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New Trucks from HPI -
09-02-2005, 03:38 AM
HPI 1/5-Scale Baja 5B
Another suprising release from HPI!!!! Coming soon from HPI Racing is the Baja 5B, a giant Ready-to-Run 1/5 th scale off-road buggy that is nearly 32” in length! The big size allows the Baja 5B to go where smaller buggies can’t, and the driving experience is as close as you can get to the real thing. The innovative design of the Baja 5B includes a rigid 8mm (!) aluminum alloy chassis for extreme durability. The fully adjustable suspension uses four “Hyper Adjust Piston” externally adjustable aluminum shocks that have 5 dampening settings and can be adjusted without removing the shocks. A Viscous Torque Control differential delivers the power to the rear wheels smoothly and uses hardened metal throughout the drivetrain for reliable performance. Special 3-piece beadlock wheels are included, so no glue is used to mount the tires, which makes changing the sticky HPI Dirt Buster tires quick and easy. The included TF-10 radio system is FM for excellent range and includes an adjustable failsafe system for extra protection. The steering servo is a massive 25 kg-cm unit for quick steering and lots of torque. Standard equipment includes a 2000mah 6 cell rechargeable receiver pack and an AC charger. The radio system is protected by a sealed housing with an external charging jack, and both servos are water resistant designs that allow the Baja 5B to be driven in extreme off-road conditions. Power comes from a massive 23cc “Fuelie” gasoline engine with plenty of power to make the Baja 5B feel as quick and nimble as a 1/10 th scale buggy. The Baja 5B runs for more than 30 minutes on a single tank of gas, and refueling with gasoline costs a fraction of nitro hobby fuel. The Fuelie engine includes a pullstarter, primer, choke, kill switch and a high performance dual element foam air filter. Look for the Baja 5B to be released before the end of the year, price and part numbers will be coming soon!   HPI 1/8-Scale HellFire HPI jsut released detail on their latest Nitro kit and from the specs it looks like fun Coming soon from HPI Racing is the Hellfire, a purpose built, Ready-to-Run high performance, 1/8 scale four wheel drive monster truck. The Hellfire offers maximum performance in all conditions by combining the durability characteristics of the Savage with the agility of 1/8 scale buggies. The truck has a wide range of tuning adjustments, is extremely lightweight and features all-new suspension and steering geometries. It has been designed to allow for easier maintenance with simplified differential access, high quality hex hardware and no e-clips are used anywhere. The Hellfire will sit along side the Savage in the HPI monster truck line-up. The Hellfire is fast, low and aimed at track enthusiasts, while the Savage is a proven “basher” with oversized durability and maximum ground clearance. Both trucks will be available in ready-to-run and kit versions. Due for release before the end of the year, stay tuned for more information on the Hellfire. Hellfire features: • Purpose built high performance monster truck right out of the box. This is not a buggy conversion! • Internal drive ratio is optimized for .21 and .28 size race engines. • Steering and suspension geometries are designed specifically for this truck to maximize performance. • Low center of gravity for increased responsiveness and better chassis balance. • The front and rear differentials can be removed by taking out six screws. • The removal of four screws allows access to the center differential. • No e-clips are used, anywhere! • Hex sockets reduce the possibility of a stripped screw. • Adjustable front and rear inboard toe with convenient urethane eccentric bushings. • Front inboard toe angle adjustments: 0 degrees to -2 degrees. • Rear inboard toe angle adjustments: 2 degrees to 4 degrees. • Adjustable front and rear camber using strong steel turnbuckles. • The camber can be fine tuned to suit your track conditions. • Anti-dive adjustments: 0 degrees to 2 degrees in 0.5 degree increments. • Anti-squat adjustments: 1.5 degrees to 3.5 degrees in 0.5 degree increments. • Front kick-up angle: adjustable from 21 to 25 degrees. • 24 possible shock positions available to fine tune your suspension. • Spring clips are included to fine tune your ride height. • Four different shock pistons are included for a wide range of tuning options. • Different compression and rebound can be achieved with tapered shock pistons. • Damping can be fine tuned with different diameter holes. • Adjustable steering geometry. • Adjustable brake bias to control entry steering and jumping. • Chassis braces included to adjust overall chassis stiffness for smooth or bumpy tracks. • New, high RPM .28 K4.6 HO engine with increased HP and torque. • Hard anodized exhaust pipe for maximum power. • High flow 2 stage air filter for maximum engine protection and increased engine performance. • Continuous radius exhaust header for maximum exhaust flow and power. • Wire routing protects wires from moving parts. • Fuel tube routing system prevents line breakage and promotes better fuel delivery. • Fuel splash guard keeps fuel splashes away from the brake disk and drivetrain. • 150cc fuel tank for longer run times than buggy spec 125cc equipped trucks. • Internal fuel tank filter and external high quality fuel filter for maximum engine protection. • Low center of gravity flush mounted radio box. • Secure transponder mounting system. • 1100 mah, 5-cell receiver pack with 2 hour wall charger included. • New high strength aero dish wheel with 17mm hex for added durability. • All driveshafts are CV style joints maximum durability and high efficiency. • 3.5mm titanium nitride coated shock shafts for durability and maximum performance. • Titanium nitride suspension pins are extremely durable and provide smooth suspension action.     
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09-02-2005, 07:02 AM
Uh oh. Looks like HPI is bringing our their own truggy! I wonder what the cost will be?
"If you cook scallops in a non-stick pan, then they won't stick. That's why they call it NON F@#*$&%G STICK!!!" - Im watching YOU!- roc
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09-02-2005, 10:22 AM
Hellfire come with 4.6 savage engine and a rechargable battery pack. Seems they finally made a race orientated vehicle. Godd job HPI, now hopefully it wont take 2 years to come out...
PLus the hellfire is a kick a$$ name. No mention of a longer arms and chassis like the lsp or more like the SUt or mayhem.
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09-02-2005, 11:15 AM
I'm not getting a Baja, not with the price of gasoline these days.........cheaper to burn nitro at $25 a gallon.
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09-02-2005, 01:40 PM
Hey G. It looks extended to me . Alota room between the engine and rear shock tower. Cant tell on the arms but hopefully the just stole the hb design
Mich... I wasnt that serious.... YET. --Then follow the rules! haha!-- -Tune
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. Might get one next year maybe if I can swing it.