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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/11/2010 8:16 AM

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Hey positron,

Are you using stock gearing and stock system? Are you also using Lipos?

Im running that setup in a dark impact 1/10th 4wd buggy, which is a lot lighter than the bullet no doubt, I currently have the 35a ezrun in my 2wd buggy powering a traxxas velineon motor with a 40c burst 5200mh lipo, gearing is close to stock,

as far as getting an ezrun in aus we got the couple we have off ebay

ummm we said in the bullet its inadequate, the 35a esc is more than enough for the 1/10th tamiya buggies. Now something that weighs I'm guessing 2-3X more than the DF-03, based off a nitro, and is probably geared to high hell (like most of the HPI's I've owned), also it has tires the size of masher 2ks(I own a set off the lightning 10 they are also heavier than masher 2ks) it would be inadequate. But lets face it everyone has different experiences that vary due to climate and terrain. Some peoples savage flux's burst into flames after a few uses due to the ESC being barely enough to run it some never have an issue.

BTW I got a similar setup as they put in the bullet and am putting it in my DF-02 seeing it ws overheating from the stampede I had it in. Prior to the stampede I had it in a electric converted Nitro HPI MT1 which is lighter than the bullet and had the motor overheat...

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/11/2010 9:29 AM

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Hey positron,

Are you using stock gearing and stock system? Are you also using Lipos?

Im running that setup in a dark impact 1/10th 4wd buggy, which is a lot lighter than the bullet no doubt, I currently have the 35a ezrun in my 2wd buggy powering a traxxas velineon motor with a 40c burst 5200mh lipo, gearing is close to stock,

as far as getting an ezrun in aus we got the couple we have off ebay

ummm we said in the bullet its inadequate, the 35a esc is more than enough for the 1/10th tamiya buggies. Now something that weighs I'm guessing 2-3X more than the DF-03, based off a nitro, and is probably geared to high hell (like most of the HPI's I've owned), also it has tires the size of masher 2ks(I own a set off the lightning 10 they are also heavier than masher 2ks) it would be inadequate. But lets face it everyone has different experiences that vary due to climate and terrain. Some peoples savage flux's burst into flames after a few uses due to the ESC being barely enough to run it some never have an issue.

BTW I got a similar setup as they put in the bullet and am putting it in my DF-02 seeing it ws overheating from the stampede I had it in. Prior to the stampede I had it in a electric converted Nitro HPI MT1 which is lighter than the bullet and had the motor overheat...

by we you probably mean me, I have not once said it's a good esc for a MT, But I will argue the ezruns are not a trash product

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/11/2010 7:24 PM

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by we you probably mean me, I have not once said it's a good esc for a MT, But I will argue the ezruns are not a trash product

where you said it was fine without overheating it made it sound like you owned a bullet. I'll be honest I missed the post earlier where you said it was in a DF-03. But the post below is where the confusion set in. It sounded like you said it ran cool in a bullet cause the post you commented on said it was overheating in the bullet itself not that the setup overheats in anything else.

But other than that I will agree the EZ-runs are damn good I like them better than my ****ty Castle MM pro which cost me way more than anything hobbywing makes

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Please allow me to apologize for not being aware the bullet flux will have a rebadged EZrun bl system in it. I rarely have a chance or the time review the data that is posted in these forums as I work for a living. I do understand that the EZ run systems work and are fast with very reasonable prices. However their efficiency is marginal at best.

When using the best connectors for minimal resistace and spending for good lipos with high voltage and 'C' ratings to increase performance, I have absolutely no idea why anyone would want to run a system that produces additional heat because of it's inefficiency. My brushless systems are based on my batteries increasing torque and speed.. not a more heat. The EZ runs are a step beckward. Obviously they are being used by HPI to achieve a certain price point.

You are going to hear more and more complaints about the EZ run systems and the Bullet Flux producing excess heat.

Hopefuly HPI will offer a roller. You can shake your at the above.

Thank you.

Mine runs quite cool, not sure where you getting this excess heat claim from.
the bullet is not a race vehicle, it's for bashing. So no need to waste your money on the worlds best lipo

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/14/2010 12:53 AM

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But other than that I will agree the EZ-runs are damn good I like them better than my ****ty Castle MM pro which cost me way more than anything hobbywing makes

This ^^

Is exactly what I am talking about. There's only so much crap people will take because a company has American based (I'd like to remind everyone here that America is not the world, I use Castle products and living in the UK, in the event of a failure, it's even more of a **** to send it back to the states than it is to send a HobbyWing to Hong Kong) customer support. It's easy for companies to get complacent as they assume they have the support and loyalty of the home market, witness the ever increasing backlash against Maxamps...

Anyway, will be on the lookout for a roller of the electric chassis to accept a more suitable power system...

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/14/2010 1:00 AM

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I remember the day when everyone thought CC was the best and could do no wrong, Seems now people are turning on them.

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/14/2010 1:01 AM

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There is a nice article about it in the August issue of Radio Race Car.

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/14/2010 5:49 AM

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I remember the day when everyone thought CC was the best and could do no wrong, Seems now people are turning on them.

honestly I only bought my CC cause everyone on these forums at the time pretty much were like YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOUR MISSING THERE SO MUCH BETTER THAN ANYTHING ELSE

Generally before I will say negatives about a product I want to try it out, there are a few times I didn't buy something and talked down about it but usually I read up alot on the product beforehand, and watch reviews and test runs.
Honestly the only thing I liked about the CC setup was like I said the NEU motor. It is a very nice extremely high torque motor, the ESC on the other hand I find annoying. I personally HATE having to hook it upto a computer to do changes. I do own a laptop but still that is something extra to lug around, plus trying to keep track of that stupid little USB board that the instructions show in the ESC itself but for some reason isn't. VS hobbywing pull out a lil box and hit buttons on a few easy menu's

Now to get this on topic again

I wish HPI would bring this damn truck out in the USA so I could stop screwing around with my Nitro MT1 conversion trying to get it working properly. With how much I've blown in parts experimenting trying to get a 4wd ST I could have bought one of these already if they had them out over here (I don't want to pay heavy importing duties, and rely on other countries for parts)

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/20/2010 4:32 PM

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This is looking cool, I have seen some people on various other forum and they never mention about the motor and speedo getting hot after a full bashing, racing. Ez run system is brilliant and they are the reason for the re-release with lower price.

Others mention problems with driveshaft coming out or snapping but there is a solution for it, cut some small fuel tubing and insert it inside the diff cups and axle cups to reduce play as the suspension travel is very long, and also 5mm fuel tubing on every shocks to limit travel a bit and all problems sorted, cheap well known mods which is great. Apart from one c hub breakage there has been no reported breakage of other parts which sounds really good.

I can see that this truck will be very strong since its been rebranded as hotbodies GT10, dunno why it won't come out in the USA but I m happy it is released here in the UK

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 8/20/2010 8:58 PM

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I can see that this truck will be very strong since its been rebranded as hotbodies GT10, dunno why it won't come out in the USA but I m happy it is released here in the UK

yea its like a few others the nitro trophy truck, and buggy, mini-zilla, the nitro bullet, bullet flux, and I think theres 2-3 others that US has never even mentioned that have been out in the EU for months (seems Europe and japan are their preferred markets and the American continent is a afterthought). Hell they Discontinued the savage 5t before they brought it out here (okok bad example that was just too highly priced, and low performance from what I saw).

Wish they would bring those RC robots out over here at least like they have in japan. Those look kind of cool

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 12/19/2010 6:02 AM

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I don't want to pay heavy importing duties, and rely on other countries for parts

hehe, welcome to my world. sorry for the grave digging, just doing a heap of research before buying a decent car. Everything decent in Aust. costs about 30% more than US due to postage (eg, the Kyosho DBX VE I'm looking at, about $270 with about $100 in postage tagged on.

Saw one of these on the Aust ebay and wanted to see if they're any good. Does the battery capsule limit the size of battery you use? Or is that not a problem

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 12/19/2010 10:04 AM

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Its funny how someone before said that the ezrun would have a hard time running in a blitz.

Funny how i have an ezrun in my blitz.

Funny how it still runs like it did when i first got it and how the esc doesnt even get warm to the touch and the motor gets averagely warm just like any other motor.

I find it annoying how people bash a product when they have never even tried it.

ive seen a 9t ezrun in action and i can tell you it is fast, and tourquey.

I have no doubt that the 9t will run in the bullet flux withought dying.

Now if i bought one all i would do is buy a motor off of hobbyking like the 12t ezrun or mabye a KD inrunner of equal specs.

THat would be ultimate for a first time basher and will pull wheelies and skiddies all day long.

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 12/19/2010 10:07 AM

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btw guys i saw someone write that their dream basher was the bulet flux because it has

1. single battery

2. Alloy chassis

3. 4wd

Anybody notice this before??

http://rcb.shopnz.biz/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=515_676_11969&products_id=1380009&osCsid=269b2cff06a495e725e9877760ffe5e9

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 12/19/2010 1:07 PM

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I was looking at those, wondering if the battery clip would go in a DBX VE. Heres another for about $400

http://www.infernosonly.com/Kyosho_DMT_VE_Monster_Truck_p/kyo30843b.htm

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 12/21/2010 5:46 AM

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I don't want to pay heavy importing duties, and rely on other countries for parts

hehe, welcome to my world. sorry for the grave digging, just doing a heap of research before buying a decent car. Everything decent in Aust. costs about 30% more than US due to postage (eg, the Kyosho DBX VE I'm looking at, about $270 with about $100 in postage tagged on.

Saw one of these on the Aust ebay and wanted to see if they're any good. Does the battery capsule limit the size of battery you use? Or is that not a problem

Well there are reasons I don't want to rely on other countries.
I already know how big of a pain it is pretty much relying on china, and japan for Tamiya parts for my DF-02, and waiting 2-3 weeks to get a $4 part (unless I pay $20 shipping).
I also have to rely on Canada for parts for my tank, and pay $14 shipping on anything from the damn place, even $5 parts, and have to wait a damn full week usually for delivery...

So no thank you to getting another RC which would get extremely abused, probably need parts often, and have to completely rely on locating parts from the other side of the globe.

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 4/13/2011 9:53 PM

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has any one thought of getting one of these just to have it. is there any parts that cross over for repairs. it kinda looks like the NITRO MT is some ways, i have thought about getting this just not sure about repairs tho.

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 4/13/2011 10:40 PM

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has any one thought of getting one of these just to have it. is there any parts that cross over for repairs. it kinda looks like the NITRO MT is some ways, i have thought about getting this just not sure about repairs tho.

Yes it looks similar to the Nitro RS4 MT line.
But will any parts work not at all.
Its actually based off the Hotbodies Lightning GT (which is actually what the Nitro bullet is, they just anodized the aluminum in a diff color, and slapped HPI on it), and the MT/MT2 parts are completely incompatible with that RC(tried putting a few gt10 parts on my MT2).
And seeing the GT10 has been discontinued in the US long ago, all parts would have to ordered from Europe.
A few GT10 owners were happy to see the bullet so they could get parts support, but were disappointed when they found out it was Europe only (like a quite a few HPI RC's)

I wanted one but got a 1/8th scale OFNA truggy, and converted it to electric(WITH electronics) for less than the bullet would cost...
Hell the Ofna Nexx8, a nice BL setup would be less, be about the same size, and have more power.

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 4/14/2011 8:29 AM

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its a nice looking rig tho

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 4/14/2011 8:55 AM

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ezruns are my favourite setups. I have owned 3 and all are great. I have thought many times to get a castle but I always comeback to good old hobbywing. why? They work flawlessly. They are properly rated and can take the heat and whatever you thow at them. I heard they are water resistant (not sur how much) and the program card is sweet. I have wanted the sidewinder sport but the next combo is a hobbywing xerun with the 120amp esc

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RE: Any updates on the HPI Bullet Flux? - 4/14/2011 2:26 PM

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ezruns are my favourite setups. I have owned 3 and all are great. I have thought many times to get a castle but I always comeback to good old hobbywing. why? They work flawlessly. They are properly rated and can take the heat and whatever you thow at them. I heard they are water resistant (not sur how much) and the program card is sweet. I have wanted the sidewinder sport but the next combo is a hobbywing xerun with the 120amp esc

agree
bought a Castle Creations MM for my savage, and hated it. Sucker IMO was not up to the task the sold it for box says 1/8th MT's it got VERY hot after 10 mins, and was a PITA to program seeing every minor setting required me to take the truck into the house and hook it up to my PC (Plus it wouldn't work with 2 controllers I have... which also is a known issue according to the crap in the back of the manual seeing it says will not work with some controllers). Ended up ripping it out and getting a 150A HW esc/motor combo which work right

Ended up buying a Jammin X1 crt and flinging it in there so the $250 I spent on that crappy over priced ESC wouldn't have gone to waste.

scott36
Agree it is a nice looking rig. Why I wanted them to bring it out in the US badly. But hell no matter how nice and pretty a rig unless I can get parts easily I'm not touching it.

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