Chubakas Hpi Rs4 3 rebuild and restore

[Chubaka]

Damn, I never knew this thread even existed, stumbled upon it by accident.
Wrong section mate...

The car is looking really good, when is it going to be ready for a test run?
Interested to see hard/easy tuning is on the single needle carb.

Is there a reason why you guys are replacing the shock towers, I find that stock ones are more than adequate unless broken.
I wonder if HSP flying fish ones would work?

Do you have a fuel tank for it?

Anyway, keep us updated, very cool!

Are you saying that this traxxas bellcrank would be a direct fit onto the RS4-3?

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My ocd always kicks in after each ride and I always use compressor to blow the car.
Takes 2 mins of your time, but keeps the car always looking new.
Even one drop of fuel pisses me off (must wipe it right away), as it leaves an oily mess.

I posted it here to document my 3 touring cars. Yes it should be in the nitro section, but one will be electric, and I'm doing 2 rally bodies up.

I think I said the bearings in my traxxas steering bellcrank fits the hpi. So I'm replacing bushings with bearings.

Unsure on running. I lost a side job and was in the hospital. Might be December. The single needle I'm sure needs a new piston and sleeve. I have a t15, and thinking on a g3.0. The electric will be last and run a Tekin or Castle.

The aluminum bits I add are mostly for bling. The rear body mount I keep bending into a boomerang shape. Being rare parts it also seperates mine from others

The fuel tank I need to buy. A Kyosho tank is a direct drop in. Ill find a link.

 

[gandalfnz]

I posted it here to document my 3 touring cars. Yes it should be in the nitro section, but one will be electric, and I'm doing 2 rally bodies up.

I think I said the bearings in my traxxas steering bellcrank fits the hpi. So I'm replacing bushings with bearings.

Unsure on running. I lost a side job and was in the hospital. Might be December. The single needle I'm sure needs a new piston and sleeve. I have a t15, and thinking on a g3.0. The electric will be last and run a Tekin or Castle.

The aluminum bits I add are mostly for bling. The rear body mount I keep bending into a boomerang shape. Being rare parts it also seperates mine from others

The fuel tank I need to buy. A Kyosho tank is a direct drop in. Ill find a link.

Hey mate, just a heads up that HSP fuel tank is almost a direct fit, with a small mod as per pic.
And probably a lot cheaper too.

 

[Chubaka]

Hey mate, just a heads up that HSP fuel tank is almost a direct fit, with a small mod as per pic.
And probably a lot cheaper too.

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Sorry for the long reply. Obviously if your life is in danger hang up and call 9-1-1!
On a serious note, good looking out.

I'll get one as a back up. I have oem HPI on one car and have the Kyosho one in a bag for the second car.
Here are some more pics. My first factory Rs4, and my moded rs4. Both rocking Subies, looking at subaru race schemes. Also have a rare Proline Hummer H2 body. In-between a NFS Underground 2 scheme and a factory sunburnt H2.

 

[Defiant]

Sorry for the long reply. Obviously if your life is in danger hang up and call 9-1-1!
On a serious note, good looking out.

I'll get one as a back up. I have oem HPI on one car and have the Kyosho one in a bag for the second car.
Here are some more pics. My first factory Rs4, and my moded rs4. Both rocking Subies, looking at subaru race schemes. Also have a rare Proline Hummer H2 body. In-between a NFS Underground 2 scheme and a factory sunburnt H2.

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I have the same Kyosho tank in 3 of my HPIs, direct drop in no mods needed unlike the HSP

 

[Chubaka]

All 3. The t15 model (silver head) is rtr condition.

The 15fe (purple) is my hopper, all the goodies. I hope to add some more and maybe a different pipe and turn the 15fe into a t/g3.0.

The bare chassis I'm thinking Castle Creations or Tekin brushless.

I still have hd drive shafts, cups, and diff gears to play with.

 

[Defiant]

Are you looking for a carbon upper deck?

 

[Chubaka]

Are you looking for a carbon upper deck?

I'm afraid to ask how much.........? I'm always looking for hop upside.

 

[Defiant]

I'm afraid to ask how much.........? I'm always looking for hop upside.

I’m selling a complete set for $35

 

[Chubaka]

I’m selling a complete set for $35

Got any pics?

 

[Defiant]

Got any pics?

Yes

 

[Chubaka]

Yes

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How much shipped to Orlando, FL, 32824? I want my car draped up and dripped out! You got a payment method?

 

[Defiant]

How much shipped to Orlando, FL, 32824? I want my car draped up and dripped out! You got a payment method?

Shipping is free to the lower 48, I’m at work send me a message and we can discuss payment and shipping

 

[Chubaka]

Playing around with some wheels and tires for the H2. And a small group photo.

 

[Chubaka]

Masking it off! Color options were factory orange, factory obnoxious yellow, or candy apple red. After debating for a week or two I text the lady next door who said candy apple red. Mom always wanted a candy apple whip so I decided candy it is.

Next up is 2 subarus.

 

[WickedFog]

Masking it off! Color options were factory orange, factory obnoxious yellow, or candy apple red. After debating for a week or two I text the lady next door who said candy apple red. Mom always wanted a candy apple whip so I decided candy it is.

Next up is 2 subarus.

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Been waiting to see this one done. Gonna be killer!

 

[Chubaka]

Been waiting to see this one done. Gonna be killer!

Me too. Getting close. Looking at a HPI 3.0, although SH makes a .12. Doesn't help the price is less then $15 difference. 6 weeks the 2 nitros will be running and I can focus on the third one.

 

[Chubaka]

For my electric converted nitro rs4.

 

[Chubaka]

Got the wheels mounted. Adding the rotors also.

 

[Chubaka]

Almost sold my Nitro RS4 drift to @Tunedpipe cousin. it was too roomy for him. He wanted a Beetle.

 

[9x19]

He's looking at it hard, though!