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FID Hydraulic Brakes For Baja Video

We recently posted information about the new 4 Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brake System from FID Racing, and people went ‘oohhhhh’. Well, they just let us know there is a video of the system in action. Talk about loosing some rubber on the stops, this system brings that vehicle to a halt! The HPI Baja 5B in the shop may just [...]

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FID Racing 4 Wheel Hydraulic Brakes For BAJA 5B/5T/5SC

Driving a modified, high horsepower HPI Baja is loads of fun. There is just something about going 50 mph with a Baja that is quite exhilarating. But at the end of every high speed pass you must get slowed down. The crew over at FID Racing now have a high-end brake set-up for your Baja. Their new 4 wheel hydraulic [...]

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HPI CNC Aluminum Gearbox Plate 101267

HPI Aluminum Front Gearbox Plate for WR8 and Bullet Series

HPI has announced a new CNC machined aluminum front gearbox plate for their popular WR8 and Bullet series of vehicles. The CNC’ed piece not only adds some nice bling to your ride, but is stronger than the stock piece. Part number for the front gearbox plate is #101267, street price is $20, and they are available right now. Hit up the [...]

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HPI Savage XL Octane Gasoline Powered RTR Monster Truck

Remember the gas powered engines that HPI first showed at Toy Show in Germany earlier this year? It looks like they are about to come to fruition with the new Savage XL Octane monster truck. The new Octane Savage features a 15cc gas engine for more torque and longer runtimes. Some of the other features include- * All-new 15CC gasoline powered [...]

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HPI WR8 3.0 Flux WRC Rally Car

HPI WR8 3.0 Flux Ford Fiesta Abu Dhabi WRC RTR 4wd Electric …

Rally cars are hot, hot, hot right now, and HPI has added another one to their product line-up. The new waterproof HPI RTR WR8 3.0 Flux Ford Fiesta Abu Dhabi Castrol WRC Rally Car comes ready to rock with a 2.4 GHz radio system, Castle brushless system, and is ready for all sorts of on road or off road fun. [...]

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HPI Racing Blitz Flux

I know we a lot of people have been waiting for this one! HPI has finally announced the new Blitz Flux! Some highlights include a Flux Shot 4300 motor, Flux Reload V2 speed controller, Waterproof, RTR with a 2.4GHZ radio system, HB Megabite tires, and can handle up to a 3S lipo. From the press release: Factory-assembled and painted 2WD short [...]

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HPI Hot Bodies R10 Nitro On Road Touring Car

New R10 200 mm Nitro On Road Touring Car From HPI/Hot Bodies

HPI/Hot Bodies is jumping into the world of 10th scale nitro touring car racing with their new R10. The R10 was designed from the ground up for the rigors of nitro touring car racing, using materials like titanium, aircraft quality aluminum and carbon graphite. If you are looking to go really, really fast on-road, you’ll want to check out the [...]

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HPI Racing Vaughn Gittin Jr. 1969 Mustang – RTR Sprint 2

Hang onto your hats, HPI has just announced a new Sprint 2 RTR! This new ride is the Vaughn Gittin Jr. 1969 Mustang Edition electric RTR on-road, and is ready for some serious drifting action. Here are some of the important details: 4 Wheel Drive, Waterproof electronics, 2.4GHz Radio System, Firebolt 15T Motor, RTR out of the box, comes with TWO [...]

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HoBao Hyper SS RTR Buggy

Another new HoBao vehicle being distributed by HPI Racing is the new HoBao Hyper SS RTR Buggy. Thew new Hyper SS 1/8 Buggy features a 2.4Ghz radio, .28 Nitro Engine, Savox Digital Servos, 4WD, Big Bore Shocks, and an enclosed battery box. The street price is about $350, and expect it to start hitting store shelves right now. Available in [...]

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Hyper 10SC 4WD Short Course – HoBao – HPI Racing

Recently we mentioned that HPI Racing would be distributing HoBao products in the US and Japan. We now have some more details on the vehicles including pricing! The Hyper 10SC-E RTR is a 4WD 1/10 short course truck that will come ready to run with a 2.4Ghz radio system, brushless 3900kv motor, 3 oil filled differentials, and a full set [...]

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Unboxing the HPI Ken Block WR8

We got our hands on the new HPI Ken Block Rally WR8 Flux. A few people in the office have been waiting to get their hands on this one, so we are going to be drawing straws or just a flat out brawl to see who gets to do the review in the office. Till then, enjoy pictures. #gallery-15 { margin: auto; } #gallery-15 [...]

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RC4WD Mickey Thompson Tires for HPI Baja and Losi 5IVE-T

New Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Tires For The Losi 5IVE-T And H…

RC4WD has just announced a new size of their popular Licensed Baja MTZ tires. These are officially licensed by Mickey Thompson and give a totally trick scale look to your Losi 5IVE-T or HPI Baja 5T/SC. Some of the features include- * OD: 6.88″(175mm) * Width: 3.11″(79mm) * X4 Rubber Compound for good traction and long tread life * Fits HI Baja 5T [...]

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HoBao Now Distributed by HPI In North America/Japan

HoBao Now Distributed by HPI In North America and Japan

Some big news today out of SoCal, HPI Racing has now become the exclusive distributor for HoBao products in North America and Japan. Here is an excerpt from the press release- “HPI RACING is proud to announce that it will be the Exclusive Distributor for HoBao RC Vehicles in North America and Japan. HoBao is a manufacturer of high quality Nitro [...]

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HPI Racing 66 Ford Mustang 200mm Body

Looks like HPI is going after the all of us classic car fans with their new 1966 Ford Mustang body for 200mm chassis vehicles. The new body comes with a bunch of stickers to help give that scale classic look including shiny chrome stickers for things like the bumpers. Cost of the new bumper will be around $32. #gallery-23 { margin: [...]

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HPI BAJA IRVINE LAKE NATIONALS EVENT

For you 1/5 scale guys, just a quick heads up that HPI Racing will be hosting the East Coast Nationals event at their Irvine Lake track. The pictures from previous events make this location look awesome! What a view! The event is September 29-30th 2012, and there is some more info on this HPI Track Page. If you are out [...]

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