HSP what are they like

[tinyjk]

Hey another Newbie and i cant search for this as there is no search (for me anyway) can anyone tell me what the HSP 1/8 crawler is like i am looking at one for my first crawler

thanks

Tiny

[NeXt559]

looks like a 1/8 clod based tvp style chassis
the 1/8 size is going to make it a super class crawler

for a begginer id suggest sticking w/ the 2.2 class crawlers or the mini's

[jetboat]

looking at the pics I found of it I would say its the same as REDCAT racing is packaging for their base model truck. If it is the same I would say its a decent design, basically a takeoff on the clod design. At this point there are no hopeups and limited parts availability which will hamper you if you break. The general design seemed promising however the shocks mounted on the links is a bad design. Also it has extensive use of plastic which always makes me shy away. As for good for a beginner, sure why not. Every Joe Smoe has an axial and enoug is enough. Super class trucks can be a blast if you have the terrain.

[Tupers]

Looks like a good truck to me, I say by one had help simulate the super class. Everyone needs a super .

[Harley]

Originally Posted by jetboat

The general design seemed promising however the shocks mounted on the links is a bad design.

And why is that a bad design? Many of the top supers use that design. Do you mean it was a poor execution of the concept?


It appears to be a decent package but at this point without many people getting to beat on it yet the weak points have not began to show.

[Tupers]

It goes up stairs well http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=p6JkWpENhvk&NR=1. That's as good a reason as any to buy one .

[jetboat]

[quote=Harley0706;1399820]And why is that a bad design? Many of the top supers use that design. Do you mean it was a poor execution of the concept?


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Its the execution of it. I used to run shocks on the links on my super and it worked ok. In this case they are trying to use too short of a shock and performance will suffer.

[crawler57]

i have a 1/10 scale and i think its pretty good

[jp0160]

I have the T2 version (the orange one), also 1/8th. Don't buy the Green (T1) version, as it has a bunch of tranny/axle problems. the T2 should be the same price, with metal gears, more aluminum and less problems. The T2 comes with rear steer and a pre-mixed 3ch radio. I love mine! only thing ive broken was a pin holding the hub to the axle, which i replaced with a small wood screw. I've removed the upper deck and relocated everything to the bottom, added a custom skidplate, removed the front/rear bumpers, limited the 90*+ of articulation to around 75*-80*, added a half pound to the front axle, starcut foams, modded tires, etc. It's a beast, takes anything i can throw at it. A great starter truck for sure! cant go wrong at that price, i ended up paying 300$CAD flat, with a year warranty on the electronics.

If you pick one up, replace the stock motors asap, they are just way too underpowered. It should come with 9kg servos, which could use a little more juice. go git it!

[Nik6189]

My bro and I both bought these before we go into the crawling scene. We both blew alot of money setting them up then realised the aftermarket is lacking and they dont get a run at the local comps.
We both then bought 2.2s and have had a blast comping and are now getting into minis.
The 1/8 is alot of fun as a basher but dont spend to much on it beforechecking out what others are running.
Saying that they didnt break and were alot of fun but they never got run after we saw how much more capable better known crawlers are.
Hope that kinda helps?
Nik