HPI R40 Nitro Car Forum
03-25-2005, 08:16 PM
#5101
i'm out in the Rockaways for the moment, may be moving further out on the island before fall, time will tell.
03-25-2005, 09:07 PM
#5103
Got mine today!
This is my first nitro. Do I want the transmission to be as free wheeling as possible?, or am I to expect a little resistance? I used to drive an electric TC3, so it's been a while since I've wrenched on anything with a belt. 
I'm going to be fitting in a .12 Nitro Star side exhaust, threaded shaft in it. Any tips for that guy would also be appreciated. It seems to have lightweight everything on it.
I'm going to be fitting in a .12 Nitro Star side exhaust, threaded shaft in it. Any tips for that guy would also be appreciated. It seems to have lightweight everything on it.
03-26-2005, 09:45 AM
#5105
side exhaust may work providing you could find a header that would fit. it's just much easier to just get a rear exhaust engine since that is whatt the car was designed for in the first place.
but if you can get it to fit i'd love to see it.
Hark you've got PM
but if you can get it to fit i'd love to see it.
Hark you've got PM
03-26-2005, 11:09 AM
#5106
Hey you guys spring break is over!!! Just got back from the beach, but missed bashing around with my R-40...
My LW chassis is here and the LW tranny also... can't wait to put it togethrt and feel the difference...
My LW chassis is here and the LW tranny also... can't wait to put it togethrt and feel the difference...
03-26-2005, 11:11 AM
#5107
AMG thanx for the weight question... another question... Is the rcmart R-40 kit the one with the aluminum shocks LW 2 speed and LW chassis??
03-26-2005, 11:18 AM
#5108
Originally posted by 007kel
I had the .12 WASP when I bought my R40 . It came with my half way built R40 kit I bought off some guy. It's easy to tune and start up. It doesn't give you any problems. But I don't really like it, not much power compared to my STS D3R or D5R. In my opinion, it doesn't really give you the most bang for the buck.
If you're looking for something affordable with some power, might I suggest the STS, or maybe the RD Logics Richey engine.
I had the .12 WASP when I bought my R40 . It came with my half way built R40 kit I bought off some guy. It's easy to tune and start up. It doesn't give you any problems. But I don't really like it, not much power compared to my STS D3R or D5R. In my opinion, it doesn't really give you the most bang for the buck.
If you're looking for something affordable with some power, might I suggest the STS, or maybe the RD Logics Richey engine.
03-26-2005, 11:27 AM
#5109
Re: Got mine today!
Originally posted by gibbous
This is my first nitro. Do I want the transmission to be as free wheeling as possible?, or am I to expect a little resistance? I used to drive an electric TC3, so it's been a while since I've wrenched on anything with a belt.
I'm going to be fitting in a .12 Nitro Star side exhaust, threaded shaft in it. Any tips for that guy would also be appreciated. It seems to have lightweight everything on it.
This is my first nitro. Do I want the transmission to be as free wheeling as possible?, or am I to expect a little resistance? I used to drive an electric TC3, so it's been a while since I've wrenched on anything with a belt.
I'm going to be fitting in a .12 Nitro Star side exhaust, threaded shaft in it. Any tips for that guy would also be appreciated. It seems to have lightweight everything on it.
LW chassis
LW 2 speed tranny
Graphite shock arms F/R
LW shafts Front/ 2 speed shaft
graphite rear brace
graphite steering brace
03-26-2005, 11:28 AM
#5110
Originally posted by regg151
side exhaust may work providing you could find a header that would fit. it's just much easier to just get a rear exhaust engine since that is whatt the car was designed for in the first place.
but if you can get it to fit i'd love to see it.
Hark you've got PM
side exhaust may work providing you could find a header that would fit. it's just much easier to just get a rear exhaust engine since that is whatt the car was designed for in the first place.
but if you can get it to fit i'd love to see it.
Hark you've got PM
Last edited by KLANDERMAN; 03-26-2005 at 11:43 AM.
03-26-2005, 02:32 PM
#5111
Tech Adept
hey guys wheres the best place to get the LW chassis and the LW gearset and how much of a difference will i see with the gears.
03-26-2005, 03:18 PM
#5112
Originally posted by Chad_R40
hey guys wheres the best place to get the LW chassis and the LW gearset and how much of a difference will i see with the gears.
hey guys wheres the best place to get the LW chassis and the LW gearset and how much of a difference will i see with the gears.
rcmart also has the LW 2 speed a bit cheaper...
03-26-2005, 03:37 PM
#5113
I got it regg. 
The LW 2speed w/shafts also drops quite a bit off the drivetrain. It allows the engine to spool up faster and run quicker with less weight. It's awesome! I'm gonna probably check out the chassis, graphite shock towers, and other braces.
The LW 2speed w/shafts also drops quite a bit off the drivetrain. It allows the engine to spool up faster and run quicker with less weight. It's awesome! I'm gonna probably check out the chassis, graphite shock towers, and other braces.
03-26-2005, 05:25 PM
#5114
Originally posted by KLANDERMAN
AMG thanx for the weight question... another question... Is the rcmart R-40 kit the one with the aluminum shocks LW 2 speed and LW chassis??
AMG thanx for the weight question... another question... Is the rcmart R-40 kit the one with the aluminum shocks LW 2 speed and LW chassis??
http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/produc...ducts_id=10759
then yes it is.
Remember that HPI sells a conversion kit to 2004 specs part 33413 which you can get from Japanese shops and it is much cheaper than buying the parts seperately.
It should run less than $180.
03-26-2005, 05:26 PM
#5115
A HarKonnenD have you been testing your R-40?
Mine is all put apart waiting on the LW chassis and LW 2 speed...
Il'll post a picture in a couple of minutes...
Mine is all put apart waiting on the LW chassis and LW 2 speed...
Il'll post a picture in a couple of minutes...