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Old 01-24-2010, 10:16 PM
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I really like these kind of stadium trucks. It's 4WD and available both in nitro and electric!! also in the form of a stadium truck and monster truck!

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yeahh i'm eying that too or the kyosho that was menteioned a few threads ago...

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Old 01-24-2010, 10:56 PM
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is the esc a rebadged sidewinder?

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yes and so is the motor
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i like the st version but which one would be better to keep up with my t-max 3.3
Old 01-24-2010, 11:18 PM
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Anyone knows when it will be available?
Old 01-24-2010, 11:21 PM
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http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.ph...101400&lang=en

The information can only be found on HPI Europe's website.
Old 01-25-2010, 01:28 AM
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That looks cool. I'm really glad that 1:10 4x4 is becoming readily available.[8D]

I LOVE the electric that comes with an aluminum chassy. Great idea.
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interesting....
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ORIGINAL: samguan

http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.ph...101400&lang=en

The information can only be found on HPI Europe's website.
i'm not seeing the elctric version there.
Old 01-25-2010, 10:58 AM
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freaking sweet! [>:] about time when someone came out with a different mt chassis than recreating, gives us more flavors to choose from.
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Default RE: I'm holding off my purchase for the HPI Bullet

Where is this going to fit in their line-up?

Will it replace the Savage Flux or the E-Savage? Or somehow go in between?

I'm thinking since it is nitro, it is probably a full 1/8 scale. Looks like a simpler (but less ridgid) chassis than the Savage Flux. There doesn't seem to be much to stiffen it in the up/down direction.
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Where is this going to fit in their line-up?

Will it replace the Savage Flux or the E-Savage? Or somehow go in between?

I'm thinking since it is nitro, it is probably a full 1/8 scale. Looks like a simpler (but less ridgid) chassis than the Savage Flux. There doesn't seem to be much to stiffen it in the up/down direction.
most likely it is going to replace either the esavage or the mt2
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I feel like it will replace the MT2. It wont compare with the e-savage for hardcore stuff, but its very similar to the mt2 design and driveline wise.

It will be 1/10 scale. That little G3.0(.18ci) engine wont hardly handle an 1/8 scale platform. Also, as for the chassis braces. It should be fine. It has the same setup as most 1/8 buggies and they are tough as nails.

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Interesting. If you have 2 shocks per corner, is it still considered an ST? Weird.
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its not going to replace anything its HPI bringing back an old HB design, the lightening st sport and putting their flux system in it, that being said it should be a very solid and fast truck, and it is solidly 1/10, not an 1/8 by any means just based of designs 1/8's use

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the 8 shocks are for the bling OMG IT HA 8 SHOCKS factor IMO
If I was to get one I'd take 4 off and save them as spares
I kinda find it funny the nitro one had its airfilter downgraded from the MT2's stock one
only thing I do like about the bullet though is the tires on the ST version kinda look like the mashers I love to use
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Too late now but I definitely would have considered getting that over building my Slash 4x4 MT.
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ORIGINAL: Jeremy Z

Where is this going to fit in their line-up?

Will it replace the Savage Flux or the E-Savage? Or somehow go in between?

I'm thinking since it is nitro, it is probably a full 1/8 scale. Looks like a simpler (but less ridgid) chassis than the Savage Flux. There doesn't seem to be much to stiffen it in the up/down direction.
It's not going to replace the Savage Flux and I doubt it will replace the E Savage. This will probably be its own truck. It is cool that HPI is offering a nitro and electric version right from the start. Make mine BL baby!
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Default RE: I'm holding off my purchase for the HPI Bullet

like the look of the MT is that 1/10 or 1/8 size tho [X(]
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Default RE: I'm holding off my purchase for the HPI Bullet

its 1/10th scale.

And I doubt the Brushless one is going to replace anything its just trying to fill the gaping void in 1/10th 4wd scale stadium trucks. The Nitro edition is probably going to replace the MT2 though seeing they are the same size, same engine, similar drive chain, and same class.
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Looks pretty entry level...
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Do want [X(]
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Default RE: I'm holding off my purchase for the HPI Bullet

I dont know much, but from what I can see, It looks like I may already have one of this, I call it a T-maxx, although the electric looks interesting
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I dont know much, but from what I can see, It looks like I may already have one of this, I call it a T-maxx, although the electric looks interesting
The Bullet(Renamed HB Lightning GT10) actually looks based off the MT2. They changed the radio box a tiny bit and added some bling bling orange aluminum to hold the servo on, a rear bumper (no idea what good it is on a nitro with no reverse), and threw on 4 more shocks. Wouldn't be all surprised if the nitro bullet parts bolt would fit onto a MT2 with a tiny bit of alteration.

The Brushless one looks a fair bit different and nicely made


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