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hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
is this car any good for drifting???
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXTCR5&P=ML is it worth the money??has anyone ever used one before? thanks, tyler |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
I have one and I hate it..
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
why?whats so bad about it?? more info why you dont like it please
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
Go to www.hpiracing.com and check out the video they have of the car drifting. looks like it drifts just fine to me.
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
the quality isnt there for this car. if you want to put more power to it you kant b/c youll just break the driveline. theres not alloy shaft to withstand the power increase. basicly its to new for hop ups
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
Ok lets run you through the problems I have had
The Driveline is complete Crap.. You put any more then 19.000rpm through it and it will slap against the Chassis. It also has intermittent AWD.. meaning sometimes the front wheels stop communicating with the rest of the driveline. The Diff and the Bevel gears don't even connect with each other when you have to do a rebuild because the Collar Bearing on the Bevel gear pops out under any load.. leaving you once again with intermittent AWD.. The motor mount is very poor in design.... Its a Plastic Clamp that holds the motor to the spur gear.. It never allows perfect mesh so you always have a car that sounds more like a coffee grinder then an RC Car... If the Motor you have is High torque, then it will flex the motor mount and cause it to strip the Spur and Pinion.. and thats only if the Shaft itself doesnt Disintegrate first... Unless HPI Actually Start listening to E10 owners and Actually start releasing properly designed hop ups.. this car is destined to be left on the shelf... Buy a TT-01, It has all alloy upgrades and is better Value for money |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
magnat has had the most problems with this car that we know of on these forums. i didnt listen to him and bought a e10 and now mines just sitting as well. great idea but the quality isnt there. they should of put more time into this car and it would of blown a tt01 away. but they didnt. next time im just getting a yokomo
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
you guys are forgetting the price tag on the e10. It is well worth the price, since you can replace the drive shaft and the bushings easily. The best thing to do is buy the prebuilt version and purchase your own electronics because you will want to upgrade very soon anyway. While there are not many hop-ups that are specified for the e10, I have found that most similar HPI and team associated parts do the job well. I have associated shocks and driveshaft and a bearing set from HPI. the bearings are very important, because having the two bushings sitting on the driveshaft didn't cut it. mine wore through the rear bushing in a week. But since the e10 is obviously not for racing, it is definitely a good buy if you're into drifting. it is very easy to switch it over to touring mode, just be careful not to let the pins that hold the a-arms fall out when you switch the differential. and a set of 4 mounted touring tires will only set you back $30. again, it is well worth the price, especially for drifting.
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
just get a tt01r kit for $130 and use ur own electronics...
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
I have a Sprint 2 and it isn't that hard to mod a HPI imo it doesn't have to be HPI brand to put it in your HPI. Just use the manual and see things like pinion gear and spur gear tooth and pitch size.
But for now there not going to have graphite parts available yet! But unless you're getting the car this second I suggest you wait a little, and see other options. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Options Tamiya TT-01(d) http://www.hobbyhome.ca/Tamiya/RC_Ca...TT01/58388.jpg # Ready-to-Run R/C model of the Mazda RX-7 Drift Spec. • 4WD shaft driven bathtub TT-01 chassis with coil spring damped, 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension and sealed front and rear differential gearbox. • Stylish aerodynamic shape of the RX-7 faithfully reproduced in durable polycarbonate and comes beautifully pre-painted. • Drift-spec modifications include special suspension tuning, full ball bearings, sport-tuned motor, aluminum heat sink, CVA mini shock dampers and short springs. • Silver, narrow mesh wheels with 26mm width are mounted with Drift Tire Type D, which feature a resin and rubber compound specially designed for long-lasting drift action. • Includes ESC (TEU-101 BK), type 540 motor, and Expec R/C System. • Includes LEDs for head and tail lights that turn on automatically when the car is switched on. Add the TLU-02 Light Control Unit (ITEM 53937) for greater control of light operations. • Wide variety of tune-up parts are separately available to customize your machine. -Tamiya Their sturdy, easy to understand, and great cars for all levels. With its drift specs you wont need to do some modding to start drifting Team Associated TC4 http://www.poncinihobbies.com/v/vspf...SC30111-2T.jpg Team Associated’s revolutionary TC3 set the benchmark for touring car performance and quickly became the choice of winning racers all over the world. The TC3's race-proven shaft-drive design captured many national and international championships in the past few years, and has spawned numerous imitations. Now the Team is proud to introduce the next generation RC10TC4 Touring Car… the refinement of the proven TC3 racing platform, optimized with more precise tuning features, better balance, and greater durability. The TC4's chassis has been designed with the batteries moved closer to the centerline of the car… a favorite TC3 modification of many Factory Team drivers. This "mass centralization" allows quicker directional transitions, and the narrower chassis provides more side-to-side roll clearance. The inline motor mounting system features an all-new machined aluminum motor mount which not only provides greater motor stability, but also functions as an integral heat sink to draw heat away from today’s hotter modified motors. An optional "Factory Team" TC4 chassis forced air duct system provides even greater airflow to the motor. Of course, the TC4 is supported by a full line of Factory Team performance parts, including blue titanium turnbuckles, optional radial heatsinks, a forced air-duct system, and the entire range of graphite chassis components. -Team Associated Talk about the parts! ([link=http://www.teamassociated.com/ae/tc4/tc4_parts.htm]http://www.teamassociated.com/ae/tc4/tc4_parts.htm[/link]) Yokomo http://www.rctechonline.com/products...ages/drift.jpg From the land that invented drifting comes the first 1:10 RC kit to capture the style, passion and excitement of the hottest new motorsport rage. Our new Yokomo Drift Package series captures the look and performance of full-size drift racers in perfect detail. With aggressive body cladding plus extras like aero mirrors, windshield wipers, wings, exhaust pipes, working lights and more. Look under the hood and you'll find the newest CM version of our race-proven MR-4TC SD chassis. Light and yet very strong, the molded CM chassis is easy to build and boasts shaft-driven full time 4WD, fully adjustable double wishbone suspension, LSD ball differentials and adjustable coil-over shocks. Last, but not least, are a set of unique Super Drift tires with special drift rings to produce mind boggling drift action. What's more, you can convert the CM to competition specs by simply mounting racing wheels and tires. Get in on all the drifting action with the world leader in RC quality, performance, and innovation. -Yokomo USA They come with all of the goodies, but you need: - 2 channel radio system (transmiiter, receiver, electronic speed controller, servo)* - SUB-C type 7.2V battery pack (compatible with 6 cell stick or side-by-side packs)* - Battery charger* - Motor (Yokomo Drift-Spec 35T or 21T recommended.)* - Polycarbonate paint (Pactra or Tamiya brand paints recommended)* - Hobby knife (used to cut out decals) For more information on drifting please visit the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_6327870/anchors_6327870/mpage_1/key_/anchor/tm.htm#6327870]The Beginners Guide to Drifting![/link] http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_63...tm.htm#6327870 |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
Go the TT-01...
HPI I doubt will ever spend any money making Proper hop ups for the E10... Its just not good enough I have a HPI Sprint 2 and absolutely can recommend it.... I also have a TT-01 and can recommend that I also have a Hot Bodies Cyclone S and I can Really recommend it... I just cannot bring my self to Justify the price for the Quality on the E10.... a HBX Lancer is Cheaper and offers far better value... |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
ORIGINAL: magnat Go the TT-01... HPI I doubt will ever spend any money making Proper hop ups for the E10... Its just not good enough I have a HPI Sprint 2 and absolutely can recommend it.... I also have a TT-01 and can recommend that I also have a Hot Bodies Cyclone S and I can Really recommend it... I just cannot bring my self to Justify the price for the Quality on the E10.... a HBX Lancer is Cheaper and offers far better value... |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
TTO1R X 2 :)
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
my e10 has done amazing i dont see why only magnat has had problems.hmmmm anywyas i udjusted the mesh of the motor just take a piece of paper put it between the gears and titen up i have no noise and great power i hav put 19ts in it and no slapping noise so i dont know what the hell he is talking about it is a great car
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
^Can you AIM me and explain to me how to do that? Im new to RC, My E10 is 2 days old, and I dont want these problems!!!!
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
hahaha. i have a speed gems kobal (that's a 13t double for those who aren't gem-savvy) and the drive shaft is fine. just replace the two bushings with bearings or eventually they will wear out.
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
magnat stop bashing on the e10. you are the only person with problems and everybody keeps spreading what you are saying. I have an E10 and I have ZERO PROBLEMS ilove it! I can hang with my co workers sprint 2 and nitro rs4
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
ORIGINAL: e10drifter magnat stop bashing on the e10. you are the only person with problems and everybody keeps spreading what you are saying. I have an E10 and I have ZERO PROBLEMS ilove it! I can hang with my co workers sprint 2 and nitro rs4 i hate to say it, there is to many problems to deal with, i dont really think the e10 is worth all the trouble. i personally think that the tt01 is worth the extra cash. i really dont think that the e10 is on the same grade as the sprint 2, cyclone, tc4, or yokomo. [&o] |
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ORIGINAL: DriftProjectR ORIGINAL: e10drifter magnat stop bashing on the e10. you are the only person with problems and everybody keeps spreading what you are saying. I have an E10 and I have ZERO PROBLEMS ilove it! I can hang with my co workers sprint 2 and nitro rs4 i hate to say it, there is to many problems to deal with, i dont really think the e10 is worth all the trouble. i personally think that the tt01 is worth the extra cash. i really dont think that the e10 is on the same grade as the sprint 2, cyclone, tc4, or yokomo. [&o] |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
I say get a TC3/TC4 and call it a day.
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
forget them all. save our money and just get a yokomo and do all the stages on it. :D
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RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
ORIGINAL: DriftProjectR forget them all. save our money and just get a yokomo and do all the stages on it. :D Dude are you serious? Do you know how much cash he will be spending getting all stages and one of those Yokomo cars? that's a hella lot of saving. If you go that rout you will be totally wasting your cash. You can get the same results at a quarter of the price. Yokomo is on crack. As long as people keep buying that mess they will never drop the prices. |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
ORIGINAL: vge ORIGINAL: DriftProjectR forget them all. save our money and just get a yokomo and do all the stages on it. :D Dude are you serious? Do you know how much cash he will be spending getting all stages and one of those Yokomo cars? that's a hella lot of saving. If you go that rout you will be totally wasting your cash. You can get the same results at a quarter of the price. Yokomo is on crack. As long as people keep buying that mess they will never drop the prices. but, i can justify or we can alll justify and prove hwo good yokomo products are. what do you drive bud a tc4? the tc4 is nothing but a another onroad car, ot limit is hit with just a couple of upgrades, and plus tc4 have bad torque steer. (i use to drive on for NKC PRO-Class 2007, so dont even start) yokomo in the other hand has brought drifting to the next level. without them we would all still be half-*****ing drift. have you ever competed in a rc drift compition? if you did then you would know what the real drivers use and what makes a real drift car, period. |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
ORIGINAL: DriftProjectR ORIGINAL: vge ORIGINAL: DriftProjectR forget them all. save our money and just get a yokomo and do all the stages on it. :D Dude are you serious? Do you know how much cash he will be spending getting all stages and one of those Yokomo cars? that's a hella lot of saving. If you go that rout you will be totally wasting your cash. You can get the same results at a quarter of the price. Yokomo is on crack. As long as people keep buying that mess they will never drop the prices. but, i can justify or we can alll justify and prove hwo good yokomo products are. what do you drive bud a tc4? the tc4 is nothing but a another onroad car, ot limit is hit with just a couple of upgrades, and plus tc4 have bad torque steer. (i use to drive on for NKC PRO-Class 2007, so dont even start) yokomo in the other hand has brought drifting to the next level. without them we would all still be half-*****ing drift. have you ever competed in a rc drift compition? if you did then you would know what the real drivers use and what makes a real drift car, period. |
RE: hpi e10 mazda rx-7. is it any good???need help quick!!!
ORIGINAL: vge ORIGINAL: DriftProjectR ORIGINAL: vge ORIGINAL: DriftProjectR forget them all. save our money and just get a yokomo and do all the stages on it. :D Dude are you serious? Do you know how much cash he will be spending getting all stages and one of those Yokomo cars? that's a hella lot of saving. If you go that rout you will be totally wasting your cash. You can get the same results at a quarter of the price. Yokomo is on crack. As long as people keep buying that mess they will never drop the prices. but, i can justify or we can alll justify and prove hwo good yokomo products are. what do you drive bud a tc4? the tc4 is nothing but a another onroad car, ot limit is hit with just a couple of upgrades, and plus tc4 have bad torque steer. (i use to drive on for NKC PRO-Class 2007, so dont even start) yokomo in the other hand has brought drifting to the next level. without them we would all still be half-*****ing drift. have you ever competed in a rc drift compition? if you did then you would know what the real drivers use and what makes a real drift car, period. |
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