HPI RS4 3 Type SS parts compatibility?

[Runn4est]

Yeah, a new transmitter will come with a new receiver. There are lots of choices for transmitters. Some good ones to look at in the budget friendly range that I see folks using are the Flysky GT3B (3 channels) or GT5 (6 channels), Radiolink RC4GS (5 channels) or RC6GS (7 channels). Also the Spektrum DX5C. I have both the Flysky Tx's and love them. If you have a fatter wallet, look at Futaba or Sanwa.

And to answer your other question... yeah, your old servos will work just fine.

Thanks! And thanks to the Amazon gods, I had a radiolink delivered today. I'll play around with everything and hopefully get wired up when I get home tonight. Will keep you all posted!

 

[Runn4est]

Everything is wired up and working finally! Gonna take a while to figure out this transmitter though. Things have changed a lot...it has a gyro for self stabilization? Dang. I think tomorrow may be the day to get some nitro in her and see if she still purrs.

 

[gandalfnz]

Well it looks great.
Even your dog agrees.

 

[Runn4est]

Gotta say, I am absolutely floored. This car has literally been sitting in it's box in an unfinished basement for 17 years. All I did was add fuel . I don't know if that speaks to the quality of HPI or just my luck. Servos definitely have to be tweaked, but I can't be happier right now.

For some reason I could only load a short on YouTube. More to come hopefully!

 

[Doom!]

Nice when fortune smiles upon you occasionally.

 

[robertrf]

Thanks! And thanks to the Amazon gods, I had a radiolink delivered today. I'll play around with everything and hopefully get wired up when I get home tonight. Will keep you all posted!

I want to know if I buy a HPI rs4 older model and it does not have a receiver or transmitter how can I get one that will work with the car?

 

[Littlemotor]

I want to know if I buy a HPI rs4 older model and it does not have a receiver or transmitter how can I get one that will work with the car?

Not the best chances replying to a thread that hasn’t been replied to in 3yrs….

www.amainhobbies.com

 

[Chubaka]

I want to know if I buy a HPI rs4 older model and it does not have a receiver or transmitter how can I get one that will work with the car?

Radios are easy. Id be worried about parts being it is discontinued.

 

[robertrf]

So, I got some parts from eBay and Amazon. The good news was fewer parts were broken/damaged than I thought, but taking y'alls advice, I still bought a handful of stuff. I was able to find axles, but the guy cancelled my order because he was out of town.

I'll try again on that, because although I found the axle I thought I was missing, it was definitely bent. A little gentle hammer treatment got it to good enough for now. She cleaned up pretty nicely, despite the mish mosh of parts being used, but I ran into some trouble.

I had a bunch of corrosion on the battery pack and connectors. Because of that, I cut some wire and spliced it. I got everything connected and worked up, threw some batteries in it, and when I flipped the switch, nothing. No little blip for the servo recenter or anything. Admittedly, my batteries are not 100%, but I didn't even get a twitch. What am I missing here? Do I just need to resplice or could it be the receiver? Thoughts are appreciated!

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Where did u get the engine mount u have pictured in.looking for one don't know where to get one

 

[WickedFog]

Where did u get the engine mount u have pictured in.looking for one don't know where to get one

Dude, the guy you are asking this has not been here in 3 years. This is an old thread.

 

[Chubaka]

Where did u get the engine mount u have pictured in.looking for one don't know where to get one

this below is probably your best bet. Hpi parts are hard to find for this car.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1659554296...FDfLENv04LNLGcD7wSDg==|tkp:BFBMqu7lkqVm&pfm=1

 

[monte7074]

Hi, first time poster. I haven't been in the RC scene for many many years, as I'm sure you can see from the car I'm asking about. I'm now at the stage in life where I have a young son starting to get into RC and I thought it would be fun to try and rebuild my car for/with him, however being old, I assume parts will be hard to come by.

The reason I shelved this car so many years ago, was because right before college I wrecked it pretty good and broke a few parts. Off to college, and life was different. I believe the parts I'd need at a minimum are all suspension and subframe related. I broke the front left arm and frame and lost the axle. Are there parts that I can buy or upgrade from newer rs4 3 models? Any help is much appreciated!

I got the same issues.i have used parts from redcat . Clutch.oneway bearings . axles. You can even used engines from other. I know many in the hobby put down redcat I have 3 they run just fine.

Hi, first time poster. I haven't been in the RC scene for many many years, as I'm sure you can see from the car I'm asking about. I'm now at the stage in life where I have a young son starting to get into RC and I thought it would be fun to try and rebuild my car for/with him, however being old, I assume parts will be hard to come by.

The reason I shelved this car so many years ago, was because right before college I wrecked it pretty good and broke a few parts. Off to college, and life was different. I believe the parts I'd need at a minimum are all suspension and subframe related. I broke the front left arm and frame and lost the axle. Are there parts that I can buy or upgrade from newer rs4 3 models? Any help is much appreciated!

 

[Littlemotor]