WRXGuy64

Hi All,

I am converting my HPI Blitz to a rally car, and am looking for the 1/8 Kyosho Subaru body. I have looked on Ebay, and have asked on a couple of other forums, but no one answered. I have had good luck in the past when I asked questions on this forum, so I decided to ask here.

If the Subaru body is a bust, does anyone know if the WR8 body by HPI is available?

Thanks for your help.

The_Shark

why a Subaru body WRXguy64

I'm not too sure a 1/8 body will fit on a 1/10 car, the wheel base will probably be all out of whack.

WRXGuy64

With the name like WRXGuy, you wouldn't expect me to be looking for a Ford Focus, would ya? LOL

An 8th scale body will fit on a 1/10 HPI Blit Short Course truck. We run 1/8 late model bodies on them all the time.

narwalrus

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Kyosho Inferno GT Impreza WRC body will fit on a slash 4x4 with no modification. I'll look at the wheelbase, otherwise, there are various european manufacturers of 1/8th scale bodies.

I think the WR8 is closer to 1/9th scale like the kyosho DRX (Which I will own tomorrow )
Edit:
Inferno GT8
Blitz:
2WD is a different size than 4wd often.. the sizes and modifications will probably be up to you.
And some links:
Inferno GT:http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/r...5=&s6=&s7=&s8=
DRX: http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/r...5=&s6=&s7=&s8=
http://deltaplastik.tk
http://rcbodyshop.fr

WRXGuy64

I actually looked at the DRX just a few minutes ago. I looked at the Body dimensions, and think I can make it work on my Blitz.

narwalrus

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Yeah I was looking at that too. You might just put some flared widebody fenders on it and it would look okay.. maybe even better. Never seen an impreza with overfenders though :P

WRXGuy64

What would you recommend? I'm building something to use at my camp. It's rough terrain, so ground clearance is important, which is why I thought the Blitz would make a good vehicle. I can't run nitro at camp so whatever I build has to be electric.

narwalrus

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To make the subaru look ruight you'll probably have to lower it a bit. I like rally cars a lot, and got the DRX because my DF03Ra (which I might keep unless it sells) didn't quite have the offroad capacity. I figured the DRX would be closer to a 4x4 SCT.. won't know untill tomorrow though.

If you like rallying there are some rally raid bodies that would fit..

Otherwise look around and see what else is there or just modify something that's close.

phmaximus

heads up its a $60-$100 body... depending who has it in stock. keep checking google not ebay

On2_n_On4

I did the opposite with my 1/8th gt2., but its an sc8 body.

Lars from Norway

In my eyes it will not look nice with a body 260 mm wide on a chassi close to or over 300 mm wide. And the bodies for WR8 are even more narrow, i think it has a width of around 230 mm.

WRXGuy64

Yeah, I've come to the said realization that the Blitz is going to be put up on Ebay because the only body that would fit, is no longer available, and no one that owns one wants to get rid of it. Can you folks recommend a good 1/10 chassis to use for a rally conversion? I looked at the DF03ra, but there isn't enough ground clearance for the terrain I plan to run on. I've looked at DF02 buggy chassis, and a couple other buggy chassis, but not sure which chassis would work.

Thanks

narwalrus

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LISTS MAKING TO THE RESCUE!
I have a DF03Ra and a DRX, and I will hopefully trade my F103 for a Slash this week.
Tamiya (Kits):
XV01 - Newest belt driven rally kit ~$300
DF03Ra - One of the best purpose built rally chassis. Based on the DF03 buggy. (I have one) ~ $185
M05Ra - Based on the M05. Still a purpose built rally car, but FWD and M-Sized ~ $110
DF01 - Slightly outdated, more ground clearance. Based on a TA01/TA02. ~$190
TT01 - Can be fairly easily converted, with some possible issues. ~ $120
Rally Legends:
1 Chassis, various bodies (Stratos, Fiat, etc..) $250 last time I looked. RTR
Thunder Tiger:
1/8 Scale Mini Cooper WRC. Electric, RTR ~$580
Kyosho (Prices RTR):
DRX - Gas powered 1/9 Rally Cars. ~ $290
DRXve - Electric Version ~$600
Fazer Rally - Electric 1/10 Rally ~ $190
HPI (Used):
RS4 Rally - Electric 1/10 Belt rally car. You need the dirt protect for the belt. Its outdated and no longer made, but you can still find used ones. ~ $150
Traxxas (RTR):
Mini Rally - Not really a rally car, but with some mods it can be based on the fact its based on the same chassis as the mini slash etc. ~ $250
Slash - Proline sells a rally raid style body for it, 1/9 Kyosho Inferno bodies fit, there is a GT conversion kit availiable. ~ $200
Duratrax (RTR)
Vandetta Rally - EP 1/18. Not all that good offroad. ~$60
Team Associated (RTR)
RC18R - EP 1/18. Same chassis as SC18, RC18, but not all that good offroad stock.
Ofna:
Ofna Dirt oval cars and on road cars can be modified to have enough ride height to be ideal rally cars.
Conversions
Most chassis can be converted to rally. It mainly depends on how sturdy they are, their ride height, and dirt protection. Many short course truck can be converted to rally cars.

(Yes I have too much time on my hands and made this list. I can update it if you want)

WRXGuy64

WOW, thanks for that list!! I have an HPI Sprint 2 Drift, an Ofna JL10e drift, an HPI Blitz, a Redcat Nitro Lightning, and an RC10L. Both drift cars are belt drive, and not good candidates for an offroad vehicle. I considered the Lighting, but can't run a nitro car at camp. If I could find a GT1 body, I'd do the Blitz because it is a rugged chassis, and was designed for the terrain I want to run on.

What about a Tamiya DF02? They are pretty reasonably priced, and plentiful.

narwalrus

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Good car but don't know if it will fit a 1/9th body. If you sell your car, what's you rpice range? Just to get an idea of an ideal short-course comparable impreza.

WRXGuy64

I'm selling the Blitz as a roller for $75 without servo, $100 with. I could put an HPI brushed system in it and get more for it, but not many people want brushed stuff these days. It has a new gear diff, and come with 10 tires and wheels, including the four that are on it. They are Hole Shots, Goosebumps, and Double Dees. It is a full out race truck. It has a body, but the body is pretty beat up. Like I said; If I could find a Subie body to fit the Blitz, I'd keep it.

WRXGuy64

What would it take to convert a Losi XXXT to a rally? I just happened to score one, and have a killer Monster Energy Subaru body.

narwalrus

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What size is the body? And do you want it to be scale?

WRXGuy64

Not sure what to scale is, but I would like the wheels to be tucked under the body. I'm using my 1/10 Monster Energy Subaru body on it. I also have a 1/10 Kyosho buggy,. Both are 2wd, but it's just a fun vehicle for camp.

narwalrus

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You'd pretty much need to replace the arms on it if the wheelbase is right... don't know which would fit though.. probably the XXX-S.

WRXGuy64

Is there a way to change the wheelbase if it isn't right?

Also, what would be a good brushless system to use on it? I'm not looking for the kind of speed I have with my HPI Sprint 2 Drift. That has a Castle 7700kv motor in it, and that would be too much power for what I am looking for. I'm looking for a reliable, kind of snappy, motor for it. I'll be using a Hobywing Smart Sense ESC in it, and don't care if the motor is senored or sensorless.

Thanks for all your help. This forum rocks!

narwalrus

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10-17t... are you using LiPo?

The XXX-S arms might fit on that chassis and if you reverse them you could make the wheelbase fit.. I dunno, don't have a XXX based car.

WRXGuy64

Yes, I will be using lipos. I will also be using either a Hobbywing Smart Sense ESC, or my Castle Sidewinder SV2.

narwalrus

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17/19t would be good I think..

WRXGuy64

Thanks for all you help, advice, and tips!