12-18-2018, 07:22 AM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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| Wow...now I see why...
So few own an HPI Venture. I went looking for mods for mine and there is next to nothing! What the best place to get stuff for this rig??? I know tires and steering servo are first...but wow...hardly no bumpers or personalization options...compared to Axial and the TRX4. |
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12-18-2018, 07:25 AM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
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For some reason these haven't gained much traction I'm hoping with the builders kit coming out soon there will be more taking notice, from what I've read it's a great rig.
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12-18-2018, 07:50 AM | #3 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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HPI doomed this rig when they delayed the release for 2 years. With that being said, saying there are no mods simply isn't true. SSD has some awesome mods and STRC has their typical Chinese crap for it. As far as Bumpers I believe its mounts are spaces the same as the SCX10 or another truck. I forget which one. RPP also has some of the official HPI parts, like the axle weights, in stock. So, please, don't say there are no parts for this truck because that's flat out wrong and will give this truck more bad rumors that it doesn't need. Here are just a few links after a 5 second Google search. PARTS FOR VENTUREPARTS FOR VENTURE https://www.scalerfab.com/collection...ure-fj-cruiser for HPI Venture TRX-4 SCX10 II Black #YA-0568BK, ,(YA-0568BK) by Yeah Racing Metal Front Bumper |
12-18-2018, 08:21 AM | #4 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Suffolk
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Battery Tray Links/4link conversion Al and brass diff covers, link mounts panhard mounts Al X-case housing driveshafts knuckles brass/Al C-hubs brass/Al sliders High clearance skid I think there might be more but that's all off the top of my head. | |
12-18-2018, 08:39 AM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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I should be getting mine soon. I'm still undecided whether to wait for the HPI links, or just grab the clubrc links that include the steering and panhard. The only thing I really plan on doing right away are the links, and maybe the brass knuckle/c-hub. |
12-18-2018, 08:58 AM | #6 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Suffolk
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| Re: Wow...now I see why... The steering and panhard links are already metal.
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12-18-2018, 11:38 AM | #7 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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Saying parts made from the SCX10 fit the Venture...smh...come on man. So I'm supposed to go measure anything I see in the Axial section to see if it fits the Venture? Don't have to do that with the TRX4...for you to defend it with that...you're making apologies for it. I'm glad you listed RCMart...try searching for HPI parts listed in the "Hop Up" section of their site...9 items! Say whaaaat? That's terrible! Try to find the FJ body in clear...brutal. Again that obscure site was the only place. It's so scarce I'm afraid to order from that site for fear I'll get lost in the "back ordered" black hole...I've been there before...it's not fun. Many odd ball sites list stuff like that to get orders, but when major suppliers don't even list the part...it concerns me. I'm not knocking the rig...I bought one! I'm pissed there's "next to nothing" offered for it! We need to get the word out that this is a good rig and hopefully get some aftermarket people to take notice and start making stuff specifically for the Venture. Or...maybe you're right...HPI doomed it with the delayed release...which sucks. | |
12-18-2018, 11:40 AM | #8 | |
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Now I regret helping you at all. Good luck with your search on the parts. | |
12-18-2018, 11:50 AM | #9 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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Yeah I had already found the roughly 10 parts you listed. The same small group on every site but thanks for the condescending tone that definitely was a big help. | |
12-18-2018, 12:00 PM | #10 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Apollo Pa
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| Re: Wow...now I see why... I don't know if you mean to or not because it's hard to tell with words sometimes but I've seen it several times with your posts, you ask a question then you go off on what seems to be a rant when you don't get the answer you're looking for or if someone doesn't agree with you. Just sayin
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12-18-2018, 12:21 PM | #11 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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12-18-2018, 12:24 PM | #12 |
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12-18-2018, 12:30 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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Nothing is ever "Out of Stock" with them, and they'll take your money before they let you know it is... which could be months to never.
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12-18-2018, 12:31 PM | #14 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Wilmington
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Yeah...I actually posted this here in the Venture section to commiserate with fellow owners over how few options we have to personalize these rigs, and see if anyone found a reputable site to get good upgrades beyond what’s on the Amain/Hobby Town/Fleabay/Amazon. I just don’t like being called names (applied or inferred. It’s a thing with me. lol) But I see your point, and point taken. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
12-18-2018, 12:35 PM | #15 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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Just take it easy man. It's just the internet. You'll be alright. | |
12-18-2018, 12:45 PM | #16 | |
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12-18-2018, 12:47 PM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County, CA
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After reading some more... looks like battery tray is one of the first mods out there I want to do. Is there anything out there yet? Maybe some 3D printed designs on thingiverse?
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12-18-2018, 01:17 PM | #18 | |
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I was watching a vid though of the steel sliders (that I’m leaning toward since I can’t find the OEM wheel wells) and they look awesome! BUT the battery tray won’t work with those sliders apparently. https://youtu.be/GIT9RTCLn5M Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk | |
12-18-2018, 01:19 PM | #19 |
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12-18-2018, 06:06 PM | #20 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Butler, Pa
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If you are talking about the lexan wheel wells to the best of my knowledge they haven't been released yet I could be wrong so please don't yell at me too I don't have a Venture (yet). With that being said there are upgrades out there. | |
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