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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 [...]
Do you guys have team drivers? Because I would love to sport the name of BigSquidRC! I am 15 years old and race at the local track here in Washington. My classes of choice are pro short course 2wd and 4wd. Last year I finished 3rd in points in the 2wd and 4th in points in 4wd. I am [...]
Need some bling for your Blitz? ST Racing Concepts has a bunch of awesome looking hop-ups for the HPI Blitz! They have new front and rear aluminum skid plates as well as hex adapters. These things are CNC’d out of a solid block of aluminum so they can also take some bashing abuse! They are [...]
Racers are an insatiable bunch. You give them a sweet ride like the Blitz and they want a high-end race version. So you give them the Blitz ESE, which is ready to tear up tracks and win races all over the world and they want more hop-ups for it. So what is HPI to do? Release more hop-ups of course. [...]
So you got a brand new Blitz, the body is pristine, the tires are shining, and the chassis is unscratched. You wish it could stay like that forever right? But you know the first time you run it all that new car sheen is going to be worn off and you can’t handle that. So HPI is stepping in [...]
Holy cow! Cubby does some work! The RC Reviews section was just updated with the HPI Racing Blitz ESE Review by our own Cub Reporter! You don’t want to miss this one! Click the images or here for the review!
Hard Body’sz USA has a cool new aftermarket part for the HPI Blitz. Their new full roll cage not only adds to the realistic looks of HPI’s popular short course truck, but should probably add to the overall strength and durability of the Blitz. It’s available in in chrome and flat black for a list price of $77.99 through TGN Distributing. [...]
In the ‘better late than never’ category, we finally got our hands on the HPI Blitz ESE! Many of us in the office are huge fans of the original HPI Blitz, so we have been looking forward to this for a while. Whenever I see the UPS guy walking in the door [...]
Looking for more hop ups for your HPI Blitz? ST Racing Concepts has ya covered! The new STRC In-line Steering Knuckles for the HPI Blitz are CNC machined aluminum. They help improve durability and give you more steering with the in-line bearings. The should be around $20 a pair and come in some sweet colors! I’m digging [...]
Looks like RPM is showing more love for the HPI Blitz, Blitz ESE, Firestorm 10T, and E-Firestorm owners. The new In-Line Steering Blocks allows for the bigger 5×11 bearings improving durability and performance. The new bearings are NOT included, so you’ll have to get those on your own. Visit the RPM RC site [...]
Pro-Line has a new F-150 body for the Ford lovin’ HPI Blitz drivers in the crowd. It’s officially licensed and features all the Ford styling that all the Ford fans seem to love for some reason. This body comes molded in durable, clear Lexan and includes all the usual stuff: decals, masks, and over-spray film. It’s a [...]
Just in is the new Pro-Line Chevy Silverado 1500 body for the HPI Blitz! Excellent detail with pronounced fenders make this body stand out in a crowd. Throw a little paint on it and tear things up! Stop by Pro-Line for more information.
While we were out at the Short Course Showdown we had a chance to hand out two more Basher Approved ™ awards. It’s always more fun to do these in person, then to just mail them out. On the left is Erik Shauver from HPI Racing accepting the award for the [...]
HPI has some new parts for you Blitz drivers that can help you make your RTR Blitz more like the new Blitz ESE (Extra Super Edition? err… maybe not). First up is the white composite main chassis that is standard on the ESE. It replaces the black nylon chassis on the original Blitz. This new chassis is made from a [...]
For the basher HPI people out there, RPM has some new Rear Bearing Carriers for the HPI Blitz, Blitz ESE, Firestorm 10T, E-Firestorm and E-Firestorm Flux. The stock bearings are 5×10, but the new RPM parts allow 5×11 bearings! Every little bit helps! Note, the bearings are not included. Visit the RPM RC site for details.
