May 2003

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Here's some pictures of my NMT with a new HPI Silverado Body. I've made limited upgrades from the stock offering, they include: HPI 15SS engine, 11 tooth clutch bell, differential springs, racer fuel tank, Stiffer shocks (blue), motor saver air filter w/mud cap, and for the track, I have a set of Bow-ties mounted on HPI MT Super Star Truck Wheels. I mainly bash around the backyard, local golf courses, etc., but I hope to start racing more often. I love the versatility of the NMT. It let's me bash with the best of 'em, but I can still give 'em a run on the race day.

Keep putting out great products and thanks for all of your excellent customer support.

Thank you.
Tony Schroeder
Fort Wayne, IN

 
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Hello. I'm from Malaysia. This is my little Micro RS4 with Stratus body. This is my first r/c car. Very nice and tough car. I also owned RS4 Pro3 V-spec. Hpi is the best.. enjoy my pic.
Ahmad Kamel....

 
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Here are a few pics of my HPI RS4 2. Originally this kit started with a Celica Body but since then and a few board whacks later I had to get a new body. I found I like painting almost as much as racing. I've gone trough probably six bodies these two were the only ones I didn't sell. The RSX and M3GT are a couple of my favorites.
The RS4 has an upgraded exhaust header and tuned pipe from HPI. A HPI Cooling Head on the stock .15FE engine. Anodized aluminum purple Belt tensioner on front belt tensioner. A pair of Robinson Racing aluminum racing ball diffs, Robinson Racing small belt pulleys, HPI belted slicks with Firm Inserts on 10 spoke Motor Sport Wheels. A Carbon fiber rear Brace, Motor Saver air filter was added and the HPI Fiber Disk Brake. Amazing enough Its enough power To beat my Cousins Tricked Civic SI off the line and for a good 6 seconds I had him.

I have to say to anyone wanting to get into Nitro. Get an HPI Kit! They rock. Thanks guys.

Cassidy Stevens - Mesa, Arizona

 

Hi, my name is Tony and these are a few pics of my Savage and a pic of my buddies.
No upgrades except for heave duty dog bones, awsome truck i havent seen the need to upgrade yet, but i have plans to do so soon.

Thanks,

Tony M
Salinas CA
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This is my HPI Lexus GS 400 body on an RS4 Pro
Matt Sotomayor
Watsonville, CA

 
From Robert Knighten

 
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Hi,

I wanted to show u guys my new S7R Saleen body. I painted it a metallic blue and indy silver. I have a RS4 2 with a new nitro star .15 fe and a few hop up parts, a tuned piped, larger headsink and some different accents. So, here are some pictures of my car.

I hope you enjoy seeing them

Thanks

Joseph Hernandez
Livermore, CA
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Here is some pictures of my savage, Ive got lots of alum on this including the rims, Hope you like it.

Chad

Kazoo, MI
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Hello HPI,

Here are some pictures of my Micro RS4 Gran Turismo 3 style Honda NSX ...

Thanks again the hours of entertainement it provides,

Mathieu Bouqueau
Nivelles
Belgium
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My name is Art from Napa, CA.
what you see here is hpi rs4 belt drive. I just recently replaced the engine with a
mugen 1.2 hp

just a few pics of my just painted subaru wrx

color- candy blue over a silver base w/ black hood and wing

hpi rs4 belt drive
carbon graphite upper deck, gpm aluminum parts, mugen 1.2 hp, 2speed tranny,
racing clutch, etc.
enjoy
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Hello HPI,
Here is an oldie but goodie! Original Nitro Racer, chassis info as listed below. Body is simple paint scheme highlighted with HPI decals.


HPI 3MM Super Chassis
HPI Handling Kit (roll center plates)
Dynamite Red Seal ball bearings
OS CV-X .12 with slide carb w/ throttle return spring
Motor Saver air filter
CEN header and Paris Turbo Ring pipe
Kose Aluminum Heat sink motor mounts
HPI Lightweight flywheel & HPI racing clutch
HPI H.D. 2-speed
Hammad Ghuman Alloy Drive Shafts (2)
HPI Aluminum side belt B.B. tensioner
Robinson R. P. Aluminum vented disc brake
HPI Woven Graphite Radio Tray and Y-brace
HPI Woven Graphite Pro-2 Shock towers Front and Rear
HPI Pro-2 Front suspension
HPI Ball Bearing steering kit
HPI Stainless Steel hinge pins
HPI RTR equal length arms w/ down stop screws
HPI Aluminum Super Shocks w/yellow springs MIP Blue O-rings Front and Rear Lunsford Titanium turnbuckles (7): camber links f & r, steering tie-rods, steering drag link MIP Shiny CVD¹s Front and Rear HPI Ball Diffs with ACER carbide diff balls Front and Rear Serpent Impulse 75cc fuel tank w/ internal fuel filter HiTec 605BB servos (throttle and steering) 6V-5 cell nicad Rx pack (lowered) Switch w/ charge cord HPI 27R Slicks mounted on HPI wheels


Thank you,

Randy Wente
Pasadena, CA
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Hello,

Here is my picture for the Gallery. Info below...

This is my HPI Micro RS4, it might as well be the HPI Micro RS4 "PRO" kit. ^^ Features a Team Motek EXO 150mm graphite chassis. GH Hobby Alloy Knuckles, front Spur Gear and Dogbones. Hotbodies rear Motor Mount with speed 300 motor plate. HPI Titanium Antenna, rear Ball Diff, front One-way and front One-way alloy diff frame. Also a Team Losi Thrust bearing and some other items and hopups. I'm looking into upgrading the rear ball diffs balls to some 3/32 ceramic balls. The front stock shocks, rear stock deck and antenna mount have all be modified for better performence. The HPI front brace set and pins have been buffed and polished for smoother action. I'm trying to keep the car as light as a can, while still maintaining performence. Bassicly an all-around setup, built for racing. Of course there are still many things that could be done, foams tires, brushless motor, sway bar, lots more!

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Here is another gallery entry, yet another micro. Graphite chassis is made by IPD Racing, all blue alloy parts are GPM and the front silver dogbones are GH. The only stock piece on this Micro is the belt!!!

Justin Smith
Jamestown, NC
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My name is Julie Taber from Jefferson City, Missouri. This is my Nitro RS4 Trans Am. I have added the following:

Picco .15
HG aluminum parts
heavy duty HPI RS4 Chassis
MIP Stinger Pipe
Upgraded Shocks and Springs
aluminum flywheel
Team Losi header (modified by widening port for improved flow)
HPI Pro Compound tires
Higher tooth clutch bell
Titanium Turnbuckles
HG front and rear differentials

This was clocked by the local police at 41 mph in a 60 foot stretch (while running rich, on a single speed transmission, and breaking the tires free every time you lay into the throttle). Not too bad, considering it is built and driven...BY A GIRL!!!!
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Here's my latest project dedicated to my cuz, T.Tran, of Team Hybrid. The chassis is a Nitro RS4 3 w/Type SS engine. The paint scheme is a near exact replica of her Toyota Celica. Enjoy!
--DigitalDomino
New Orleans, LA
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The attached images are of my new HPI BMW M3 bodyshell.

I just finished detailing the bodyshell and always take pictures prior to porting the shell for airflow, etc. and actual racing. BTW, I know I should be running a Dodge Stratus like everyone else on the track but I just hate the looks of them and part of the appeal of 1/10th scale RC racing is driving dream cars. Call me crazy but the Dodge Stratus just isn't in my dream car list.

Steven C. Beck
Iowa City, IA

P.s., HPI makes the best looking bodyshells in the business.


 
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i've got the silver porsche clocked at 80mhp!!!!!! with a 21 engine
enjoy.

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