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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 9/30/2011 1:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ok so I just took a HF in as payment for a 50 dollar debt. It runs and drives with all factory parts and a roto start. I have no plans to race this and no real plan to do major stunts. I just love driving it That being said it is running really rich and I have no idea how to fix. I would love to getting it running right. also I am new to Nitro RC cars and am trying to learn all that I can. If any one could see it in their heart to point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. Also not to drag this off topic I have 2 Kyosho spiders that i am trying to rebuild from years of abuse at the hands of someone else.

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 9/30/2011 3:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		Congrats on the new truck. Check out the HPI website for the owners manual. In there you will find the instructions on how to set the needles on the engine. Depending on what fuel the previous owner ran compared to what youre using you may need to reset the needles to stock and retune it from there.
Here are a few links about engine break in that might be helpful if you are new to nitro
http://www.rctoyhouse.com/RC_Nitro_Car_Engine_Break_in_Procedures_s/206.htm
http://www.rccartips.com/nitro-engines.htm
http://www.rchobbies.org/cars_eng-tuning.htm


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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 9/30/2011 4:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		Straight from HPI.

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 10/1/2011 7:09 AM   
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Status: offline 		thanks guys, that looks like it should help. I know the hellfire is no longer in production but I think is going to be a good starting point for me. What parts should I stock up on before they are gone forever(if not already) and what parts should I just replace now. I am new to this and trying to figure out if any place has a parts interchange so I know what I can get for other truggies that will fit on the hellfire. Also if anybody is in the Kansas City Missouri Area and knows a good place play around let me know.

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 11/10/2011 12:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		If there is anybody still reading this thread i would like to know what else is there to use the hellfire chassie for. If so let me know thanks  

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 11/10/2011 10:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		Has anyone converted their hellfire to electric? Im considering it and Im trying to figure out what motor mount to use and what to do about the top deck.


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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/20/2012 7:53 PM   
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Status: offline 		I was thinking of converting my Hellfire over too. The Trophy Truggy Flux is similar and may have some parts we could use. Anybody found a kit out there for the Hellfire?


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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 3:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		What offset are the hellfire wheels? I just mistakenly bought some on ebay. Ive got a hb d8t which has 0 offset

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 4:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		Stock wheels are 0 offset. If you get 1/2 offset it makes the truck a little more stable and I feel it drives better


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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 4:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Same diameter as well?

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 6:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes as long as you get truggy wheels they will fit. I have proline 1/2 offset on mine and they work great


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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 8:41 PM   
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Same diameter as well?

No.  HF came with old style MT rims.  D8T uses LPR type rims (larger).

No. HF rims are smaller.

Hellfire rims -
Diameter: 3.23" (82mm)
Width: 2.20" (56mm)
Hex size: 17mm

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 8:42 PM   
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ORIGINAL: k20_94_dc

Same diameter as well?

No.  HF came with old style MT rims.  D8T uses LPR type rims (larger).

No. HF rims are smaller.

Hellfire rims -
Diameter: 3.23" (82mm)
Width: 2.20" (56mm)
Hex size: 17mm

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 10:51 PM   
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 11:25 PM   
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My point was the wheels from the d8t will work on the HF


Yes, but it sounds like he has a D8T and wants to use Hellfire tires.  They will work on the D8T, if you don't mind the guys at the track giving you stares.  Tall sidewalls do make for less precise steering.

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 11:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		I asked because i almost goofed up and bought some but luckly i didnt but thanks for the info guys

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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 2/22/2012 11:50 PM   
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Status: offline 		Ah sorry read it the other way. Thought he was looking to use the D8t wheels on the HF


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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread - 3/16/2012 4:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad to see there are still people out there buying and modding their HF's. Weather in the UK is just starting to get better so I'll have mine out again soon. Just picked up another HF for a steal on ebay too ($150/£100) in great condition too. I don't think the seller knew what they had and accepted an offer from me.

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