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HPI 18ss top speed

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Just for fun today my friend and I wanted to see what the top speed on my new 18SS was so we found a long straight road and drove behind the car. Top speed was 112KPH. we tried it 3 times with the same results each time. so if anyone was wondering there 50+mph they claim on the box is very true
 
112 kph = 70 MPH ... possible but with very high gearing. 50+ mph is very common but a little more info on what's on the car would be great but I guess I'll be the first to ask ......

Proof please, video is the preferred method.

Also, driving behind it still allows for error in speed calculations. Speed trials are usually done with gps or time/distance calculations on large oval tracks.

I'm not trying to "bag you" for your claims, or doubting you. Seeing is believing.
 
I'm doubting it.... If this is stock I'm REALLY doubting it. Sorry to bag on ya but I own a Rs4 myself, and I think the 50mph on the box is pushing it.
 
yeah, car manufactures arnt really known for underestimating top speeds. & you
went 20mph over there claim? kinda hard to belive
 
HPI 18SS on road car at over 110KPH! Not stock with stock gearing.

These were clocked by RC Driver in the August 2005 issue at 44.61MPH,far from 110KPH. You would need over 20MPH extra,not even on 30% nitro fuel and perfect tuning.

:2cents:
 

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