HPI questions

kenneths

hey guys i want to buy a HPI Nitro 3 Evo+ 2 `66 Mustang
so where do i buy one ???
if i get one sent from america do i get caught for tax at customs ???
will i be able to put 190mm & 200mm bodies on it ???
any finally is this a good car OR is Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 RTR better ???

CHEERS

Plug

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXRSJ0**&P=7
Best site to buy off. You will have to pay shipping on that and probly VAT but you WILL deffenetly come out on top from buying from HPI in ireland.
Thats a 200mm body.

vectra

Do you plan on racing it?
If so, I think you will find limited places to race in Cork along with the fact that not many people actually run Nitro Touring Cars.
Better off get an electric car and come and join us in Fermoy Model Car Club where we meet up weekly.
Failing that buy an Offroad Buggy/Truggy.. you will find that you can run them in a lot more places than a touring car.

bonisio

If you just want a parking lot racer Traxxas/HPI are both fine brands however if your planning on going racing I suggest you look at brands like Serpent, Xray, Kyosho, Mugen and Team Magic who all offer race spec 1:10 200mm Touring Car kits. They are designed for racing (better materials) but will cost quite a bit more.

As Eugene says nitro touring car racing is limited in this country due to the fact we only have one purpose built track (in Dublin) but having said that onroad nitro racing enjoyed one of its best seasons in terms of numbers in 2007 and looks set to get even stronger in '08. You cant beat the noise of nitro racing but electric racing is a lot less time consuming (preparation between events) and hassle free!

Electric Touring Cars (1:10 190mm) is getting very popular in Ireland and you have Fermoy Model Car Club on your door step who have a great venue and good numbers.

1:8 Nitro Buggy racing is another option and this enjoyed a fanatistic 2007 season which has led to a four round National Championship for 2008.

Regards,

Oisin

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kenneths

vectra wrote: »

Do you plan on racing it?
If so, I think you will find limited places to race in Cork along with the fact that not many people actually run Nitro Touring Cars.
Better off get an electric car and come and join us in Fermoy Model Car Club where we meet up weekly.
Failing that buy an Offroad Buggy/Truggy.. you will find that you can run them in a lot more places than a touring car.

i don't intend to race but will convert it to drift spec layout could i run it on your track or is it electric only
i really just want nitro for the noise thats why i swayed towards them over electric
i have a big 1acre garden so i just need to tar in a track :D

also if i buy from towerhobbies will i get stung by customs for it when it come through

vectra

kenneths wrote: »

i don't intend to race but will convert it to drift spec layout could i run it on your track or is it electric only

Nitro drifting is something to be careful of. It is very easy to blow your engine among other parts. Like burning out the clutch.
Electric only as we run indoor and insurance wouldnt allow nitro in there.

kenneths wrote: »

i really just want nitro for the noise thats why i swayed towards them over electric

Agreed,
It is hard to beat the smell of nitro and the noise of it.

kenneths wrote: »

i have a big 1acre garden so i just need to tar in a track :D

Well there you go then..!!
You have an instant offroad track :eek:

kenneths wrote: »

also if i buy from towerhobbies will i get stung by customs for it when it come through

Very Likely
I have bought from there a couple of times and got stung once.

Plug

If you want to drift go with electric. An electric motor will get its peak torgue alot quicker than a nitro engine and thats the key for drifting, plenty of power on entry. Another bonus of electric is its cheaper and not hard on parts like nitro. Dont let smell and a cool noise fool you.
But I were you i'd get a nitro one:D

kenneths

think i'll stick with the idea of a nitro alright
maybe an electric drift one later on What would ye recommend for that???

@vectra wot days do ye use this track as i'd like to call up for a look an see if the electrics might sway me

vectra

kenneths wrote: »

think i'll stick with the idea of a nitro alright
maybe an electric drift one later on What would ye recommend for that???

@vectra wot days do ye use this track as i'd like to call up for a look an see if the electrics might sway me

Actually, I think one of our members has a Nitro TC3 for sale that might just suit you perfectly.
I can pass on his details Via PM to you if you want to ring him?

We race every Wed night from 7.30 to 9.30 but we are on a break right now and wont be back until 16th January. Where are you living ?
Cheers

kenneths

i'm in blarney
i have other things on wednesdays so thats out but cheers all the same

now, is there anywhere that sells 1/10th mk2 escort shells???

kenneths

vectra wrote: »

Actually, I think one of our members has a Nitro TC3 for sale that might just suit you perfectly.
I can pass on his details Via PM to you if you want to ring him?

We race every Wed night from 7.30 to 9.30 but we are on a break right now and wont be back until 16th January. Where are you living ?
Cheers

how much would he/she be looking for it and are they good

kenneths

right i've been quoted for a hpi £224 and traxxas £249 from modelsportuk +£69 p&p
and it would work out the same to buy off boyztoys dublin so is there a reason ye all recommend buying from the uk???

vectra

kenneths wrote: »

right i've been quoted for a hpi £224 and traxxas £249 from modelsportuk +£69 p&p
and it would work out the same to buy off boyztoys dublin so is there a reason ye all recommend buying from the uk???

No.
But you could save a lot of dosh by buying second hand.
Did you ring Greene Hobby and Models in dublin for a price? They can be cheaper than BoyzToys.
I am not sure which models they sell but a saving is a saving
failing that you could contact Rennick's Modeltune in the North for a price. :cool: