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simplechamp 12.29.2009 03:52 AM

HPI Bullet brushless ST and MT
 
I hope I won't get a "there's already a thread about this" reply, but I didn't find anything when I searched.

Anyone see/hear anything about these? Doesn't really look like my style, but I'm always willing to learn more before making a final opinion. Is the Sidewinder combo enough for those trucks? Seems a bit underpowered to me. Not sure how big of changes there are between the ST and MT, but it doesn't look like much besides wheels and body.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...offroad-tr.jpg

Slowkrawl 12.29.2009 04:10 AM

I kinda dig it, reminds me of what the 1/10th scale e-savage SHOULD have been.

simplechamp 12.29.2009 04:37 AM

I like the battery box, with some foam in there it would definitely keep your lipos safe from impact, clean, and dry. The problem is that without enough ventilation (especially with a lipo pack nested in foam padding/spacer) there could be heat issues.

It looks like a cross between a Savage and an RS4 MT2. At second glance the pic says they have a slipper clutch, so no center diffs I guess.

Freezebyte 12.29.2009 05:33 AM

I'll stick with my Flux mkay....

pinkpanda3310 12.29.2009 07:48 AM

Do the new flux esc's have no fan ? Is that HPI's doing?

vader2728 12.29.2009 09:51 AM

The ESC looks like a rebadged Sidewinder... Dont think those have fans on them... This setup might be comparable :neutral: to a Stampy with VXL... The 1/10th size I think puts it in that realm... Looks like the Flux Motiv (ESC) and the Flux Warp (5700kv) combo... All rebadged Castle stuff...

rootar 12.29.2009 10:05 AM

HELL yea baby those are gonna be some TOUGH trucks, everyone knows the ls10 was damn near the toughest 1/10th 4wd basher ever made.... looks like hpi even gave you the dual shocks off the lightning GT10!


now where is the roller?

asheck 12.29.2009 10:26 AM

Seems like alot of truck for the sidewinder. But it looks like it holds alot of potential.
But, why use those crap tires on the ST version?

suicideneil 12.29.2009 01:32 PM

Do like the look of the ST version, I actually like the tractor tyres that offer zero grip on anything but mud.. :mdr:

Desert Rc 12.29.2009 01:49 PM

Good looking trucks, But I have to say with all Castles good stuff out nowadays why the left over SideWinder....unlesss the price is that cheap. Now if it were coming with a MM pro then people would not only be talking but chompin at the bit waiting for the release. I believe they would be ready to pay the extra bucks as well. I dunno. I was gitty till I saw the sidwinder.....they better have a roller.:sarcastic:

Metallover 12.29.2009 02:37 PM

Looks lke hpi's answer to losis nrw 10th scale. A crt .5 and ls10. That electronic setup will run hot, but the chassis has a lot of potential.

MetalMan 12.29.2009 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desert Rc (Post 341168)
Good looking trucks, But I have to say with all Castles good stuff out nowadays why the left over SideWinder....unlesss the price is that cheap. Now if it were coming with a MM pro then people would not only be talking but chompin at the bit waiting for the release. I believe they would be ready to pay the extra bucks as well. I dunno. I was gitty till I saw the sidwinder.....they better have a roller.:sarcastic:

You know what, a MM Pro and Castle's future 2200-L motor would be perfect for this! Too bad that 2200-L or whatever they call it is still nonexistent :whistle:

As for the truck, I won't hold my breath. Something tells me it will be a flop in the grand scheme of things, especially the nitro version. Based on my limited experience the G3.0 isn't that great of an engine (though I think that of all small block and the smaller big block HPI engines) :no:. HPI REALLY needs to step it up and go with some decent shocks instead of two shocks per corner... this is an 1/10 after all.

Semi Pro 12.29.2009 09:26 PM

looks great to me


looks like a brushless rs4 mt2

pinkpanda3310 12.29.2009 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetalMan (Post 341184)
HPI REALLY needs to step it up and go with some decent shocks instead of two shocks per corner... this is an 1/10 after all.

I was wondering the same thing. Must be to stop twist on the shock tower on bad landings as the shocks meet in the centre. Either that or they are really cheap :lol:

E-Revonut 12.29.2009 09:51 PM

This truck could do well, but it's lifespan will depend on it's price! I think it's gonna have to come in at no more than $300


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