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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 Pro-D vs Tamiya TA03F

Alex — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:47:47 -0500

HPI have finally got the drop on their main drift rivals Yokomo, and come out with a ‘revolutionary’ drifting car – the HPI Pro-D. With a carbon main chassis, carbon upper deck and orange anodised aluminium bulkheads, it's a very slick design. Only one question remains...

Updated: HPI Savage XL Offical HPI Video

Sean — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:26:03 -0600

Recently released by HPI, the offcial video for their newest edition to the Savage line-up of trucks, the Savage XL. 55mm longer, and 25mm wider, HPI has created another monster. Here is the new video recorded by HPI, it looks great, has great effects, and is in my personal opinion, one of HPI's best. Take a look, and see if this truck might be the one for you.

Released: Hpi Savage XL 5.9cc!

Sean — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:32:17 -0600

Thats right! HPI has just announced the release of their NEXT addition to the Savage family! The Savage XL is faster, stronger, and not to mention 55mm longer and 25mm wider than the Savage X 4.6! The new Savage XL is also powered by the all new K5.9 motor, which is a whopping .36 cubic inch sized motor! With re-designed TVP's, new tires, a new body, a stock 3 Speed transmission, strengthened differentials and uprights, and several other new features, the Savage XL is ready to hit the bashing grounds!

How to Disassemble and Clean The Savage X

Sean — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:13:42 -0600

I always hear alot of talk on all the popular forums that the HPI Savage is a difficult vehicle to work on and clean, so I am making this to possibly help out a little bit. Since I went mud bashing the other day, I thought it would be wise to tear the truck down and give it a good clean. Here are pictures, and a detailed explaination of everything that I had done.

Before break down, it looked like this.

A very dirty Savage X

After disasembling it.

Disassembled

And then, this is what it looked like after cleaning:

Freshly cleaned Savage X

What you will need -

Large Phillips Screw Driver
Hex Set
Possibly a Flathead.

Instructions:

Disassembling your Savage is actually quite easy. Here are the screws that you will need to remove to get the front and rear end completely off.

You will need to remove these screws on BOTH sides of the TVP.

Front end removal: Un-screw the eight yellow screws in the front remove the complete front end, radiobox and all. You will need to slightly bend the TVP's to remove the entire piece.

Rear end removal: NOTE: The red arrow is pointing at two screws that attach the motor plate to the transmission, you will need to flip the truck over to remove these. There is one on each side of the bottom, at the furthest point forward on the TVP. Remove those screws, and the other ones highlighted in yellow on each side. You will need to slightly bend the TVP's to remove the entire piece.

To complete the disassembly process, pop the ball cup off your carburator, and remove the screw from your servo horn. Also, remove the exhaust manifold spring, and un-screw your exhaust from the mount. If you don't want to loose screws, Invest in a small tuppaware container with dividers in it, availiable at most grocery stores.

A standard divided container

How I like to clean my truck:

What I used-

30gal air compressor (Yours can be much smaller)
Simple Green
WD40
Shop towels

Once I had my truck torn apart, I shot the front and rear ends generously with Simple Green. I then fired up my Air Compressor and let it fully pressurise. Carefully clean the TVP/Transmission portion with one of your Shop Towels, spraying small amounts of Simple Green, being carefull not to get the brakes wet. Now, work your way back to the front and rear ends. Give them another light go over with your simple green, and then blast them with your Air Compressor, until they are clean to your satisfaction. Be careful with the front end of your truck, you don't want to get your servos or receiver wet. Once they are clean and dry, blast your bearings with WD40, and if you would like, blast the entire piece of the truck. It gives it that like new shine, and also protects it from rust. Now, once your truck is completely clean to your satisfaction, re-assemble it doing the exact opposite of what you did to disassemble it.

FINAL STEP: This is by far the most crucial step. Sit back, and look at your beautifully cleaned truck!

HPI Savage X 4.6 Review

Sean — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:55:13 -0600

One of the most well known things about HPI is their "Savage" line up of vehicles. The savage has been around for many years, and has always been considered one of the toughest trucks on the block. With the Savage 21 RTR, Savage SS, Savage 25 RTR, Savage 25 SS, Savage X RTR, and Savage X SS, HPI has just recently released another Savage, the Savage X 4.6 RTR. The X 4.6 has all the same great qualites of the new Savage X RTR, but with even more. A much more powerful F4.6 .28 engine produced by HPI powers the rig, and to slow the big truck down, HPI added their dual red fibre brake system. Not only a much needed upgrade, but looks great too. This, and several other things were added to make the Savage even tougher than the rest.

HPI Wheely King 4X4 1/12th!

Sean — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:00:48 -0600

Not too long ago HPI announced the release of their Wheely King two wheel drive 1/12th scale monster truck. Many people became aroused by this, and once it was released, the truck became a huge hit. Soon after, it was becoming obvious that people really wanted a four wheel drive version of the truck. Although the two wheel drive version was exceptional, people started to seek less of the "Wheely" factor and more of the "King". HPI responded quickly, and soon after released a 1/12th scale Wheely King that was a 4X4! The RC community was very pleased, and the truck went flying off the shelves. With the refreshed demand for the Wheely King, it will forever be remembered as a hit RC product.

New Era HPI Fire Storm BB Kit

Sean — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:33:12 -0600

New Era Models is famous for making awesome conversions for all kinds of cars, whether it's the Twin Engine Savage kit, the .46 Conversion for the LST2, or the 1/4 scale kit also for the Savage. Now New Era has come out with another kit that looks pretty interesting, the HPI Firestorm Big Block. read more »

DDM Side-Mounting HPI Baja Pipe

Sean — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 23:10:00 -0600

DDM Has recently released their new side mounting pipe for the HPI Baja 5b, and 5b SS. Take a look, sounds pretty wicked!

HPI Savage X 4.6 RTR

Sean — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:23:27 -0600

The HPI Savage X is well known for its monster power and durability. Being one of the most popularly bought monster trucks on the market today, many people were very impressed with the truck and its capabilities. Now, HPI has upped the bar even more with the release of the Savage X F4.6. It has everything you love about the Savage X, but with more power and strength!