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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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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-13 { margin: auto; } #gallery-13 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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-21 { margin: [...]
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 [...]
The guys over at HPI have a trick new Toyota Corolla Levin Coupe body for all you on-road fans. This is a 190mm body that easily fits HPI’s Sprint 2 and Nitro 3 line-up of cars, as well as being a great fit for most any electric touring car. The outside is covered with a clear overspray protector, window masks [...]
HPI has always been known for their incredible looking bodies. New from HPI this month is their 200 mm Lexus LS460 Sessions version body that is sure to make your on-road car look a whole bunch tricker. The body is formed out of .030 polycarbonate, it comes with plenty of premium vinyl decals, body post holes are pre-marked for HPI [...]
