Mitch's Hpi Venture SBK

[JatoTheRipper]

The kit looks great. Plastics already cut off of the sprue are a bonus.

It's good to finally see the Venture kit in the wild.

[M1tch]

Sbk pdf

https://www.hpiracing.com/instructions/117255

[goobs]

i wish mine would hurry up and get here!

[M1tch]

Pinion held on by a circlip that I managed NOT to lose like I usually do.



The SSD knuckles needed shorter M3 x 6mm screws to hold the plate on, but still 10mm long to fit to the C hub. Bearings are a slightly slack fit. I'm replacing most screws with stainless steel as I build.





It's essential to install the 2 M3 x 10mm screws now as they stop the brass weights sliding into the diff bearings.



Front axle complete. Easy build. The manual is very good to understand. Rear axle build tomorrow.

[goobs]

do you mind seeing if the rear 4-link will work on the front axle too?

also, hey it's my 1000th post

[M1tch]

I can try. but it might need a different mount and also an extra link. Will see tomorrow once i have built the rear axle.

Congrats on the 1000th

[M1tch]

You would need an extra rear upper link mount (117356) as in the picture. Also the front single upper link is 106mm long so I assume you would need another, plus a couple more rod ends. That's assuming it doesn't interfere with the steering.

[goobs]

yeah, im just interested if the mount will bolt to the axle, everything else i can work around lol.

[M1tch]

It looks to bolt on the same way as the front using the diff cover screws which are long enough to go through the axle housing and into the mount.

[meatmonkey]

Where did you get your SBK from? It's the first I've seen other than silly press releases. And does your supplier have any more?

[M1tch]

I'm in the UK and got mine from Wheelspin models. Don't know if they have any more in stock. I have seen some on ebay uk as well.

[TAT76]

Very cool to see!! Quit taking breaks, get this built..lol ;)

[M1tch]

I'm not staying up all night building just to keep ppl happy lol. More tomorrow after work. You gonna have to wait....

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by M1tch

Only some of the box, bags and manual. Just going to have some food, while reading manual. then get started on build.

Congrats on getting your kit

Still no word on USA release date

[M1tch]

Well if it's any help then it will be worth the wait.

[M1tch]

Bag B rear axle.



Locker. Looks to be nicely made. No junk soft metal here (I hope).





The bearing was just a bit tight on the Shaft. Light rub with wet and dry paper sorted it.




Brass weights in and don't forget the 2 screws that stop them sliding into the bearings. Both diffs have great fit on the gears. No shims required. Good stuff HPi.



Lockout has a notch on 1 side which lines up with the shock mount for extra clearance.



Rear axle complete.

[M1tch]

Bag C Suspension and steering links. Later as I really have to eat.

[carpetfuzz17]

Originally Posted by M1tch

Bag B rear axle.



Locker. Looks to be nicely made. No junk soft metal here (I hope).





The bearing was just a bit tight on the Shaft. Light rub with wet and dry paper sorted it.




Brass weights in and don't forget the 2 screws that stop them sliding into the bearings. Both diffs have great fit on the gears. No shims required. Good stuff HPi.



Lockout has a notch on 1 side which lines up with the shock mount for extra clearance.



Rear axle complete.

Are we he weights included also for the rear axle or did you buy extra set?

No shims required it's already better than an Axial axle

[M1tch]

Weights are included. Only non stock parts at the moment are SSD knuckles and Bow House skid.

[M1tch]

Links done. Rear upper links 62mm with 1 end having a bent rod end. 4 lower links 93.5mm. I will be making my own stainless lower links sometime, just too busy with work atm. 106mm front uppper link and the steering and panhard links. All use the same rod ends, except the steering link has a different ball one end.