HPI Racing Brama 10B RTR 4WD Overview

Zero — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0600

All components of the RTR kit

One of the latest releases from HPI Racing is the Brama 10B RTR 4WD buggy. This 1/10th scale is designed for low maintenance and has a good price for a 1/10th-scale 4WD. Unlike Hot Bodies, which is the racing division for HPI Racing, this car is more for the novice or sportsman as an entry-level 4WD RC car. It claims good durability, but has extensive use of mostly nylon/composite plastic components. Some seem very durable, but this car probably would need some upgrades for serious off-road competitive racing. For fun in the neighborhood and just getting started, it looks like a great choice and has some great features.

Tough Nylon Front Bumper

HPI Racing Brama 10B RTR 4WD 1/10th scale buggy is a sharp looking RC vehicle. It has some nice features for an entry level 4WD buggy. Based on the E10 chassis, this vehicle should have great handling characteristics. The video on the HPI Racing website shows the vehicle handling nicely and taking curbs and jumps with ease. Being a RTR, you just need to install the AA batteries in the transmitter, charge the vehicle's battery and your ready to run. One feature I really like, is the enclosed 4WD drive shaft, as they claim it helps protect from rocks and loose dirt getting into the drive train and slowing you down. This will keep your car running great in the harshest conditions. It has oil-filled shocks, ball bearings in the drivetrain, a nice tub chassis, a double wishbone suspension, good shock adjust abilities and much more. With a low street price, this should be a great buggy to get started in 1/10th scale 4WD.

Shaft Driven 4WD

For more information, check out the HPI website.

HPI Racing Baja 5T Racing Truck Overview

fastie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500

HPI Racing Baja 5T in action

The Baja 1000 is not just an ordinary race, but it's a race that tests the limits of man and machine. And, this RTR R/C Truck coming from HPI Racing was modeled after the same features found on the best Baja racers. Introducing the new Baja 5T Racing Truck from HPI Racing, this RTR truck is a 1/5th scale gas burning RC truck capable of speeds up to 40 mph. Are you ready to take some jumps and make some dirt fly with this capable RC truck.

What's in the HPI Racing Baja 5T Racing Truck?

HPI Racing Baja 5T showing it's great looks

The HPI Racing Baja 5T racing Truck comes RTR and fully equipped with great looks taking after the awesome Baja racing scene and features a powerful 26cc gaasoline engine. HPI Racing claims that run times approach 30 minutes on a single tank and this vehicle will reach speeds of close to 40 mph. The Baja looks great with two available body color schemes. The features on this RTR truck include: a Baja 5T-1 Truck Body, VVC/HD Shock set, Extended Roll cage, Outlaw Truck Wheels with Desert Buster tires, Fuelie 26 Engine, all metal transmission gears, Dirt Guards, and a FM TF-10 Radio System. Also included with this truck is a charger and detailed manual which even shows the list of optional parts to tweak even better performance out of your truck. You will only need gasoline and two stroke oil, a screwdriver and 8 AA batteries and you are ready to hit the track. Check out the HPI Racing website for all the details, videos and even to download the detailed manual. The HPI Racing Baja 5T is sure to be a winner.