HPI Nitro RS4, Nitro RS4 Racers, Nitro RS4 RTR, and Super Nitro RS4 forum

[zmaster007]

unfortunately im in the UK. Has anyone tried putting the trx 2.5 engine in the rs4?

[davecisco]

[I recently installed a new engine on my RTR rs4 3 evo. I recommend , OS engine the 18 CVR without pull start or with if you want. I also recommend using HPI's racing clutch which is in the back or your manual. Very good engine and easy to install. Look on tower hobbies web site for best price #LXGGP5. Good luck!



QUOTE=azizhousecallz]anyone ever exchange the T15 from the RTR rs4 3 evo? they dont have the engine listed and i can't get an answer from hpi tech or email?
I have worn this engine out being my first nitro car and im ready to put a new motor in this car. any help please! :([/QUOTE]

[illrooster]

unfortunately im in the UK. Has anyone tried putting the trx 2.5 engine in the rs4?
i have an rs4 2 with the trx 2.5 engine and it runs way better than the hpi engine . all u need to chnage is the motor mounts. dont use the ez start. my engine is the bump start type.

[Dansdaman]

I just bought a new .12 Os CV-RX for my nitro rs4 2 but when installing the engine with the heavy duty 2 speed tranny, the clutch bell and gears don't line up right and the fly wheel is hitting the break. Can i not use the lightweight flywheel with this? What parts do i need to make the OS .12 CV-Rx fit in my NRS4 2? Thanks for your help

[m_vassell]

i got a rs4 2 and im kind of curiouse can a ofna ld3 engine work in it. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks :D :D

[rs418cvr]

Hello Everybody!!! I have a rs4 rtr I just recently put an o.s .18cvr in it the engine runs great easy to tune and tons of power!! After a dozen tanks i seemed to strip some teeth off of my two speed!(spur gears/ plastic) I was wondering if anybody knows a part number or where I could get aluminum or any type of metal spurs to replace the plastic ones for the two speed!!!

[Interstate]

Hey guys, i'm selling my highly modded SNRS4 on the RCZ for sale forum. Please check it out.

[Bluntpuffz]

i got a rs4 3 18ss. i just put it toghether. the engine wont start. i checked the glow plug. its lighting up. i primed it. checked to make shore it wasnt flooded. it just wont start. is it usually hard to get these things started the first time???? Help please
did you guys have any problems with youre rs4 3s when you first got it
or did it start right up on the first pull

[1 savage]

Bluntpuffz, you may want to loosen the the glow plug slightly to relieve some of the compression. Additionaly, the engine is much easier to start with the roto start. Oh, and make sure the engines not flooded.

[Bluntpuffz]

thaks ill try

[Bluntpuffz]

i got it started the fuel tubeing was cloged or kinked

[Something]

i have a hpi nitro rs4 3 type ss w/.12 engine.... i bought it used off of ebay for 100 witch isnt that bad i think. anyway the engine had no compression so i bought a new sleeve and piston. are all the (i hope correct) break-in period of 6 tanks the car has the speed when pulled off the ground but none on the ground so ive come to think that the cluch is toast..... the engine revs but no toque.... anyhelp please
Thanks

[Bluntpuffz]

theirs a bolt under the gear housing but ontop of the clutch the might need to be tightend
check buy pulling youre pullstart while holding the bumpstart wheel if you can pull the pullstarter and the bump start wheel stays still you need to tighten youre clutch

[Something]

well i tried that and it doesnt move so thats not it..... :(
i looked @ them more closly and they still have the right shape and stuff
not broken or disformed.... is this how they get old? they just dont catch but they look fine?
Thanks

[Bluntpuffz]

you floored it and it still doesnt move
maybee its rusted tight
i havent had a nitro r/c that long soo
ime not really shore
my prob was my clutch loosend up

[Something]

well i got new clutch shoes and they're much bigger than the old ones but theres still no real torque... but its much better... but not lik it was before the engine work

[rs418cvr]

I have an rs42 with an o.s .18cvr in it (hence my name lol) I find that I dont have very good traction with the x pattern 26mm wheels. I am going to put the 35mm super slicks from the super rs4 and was wondering if anybody has any experience with those wheels on the rs42.

[rs418cvr]

well i got new clutch shoes and they're much bigger than the old ones but theres still no real torque... but its much better... but not lik it was before the engine work
Did U get it fixed.

[Something]

????? what do u mean^^^ i bought new shoes and had them 'professionally' installed. the car starts and rev's but the same prob.... Help?

[Sassycat]

Hello Everybody!!! I have a rs4 rtr I just recently put an o.s .18cvr in it the engine runs great easy to tune and tons of power!! After a dozen tanks i seemed to strip some teeth off of my two speed!(spur gears/ plastic) I was wondering if anybody knows a part number or where I could get aluminum or any type of metal spurs to replace the plastic ones for the two speed!!!
You can now buy the metal gears from HPIRacing.com

[rs418cvr]

You can now buy the metal gears from HPIRacing.com
There are metal spurr gears for the electric cars but I dont see any for the nitro rs4!!

[EZM]

what are the settings for the t-15 engine?

[srtbass]

lol this is what happens when your bored

my rs4 with a custom tower (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=211882)

[Manic RS4]

Hey everyone.

Anybody know where I can get blue aluminum suspension arms for the original rs4 racer?

[rs418cvr]

Hey everyone.

Anybody know where I can get blue aluminum suspension arms for the original rs4 racer?
You can get anodized purple control arms off of e bay for the rs4 rtr similar to the rs4 2 GPM makes them!!

[Manic RS4]

You can get anodized purple control arms off of e bay for the rs4 rtr similar to the rs4 2 GPM makes them!!

Thanks for the reply. But I really want blue, because everything, and I do mean everything on the car is blue aluminum.

[Manic RS4]

Anyone running a Vantage tuned pipe on their RS4's?
And if so, where the heck do you buy them?

[rs418cvr]

A friend of mine is running one on his evo I am not sure about the difference it made performance wise but I do know the car is very loud and the carbon fibre looks sick!!!He bought it from the local hobby store!

[RS4racer]

im new heres my rs4 3


http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2333/imag08285cf.jpg

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/9712/imag08299ny.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/383/imag08305xi.jpg

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9900/imag08311ea.jpg

mods are...
pretty much bone stock with...
hpi dish rims
hpi tires
racers edge filter

[matt_s86]

I have the GPM alloy A-Arms for my rs4, but I dont have the hinge pins and e-clips to attach them. Does anybody know if they're available for purchase separate from the A-arms?

Thanks,
Matt

[Manic RS4]

My local hobby shop can't get Vantage pipes for my RS4.
Anyone got any links to online shopping that carry the Vantage pipe for RS4's?

[crash6]

Can any one point me to a good how to for install and more so setup/tuning

for some reason i can not get mine to shift


thanks

[quickta]

JUST JOINED THE FORUM , HERE IS MY HPI RS4 RACER, HOPE LINKS OR PICTURES WORK

[nitro06]

hello i was just wondering how much r the rs4s both of them?

[quickta]

I think mine was around $300 to $350 in 1999. It only came with an OS 12 P.S. engine.

[YtDiamond05]

I am looking to replace the engine in a RS4 2. Would this work? http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&W=000578536&I=LXBZ30&P=K

I just got the car today, it's not really in good shape at all. What things should I be concerend about changing? The car has sat for about a year. I already have a new main belt on order.

[quickta]

That OS .15 Is A Good Engine, Its The Same One I Have In My Racer But Without The Pull Start.

[HPIolSkool]

Anyone know of a centax clutch that is available for the HPI rs4 series? I though ofna used to make one that fit? Thanks

[diegao]

Hi! I Have an HPI Nitro RS4 Racer. I am thinking about changing my engine, so i thout about put a ninja engine in this car? Do you think that the HPI Can Handle to much power?
What mods do i have to do?

Thank you

[revooxx]

My local hobby shop can't get Vantage pipes for my RS4.
Anyone got any links to online shopping that carry the Vantage pipe for RS4's?


On Vantage website there is a list of dealers and you should be able to find on that has the pipe you want.

I have delted with Tekno RC and A Main Hobby, they both have online shops and gives pretty good customer service.

[InTheZoneAC]

JUST JOINED THE FORUM , HERE IS MY HPI RS4 RACER, HOPE LINKS OR PICTURES WORK

Nice upgrades, but the engine needs to be upgraded......now

[quickta]

Thanks, I suspect I will leave it the way it is for now, I got a RS4 3SS the other day and now trying to build it up the same way

[badboy2]

are the cvds on all rs4s the same size?i have a rs4 2 that i got like 4yrs ago. and the cvds are all rusted i want to kno which cvds will work on it..i cant find one that says rs4 2 on it so idk if the r4 3s cvd will fit?can u pls help thanks..

[PCC]

I think they're the same size. If you take your CVDs out and bring them to the LHS I'm sure you can compare yours with the new ones. Keep in mind that the front CVD bones are shorter (longer???) then the rears by a little bit.

[badboy2]

ok now it gets worse :( i just hit a yukons tire .. i broke the c hub and the knuckles.will the ones from rs4 3 fit on my rs4 2?

[RespirologyRC]

the knuckles, hubs,bearings, and cvd's from the RS4-3 will fit the RS4 and RS4-2. They are all the same length and part numbers.

I am rebuilding my Nitro RS4 and found all these parts to work and be interchangable

[badboy2]

thats cool .which parts actually doesnt fit?

[Manny]

the knuckles, hubs,bearings, and cvd's from the RS4-3 will fit the RS4 and RS4-2. They are all the same length and part numbers.

I am rebuilding my Nitro RS4 and found all these parts to work and be interchangable


I asked in the RS4 3 forum but maybe you would know: are the suspension arms compatible too?

[RespirologyRC]

I'm not sure i'll take a look and let you know.

[Manny]

thanks in advance!

[chauffeurexpres]

Hi after a few run with my new rs4 evo3 rtr i want to no if you have a tip to have a best stability with my car because when i start and i put the full trottle after a full strech and i turn a run with the car seem to drift and sometime make a 360 . Thank

[RespirologyRC]

Hi guys i am going to be hanging out in the forum for a few weeks. I have an original Nitro RS4, and it's been sitting in pieces in a box for about 3yrs. I tried pulling the pull starter on the engine and it's stuck. I'm guessing it's all gunked up from oil and goo. NO biggy i'll just take it apart and clean everything. So from here on out i'm buying up grades for my RS4, I've already started by buying a carbon upper deck, some rims, tires, and bearings. I'm waiting for new steering assembly, hubs, and knuckles. This should be fun. It's been a long time since i've messed around with an on road vehicle. I purchased a Subaru 2008 body HPI and will be painting it. I'm not sure what kind of design though. Maybe a drift style design? I have Spaz Stix paints and these colors look really good on onroad bodies so maybe a candy apple red, or a metalic blue, or a metalic hard ano orange. Not sure????? Either way i'll be posting pics as i begin my overhaul of my beatup old car.

[quickta]

what new steering assembly, hubs, and knuckles are you going back with, I would like to upgrade mine on my RS4 racer

[RespirologyRC]

Well i just purchased some GPM front knuckles for $6.00 shipped off ebay. I also bought a new carbon fiber top deck, new rims, new tires, new body, and i need to buy new bearings for the entire vehicle. All the ones on the chassis are gummed up. Then i'll be rebuilding the engine.
I'll take some pics, just waiting for a couple of things to arrive and i'll start my rebuild.

[badboy2]

the rs4 3evo will fit?is that different from rs4 3?did u guys ever tried the hongkong sellers from ebay?ive tried dinball but lately ive heard a lot of negative feedbacks about them..

[RespirologyRC]

i will not buy from dinball! They will sell stuff that they don't have and make you wait till they are in stock again. RS4 parts are interchangable among RS2/3/evo same arms, knuckles, diffs, drive shafts ect.

[badboy2]

thanks for the info.

[RespirologyRC]

no problem

i'm hoping my body will come today so that i can begin my rebuild. I guess i should start with the engine. I'm going to stick it in my vice and give it a squeeze and see if i can't get more compression.

[RespirologyRC]

Well i have my engine cleaned FINALLY! It took me 3 hours. The bearings were all stuck so i had to use paint remover to losen up the sticky old oil. I let the entire engine sit in a back of thinner and then tried moving them around and sure enough it worked. Then i pinched the sleeve with my vice. I didn't want to over kill it so i didn't use to much force. I basically put the piston in half way and then stuck the entire piston and sleeve together in to the vice. It worked, but time will tell when i go to start it up. Next was the carb. I thought it was fine but after a closer inspection i found that the entire thing was gummed up and stuck also. LOL
I didn't stick this in thinner as i was worried that the thinner would cause the bushings to swell. I don't feel like buying parts for this engine so if i can save a piece then i will. I took the entire carb appart and cleaned everything. I found sitting inside my carb, right below the high speed kneedle was 5 grams of dirt. Not sure how it got there but sure enough it was there. After removing all the bushings i soaked the entire carb in thinner. I let it sit for about 15 minutes. Then i preceeded to reassemble the carb. It went back together flawlessly! I am happy that the engine turns with good pinch, and that the carb rotates. Oh this is a Fantom .15 engine. While i was in there i also did a slight port job to the sleeve just opening up the ports a slight bit. Unfortunately i didn't take the time to take pics of this, but i will take pics of everything else.

REspo

[RespirologyRC]

So here is the pic of the engine, and some pics of the chassis. It's rather dusty and dirty. I already trimmed and mounted the body before paint. I'm going with a white /red spazstix hard metal coat. I don't want to do anything flashy. The body is a Subaru 08 Imprezza. Time to clean....

[RespirologyRC]

Well i found a brand new Hardcore Racing titanium chassis. I bought it for $50.00 NEW. It's a nice pearl blue color. Once i receive it i'll post pics. I'm still waiting for some gear to arrive but overall i have it competely dismantled and in the process of cleaning and replacing parts. I know i'm putting tons of money into this rather old antiquated vehicle but i own it and am never getting rid of it. So dumping money into something that i won't get rid off doesn't bother me.

The only problem i'm having is finding a rear carbon shock mount. Since i couldn't find one i purchased a Hardcore rear silver titanium one for $10.00 LOL the titanium bits are cheaper than the woven graphite stuff.

[InTheZoneAC]

It will look very nice once cleaned up. I too will forever keep my car/truck so it does no harm in finding quality upgrades.

Here's my story:
Well I bought my NRS4 2 a long time ago. It was my 1st nitro r/c car and got it as a BDay present. I think I've had it for 10 years, but it looks new. I haven't driven it in a few years, but I just started to buy the remaining parts to finish it. I've had plenty of upgrades invested, but never did complete it.

Here's what i put into it:
-aluminum threaded shocks, purple
-aluminum suspension arms, purple
-aluminum suspension hubs/carriers, gunmetal
-robinson racing aluminum ball diff, front/rear
-robinson racing aluminum brake kit
-hpi heavy duty 2 speed tranny
-hpi aluminum side belt brace/tensioner
-hpi front belt tensioner
-hpi turnbuckles w/rpm ball cups
-hpi graphite shock towers, front/rear
-hpi graphite rear y-brace
-hpi graphite upper deck
-mip aluminum cvds, front(silver)/rear(dark gunmetal)
-hpi aluminum hex hubs
-hpi foam bumper w/ hpi graphite bumper plate
-robinson racing aluminum pullies
-hpi primerless fuel tank
-traxxas trx2.5r engine
-4mm 7075 chassis, forget what brand, purple
-hpi adjustable body posts
-gpm aluminum engine mount, purple
-hpi sway bars
-hpi racing clutch

The graphite upper deck was backordered and shipped the other day from towerhobbies. The rear gunmetal cvds came in so I might buy some gunmetal cvd bones to replace the silver ones in the front. I had to pay a lot for my 2nd RRP aluminum ball diff, as they are very hard to find. I only have 2 aluminum pullies, but I am looking for 2 more to complete the car, those will most likely cost a lot as well.

For the engine, I don't have one right now, but I sent in my old TRX2.5 to traxxas for a free 2.5r replacement. Hopefully it comes with a pullstart because I don't have one, old one broke. Once I get my new engine I may buy a low profile silver cooling head since it comes stock with a blue one. As for electronics I have a new hitec synthesized rx and some extra servos, one fast enough for steering and an average one for throttle/brake. Also I just got in a tsais silver tuned pipe with tsais header, got it on ebay for $35.

I have a Savage SS I got a few years back. I converted it over to a Savage X.
-axial .28 engine(black cooling head)
-hpi wheelie bar
-rpm black center skid plate
-heavy duty brake hub
-steel spur but I switched back to plastic. I don't want to kill my transmission if something were to happen.
-hpi 3 speed tranny
-hpi reverse module w/ mixer(getting shipped now from towerhobbies)
-aluminum brake kit
-heavy duty front/rear diffs
-savage x chassis
-savage x front/rear bulkheads
-savage x radio box
-savage x tranny case
-hpi heavy duty engine mount plate
-aluminum engine mount
-hpi heavy duty dogbones
-hpi 17mm hex conversion kit
-tsais gunmetal pipe(normal design, not the fancy dual exhaust or w/e they had)
-axial beadlock rims
-proline 40 series big joe tires
-novak xxtra synthesized rx
-hpi 3 shoe clutch setup

Both vehicles will be controlled from my hitec lynx 3d radio with synthesized module.

So basically my truck is complete, will probably never buy another upgrade for it and my car will get 2 more aluminum pullies, some new rims and tires, a new body, and maybe some aluminum bulkheads, then that will finally be complete. Ever since I had the car I wanted to finish it, but never had the money. Since then, I've let it go untouched for years until recently.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/InTheZoneAC/100_3003.jpg
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Sway bars, graphite upper deck, fuel tank, trx2.5r engine, aluminum hex hubs, rpm turnbuckle ball cups, and savage reverse should arrive here soon. Silver or Purple cooling head for engine, aluminum rs4 pullies, and maybe some bulkheads will be the final purchases.

Can't wait :)

[NORTEX-T1FK]

Orderd the one with the Cuda body from Tower yesterday. Got it for $280 shipped after the coupon. Looking forward to getting back into on road nitro!!

Rafael

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Just got be one yester day.
66 mustang.
Lots of fun.
One question how can I ajust the 2 speed trans?
I will try to post pics?

[Ihaveaxrayt2r]

Here it is
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/7010/img00409ad5.th.jpg (http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img00409ad5.jpg)http://img386.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

[SerpentCT4S]

Respriology.....I got that same body not too long ago.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/RobF353/RS4/P1010014.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/RobF353/RS4/P1010013.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/RobF353/RS4/P1010015.jpg

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http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f311/RobF353/RS4/P1010074.jpg

[bside]

where do you guys get your parts from ?

Where did you get the wrx sti body from? thats niceee...

[SerpentCT4S]

where do you guys get your parts from ?

Where did you get the wrx sti body from? thats niceee...

I get my parts from work

[hooligan1]

i have an rs4 2 and am looking to replace the stock 15fe.what crankshaft is required?is it short shaft?can a pilot shaft be used?do you guys recommend any budget engines for bashing??

[RespirologyRC]

anyone know where i can find a carbon rear y-brace???? I have been searching for 2 years!!!!

[bside]

anyone know where i can find a carbon rear y-brace???? I have been searching for 2 years!!!!


2 years is a long time lol...just order from HPI

[Toyotatogo]

Wow! it's been a while since I've been in this thread. I just ordered some parts for my RS4-2 which I was amazed to see they even still sold parts for ... :)

[racer2fast]

Hey all. It's been 7 years since I've returned to the board and man have things changed. I started up my Racer 2 last Saturday after a 7 year neglect and thank goodness for after run oil. Didn't take me long to start it back up and the car was running like new. I forgot how fun this hobby was yet I don't miss how stressful tuning engines was and how expensive parts are.

[cudacharger]

Long Live the HPI Super Nitro RS4 and Proceed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/cudacharger/ProceedandSuperNitro.jpg

[SuperNitro2010]

Long Live the HPI Super Nitro RS4 and Proceed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/cudacharger/ProceedandSuperNitro.jpg

I CONCUR!

[chuakevs]

Here's mine..
http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx324/chuakevs/Radio%20Controlled%20Stuffs/Picture0004.jpg
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Current Condition:
-Good & Fresh (but a little bit dusty & dirty) :D needs cleaning, engine & kit overhaul.
Current Upgrades:
-Customised .21 HPI Star Big Block engine(the piston is the customised one for smoother runs)
-2 Speed Transmission
-Simota racing air filter
-Aluminum disk brake
-Mostly others are stock (plastic)

Soon to be upgraded..because the hop-up parts here in the philippines is hard to find..and i need lots of money to start ~.~
To be Upgraded:
-Graphite Upper Deck Set
-Aluminum Front and Rear Shock Towers
-Racing Suspensions
-Aluminum Gearbox
-Aluminum front arm set
-Aluminum rear arm set

[krob1102]

I am having trouble keeping my fuel line on the tank to the carb. Does anyone have ideas?

[FoxRob]

I am having trouble keeping my fuel line on the tank to the carb. Does anyone have ideas?

Zip tie.

I have a NRS4 Pro I bought it new back in 1998. I has been sitting for the past 9 years. I fixed my starter box, got some fresh fuel and it was running great for about 10 minutes, then it stalled and didn't want to restart unless I used the idle up switch on my radio or bliping the throttle.

Does anyone know what the factory settings are for a HPI/Novarossi .12, I forgot which needle is for what too, the one that the fuel line fitting goes in if I'm right is the HSN, the one that is linear to the throttle should be the LSN and the other very small screw is the idle am I right?

Also does anyone know where I can find a Serpent Impulse fuel tank(there first gen TC), seems my tank does not allow fuel to flow and my radio plate was cut out for the Serpent tank.

If I remember right this is the HSN
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs795.snc4/67496_1637161414774_1408891098_1671053_5829377_n.j pg

This should be the LSN if I remember correctly
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs794.snc4/67435_1637160454750_1408891098_1671047_2262537_n.j pg

This one should be the idle speed
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs919.snc4/73242_1637159374723_1408891098_1671042_3328277_n.j pg

Anyone who knows let me know if I'm right. I messed with all adjustments(due to a bad fuel tank seal) and want to bring it back to factory settings as a base line.

[FoxRob]

I fixed my fuel tank and now I'm back to a old problem I had with the car. If it shifts into second gear at full throttle it blows the front drive belt off. Does anyone have the part numbers for the front drive pulley kit? I cannot complain about it ias the car has had a lot of track use in it's day.

[FoxRob]

If anyone needs the manual or parts list for a original RS4 I found it on the HPI web site.

Here is the link
http://www.hpiracing.com/instructions/instr-nra.htm

For info on tuning the older Novarossi .12's sold under the HPI name
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/instr/engines/1905p1.jpg

Parts list for the HPI/Novarossi .12
http://www.hpiracing.com/graphics/instr/engines/1905p3.jpg

[FoxRob]

I took my car apart last night to figure out just why it had no suspension travel in the front end and my belt problem, found my front drive pulley is worn to nothing.
Sorry for the blurry pic, best I could do
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Here is my RS4 still wearing the body and tires from the last race it was entered in back in 2001.
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs943.snc4/73596_1640282132790_1408891098_1676761_3614663_n.j pg

Once I got my starter box fixed it did actually start right up, not bad for sitting for 9 years.

[hdcchrome]

so who still runs or has one sitting someone a HPI Super Nitro RS4 and do you still want it?

[hdcchrome]

Check this one ebay 170546426964 I would love to have one like this, but this guy is asking crazy money

[FoxRob]

Yeah they go for cheap when your lucky and not looking or people ask crazy money for them. I wish I would have bought one years ago. I still have my RS4 racer though, parts are getting hard to find for it though.

[quickta]

Yeah they go for cheap when your lucky and not looking or people ask crazy money for them. I wish I would have bought one years ago. I still have my RS4 racer though, parts are getting hard to find for it though.



I have a super rally that needs some work if you are interested

[hdcchrome]

Check this one ebay 170546426964 I would love to have one like this, but this guy is asking crazy money



Funny thing about this auction. He was asking $1000 which is why I said crazy money. Just for kicks, I offered him $500. Next thing I know he agreed and the car was mine. YEAH!

[hdcchrome]

I have a super rally that needs some work if you are interested

Looking just for the onroad car, but thanks so much for offering.

[Old_School_RC_1]

Regarding the rally, with NRS4 Evo shock towers and shocks, it drops down perfect to an onroad stance, and everything bolts right on. Same width and length as the SNRS4 as they use the same suspension arms. It's a perfect shafty alternative to belt drive - not sure why HPI never offered it that way. Very much reminds me the SGP's and FW04s (and you can still get most of the parts!)

I had that set-up on mine, along with the 2 speed and VC rear shaft from my SGP10. Nice set-up as you can swap out 2 speed gears, as well as the various R&P gears, 1-ways, and other odds and ends that the various kits use. Converted back to rally now though and on the shelf.

Just my 2 cents.

[hdcchrome]

I thought I would share one of my RS4's I built like ten years ago for collectors reasons only, so enjoy.

[hdcchrome]

some more

[hdcchrome]

finally

[hdcchrome]

It was hard to get all the parts to fit and work with each other and some stuff had to be made custom. I got it all to work together but one screw (I am sure you will find it in the pictures) It's several pounds of aluminum :)

[quickta]

hey hdcchrome, car looks good, what exhaust pipe is that

[hdcchrome]

I don't remember. It has a huge port, right?

[Car-Boy]

Hi everyone, Im new to this site and this is one of my cars.

What do you guys think??

[Old_School_RC_1]

Very nice...I see a drift conversion in the background too

[hdcchrome]

Very nice

[johnny4cross]

car-boy: That thing must really move.

[Regular6d]

I've recently aquired a box o' R/C parts. Seems like I have almost an entire vehicle with an extra chassis plate and front suspension. I am all about fabrication and could make whatever my twisted mind desires but, if by the pictures anyone could chime in as to how much effort getting the original vehicle running would be it would be appreciated. I think I need motor mounts, clutchbell, carb, or atleast rebuild the current one, spur, and whatever holds the rear belt inplace on the spur shaft. And a body but that's Easy!!!!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/morpheus_06/rC004.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/morpheus_06/rC005.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/morpheus_06/rC006.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/morpheus_06/rC007.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m89/morpheus_06/rC008.jpg

[rybredd]

some more

dayum!!!!! thats an expensive ass bumper foam!!!!!!:eek:

[Makavien]

Hi , I am new to the rc hobby. I bought and built an old Hpi Nitro Rs4 piece by piece off of Ebay with a few changes. I sent in the old 15 FE engine and purchased a new T3.0. I ran it the first day I had it just fine. The second day I ended up melting the clutch shoes just driving around. So I ordered some more shoes and tried it out today and I spun a rear rim right off the shaft. So, my question is , Is this too much power for the stock parts ? Can I purchase or use any aluminum clutch shoes and rims ? I also seem to be out of tune now. Think I will take it with me up to the LHS soon and see if they can help me tune it better.

But besides the melting of those two parts man this engine and car combination flies. Not that I have much experience but from the videos I have watched on youtube, man it is faster. I don't have a 2 speed I am actually wanting to buy one but when I look up the part number to purchase it only shows the clutch holder. So I am also unsure what other pieces I would need to make it work.

Oh and why I think I have a tuning issue is , it takes me awhile to just get it started . If it doesn't start in the first few pulls then it ends up flooded, and I have tried to adjust the low speed and high speed needle just a little bit (on the low) it seemed better the last time I started it (before spinning off the rear rim)I just adjusted both needles to run leaner. It could also still be my clutch as I am still waiting on some new bearings to come in the mail so I just wanted to tinker with it so I reused the older bearing (which seems to be a little melted).

I have been reading these forums and others so I thought it was time to join in .

[SuperNitro2010]

Makavien, any luck with that RS4???

[Makavien]

Yes I changed some things on it but I still seem to have a slight tuning problem I haven't messed with it for about 3 months will hit it again in the spring.

[Gozzz]

I don't have a 2 speed I am actually wanting to buy one but when I look up the part number to purchase it only shows the clutch holder. So I am also unsure what other pieces I would need to make it work.

To build a 2 speed for the belt drive rs4 from parts you would need:
HPI A880 clutch bell
A881 clutch holder
86050 maintenance kit
A831 2 speed gear shaft
a292 1st gear adaptor or just a regular one way bearing depending on the gears you choose.

Mike

[Makavien]

thanks

[Irvgatti]

Ok so, I bought a carbon fiber upper deck for my RS4 3 Evo+. after I installed it I noticed there is not a spot to mount the hard antenna so I just have the wire laying down on the body, when the body is mounted. Does anyone have a salution?