Official HPI Hellfire Thread
04-09-2007, 12:02 AM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
HPI is releasing the Hellfire SS packaged with the standard K4.6 engine at roughly $550.0 , so the price of the full on kit presumably had to come down some. The current price is still extremely low, since a K4.6 doesn't cost $300.00. I would assume this is a tactic to move the product a bit more. A company like HPI can take a small dent in profits for a short time, but I doubt this price will stay around for too long.
04-09-2007, 09:51 AM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
Tower had to make a mistake!
so i order one but it's on back order, if they niotice it was a type-o will they still have to sell it for that price?
so i order one but it's on back order, if they niotice it was a type-o will they still have to sell it for that price?
04-09-2007, 10:39 AM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
No typo, it's the real deal. On the other hand, if they did try to claim they made a mistake, I would hold them to it. For what is in that kit, the price is pretty much criminal.
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
Gentlemen
I have Hellfire kit version. Ran it with an OS .30, Axial .32 and now a Ninja .28. Clutch bell 17T with stock spur (52T)--- I am looking for more top end speed. My buddies' Jammin rtr truggy (stock) competes very well.
Suggestions please.
I have Hellfire kit version. Ran it with an OS .30, Axial .32 and now a Ninja .28. Clutch bell 17T with stock spur (52T)--- I am looking for more top end speed. My buddies' Jammin rtr truggy (stock) competes very well.
Suggestions please.
04-09-2007, 12:13 PM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
The 17t clutch bell may be the issue. Even though those are large engines, you can easily kill the bottom end with too tall gearing. Do you lack punch coming out of the corners, or is it loosing steam at higher rpm's?
04-10-2007, 10:06 AM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
LVRC - $262 shipped? It says $284 on the page the link points to and, that is w/o shipping and, tax? What am I missing? = http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXNKZ3&P=ML
04-10-2007, 11:03 AM
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AWE, COME ON! I got hosed! I'd have grabbed one for sure for 249 to the door. Guess i'll spend $ else where. Tower is bad for me anyway because i have to pay tax for living in the same state (making myself feel better). Are any other hobby shops out there getting on the price cut band wagon??
04-10-2007, 08:33 PM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
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AWE, COME ON! I got hosed! I'd have grabbed one for sure for 249 to the door. Guess i'll spend $ else where. Tower is bad for me anyway because i have to pay tax for living in the same state (making myself feel better). Are any other hobby shops out there getting on the price cut band wagon??
AWE, COME ON! I got hosed! I'd have grabbed one for sure for 249 to the door. Guess i'll spend $ else where. Tower is bad for me anyway because i have to pay tax for living in the same state (making myself feel better). Are any other hobby shops out there getting on the price cut band wagon??
04-10-2007, 08:52 PM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
[quote]ORIGINAL: Racing T
ORIGINAL: CaptBags
AWE, COME ON! I got hosed! I'd have grabbed one for sure for 249 to the door. Guess i'll spend $ else where. Tower is bad for me anyway because i have to pay tax for living in the same state (making myself feel better). Are any other hobby shops out there getting on the price cut band wagon??
AWE, COME ON! I got hosed! I'd have grabbed one for sure for 249 to the door. Guess i'll spend $ else where. Tower is bad for me anyway because i have to pay tax for living in the same state (making myself feel better). Are any other hobby shops out there getting on the price cut band wagon??
no you only can buy it on-line.its a great deal anyway that you look at it. would you want to pay over $500 for it or $300 come on guys. i place a order for 2 kit. im going to start have people drive for me some this year(i bought another buggy too) and im going to drive my three class as normal.
04-11-2007, 10:36 AM
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Even if i could drive there an get it (2.5 hours) i would have to pay 8% sales tax. You ppl not in IL don't pay any tax when you buy from another state.
I wish I could find a Big Dealer like Tower in another state that had that fist deal going where it was 249 to the door!
I wish I could find a Big Dealer like Tower in another state that had that fist deal going where it was 249 to the door!
04-11-2007, 11:02 AM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
Its strange that you cant buy a product direct from the ware house of towerhobbies, they should have like a hobbyshop in there, it would be awesome
04-11-2007, 07:18 PM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
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having people driving for you?? why is that?
having people driving for you?? why is that?
i cant drive three truggys or 2 buggys. As of right now im racing a MT, Truggu, Buggy, and i want to get 1/10 truck.
Yes you can use a starter box on the ss. I use one
04-11-2007, 11:56 PM
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i cant drive three truggys or 2 buggys. As of right now im racing a MT, Truggu, Buggy, and i want to get 1/10 truck.
Yes you can use a starter box on the ss. I use one
ORIGINAL: Racing T
having people driving for you?? why is that?
having people driving for you?? why is that?
i cant drive three truggys or 2 buggys. As of right now im racing a MT, Truggu, Buggy, and i want to get 1/10 truck.
Yes you can use a starter box on the ss. I use one
wow you have a lot of rc´s... that cool, I am thinking of getting a hellfire SS but I only get negative comments from people here, how do you like yours? is competive against other truggys?
04-12-2007, 12:09 AM
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I been racing the hellfire and it's been very competitive, i'm very happy with it, i've been winning a lot of hits at my local track.
04-12-2007, 10:45 AM
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RE: Official HPI Hellfire Thread
Here the brake down of what I paid for.
HPI 1/8 Hellfire SS Kit 1 264.99
$30 Promotional Discount 1 -30.00
SHIPPING AND PAYMENT
Current Charges (U.S. Dollars)
In-Stock Items: $234.99
Surface Shipment: $8.99
Sales Tax: $17.99
Total: $261.97
That one thing I hate about Tower's they charge me sales tax. Gonna use this for my steering Hitec HSR-5995TG (Great on my X SS) found one off ebay for $87.99 new.
HPI 1/8 Hellfire SS Kit 1 264.99
$30 Promotional Discount 1 -30.00
SHIPPING AND PAYMENT
Current Charges (U.S. Dollars)
In-Stock Items: $234.99
Surface Shipment: $8.99
Sales Tax: $17.99
Total: $261.97
That one thing I hate about Tower's they charge me sales tax. Gonna use this for my steering Hitec HSR-5995TG (Great on my X SS) found one off ebay for $87.99 new.
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Even if i could drive there an get it (2.5 hours) i would have to pay 8% sales tax. You ppl not in IL don't pay any tax when you buy from another state.
I wish I could find a Big Dealer like Tower in another state that had that fist deal going where it was 249 to the door!
Even if i could drive there an get it (2.5 hours) i would have to pay 8% sales tax. You ppl not in IL don't pay any tax when you buy from another state.
I wish I could find a Big Dealer like Tower in another state that had that fist deal going where it was 249 to the door!
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the truggy is great. has great speed, brakes, handles wonderfull. great steering , and it floats in the air. overall its a great truggy to have.