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HPI 1/18th RTR Micro RS4 Drift Cars

May 18, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

HPI Micro RS4 Drift Car

The 1/18 scale Micro RS4 Drift is the perfect size for indoor drifting. The single belt 4WD drive train and hard compound tires make drifting on tile smooth hard surfaces easy and fun! And, the small size makes the RTR Micro RS4 Drift extremely durable and resistant to crash damage. No noise, no mess, just hour after hour of exciting and realistic drifting action!

The RTR Micro RS4 Drift is based on the popular Micro RS4 Sport and set up for controlled drifting. Smooth concrete like you find in garages and warehouses is the perfect surface to practice your drift moves with the Micro RS4 Drift. Get your buddies together and the stage is set for D1 Touge battles. The Micro RS4 Drift is loaded with option parts for dedicated drifting, like special hard compound slick tires, solid front and rear diffs, and realistic drift bodies that are painted, trimmed and decaled. The RTR Micro RS4 Drift also includes a rechargeable 600mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, convenient AC wall charger, the high quality HPI TF-3 radio system, and the Micro Pro Control 2 reversible electronic speed control. The included D-Box Stability Assist System is a fully adjustable electronic device that automatically adjusts counter-steering, making it easy to master drift driving skills. Once you get the hang drifting, you can reduce the amount of help from the D-Box to further develop your skills.

HPI Micro RS4 Drift Car

The HPI TF-3 radio system included with RTR Micro RS4 Drift is packed with features. The super narrowband AM transmitter and receiver work together to let you precisely control your car. Six different crystal choices let you race with your friends! The radio transmitter is comfortable to hold and features a low battery indicator, letting you know when the batteries need to be replaced or charged. The transmitter also features steering and throttle trim dials for fine adjustments to center the servos, plus a dual rate adjustment for the steering that lets you adjust how far the steering servo turns the front wheels left and right. The strong steering servo and Micro Pro Control 2 reversible speed controller are also pre-installed, already plugged into a super narrowband AM receiver. A rechargeable 600mAh Ni-Cd battery pack is included, delivering high performance and long run times. The convenient AC wall charger allows you to recharge the battery pack. To top everything off, the D-Box Stability Assist System is pre-installed to help get you drifting like an expert.

HPI 1/18th RTR Micro RS4 Drift Features

Hard compound drift tires for realistic drifting
Pre-installed solid front axle
Small enough to run in a garage or hobby shop
Optional solid rear axle included in kit
High power 6V 600mah Ni-Cad battery
D-Box Drift Assist System
Full-time four wheel drive
Updated chassis
Complete set of ball bearings for efficiency
Adjustable wheelbase and width
Quick-change battery mounting system
Independent front suspension with live axle rear end
Wide variety of optional body styles and option parts

The RTR Micro RS4 Drift is the R/C car for everyone! With features normally found only on larger scale R/C cars, the Micro RS4 Drift is a great mix of fun and performance. Tuning options and hop-up parts will satisfy the racer, while the scale looks and ease of driving will satisfy the scale enthusiast. The Micro RS4 Drift is the fast, exciting and affordable way to have fun with R/C!

LOSI DRIFT-R

March 20, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Drift-R Electric Drift Car from Losi

Losi has taken one of the most successful sedan platforms of all time and adapted it for intense wheel-spinning action. The result is the Drift-R RTR. Ready to hit the streets right from the box, the Drift-R packs a long list of features and a distinctive look that will leave the competition in a cloud of smoke. Power is routed through a Novak-engineered Losi electronic speed control, while a 19-turn Trinity motor offers the tire-shredding torque and rpm’s you need for high-speed drifting. In addition to the unmatched power and ease of use, the Drift-R’s looks are second to none. The prepainted LS300 drifter body features functional headlights and taillights, as well as detailed side mirrors, a rear wing, chrome exhaust and more, for a true street machine that can turn heads and take home trophies.

Drift-R Sedan RTR Features:

Multi-functional headlights and solid glow taillights
Detailed side-view mirrors, wheels, wing and exhaust
Street-ready detailed LS300 drift body
Exclusive sealed belt drivetrain
JR® XR2i programmable radio
Losi electronic speed control with reverse by Novak
High-performance 19-turn motor
JR’s Z-590 high-torque steering servo
Foam bumper for added protection when drifting
Easy access front and rear ball differentials

Drift-R Sedan 4WD Electric RTR Specifications:

Length 16.63 in (442.4mm)
Width 8 in (203.2mm)
Wheelbase 10.13 in (257.3mm)
Weight 3.3 lb (1496 g)

Losi has been on the cutting edge of ready-to-run sedan development for years, putting the latest technology to use to make them faster, stronger and more fun to run than any other car. Tyre-spinning thrills are the name of the game for the Drift-R, bringing true street racing excitement to the RTR category.

Filed Under: Losi Drift Cars Tagged With: 4wd, cars, losi, rtr, sedan

HPI E10 Drift

March 12, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

HPI E10 Drift Car from HPI Racing

The E10 Drift is a four-wheel drive, factory-assembled, fully prepared 1/10th scale drift car from the same world-renowned HPI design team that is famous for user friendliness, racer appeal and usability. Aimed squarely at the new or casual RC car hobbyist, the E10 Drift will amaze you with its easy driving qualities and graceful drift driving!

The first thing that will strike you about the E10 Drift is how great it looks on the outside. Amazing quality bodyshells, crafted to perfection by HPI’s in-house craftsmen, are a trademark of HPI’s commitment to quality. Unique wheels in today’s latest JDM styles and realistic-looking drift tyres in long-lasting rubber compounds are great additions to enhance the realism of the E10 Drift.

The E10 Drift rolls on special drifting tyres made from a unique hard plastic compound. You get easy drifting capabilities right out of the box, plus the cool street look from the included 7-spoke chrome wheels!

Beyond its great looks and dependable equipment, the next important function of any entry-level RTR car is to be tough! The E10 does this very well, absorbing all the abuse and damage you can throw its way. HPI designers have many years of experience in designing the best Ready-To-Run cars and trucks in the RC hobby. From the drivetrain and chassis to suspension and bodyshell, the E10 is strong, durable and long-lasting!

HPI E10 Drift Features
• Cool drift-style bodyshells for perfect scale looks
• HPI quality detailing on every bodyshell – decals are already applied
• Wings and spoilers included for ultimate head-turning looks
• Sweet 7-spoke chrome wheels wrapped with hard compound drift tyres
• Fully pre-assembled chassis with electronics and radio gear installed
• 27-turn motor included for easy driving and strong performance
• Sealed shaft drivetrain gives you maintenance-free driving and fun
• Sealed pinion and spur gear to prevent debris & stones from damaging the gears
• Easily adjustable gearing with clearly marked motor mount
• Large foam bumper to protect the front suspension and bodyshell
• Racing-style suspension on all four corners for confident driving in the corners
• Dogbone driveshafts efficiently transfer power to the wheels and tyres

With great looks, excellent electronics package and sturdy build, you might think that’s all the E10 has to offer, however this car is a joy to drive! The E10 takes performance cues from previous HPI championship-winning cars and durable design elements and bring them all together for a total package that is fun to drive, tough and featuring great performance!

Filed Under: HPI Drift Cars Tagged With: cars, hpi, rtr

RTR Sprint 2 Drift

March 12, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

RTR Sprint 2 Drift Car from HPI Racing

Based on the popular and durable Sprint 2, this drift version adds specially designed hard compound drift tires pre-mounted on officially licensed replicas of the famous Volk TE37 wheels. Top it off with your choice of two different clear body shells, the legendary Toyota Trueno AE86 or the Nissan 350Z, both supplied with pre-cut vinyl decals and an extra set of drift decals. The chassis is factory assembled right out of the box, making the Sprint 2 Drift the quick and easy way to practice your drifting skills. The RTR Sprint 2 Drift is a complete drift machine that looks and drifts just like the real thing.

RTR Sprint 2 Drift Features:
•   The included 190mm body is clear, pre-trimmed and ready for your custom paint scheme. Realistic vinyl decals are supplied and pre-cut for easy application. Convenient window masks and protective film are also included.
•   High quality Nosram Reversible ESC, motor and battery pack included.
•   Officially licensed Rays/Volk TE37 chrome plated wheels. 6mm offset rear wheels fill out the fenders and give the wheels the wide look seen on full-size drift cars.
•   Hard compound Type A drift tires for controllable drifting with realistic looks and aggressive tread pattern.
•   Foam bumper protects the car from potentially damaging impacts.
•   Adjustable rear body posts allow you to mount a variety of different bodies without trimming or replacing the posts.
•   Fine tune your suspension with adjustable turnbuckles.
•   Complete set of ball bearings for a smooth and efficient drivetrain.
•   Oil-filled coil-over shock absorbers with specially chosen springs for drifting.
•   2 degree and 3 degree rear hubs for additional tuning choices.
•   Durable injected molded nylon main chassis.
•   Front and rear shock towers with optimized shock absorber and camber link positions for ideal suspension geometry.
•   Optional low profile front shock tower is included in the kit which allows the use of the full range of HPI 190mm bodies.
•   Droop screws allow you to “race tune” your suspension settings.
•   Precise bellcrank steering.

RTR Sprint 2 Drift Specifications:
Length 17″ (431mm)
Height 5″ (127mm)
Width 7.5″ (190mm)
Wheelbase 10″ (254mm)

The Sprint 2 is a great, rock solid car for all beginners and club racers. The RTR version includes everything you need! Just run the car straight out of the box and enjoy the great handling and the awesome performance. But if you want to compete on a race track all the foundations are in place to tune your Sprint 2 and to set it up for some really fast lap times.