ultimate rally build?
07-07-2008, 10:13 PM
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ultimate rally build?
im looking to build a rally car made for that exact purpose
a street tuned car for some offroad action
what would you suggest i get to do so?
i htink im going to start the build off from an HPI RS4 evo+
any ideas for what i should do parts wise
cause all i can really think of is a bit bigger/ stronger suspension
a street tuned car for some offroad action
what would you suggest i get to do so?
i htink im going to start the build off from an HPI RS4 evo+
any ideas for what i should do parts wise
cause all i can really think of is a bit bigger/ stronger suspension
07-08-2008, 03:22 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
Evo+ has ideal transmission system for rally game but you can't increase the ride height very much. Especially at the front.
07-08-2008, 03:31 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
Why put more height on the RS4? It's a 1/10 scale. If you increase the height, it will be like handling a bus 
Rally cars are bornt 1/8 scale
Rally cars are bornt 1/8 scale
07-08-2008, 04:35 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
i'll do what i can with it
im pretty sure i could just swap out for sport suspension though
and rally tires
i figued this wouldnt be much of a build
is there a bit better motor i could put in it then from the standard one it comes with?
im pretty sure i could just swap out for sport suspension though
and rally tires
i figued this wouldnt be much of a build
is there a bit better motor i could put in it then from the standard one it comes with?
07-08-2008, 05:27 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
You can also buy HPI Super Nitro RS4 rims + rally tyres.
They are larger and will increase ride height. You can even put narrow off road 2.2 tyres on them which have a high sidewall to increase height even more
They are larger and will increase ride height. You can even put narrow off road 2.2 tyres on them which have a high sidewall to increase height even more
07-08-2008, 05:52 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
ya i was just looking at their parts
they look like the would have good grip on dirt too
like quad tires
im gettign excited for this build
they look like the would have good grip on dirt too
like quad tires
im gettign excited for this build
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RE: ultimate rally build?
ORIGINAL: all-out
i'll do what i can with it
im pretty sure i could just swap out for sport suspension though
and rally tires
i figued this wouldnt be much of a build
is there a bit better motor i could put in it then from the standard one it comes with?
i'll do what i can with it
im pretty sure i could just swap out for sport suspension though
and rally tires
i figued this wouldnt be much of a build
is there a bit better motor i could put in it then from the standard one it comes with?
07-08-2008, 07:20 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
For all who need a Super model for Rally game,
we have in stock the last model of TKR (http://www.technokit.it/models_tkr.html)
Also we have in stock SPRY, rally game model in ergal worked with CNC.
This model is in offer with the special 2 differential gear at the same price of the base model.
If you are interested, contact me at [email protected]
Thanks
Rottigni Alessandro
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www.technokit.it
we have in stock the last model of TKR (http://www.technokit.it/models_tkr.html)
Also we have in stock SPRY, rally game model in ergal worked with CNC.
This model is in offer with the special 2 differential gear at the same price of the base model.
If you are interested, contact me at [email protected]
Thanks
Rottigni Alessandro
TECHNOKIT
www.technokit.it
07-08-2008, 07:41 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
ORIGINAL: GYNAIKAS
The HPI 3.0 engine is one of the most powerful. No need to change!
ORIGINAL: all-out
i'll do what i can with it
im pretty sure i could just swap out for sport suspension though
and rally tires
i figued this wouldnt be much of a build
is there a bit better motor i could put in it then from the standard one it comes with?
i'll do what i can with it
im pretty sure i could just swap out for sport suspension though
and rally tires
i figued this wouldnt be much of a build
is there a bit better motor i could put in it then from the standard one it comes with?
ive been lurking on the HPI site for days now
haha
07-08-2008, 08:22 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
i saw a video of someone driving ones that size
so nice
andi htink i found a nice place to put a track too, just gotta make a layout
07-08-2008, 08:30 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
ORIGINAL: Foxy
In all seriousness... Go 1/5th scale if you want decent rally action...
In all seriousness... Go 1/5th scale if you want decent rally action...
07-08-2008, 08:32 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
ORIGINAL: Osirisf16
Unfortunately, there is not many people driving these things here, so we are just keep up with nitro. We don't have even a descent track.
ORIGINAL: Foxy
In all seriousness... Go 1/5th scale if you want decent rally action...
In all seriousness... Go 1/5th scale if you want decent rally action...
nor do i have a league or anythign to run it in anyways
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RE: ultimate rally build?
ORIGINAL: all-out
i saw a video of someone driving ones that size
so nice
andi htink i found a nice place to put a track too, just gotta make a layout
i saw a video of someone driving ones that size
so nice
andi htink i found a nice place to put a track too, just gotta make a layout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCwQ4uPo0Ww
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RE: ultimate rally build?
LOL thats awesome
what kind of tires where those?
couldnt help but see they were smoking
thats sweet
but yes i found a spot and im currently looking for an offroad track buildign guide then im gonna draw up a nice track plan
what kind of tires where those?
couldnt help but see they were smoking
thats sweet
but yes i found a spot and im currently looking for an offroad track buildign guide then im gonna draw up a nice track plan
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RE: ultimate rally build?
It's the exhaust smoke, not the tires, unfortunately. Real burnouts would be cool. Good luck with your project...
07-08-2008, 09:01 AM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
oh damn
im pretty sure HPI has tires that do that though....
atleast i htink
but thanks
once i get going on it i'll make a thread and keep it updated
im pretty sure HPI has tires that do that though....
atleast i htink
but thanks
once i get going on it i'll make a thread and keep it updated
07-08-2008, 12:26 PM
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RE: ultimate rally build?
ORIGINAL: Spetz
Are those AWD?
ORIGINAL: Foxy
In all seriousness... Go 1/5th scale if you want decent rally action...
In all seriousness... Go 1/5th scale if you want decent rally action...
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RE: ultimate rally build?
I say go with the HPI, I actually built one of these and it is quite a fun car. Plus parts are cheap and easy to find for HPI cars.
I ran the two speed in it for a while, but it kept breaking dogbones whenever I was jumping it extensively, so I swapped out the two speed for a single speed slipper clutch. I lost top speed obviously, but it's much more controlable and it hasn't broke a dogbone since. I also run the Super Nitro Rally front and rear shock towers, and HPI mt front shocks on all four corners. You have to do a bit of trimming on the C hubs to get more down travel out of the front suspension, but it's pretty minor. You might also want to consider CVD's up front just because of the extreme driveline angles you be experiencing, dogbones and drive cups will sometimes bind under those angles, or even worse, the dogbone will fall out.
That's my 2 cents for now, let me know if you have any questions, maybe I can help you out some more.
Here's a few pictures of mine.
I ran the two speed in it for a while, but it kept breaking dogbones whenever I was jumping it extensively, so I swapped out the two speed for a single speed slipper clutch. I lost top speed obviously, but it's much more controlable and it hasn't broke a dogbone since. I also run the Super Nitro Rally front and rear shock towers, and HPI mt front shocks on all four corners. You have to do a bit of trimming on the C hubs to get more down travel out of the front suspension, but it's pretty minor. You might also want to consider CVD's up front just because of the extreme driveline angles you be experiencing, dogbones and drive cups will sometimes bind under those angles, or even worse, the dogbone will fall out.
That's my 2 cents for now, let me know if you have any questions, maybe I can help you out some more.
Here's a few pictures of mine.
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I say go with the HPI, I actually built one of these and it is quite a fun car. Plus parts are cheap and easy to find for HPI cars.
I ran the two speed in it for a while, but it kept breaking dogbones whenever I was jumping it extensively, so I swapped out the two speed for a single speed slipper clutch. I lost top speed obviously, but it's much more controlable and it hasn't broke a dogbone since. I also run the Super Nitro Rally front and rear shock towers, and HPI mt front shocks on all four corners. You have to do a bit of trimming on the C hubs to get more down travel out of the front suspension, but it's pretty minor. You might also want to consider CVD's up front just because of the extreme driveline angles you be experiencing, dogbones and drive cups will sometimes bind under those angles, or even worse, the dogbone will fall out.
That's my 2 cents for now, let me know if you have any questions, maybe I can help you out some more.
Here's a few pictures of mine.
I say go with the HPI, I actually built one of these and it is quite a fun car. Plus parts are cheap and easy to find for HPI cars.
I ran the two speed in it for a while, but it kept breaking dogbones whenever I was jumping it extensively, so I swapped out the two speed for a single speed slipper clutch. I lost top speed obviously, but it's much more controlable and it hasn't broke a dogbone since. I also run the Super Nitro Rally front and rear shock towers, and HPI mt front shocks on all four corners. You have to do a bit of trimming on the C hubs to get more down travel out of the front suspension, but it's pretty minor. You might also want to consider CVD's up front just because of the extreme driveline angles you be experiencing, dogbones and drive cups will sometimes bind under those angles, or even worse, the dogbone will fall out.
That's my 2 cents for now, let me know if you have any questions, maybe I can help you out some more.
Here's a few pictures of mine.
i'll keep that in mind and message you if i need help
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RE: ultimate rally build?
Ultra gtp2 dirt oval chassis-189.00$ Throw in a 2 speed tranny, radio gear, engine and body and you are all set for some serious rally game fun. Had mine out today on pavement and then drove it through 4 inch high grass over to the lawnmower racing track(hard clay, dusty)and had a blast on the dirt. Is way to cool on the wide sweepers on the track, loooonnng drifts, then the straights are long and fast when the track is not so dry. Also fun to set up a rally course using orange cones from walmart. I try to set them so the course is mostly pavement, then cuts through a baseball diamond or gravel road for a ways...The courses you can set up with these cars is almost endless.
, then the straights are long and fast when the track is not so dry. Also fun to set up a rally course using orange cones from walmart. I try to set them so the course is mostly pavement, then cuts through a baseball diamond or gravel road for a ways...The courses you can set up with these cars is almost endless.