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Finally some real news of new product! HPI just sent over a teaser about a new 1/8th scale Truck (insert Savage something here) that looks like it’s going to run on gas and not nitro! This is pretty big news! Not only will it bring the cost of fuel way down, but hopefully they have figured out a way to [...]
In the ‘ask and you shall receive’ world, HPI has just announced the new Baja 5sc SS Limited Edition. The 1/5th scale Limited Edition is an unassembled kit for racers that are looking to really get their hands dirty and build it from the ground up. It has been created based on requests that HPI sell a version without a [...]
If your into the RC Drifting scene, I’m guessing you aren’t even reading this anymore, but over on Tower or something pre-ordering this new HPI drift kit. The HPI TC-FD is their new high end drift machine! It uses a forward motor, and rear battery placement for optimal weight distribution for drifting. The TC-FD is also fully setup for Counter [...]
We just got word from HPI about their update Sprint 2 Flux and Sprint 2 Sport packages. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */The RTR Sprint 2 Flux now comes with a 2.4Ghz radio, brushless motor and ESC, waterproof electronics, LIPO Ready ESC, a [...]
I blame Jeff for posting the first sneak peak pictures of the *UPDATED* HPI e-Firestorm Flux from RCX and sparking my need to get one. The Firestorm Flux shown at RCX wasn’t a completely new stadium truck, but it did have a ton of new features like waterproof electronics, an updated motor and ESC, 2.4GHz radio system, and two [...]
It’s been in sneak-peak photos, small demo videos, and my dreams almost every night. Now, it is finally here! HPI Racing has finally officially announed the Savage XS Flux! I’m so dang excited I can barely focus! The Savage XS Flux is being billed as the “World’s Fastest Mini Monster Truck”. HPI is promising 65+ MPH, yet [...]
It is a well known fact around the office that I’m fighting a serious craving to get into RC drifting. HPI Racing is making it nearly impossible for me to hold off much longer. In April they showed off their new officially licensed E10 drift cars and now they have released a new and improved Sprint 2 [...]
Fans and shoppers of Hobby Town will be glad to see they have a new exclusive version of the HPI E-Firestorm 10HT avaliable. This version comes with all the standard features of the 10HT like a brushed motor, full ball bearings, and all metal diffs. However, this verison now comes with the upgraded 2.4GHz radio system and waterproof [...]
HPI decided another update to their popular RS4 was necessary, so here we have the new RS4 3 Evo+. The new 3 Ev0+ is a fully RTR nitro sedan with a gunmetal anodized aluminum chassis, orange anodized aluminum parts, a waterproof SF-10W steering servo, and a TF-40 2.4 GHz radio. Other new additions to make the RTR even more RTR [...]
Waterproofing is the next big thing, thanks Traxxas. But this post is about HPI, specifically their new version of the Blitz RTR with all new, waterproof electronics. The waterproof components include the SC-15WP brushed ESC and SF-10W servo. There’s also a waterproof radio box to protect the newly included 2.4 GHz receiver. Beyond the electronics, other changes include the new [...]
HPI Europe is showing off their new brushless electric version of the euro only Trophy 3.5. Just like the nitro version, this electric copy utilizes a 4mm 6061 aluminum chassis, aluminum shock towers, extra-long shocks, and more. Where the Trophy Buggy Flux differs is in the power system. The buggy is packing a 4s ready Flux Rage speed control matched [...]
So lets say your tired of all the ‘electric this, and lipo that’ and you want to get back to your basher roots. You want something loud, something big, and something that can take a beating. While it might seem like it, the whole world has not gone electric yet. HPI Racing wants you to reconsider making the electric jump [...]
We are always happy when we see RPM putting out some more parts for the HPI Baja 5B! Their latest product are these Light Pod Mounts. They are sold in pairs, and allow up to four HPI Light Pods (not included) to be mounted to the RPM Front Bumper (also not included). This is pretty cool. Nothing like [...]
Here’s HPI‘s latest, the Desert Trophy. Now if it looks familiar to you, you’d be right. It’s a Mini-Trophy with a new, and pretty, Yokohama livery. But what’s different besides the paint job you ask? Well, there’s the… … Um… No that’s not new, but what about the… … Hmm… Nope, that’s not new either. So I guess it is just the paint job. But it’s a [...]
Want to add a little bling to your HPI Savage X trucks? This new orange engine plate can help with that! It’s a factory plate direct from HPI to be used with the Savage 4.6 as a direct replacement, and can be used in all Savage X monster trucks. If you are looking for a custom look for your [...]
