenge races continuing this year, the R40's will be the hot ticket since they will be allowing ALL of the nitro chasses to race together. Even with the spec tire, I think there will be no contest.