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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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I just picked up an HPI Nitro RS4 (basically a gas-powered R/C car) at the local hobby shop. I did the break-in procedure on the motor, and DAMN does that thing scream! It hits about 30 mph right out of the box, and with a 2-speed and some tuning, about 65 is possible. It's a cool little car, and its 4WD, with shaft drive instead of belts. It came with a Viper GTS-R body (ew) that I made into a "beat-the-****-out-of-me" body, so I didnt take too much care with the decals and whatnot, just enough to make it look so-so. Then I bought a Lancer EVO VI body for it and did a slightly better job on that one I was trying to find an FC or FD, but the only size they make the FD body in is Micro, which is a LOT smaller than the normal cars. Anyway sorry for the long rant, but here's a pic or two>
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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In that last pic, the Mitsu symbol (on the side)is where the exhaust cutout is now located. pic 2:
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Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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pic 3:
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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pretty sweet. I have one of thoes things, never ran worth a ****, and now its just sitting in y garage collecting dust.
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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They make a few different FD body's, but most of them are rare except for a vielside one.



And i belive someone was selling FC ones at teamfc3s.org or rx7club or one of those other forums.
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:41 AM
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ive got the electric version tops out around 30 and i thrashed the F### outta it, they start off all wheel drive but if u wanna try for some drivting its hard to control but possible, reomve the driveshaft to the front wheels and ur now RWD
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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how much do one of those cost?



and how about he fast electric ones?
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Depends on which one but usually a few hundred plus other stuff, electric ones go 20-40 depending on the motor.
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Leetheslacker' date='Aug 21 2003, 10:46 AM
electric ones go 20-40 depending on the motor.
you mean like the cheasy ones from Radio Shack? I never realized that they went 30 mph
Old Aug 21, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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I used to have one of those and a 1/8 scale ofna.. man those things were fun.. but they get expensive real quick..

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