HPI R40 Nitro Car Forum
12-30-2005, 12:21 AM
#9451
engine wise i have a novarossie nsr12 s3, great motor heaps power little pricy but great power and very easy to tune and get running right.
12-30-2005, 12:25 AM
#9452
Originally Posted by ProE
I'm new to RC racing and just ordered my first racing car from RCmart. I did some research on different cars and decided to buy R40 2005 edition kit.
I need some assistance on the other parts that I need to purchase as well to get me up and running.
I thinking of buying the Futaba 2PL radio/receiver and s3010 servos. The Futaba NR5F Receiver NiCd Flat 6V 600mAh.
For the engine im thinking of going the O.S. .12 TZ (P)-T 3-Port Turbo way.
I need to knpw what elso to buy. ex. what clutch, pipe. etc..
I need some assistance on the other parts that I need to purchase as well to get me up and running.
I thinking of buying the Futaba 2PL radio/receiver and s3010 servos. The Futaba NR5F Receiver NiCd Flat 6V 600mAh.
For the engine im thinking of going the O.S. .12 TZ (P)-T 3-Port Turbo way.
I need to knpw what elso to buy. ex. what clutch, pipe. etc..
12-30-2005, 12:50 AM
#9453
Originally Posted by bummy
i would go for the lightweight 2 spped assembly and chassis. and for the battery get a bigger mah rating around 15 is good. i find, dont need to charge as often cheers.
12-30-2005, 12:50 AM
#9454
Hey AMGRacer you just got get back over to Brendale when the track opens again. We where down there for a working bee and the new surface is just AWESOME. So bring that rocket over to the north side of town, we'll have a blast like always man. 
12-30-2005, 12:53 AM
#9455
Originally Posted by ProE
I'm new to RC racing and just ordered my first racing car from RCmart. I did some research on different cars and decided to buy R40 2005 edition kit.
I need some assistance on the other parts that I need to purchase as well to get me up and running.
I thinking of buying the Futaba 2PL radio/receiver and s3010 servos. The Futaba NR5F Receiver NiCd Flat 6V 600mAh.
For the engine im thinking of going the O.S. .12 TZ (P)-T 3-Port Turbo way.
I need to knpw what elso to buy. ex. what clutch, pipe. etc..
I need some assistance on the other parts that I need to purchase as well to get me up and running.
I thinking of buying the Futaba 2PL radio/receiver and s3010 servos. The Futaba NR5F Receiver NiCd Flat 6V 600mAh.
For the engine im thinking of going the O.S. .12 TZ (P)-T 3-Port Turbo way.
I need to knpw what elso to buy. ex. what clutch, pipe. etc..
if your trying to keep things on a budget you can go with the futaba s3305, it is slightly faster, plenty of torque and has metal gears for about $35.
12-30-2005, 02:33 AM
#9456
Originally Posted by finchy
Hey AMGRacer you just got get back over to Brendale when the track opens again. We where down there for a working bee and the new surface is just AWESOME. So bring that rocket over to the north side of town, we'll have a blast like always man.
I saw some pics and it looks brilliant!!
12-30-2005, 02:41 AM
#9457
Thanks for all the response so far.
I have updated my wishlist to two futaba servos, a 3305 and 3010.
The battery has changed to HPI 5-Cell 6V 1200mAh Rx Stick Pack. (the bigest that I could get at towerhobbies).
What about the air filter. Is that included in the kit, or with engin or do I need to order that seperately. (Sorry for all these dump Questions, its my first kit, only had RTR before).
I have updated my wishlist to two futaba servos, a 3305 and 3010.
The battery has changed to HPI 5-Cell 6V 1200mAh Rx Stick Pack. (the bigest that I could get at towerhobbies).
What about the air filter. Is that included in the kit, or with engin or do I need to order that seperately. (Sorry for all these dump Questions, its my first kit, only had RTR before).
12-30-2005, 03:06 AM
#9458
yes you will need a air filter, get a motor saver. i find they are the best.
12-30-2005, 08:34 AM
#9461
Originally Posted by HarKonnenD
I personally enjoy running my original R40. Surely I couldve bout a Mugen MTX3 prospec for the price of what I payed, but the R40 I enjoyed running from box stock and it surprised me even more with every little upgrade I added to it. I don't want to be like everyone else running a Mugen or Serpent, or Kyosho. Besides I see some of the MTX4 owners already purchasing new stuff on the net because some of the stock items may not suit their liking. Time to lay down the assault on the other cars at the track and represent HPI. 
My friend ran his NTC3 FT which many novice people bash with rather than race on some forums. It's highly doubted because of its "durability", but in the right hands it's a capable car. My R40 is good to go for 06 racing. Last thing is spektrum, xtra car parts, and it's on. 
P.S. Only mugen I do have is the MRX4.
My friend ran his NTC3 FT which many novice people bash with rather than race on some forums. It's highly doubted because of its "durability", but in the right hands it's a capable car. My R40 is good to go for 06 racing. Last thing is spektrum, xtra car parts, and it's on. P.S. Only mugen I do have is the MRX4.
Hpi challenge orlando , he built a stock r40 , nothing on it...won that too.
12-30-2005, 10:49 AM
#9462
Tech Apprentice
Originally Posted by Artificial-I
Upper deck , lower chassis. Now the battery compartment is sealed on the lower chassis...just metal and you place the battery under the gas tank.
The RX box has also been removed and now has a CF plate over that and there is no TI kit now.
The RX box has also been removed and now has a CF plate over that and there is no TI kit now.
12-30-2005, 11:16 AM
#9463
Well I think you can place the RX anywhere , since it doesnt have a designated box for it now. Some might use the old on the top of the chassis manuever.....I know im not too sure where I would run it. That one spot kinda scares me.
Different servo placement due to the upper deck, not sure if it goes under the tank? The battery from what I can tell from the Hara Gas tank I bought is it still goes somewhat under the tank.
Different servo placement due to the upper deck, not sure if it goes under the tank? The battery from what I can tell from the Hara Gas tank I bought is it still goes somewhat under the tank.
12-30-2005, 12:07 PM
#9464
It looks to me like the batteries (AAA-style) and the servo share the area under the front of the tank. The servo mounts opposite of how it is now...the linkage is the same, the arm is in the same place. It looks like you could stick the reciever on/under the little tray or stick it to the throttle servo.
12-30-2005, 12:23 PM
#9465
Im suprised no one from here has the kit yet? I kinda find that funny that no one has it yet from this group of R40 owners....heck not even me and Ive had plenty of chances to buy the kit. 
I probably wont ever buy it...unless its on ebay for half the cost. Then I might.
I probably wont ever buy it...unless its on ebay for half the cost. Then I might.