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Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 10:04:55 AM

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Is the Ofna Hyper 7 Black an upgraded version of the Hyper 7 TQ Sport? If so, what on it is upgraded from the TQ Sport?

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 1:47:32 PM

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I'm pretty sure it's just a color difference... black and not red.
You could always compare the specs of both, I didn't even know a Hyper 7 Black existed.

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 2:29:40 PM

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it has a hyper 21 engine, wich enless your racing is a downgrade

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 2:32:24 PM

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all hyper 7's have hyper 21 engines, and they are the maximum legal for ROAR sanctioned races, which obviously is what ofna had in mind, as they made everything else legal for sanctioned races.

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 2:34:07 PM

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I'm pretty sure it's just a color difference... black and not red.
You could always compare the specs of both, I didn't even know a Hyper 7 Black existed.

It is pretty much just the color. A friend of mine just bought one and raced it and did well. Just does not have the adjustability as others. The front turn buckles are just a threaded rod and you cannot use a wrench or anything to turn them. Tires are super soft and wore real fast. Motor seems ok. Shock towers are soft but the shocks are great, same as the Hyper 8.5.

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 2:36:17 PM

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I actually think the Hyper 21 engine is an upgrade. Much better engine than the Force engines IMO. Also, the Hyper 7 Black comes with big bore shocks (16mm I believe). Besides those 2 changes, it is pretty much a TQ with everything anodized black.

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 3:46:27 PM

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its made for racing? I heard that its not that great on the track.

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:21:07 PM

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the hyper 7 is more made for bashing and recreational racing.
If you are going to be a competitive racer, you need to spend the extra money and buy the hyper 8.5, because you'll be spending less money buying a better version of the hyper than upgrading a lower version to-spec.
And, if you spend the extra money for an 8.5, you could buy an 8ight rtr, or even better, a Caster ZX1-R rtr. The great thing about the 8ight is that it includes a spektrum radio, but really, it depends if you want a better-for-your money buggy(ZX1-R rtr) or the buggy that you will be spending money upgrading(8ight)
Look at my thread: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_7707411/tm.htm

With your price range, you will NOT get a good racer rtr.
The only way you can get a good racer is if you a. spend money on a rtr and spend lots of money upgrade it
b. spend money on a good rtr out of the box and spend very little upgrading it, the ZX1 incidentally is one of the strongest rtr's out of the box(ZX1-R)
c. spend a LOT of money on an excellent rtr and spend literally no money upgrading it, but still spending lots of money replacing broken parts(8ight)
ZX1-R comes with lots of CNC 6061 aircraft grade aluminum parts, and thicker shock towers... all comes together to make a better rtr than the 8ight rtr.
I know the 8ight is great, in the kit form, but the rtr is really a meh thing. If you were into kits, you could get the ZX1-R factory team kit, which comes with 7075 aluminum

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:30:40 PM

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I was looking at the jammin x1-cr buggy. Is that a competitive racing buggy?

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:33:51 PM

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I was looking at the jammin x1-cr buggy. Is that a competitive racing buggy?

If you want to race at ROAR sanctioned races, no it isnt, since it comes with a force 26.
The ZX1-R has all that the jammin has, for cheaper(a good 90$ cheaper at that!)
http://www.holeshothobbies.com/servlet/the-6/Caster-Racing-ZX1-dsh-R-RTR/Detail
I just ordered mine, and I can tell you, vnmsgt answers all your questions and concerns about the buggy before you buy, in actual english(not like some online stores and their business language)

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:42:21 PM

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that link you posted only sells parts, not the buggy

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:44:05 PM

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I linked directly to the buggy, it is 400$.
The description is kinda long, but the buy button is on the bottom right.

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:46:38 PM

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oh well I'll just get it from this link http://www.racedayhobbies.com/Zx-1.html

its only $265

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:54:06 PM

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oh well I'll just get it from this link http://www.racedayhobbies.com/Zx-1.html

its only $265

That's the kit, and the old kit(i think) also, since it has carbon where the factory team kit has cnc 7075 aluminum
That site looks a bit shady anyways, so you can buy at your own risk from there.
It's impossible for anyone to sell the ZX1-R rtr or kit for 265$, it's probably used or refurbished.
Anyways, buy at your own risk, they don't have any contact email, and if they send you a refurb piece of junk, you can't even paypal claim.
If you didn't know, the kit doesn't come with a radio or motor, or servos... soooo... you are better off buying from someone who everyone in the US who uses caster buys off of(basically everyone on the caster racing forums buy from him)

I'm sure vnmsgt will be able to tell you why the site you linked to is so much cheaper, you can just shoot him a PM on this forum

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RE: Ofna Hyper 7 Black - 7/14/2008 4:59:24 PM

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