PDA

View Full Version : New HPI cars


SLEK
03-29-2003, 04:14 PM
Anyone check the HPI Japan website?
Looks like their new Nitro TC is the Tornado
and they're releasing a Super Electric.

http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents/hotbodies/tornado/index.html

bmwrs4
03-29-2003, 05:23 PM
The rtr equipment looks like a futaba jr. magnum, HPI usually uses airtronics electronics, I think it Hot Bodies who makes that.

BLiND
03-29-2003, 05:32 PM
*****, they packaged it like a toys `r us nikko r/c or something...what a waste!

Sorry Kev, I had to edit that out - before my mailbox fills up with complaints - no offense

bmwrs4
03-29-2003, 05:41 PM
yea i know i saw that too!!! why would they do that?

troll
03-29-2003, 08:38 PM
It's not much different than the Fusion packaging :)

Troll

HO502cid
03-29-2003, 10:05 PM
Originally posted by bmwrs4
The rtr equipment looks like a futaba jr. magnum, HPI usually uses airtronics electronics, I think it Hot Bodies who makes that.

You're right, that is from Hot Bodies.

That_Darn_Punk
03-29-2003, 10:10 PM
Associated packages the rtr NTC3 the exact same way...."Toys R Us Style"

hated1racing
03-30-2003, 01:30 AM
who really makes hot bodies stuff? in a world where everything comes from somewhere else.

BLiND
03-30-2003, 01:56 AM
hot bodies originally started a few years ago (`96?) making *gasp* bodies! They were based in southern california, and used a LOT of T&A in their advertising :D


however, I have no idea who actually owns them or where they are based now...

etimesitna
03-30-2003, 02:33 AM
What you guys need to look at is that hpi is the japanese importer for HB, and it clearly states that the car is the Tornado: hint look at the http: addy! HB is owned by some american dude, and I think alot of americans are buying "generic buggies" and putting their names on them. Do you really think a company that makes some crappy a$$ silicone like GS could actually come up with the R@D for a 1/8 scale buggy, or HB for that matter. Hell GS cant even make silicone that lasts! think about it

Pro27
03-31-2003, 12:45 AM
A lot of US based companies import their stuff from overseas. That is obvious.
If you want an OFNA 1/8 buggy, and you live in Britian or it's surrounding land-masses, you'll be buying a HoBao. SAme machine, different name for it's exclusive importer for that region.

BLiND
03-31-2003, 01:57 AM
Originally posted by BLiND

Sorry Kev, I had to edit that out - before my mailbox fills up with complaints - no offense

haha, I got 0wned by a mod :D

Mondo
03-31-2003, 06:26 AM
Originally posted by BLiND


haha, I got 0wned by a mod :D

LOL! Prevention sure beats cure. As I said, no offence ;)