HPI’s new curved scissors claim to be the best way to cut the polycarbonate plastics used to make their unique bodyshells. The short, curved blades let you work around delicate curves and wheel openings, getting you a concours-winning finish in no time.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
We reported previously on RPM’s new rear bearing carriers for the HPI Blitz and Firestorm lines of vehicles that incorporated 5x11mm bearings, improving durability and performance significantly. That same bearing size is now available for the front end of those same vehicles, with their new in-line steering blocks incorporating a 5x11mm bearing, which has nearly twice the dynamic load rating as the stock 5x10mm bearing, making a strong truck nearly bulletproof. These blocks incorporate all stock geometry for a perfect fit and are molded from the company’s ultra durable blend of nylons for a significant improvement in durability and strength as well.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
We reported previously on RPM’s new rear bearing carriers for the HPI Blitz and Firestorm lines of vehicles that incorporated 5x11mm bearings, improving durability and performance significantly. That same bearing size is now available for the front end of those same vehicles, with their new in-line steering blocks incorporating a 5x11mm bearing, which has nearly twice the dynamic load rating as the stock 5x10mm bearing, making a strong truck nearly bulletproof. These blocks incorporate all stock geometry for a perfect fit and are molded from the company’s ultra durable blend of nylons for a significant improvement in durability and strength as well.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
Add durability to the Blitz RTR short course truck with this pair of lightweight and strong grade 5 titanium turnbuckles. Your truck will have less weight for fast acceleration and braking, plus extra durability when battling with the competition.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
Speed Passion have introduced their new brushless power conversion kit for the HPI Baja 5. Designed and developed over the past 18 months to best cope with the stresses of powering this 1/5th scale car, the final conversion kit is a direct fit in the 5B and 5T. The motor mounting is a light, solid and strong solution for the Baja and is supplied with all the assembly and mounting hardware to replace the Baja’s gas engine with an electric motor. The set also includes a 5mm shaft adapter to fit the pinion gear and the battery case design is suitable for 2 packs of 2S cell LiPos for 14.8V, 2 packs of 3S cell LiPo for 22.2V or 3 packs of 2S cell LiPo for 22.2V.
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Exotek Racing have released the FX10, a high performance, super lightweight chassis conversion that takes the HPI Formula 10 to the next level. The carbon fibre one-piece top deck helps reduce tweak and allows just enough flex to maintain proper traction, while the narrowed chassis reduces chassis scrub for better handling and more corner speeds yet plenty of room to mount electronics. The new parts allows for more LiPo battery options by accepting round or square type flat bottomed 7.4v packs including Thunder Power, IB and Orion, with a max battery size of 47mm wide, 24mm tall, 137mm long. A modular battery strap design gives secure battery mounting but also quick and easy battery access. Other features include the pan car type tweak screw adjustment feature and the carbon fibre front arm brace and the set includes the orange anodized battery posts, gun metal spacers and necessary alloy steel hardware.
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Having already released a Chevy Silverado truck for the Slash and SC10, Pro-Line have now released a version for the HPI Blitz. With is bold off-road Short Course styling, extremely pronounced fenders for an attack-like stance, this officially licensed shell has been made from high quality crystal clear genuine GE lexan. Also, having released their 1/8th buggy Recoil, Hole Shot and Caliber patterns in super soft M4 compound last month, they have announced that these tires will be also now available without the insert, for those want to make their own selection.
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HPI are offering their white composite main chassis from the high performance Blitz ESE truck for the regular Blitz series trucks. This replaces the stock black nylon chassis with a stiffer composite main chassis that quickens the overall response of the truck. Not only does the white chassis material enhance the performance and style of the truck, it lets you know at a glance which part is the high response performance part. Precision made to exact HPI factory specifications for a perfect bolt-on fit.
Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]
