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10-24-2008, 06:46 PM
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Just ran the new HPI 5T today and WOW what a truck. As a hobby shop owner I have ran just about everything except 1/5 offroad and this thing is a like a truggy on steroids. Even though its 2wd it pulls hard out of the hole its fast and handles awesome plane stock oh yea and drifts really well in the dirt. When I pulled this out of the box could not believe how big it really is and was wondering what I got myself into as i thought it would be a big slow pig running around but after the first 5 seconds of running I was totally shocked and laughing my ass off about how fast and fun it is to drive 5T. I could forget all about nitro after today no tuning just a pullstart and go run for a 30 minutes without hastle. Just my opinion on this truck for those of you thinking about getting one it really is worth the money.
10-25-2008, 06:34 AM
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the 5t is just a baja with a bumper and dirt guards...... i think hpi really didnt try with that one. just look at it, its a 5b with a body shell. I'm glad you like it, i guess im just not as excited.....
10-25-2008, 06:40 AM
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ORIGINAL: vertigo performance
I get mine next week.. too long if you ask me LOL!!
I get mine next week.. too long if you ask me LOL!!
eitherway its gonna be loud enough to wake the neighbours...and yeah the 5T is just a 5B with a truck shell , and double ended main chassis so they could screw on bumperbar extensions front and back . after three years you would think they were going to come out with something totaly new and radical but nope , this new model they call it is just a 5b v2 that has been inspired with a bit of savage x parts thats it ...
10-25-2008, 07:48 AM
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RE: hpi 5T
Yepp
The 5t is like the 5b. Hpi went the same way as Fg did change a few parts and make a new model (low cost) and sell it for more dosh.
I don like the 5t bodyshell but the Pro line one is looking good. Rather i would go for the Pro Line one than to buy the 5t.
But that is just mi opinion.
The 5t is like the 5b. Hpi went the same way as Fg did change a few parts and make a new model (low cost) and sell it for more dosh.
I don like the 5t bodyshell but the Pro line one is looking good. Rather i would go for the Pro Line one than to buy the 5t.
But that is just mi opinion.
10-25-2008, 08:53 AM
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I like the 5t, I will be getting one in the near future. I think that there is a little more to it then just changing a few parts, otherwise you could just convert a 5b with minimal parts and no one would buy a 5t.
10-25-2008, 09:24 AM
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Just ran the new HPI 5T today and WOW what a truck. As a hobby shop owner I have ran just about everything except 1/5 offroad and this thing is a like a truggy on steroids. Even though its 2wd it pulls hard out of the hole its fast and handles awesome plane stock oh yea and drifts really well in the dirt. When I pulled this out of the box could not believe how big it really is and was wondering what I got myself into as i thought it would be a big slow pig running around but after the first 5 seconds of running I was totally shocked and laughing my ass off about how fast and fun it is to drive 5T. I could forget all about nitro after today no tuning just a pullstart and go run for a 30 minutes without hastle. Just my opinion on this truck for those of you thinking about getting one it really is worth the money.
Just ran the new HPI 5T today and WOW what a truck. As a hobby shop owner I have ran just about everything except 1/5 offroad and this thing is a like a truggy on steroids. Even though its 2wd it pulls hard out of the hole its fast and handles awesome plane stock oh yea and drifts really well in the dirt. When I pulled this out of the box could not believe how big it really is and was wondering what I got myself into as i thought it would be a big slow pig running around but after the first 5 seconds of running I was totally shocked and laughing my ass off about how fast and fun it is to drive 5T. I could forget all about nitro after today no tuning just a pullstart and go run for a 30 minutes without hastle. Just my opinion on this truck for those of you thinking about getting one it really is worth the money.
what no pics?
10-25-2008, 11:50 AM
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I like the 5t, I will be getting one in the near future. I think that there is a little more to it then just changing a few parts, otherwise you could just convert a 5b with minimal parts and no one would buy a 5t.
I like the 5t, I will be getting one in the near future. I think that there is a little more to it then just changing a few parts, otherwise you could just convert a 5b with minimal parts and no one would buy a 5t.
10-25-2008, 12:03 PM
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The 5T is based off of the 5B SS, not the 5B. The 5B SS received key upgrades that carried to the 5T. So, to compare the RTR 5B to the 5T is apples and oranges.
10-25-2008, 12:07 PM
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I got mine from large scale alloy. They are selling them for $1340 plus free shipping. They listed on another forum that they still have 4 left.
On another forum, they said there is a difference of about 60-70 part numbers so there is some differences to the two. The hpi 5t body will probably cost between $150-200 based on the size and other bodies that size.
On another forum, they said there is a difference of about 60-70 part numbers so there is some differences to the two. The hpi 5t body will probably cost between $150-200 based on the size and other bodies that size.
10-25-2008, 12:43 PM
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Sounds like they are pretty comparable but I have always been a truck guy thats why i never got the buggy version. It just a matter of opinion to which one appeals to you more.
10-25-2008, 06:02 PM
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it still lacks 4wd...
The way i see it, get a KM and throw on some upgrades, bigger tires and you've got a truck.
it still lacks 4wd...
The way i see it, get a KM and throw on some upgrades, bigger tires and you've got a truck.
10-25-2008, 06:15 PM
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i do imagine if it were 4wd... and thanks to the imagination, its helping me put off from ever buying a 5T (more money in pocket for future rampage buggy mods!).
I've got a full house of R/C stuff as it is... serves me right i guess
I've got a full house of R/C stuff as it is... serves me right i guess
10-25-2008, 09:14 PM
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I think with the pro-line conversion coming out the 5T won't be a big seller.
Personally I think $1349.00 is allot of money for plastic. And that front bumper is hideous.
Personally I think $1349.00 is allot of money for plastic. And that front bumper is hideous.
10-25-2008, 11:31 PM
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RE: hpi 5T
^^^^+1,the Proline kit will be a better option for current 5b/SS owners,I know i'll be getting one and making my own front truck style bumper bars to mod onto a Dark Soul or similar bumper....
10-26-2008, 01:21 AM
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^^^^+1,the Proline kit will be a better option for current 5b/SS owners,I know i'll be getting one and making my own front truck style bumper bars to mod onto a Dark Soul or similar bumper....
^^^^+1,the Proline kit will be a better option for current 5b/SS owners,I know i'll be getting one and making my own front truck style bumper bars to mod onto a Dark Soul or similar bumper....
10-26-2008, 09:06 AM
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Yea I am anxious to see how big that body is. I saw a picture of the a dood holding a 5T and the body looks HUGE. I hope that the pro-line one is not as big, just so that the bumpers I have now a DS and my rear modified can stil be used.
