HPI RS4 3/SS/Evo forum V2.0

[apollo]

i think my rs4 is under 3.5 pounds, and the long pressure line prolly wouldnt look too good, whats the hp on your epic .18? is it powerful enough to seem like it doesnt even drop revs when it goes into second gear

[Manic RS4]

Let's just say it's got enough nuts.

Rated at 1.8hp, though closer to 1.2 from what I understand.
I don't think an RS4 can handle anything more than a high revvin .18.

I'd love to see a video with a BB conversion.

[apollo]

i think i ahve heard of RS4's with an O.S. .18tz in it, i was thinking about getting one if i replace my engine, well, i dont even know what engine i would get but im nto sure how it would handle 2.3 hp :D

[KonArtist]

I got this RS4 3 evo rolling chassis for 50 buks! I got a hell of a deal, because this thing is basicly brand new. 2 speed trany of course.
I just got it in the mail!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/FeintMotions/HPIM3059.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/FeintMotions/HPIM3060.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/FeintMotions/HPIM3061.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/FeintMotions/HPIM3062.jpg

This car is in excellent shape! like new. I have to clean some areas, other than that, perfect! Lots more progress comming soon.

Just the wheels are nasty. New rims and tires are a must.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b397/FeintMotions/HPIM3063.jpg

[apollo]

just clean the rims, what engine do you plan on putting in it? you might want to install a higher gear ratio if you want more top end, and how did you get that for $50?!?!?!

[KonArtist]

I plan on buying a new set of rims, and tires. (HPI TE37, HPI X pattern Tires) I got if for 50 buks off a friend, who is no longer into RC.

[apollo]

i have been thinking about getting one of those alloy hex screw sets for my car, would any of these be good?
HexCrews HexHeads Conversion Kit (http://www.hexcrews.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=728) $18.05
RCSCREWZ stainless steel screw set (http://www.carttonic.com/catalog/index.php?file=catalog&action=catalog_productinfo&uid=466&clist=0,11321,11322&pi_id=140389) $18.99
with one of these hex sets:
THS Hex Driver set (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHLW5&P=M) $32.99 (4-peice) .05, 1/16th, 5/64th, 3/32
or THS Pro Hex Driver Set (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFWE7&P=7) (8-peices) metric $34.99
Integy Ti-Nitride Hex Set (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKTP2&P=7) $34.99 (7-peice) .05, 1/16, 3/32, 5/64, 1.5mm, 2.5mm
does anyone own and use these or one of those screw sets or hexes to ensure that they fit really good

[wallboy]

hey, has anyone set up their evo for rally use? LIke driving it in a dirt lot or basball diamond Would the suspension arms from the old rs4 rally fit on the evo?

[KonArtist]

I cleaned up the chassis. Im waiting for my motor to come in the mail. (AE .15) I also have a VSM in the mail too. Cant wait till its here.
Next I have to buy new tires and wheels. Then a nice header,muffler, and new gas tank.

The wheels are just junkies. They will be replaced real soon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/FeintMotion/rs345.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/FeintMotion/rs44.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/FeintMotion/rs33.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/FeintMotion/rs3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v669/FeintMotion/rs2.jpg
All cleaned out with Warm Soap and water. I'll update once the UPS truck gives me my stuff next week.

[Manic RS4]

Nitro cars should never be clean. :)

JK...Looks nice.

Quick question. My steering servo is locking up at full turn and makes weird clicking noises when the car is on the ground. It turns normal when I hold the car in the air.

It is shot or what?

[apollo]

your nylon gear mite has chewed themselves up under stress, remember, dont replace, upgrade

[TSI]

Hey again. The SS 18 is running great with those mods you all told me about. Thanks again.

Now I have another issue:

I just dug my old RS4 3 Type SS 12R out of the attic.

It's been up there in the box for like 2 years. I'd been having some probs with it not shifting into second gear, so I'm going to tear it down and check it out, but now I have another problem.....

The motor seems to be stuck. I didn't know about after-run oil back then so it's probably just gummed up and needs to be cleaned?

Do you guys think it'll run OK again, if I just tear the engine down and clean it all up?

What should I check for as far as the tranny not shifting to 2nd?

Any help or advice is much appreciated!

[josh222]

i would just clean it, if its still got compression after you clean it run it. For the shifting you need to mess with the spring setting in the 2 speed

[TSI]

i would just clean it, if its still got compression after you clean it run it. For the shifting you need to mess with the spring setting in the 2 speed


I took the engine out, squirted alot of after run oil in everywhere I could, then worked it loose. Put it all back together and it started right up and blew out all the crap. Now to just fix that tranny and I'll have 2 parking lot bruisers - lol.

[josh222]

ya, the .12r ss isn't a bad engine, i may rebuild mine someday

[wallboy]

can a big block be put in an evo? if not whats the bigges or most powerful engine you cna put in one?

[josh222]

stop right there, this is a touring car, its not made for big or crazy engines. there is usch a thing as over kill and wasted power. it eats tires and drivetrian. Something like am os cvr 18 has plenty of power

[Manic RS4]

I have to agree.
My RS4 3 with an epic .18 is near uncontrollable.
And it's got 31mm tires on all four corners.
My RS4 1 with an OS .18 CVR is the same. Very tricky to keep straight on the straightaways, and easily hangs out the rear end if you get too greedy.


But fun they are, that's for sure.

A big block car would be more of a novelty. Or maybe a dedicated drag racer.

[apollo]

if your not happy with your T-15, do some engine porting, its an entirely different engine after this, lots of power, people tend to think that bigger engine=more speed, this isnt really the case, unless you have specially machined gears, it not gunna go any faster or accelerate any better since it will just spin the tires and prolly nto rev any higher, and even if it did go faster, its wasted power and most cant control it

[KronicRacer]

if your not happy with your T-15, do some engine porting, its an entirely different engine after this, lots of power, people tend to think that bigger engine=more speed, this isnt really the case, unless you have specially machined gears, it not gunna go any faster or accelerate any better since it will just spin the tires and prolly nto rev any higher, and even if it did go faster, its wasted power and most cant control it

good point.

it really is not about the bigger and more powerfull engines.

learn to drive the car.

when i say learn to drive, i mean learn to put it where you want, when you want.

now if top speed is your poision the nitro three is not your car get a schumacher or the traxxas the tec something abomination.

[wallboy]

well, the reason i was asking about a BB is i want to convert mine to offraod/rally use w/ SNR shock towers and shocks and im sure more power and tourqe would be nice offraod but yea i guess itd be overkill in a 1/10 touring car. Anyone run their RS4 like this, offraod? Rallys what i want but i dont think i can afford an inferno GT cause shipping is so darn pricey w/ it being so big so converting the RS4 sounded good enough

any thouhgts/insight is welcome

[1 savage]

Hello, can any one advise what is a good manifold/pipe for an OS 18tz to be installed in my rs4 3 18ss?

[apollo]

why are you asking for a pipe for an 18tz to go on your RS4 18ss? here are some links
RD Logics Turbo II pipe (http://www.rdlogics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=61235S&type=store) $60,i own this, works very well, good tone too, but should be port matched for more power

THS Racing tuned pipe (https://secure.handzon.com/itechapp/admin/checkout/?storeid=1531&prodid=37986&storereferer=http://thsracing.com/?pageid=28221) $50, i dont own this, but i have heard it was good, you should still port match it,you can buy it from www.towerhobies.com , here (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCPX4&P=7) is the link to that

[Zoo Tv]

Quickie. I have the Savage 4.6 as a new toy so haven't driven the 18SS for a bit. By removing the front drive shafts and front centre shaft to turn the car into a rear drive / brake car only, will this bring the desired results of a drift / burnout queen?

[apollo]

it will make it really hard to control, i have had the shaft come loose and when i hit the gas it would only go outta control

[KLH2004a]

Yeah, removing the front drive causes not so good control. Simply put of course. You could start by getting a harder compound tire for the rears and this will get you to where you want to be, or at least part of the way.

[josh222]

Ok every oen i have some more up to date photos of my rs4 3 :D there not super clear but you get the point :)

http://image.rcuniverse.com/gallery/photos/96593/lg-53803.jpg
http://image.rcuniverse.com/gallery/photos/96593/lg-53801.jpg
http://image.rcuniverse.com/gallery/photos/96593/lg-53804.jpg
http://image.rcuniverse.com/gallery/photos/96593/lg-53802.jpg
http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/96593/Jh14614.jpg
http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/96593/Mh21225.jpg
http://image.rcuniverse.com/forum/upfiles/96593/Fz74046.jpg

and heres a list of upgrades off the top of my head

Threaded composite shocks
70wt oil
diffsprings
suspension braces
super chassis
center cvds
graphite shock towers
graphite upperdeck
flat pack battery
foam tires
rear universals
sway bars
centax
engine mounts
starterbox
.12r xs non pull
rear exhaust manifold
tuned pipe
motor saver airfilter
stainless steel brake rotor with graphite pads
stainlessteel hinge pins with brace
39/43spurs
slide carb linkage
thin wheel nuts
aluminum rear hubs
failsafe
titanium turnbuckles
fuel filter
ballbearing steerings with titanium centerlink with capured ends
turned tank around and removed primer
droop screws

[Shawneboy]

Thought I'd drop by and show some progress on my rs4 3 evo. Many thanks to Josh222 for all the help and info he's provided me.

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6008/rs4evo9jo.jpg

Next on my list is the super chassis and then I'm going to slowly work in the graphite upgrades. Damn this has been fun so far.

[apollo]

is that an O.S. .18CV-RX i see? and an RD Locics Turbo II pipe? (not sure)
btw, i like the rims

[Shawneboy]

Yes, the engine is the .18cv-rx. Took a little mod to put it in. The pipe is an os t-1040 r52.

[Cesarjjc]

Hey all, I need to know if this rims will fit my RS4 3. Any help will be appreciated.http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGK24&P=7. and http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGK23&P=7

[TSI]

Nice cars Shawneboy and Josh222!

[apollo]

hey TSI, how are those aluminum shocks workin out for yuh?and which pipe didja get?
here are 3 pics of my newly painted RSX, its not too good, and it has some paint that got under the tape an some lines werent taped straight but i guess it looks fine from afar
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h265/hpinitroracer/RSXleftsideclear.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h265/hpinitroracer/RSXfront.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h265/hpinitroracer/RSXbackleft.jpg
and shawneboy, is that the stilhetto V12 body you have?

[Zoo Tv]

Nice pics Apollo.

[Shawneboy]

apollo that rsx body is mad nice! Yes the body is the stiletto.

[TSI]

Nice pic.s

The shocks are great and I got the THS pipe.

I've been working out the bugs and got more stuff on order - lol - Plus I dug out the .12 SS and got it going again. I'll post pic.s of 'em both in a few days.

[apollo]

hows that THS pipe work? i was debating getting one, what else do you have on order also?

and josh, what are those turnbuckles going from your knuckles to the upper deck? do they help make it more stable?

[TSI]

hows that THS pipe work? i was debating getting one, what else do you have on order also?


The pipe seems to be working well. May be a little louder and seems to flow a lil better, but I did other mods at the time I installed the pipe so it's kinda difficult to say as to whether it added that much more power. I do know it took me a while to re-tune the engine for it.

Among other things I ordered the 39 and 43 spur gears for more top end. Also ordered the fail-safe for it, so I'm not so worried about it running out of the reception area at 50+ mph and destroying itself. A front one-way diff, aluminum susp arms, alum gear dif cases, alum front and rear knuckles and front C hubs.... also some new glow plugs, assorted clips, new brakes, and some extra o-rings... I've already installed the THS pipe, the HPI racing clutch, HPI lightweight flywheel, threaded shocks, a front sway bar that I had, 31mm tires all around, and I know I forgetting something.... That's just the 18SS.... the 12r SS is still stock other than a HPI lightweight flywheel.

[TSI]

Here's some quick pix:

The blue one is my 18SS with a Cuda body that I've been messing with.... Not finished with it yet.... Sure it's as aerodynamic as a brick but the with that .18, body aerodynamics aren't a huge factor for a parking lot basher IMHO.

http://i4.tinypic.com/10hvj1f.jpg

The silver one is of course the HPI Mustang body that I've been running on my .12r SS. The white LED headlights and red LED taillights are nice when I run it at night after a good spinout... Now I can tell which way it's pointed - lol!

http://i4.tinypic.com/10hvj8p.jpg

And finally the Countach body, I'll also be running on my 18SS. Need to finish it out (cut out windows) and get the 26mm wheels for up front to get it to look right (right stance).... I must say this body looks damn impressive on the car as it flies by.

http://i4.tinypic.com/10hvjgl.jpg

I have as much fun doing the bodies as anything else... I've got the Trans Am, Mustang Cobra, GT-40, and a '70 Plymouth Superbird bodies also... And I forget how many I've thrown out in the last year.

[kingsp]

My HPI Nitro RS4 3 with many upgrades.


http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/00.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/01.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/02.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/03.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/04.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/05.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/06.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/07.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/08.jpg

http://www.elbanet.com.br/rs4/09.jpg

[apollo]

kingsp....nice acr, dam i see you have the os 18cvrx, i cant wait for mine to get here, where did you get that aluminum radio tray?

[kingsp]

kingsp....nice acr, dam i see you have the os 18cvrx, i cant wait for mine to get here, where did you get that aluminum radio tray?

I buy in Ebay!

Do you know if the .21 engines fits in HPI RS4 3?

Thanks.

[apollo]

some of them will fit, it can mostly depend on the shaft, but its really pointless, you'll just spin the tires more

[fusionrr]

I buy in Ebay!

Do you know if the .21 engines fits in HPI RS4 3?

Thanks.

I run an s25 with the rotostart backplate, no worries. About 2mm clearance to the rear suspension arms (aluminium).

I expect the 21 will have slighty more room.

[TSI]

Has anyone run the one way front diff in their 18SS, and if so, what did you think of it? Is it better than the stock 18SS front dif set-up?

I bought one new off ebay for like $5.50 and went to install it, but seems like the front end is way to stiff.... Hard to spin it with my hand, like it's rubbing on the casing. I checked it against the HPI site and it's the right part number so I dunno.... I haven't run the car with it yet, still trying to make it work smoother.

Anyway, any insight would be appreciated.

[Manic RS4]

Sounds like you didn't mesh the gears right.
Or someone has installed the one way bearing backwards or something?

Anyway, I had the one way diff. Guess where it is....
in my tool box.

Car had no braking capability whatsoever with the front one way.

Now I'm running the stock diff. Much, much better.

[apollo]

i noticed if you use alot of grease in every part of the diff that it actually helps a little bit, i used a 1oz. tube of traxxas grease all up just on the difs, if you load it up it releives resistance and it seems liek the limited slip effect was better but thats just me, just dont put so much in there it drags alot, btw, that O.S. .18cv-rx i got is a beast, anyone looking for some more power outta their RS4 should get it, ig ot the high speed ratios and that thing spins the tires like crazy...if i can keep it straight

[josh222]

that apollo is torque steer

[apollo]

when i meant i cant keep it straight, i meant from a stand still flooring it, its those D-compound tires, tryin to burn them up cuz i have yet another set and then some pro belted ones, cant imagine when this thing opens up abotu a gallon in with a lower gear ratio....i might have to try that

[MT2 owns you]

apollo, get foams. far more grip, from what i remember.

[apollo]

foams costs too much for me (though the pro belted ones were $30 for all 4) , they chunk easier, they will wear down faster with my driving, and i just dont like the rim styles either

[rxb2138]

I am not happy with the stock throttle/brake linkage setup on the RS4. Can someone please post some pics or suggestions to better this setup. Thanks...

[TSI]

I am not happy with the stock throttle/brake linkage setup on the RS4. Can someone please post some pics or suggestions to better this setup. Thanks...

Let me guess.... It dies out when you hit the brakes?

I got mine to work good by adjusting the idle speed up, on the carb, and playing with the trim on my controller. I dunno, it just took a while to get both my RS4 SS cars set-up right.

The stock set-up will work fine but it it a PITA to get it just so.

[KronicRacer]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/kronicracer/stuff27.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/kronicracer/2e5bdced.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/kronicracer/422785da.jpg

[rxb2138]

Let me guess.... It dies out when you hit the brakes?

I got mine to work good by adjusting the idle speed up, on the carb, and playing with the trim on my controller. I dunno, it just took a while to get both my RS4 SS cars set-up right.

The stock set-up will work fine but it it a PITA to get it just so.

TSI...yeah it does do that. I have jacked around w/ the trim and the idle adjustment, but I can not get consistent results. I feel as if the spring on the servo saver is kinda sloppy. Have you seen any use the OFNA throttle linkage?

On a side note, do you know is the Super Nitro RS4 rear shock tower will work w. the EVO?

Thanks...

[TSI]

TSI...yeah it does do that. I have jacked around w/ the trim and the idle adjustment, but I can not get consistent results. I feel as if the spring on the servo saver is kinda sloppy. Have you seen any use the OFNA throttle linkage?

On a side note, do you know is the Super Nitro RS4 rear shock tower will work w. the EVO?

Thanks...

If by spring, you mean part # A396B, mine was sloppy too. I took a small zip tie and wrapped it around that part on the servo saver and tightened it up as much as possible... That got rid of the servo slop on my cars.

As for seeing the OFNA linkage on an RS4.... I have not. And nor do I know if the Super rear shock tower will work on an EVO. But I'm nowhere near as knowlegable as some of these other guys, maybe one of them can better answer your question on that.

They come here pretty regularly, but not very frequently - lol.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[gigacrush]

heres what i got so far. im still waitning for parts to come so its not complete.but the motor is a thunder tiger evo 12.and i need to figure out what to use for a fuel tank.the 2 speed is one of the items comming in the mail.any other suggestions are welcome

[Zoo Tv]

TSI...yeah it does do that. I have jacked around w/ the trim and the idle adjustment, but I can not get consistent results. I feel as if the spring on the servo saver is kinda sloppy. Have you seen any use the OFNA throttle linkage?

On a side note, do you know is the Super Nitro RS4 rear shock tower will work w. the EVO?

Thanks...

Re the ofna throttle mod, similar to that I did on the savage. Basically replaced the stock HPI throttle servo horn with a standard 1 piece item and attached the Ofna slider kit. Once looking at the pics now, it should be pretty self explanatory to fit. Just set idle first (the angle of the servo horn and length of rod) then the brake is easy.

[apollo]

gigacrush......wow, lots of aluminum, just curious, but how heavy is it? or how much moer than stock? looks cool though, havent ran mine in a week....

[gigacrush]

its actully not bad. i would say maybe 1lb tops more weight. but with the right gearing and 2 speed. also a good motor . and youll never notice the weight diff.when im complete i will have about 200 invested in alliminum. about a quarter of what it would have cost at my lhs.gotta love ebay.

[gigacrush]

its actully not bad. i would say maybe 1lb tops more weight. but with the right gearing and 2 speed. also a good motor . and youll never notice the weight diff.when im complete i will have about 200 invested in alliminum. about a quarter of what it would have cost at my lhs.gotta love ebay.

Im not going to put allumnium hubs or c carriers, or front ss mount. i want the car to still be able to break if it hit somthing hard enought.no bent alluminum please.

[gigacrush]

also this pic

[apollo]

1 pound is alot of weight considering its abotu 3 pounds stock.....all i ahve aluminum is 4 a-arms that should be coming in the mail soon, and im hoping those arent too heavy

[gigacrush]

no the a arms are kinda light. im not by anymeans buildingthe car for racing.just mainly a shelf queen thats ran once in a wile. and im not really sure about the weight only a guess. but i could hardly tell the difference in weight between the allumnium and plastic diff cases.i was originaly going to build a drag car out my rs4 but the allimnium looks so good.
heres my speed machine. it tears the road up.and does great off road also

[rxb2138]

I am having trouble locating the correct CVD kit for my RS4 EVO 3. HPI is telling me the 80803 and 80804 is the correct kit for the car. However the rear CVD bones seem way too short. The measurement is 52.2mm for the rear and 55 mm for the front. They also offer a black CVD kit, 80838 and 80837 for the RS4. I do not know the dimensions.

Can someone please confirm the correct CVD kit and dimensions...

Thanks....

[gigacrush]

do a nitro rs4 3 search on ebay. i just paid 6.00 for the front and rear center cvds.i actully have a extra front cvd. if you have a dog bone for the front ill trade you.

[gigacrush]

hers a new pic of the center diff

[apollo]

gigacrush, what are those aluminum arm things going to the front brace of the car?

[gigacrush]

the allumnum braces are to add extra strength to the front end. i have aset for the rear also but im waiting for my other parts before installing them.they really make the chassie alot stronger than if you just ran the upper deck.the only problem is the stock gas tank will not fit right.so im going to use a kyosho tank from the nitro blizzard.
the alluminum braces are made by megatech and are a verry hard to find item.once in a wile you can find them on ebay. but for the front set you can use nitro mt upper arms with spacers and they fit pretty good.but the rear ones i had to have made custom and sent out for powder coating. ill post the part# tonigh after work

[BigBlizz49]

Is this a drift chassis http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/kronicracer/422785da.jpg + what kinda rs4 is that.

[apollo]

looks to be an rs4 with the Stage-D drift conversion kit added to it

[josh222]

That would be my friend Kronic racers car, it has the stage d kit with a ntc3 exhaust and fantom engine

[rs4 rally boi]

nice ride kronic :cool: i like the use of the tc3 pipe. ive heard that the stage d kit actualy makes the car handle better over all and not just while drifting, do you find this true?

[josh222]

He likes it alot

[M3EVOlution]

Nice ride kronic.

[mach-5]

RS4 boi i have the stade d kit and i personally love it because there is not so much weight in the rear whitch makes the car more balanced therefore equal pressure (if u want to call it that) on the shocks... handles great

[rs4 rally boi]

do you race with your rs4 with this setup?
also any one who is curently racing an rs4-3 on a club level or higher could you tell me some of the steps i mite have to follow to make my car competetive?

[rs4 rally boi]

also i was looking at the center gear box and i was wondering if anyone has made a succesful dual disc brake setup.

[apollo]

yep it has been done, here (http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4460358/tm.htm) is where someone has done it on their RS4, and hotbodies makes a dual disc brake kit, here (http://www.hobbiesr.com/hbs/hbs-527/hbs61135.htm) it is, or you can just use the hyper 7 discs with the R40 pads and make a dual disc, but i use that setup with one disc and its more power than i need so i think 2 is a waste

[ofnaravager9]

Is this a drift chassis http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/kronicracer/422785da.jpg + what kinda rs4 is that.


a nice one!!

[jonny22107]

newby here, and just wondering how to disassemble and reasseble the carb. thanks.

[apollo]

http://www.rccaraction.com/rc/online_ex/carbs.asp all you need to know

[jonny22107]

thanks. done and works like a charm. moves free like a new one. it was sticking and not leting it go all the way to the idle position after acceleration. you would have touse the brakes to make it idle even too far off for the trim to fix. but now it works perfect. again thanks.
jon

[jonny22107]

also seems to run smoother too.

[rs4 rally boi]

any one heard of this site rcmart.com they have some of the gpm parts that i want but i just wanna know if any1 ever ordered from them. thanks

[nitro mustang]

I have ordered from rcmart before,it takes about 2-4 weeks for your order to arrive.The ordering process is kind of a pain to.

[rs4 rally boi]

2-4 isnt bad especialy if i can get these shocks for this price shocks (http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=421_389_390&products_id=4341)

[jonny22107]

does any one want to buy my car. stock rs4 3 rtr. comes with new glow plug, charger for igniter, new igniter, new spur gear, new air filter, new unpainted tmaxx elcamino body. runs great super fast, for me at least. in box with owners manual. 125 bucks plus shipping.
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/jonny22107/DSC02828.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/jonny22107/DSC02827.jpg

[apollo]

think you need to post it in the for sale/for trade forum

[jonny22107]

ohh sory ill do it in the morning.

[rs4 rally boi]

finnaly got some new pics of my .12 ss. its waiting for the new tuned pipe.
mods include:
gear diff adjustment springs
racing fuel tank
aluminum hex hubs
fiberglass brake disc
dual stage air filter
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1907/hpim03890fl.jpg
i got the tuned pipe, gpm aluminum lower arm mounts, and threaded aluminum shock on order. next up is the carbon top deck and shock towers and the 3mm chassis.

ps does anyone use the hot bodies carbon top deck?

[apollo]

looks nice, i just snapped a ball cup showing off to some 6 year olds :D
what pipe did you order?

[rs4 rally boi]

thanks! :D i went with the jpl pipe. since i got it with out a header for less than $30. you can see the shock i ordered in the link above.

[rs4 invader]

wanted to know still have a stock t 15 engine with the pipe and the racing clutch plus the motor saver air filter goes pretty fast although i havent clocked it i raced it on a straight away vs a stock rs4 3 evo and i wiped the floor with it

just wanted to know what else can i do to increase speed and acceleration with out changing the engine " still a baby just a month old"

http://images1.snapfish.com/3475%3A78%3B2%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D3237%3E996%3E478%3E WSNRCG%3D323394394%3B64%3Anu0mrj
http://images1.snapfish.com/3475%3A78%3B2%7Ffp33%3B%3Enu%3D3237%3E996%3E478%3E WSNRCG%3D323394394%3B64%3Cnu0mrj

[apollo]

change the gearing, for the highest speed (but a little less acceleration) you will need:

1st gear pinion: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDHM2&P=7
2nd gear pinion: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDHM5&P=7

1st gear spur: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLR7&P=7
2nd gear spur: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM617&P=7

i run this combo in mine and it has no problem turning it (of ocourse i have a modded os 18) but the stock 18ss didnt have a problem with it either so i suppose a T-15 would do ok

and for $110 you can get a pull start os 18 cv-rx that kicks arse

also to slightly increase acceleration and overall power you can port the sleeve to get more power out of it, it makes a noticible (sp?) difference in performance, im all for porting engines, its free power, just get a dremel

[rs4 invader]

change the gearing, for the highest speed (but a little less acceleration) you will need:

1st gear pinion: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDHM2&P=7
2nd gear pinion: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDHM5&P=7

1st gear spur: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLR7&P=7
2nd gear spur: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM617&P=7

i run this combo in mine and it has no problem turning it (of ocourse i have a modded os 18) but the stock 18ss didnt have a problem with it either so i suppose a T-15 would do ok

and for $110 you can get a pull start os 18 cv-rx that kicks arse

anyone else have tryed that gearing ? if so wanted to know your opinion

[rs4 invader]

also i sometime get air bubbles in the gas line and the primer wont get them out anyone know why this happens my solution to this i have been refilling the gas tank and give it a couple of minutes the prime the hell out of it ant they leave if i try priming it bubbles just go up and down

[apollo]

if you are getting air bubbles in your fuel line there is an air leak somewhere, whether it be the primer (which is a majority of them) fuel filter (if you run one) tank lid seal might not seal good, small crack in the tank, or a pinhole in the fuel line

take your tank and put it underwater, and blow into the pressure line while holding the line that would go to the carb, any leaks will bubble out

[Speedst3r]

also to slightly increase acceleration and overall power you can port the sleeve to get more power out of it, it makes a noticible (sp?) difference in performance, im all for porting engines, its free power, just get a dremel

Is there a tutorial on how to do this?

[apollo]

http://www.rccaraction.com/articles/htpporting_1.asp
this gives you the idea, i have a few pics of my mods, makes a big diference too, sleeve is all i would advise doing though, simplest and most effective

[Speedst3r]

Hmmmm...It seems HPI Nitro Star S-25 specific. Can this be done on any engine? :confused:

[apollo]

yes, that is just a general guide but i do more to my port openings, it can be done to any nitro engine, in fact i have done it with two of my engines, an HPI 18ss engine which is now a screamer with tons of power, and my fairly new O.S. .18 cv-rx which also has lots and lots of power, its all free, you just have to know what to do, im by no means a porting or engine expert because there are more people on the forums more experienced than me, but i can help you out a little, if you wunna talk about this to me my screen name is HPI Apollo and my e-mail is hpinitroracer@gmail.com, dont wunna make a giant IM of the thread

[rs4 rally boi]

also i sometime get air bubbles in the gas line and the primer wont get them out anyone know why this happens my solution to this i have been refilling the gas tank and give it a couple of minutes the prime the hell out of it ant they leave if i try priming it bubbles just go up and down
most likely the fuel line but i would suggest getting rid of the primer, its a headache waiting to happen.

[rs4 invader]

thanks rally boi

[rs4 invader]

dont know if i mounted the front swaybars the right way they feel loose i have a rs4 3 sawy bar set #209

[nitro mustang]

dont know if i mounted the front swaybars the right way they feel loose i have a rs4 3 sawy bar set #209


Heres a pic of the rear swaybar installed,but the front get installed the exact same way.

Mike

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/picassomike/IMG_1053.jpg

[rs4 invader]

thanks for the pic it helped a whole lot i didnt put no sway bars in the rear i see u put the soft on the back how that set up work for you?

[PoweredByNitro]

nitro mustang what is that purple brace for and what is the part number???

[rs4 rally boi]

thats the titanium hinge pin set if im not mistaken.

[nitro mustang]

nitro mustang what is that purple brace for and what is the part number???

That is the stainless steel hinge pin set,that comes with that brace.The part # should be in your manual,its in the hopup(optional) part section.


rs4invader,I run the red in the rear and the purple up front.So far thats the best combo that I like.

Mike

[PoweredByNitro]

thanks, I found it. I was thinking about upgrading the hinge pins.. what does the brace do, and is it worth it??? Anybody have a ball diff set setup on their RS4??

[josh222]

I also run the same Swaybar setup and I like it but if your rubbing rubber tires you may want to go with softer bars

[rs4 rally boi]

my pipe shocks and alum. parts came today but i was sleeping. now i gotta wait till monday to get them. ill post pics to let you guys see how it comes out. im excited :D also i got a new mitsubishi eclipse body, hopping to get it painted up by the ned of the week, going with a chinese new year theme.

[p01rogue]

Hi, I just ordered a 18ss to replace my evo.
I'm looking at buying a light weight flywheel but confused which one for the 18ss pullstart motor?
A925 or A926?
also does the stock collet fit it or do i need a differnt one?
Thanks guys!

[apollo]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM759&P=7
A925
stock collet will fit

[p01rogue]

What about the purple gpm flywheel?
That any good or junk?

[p01rogue]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM759&P=7
A925
stock collet will fit

Why does the hpi site show A926 as option part and not even show the A925.
Kinda a oversite if it won't work on the 18ss as comes in kit?

[apollo]

HPI does show A925 as a option part, it should all work just fine

[josh222]

40mm Flywheel is for pullstart engines , that is the correct one

[p01rogue]

40mm Flywheel is for pullstart engines , that is the correct one

what's the difference?
I cannot find the 40mm one, but can get the smaller one A945.
I also found the gpm purple aluminum one, but don't know if i trust it.
is gpm any good?

[apollo]

what's the difference?
I cannot find the 40mm one, but can get the smaller one A945.


how can you not find the 40mm flywheel?
its right here

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM759&P=7
http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/A925.html
same exact thing

the 40mm flywheel is listed as an option part for the 18ss, it WILL fit

i would order form tower, they have a bunch of other good deals too

[josh222]

If your upgrading your flywheel you might aswel do your clutch will your at it and go to the hpi racing clutch

[p01rogue]

how can you not find the 40mm flywheel?
its right here

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM759&P=7
http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/A925.html
same exact thing

the 40mm flywheel is listed as an option part for the 18ss, it WILL fit

i would order form tower, they have a bunch of other good deals too

I cannot order from Tower.
Teir shipping to Canada is ridiculous.

[josh222]

p01rogue where abouts in canada do you live, pm me or aim or msn me if you want

[rs4 invader]

guys i need help also my rs4 is a baby so i dont wanna swap engines still but will consider it in the near future i have 2 questions

1. i have the racing clutch ,ths pipe , motor saver air filter are my main upgrades how will the light flywheel help, will it be a noticeable difference?

2. the t 15 engine has 1.2 hp and the os's u guys talk about much here its just 1.35 is this .15 dif in hp a lot ? os cvrx.18

[rs4 invader]

what other upgrade without swapping engines i can make to max out the performance of my engine please dont say porting cause i dont have the skills to play with a dremel with such presition

[rs4 rally boi]

you cant realy rate one manufacturers hp rating against another because they dont use the same method to dyno thier motors. os is known to under rate thier motors hp levels. you might want to try getting a set of cvd's, there suposed to make the drive train more efficient.

[rs4 invader]

guys i need help also my rs4 is a baby so i dont wanna swap engines still but will consider it in the near future i have 2 questions

1. i have the racing clutch ,ths pipe , motor saver air filter are my main upgrades how will the light flywheel help, will it be a noticeable difference?

2. the t 15 engine has 1.2 hp and the os's u guys talk about much here its just 1.35 is this .15 dif in hp a lot ? os cvrx.18

also how the option part cvd differ from the stock ones?

[apollo]

1. a lightened flywheel really doesnt make much fo a difference at all
2. the os 18 cv-rx is a good engine and will definately outpower the T-15, and yes os does underrate their engines, i think it actually has more of 1.6hp from some random dyno i saw

[rs4 rally boi]

my parts finaly got here. i made sure to have them left on my porch this time so i could get them even if i was sleeping. ;)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8070/hpim0420ku6.jpg

front view
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/9662/hpim0423mf4.jpg

side view of the pipe (JLP turbo)
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/9328/hpim0424ee3.jpg

rear view of the new alum shocks and gpm lower arm mount
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/4950/hpim0426tw2.jpg

cant wait to run this setup there is almost no slop left in the suspension. next i gotta get me some carbon goodies and get rid of the unsightly plastic radio box. :D

[apollo]

i like that pipe, make sure to tell me how well it works, looks great

[rs4 rally boi]

will do apollo ;) . i noticed how soft the stock springs are. i already switched over to 80wt oil in the shocks. i liked it but i just wish i could get stiffer springs without having to add so much preload. what springs are some of you guys using?

[PoweredByNitro]

lookin good.. what is this gpm lower arm mount and what does it do?

[p01rogue]

Mixed messages.
Some say lightweight flywheel= gobs of difference.
some say no difference?

Anybody know if the gm radio plate is heavier or lighter than the stock plastic box?

[rs4 rally boi]

heavier but more riged. if you would like to save wiegth you are better off getting a carbon radio plate.

[nitro mustang]

will do apollo ;) . i noticed how soft the stock springs are. i already switched over to 80wt oil in the shocks. i liked it but i just wish i could get stiffer springs without having to add so much preload. what springs are some of you guys using?

Right now I am running 12lb spring's up front,and 8lb spring's in the rear,but then again I race on a clay oval.What weight spring you run really is gonna depend on the surface your driving on,on parking lots your gonna need some fairly soft springs,otherwise you will be bouncing all over the place.As for brand of springs I run ntc3,custom works,and integy springs.Mainly because the spring rate is measured in lb's.Associated does make a kit of ntc3 springs that comes with a bunch of different rates,for about $30.

Mike

[rs4 rally boi]

Right now I am running 12lb spring's up front,and 8lb spring's in the rear,but then again I race on a clay oval.What weight spring you run really is gonna depend on the surface your driving on,on parking lots your gonna need some fairly soft springs,otherwise you will be bouncing all over the place.As for brand of springs I run ntc3,custom works,and integy springs.Mainly because the spring rate is measured in lb's.Associated does make a kit of ntc3 springs that comes with a bunch of different rates,for about $30.

Mike
i remeber that, you showed me a link on tower that time, rite now i think that im running to much preload and my ride hieght suffers, so im looking into stiffer springs. ill check my lhs for that kit tho.

[KronicRacer]

nice looking shocks rs4 rally boi


those might work better on my g4 though............. where did you get them and how much?

ill stick with the r40 shocks for the n3

[rs4 rally boi]

those are actually fw-05 shocks, got em for steal at rcmart for 29 for the whole set ;) . havent run them yet but so far i like them alot. i thought they would make my car to low for street use but on the bench im still running my tarmac rally ride hieght of 15mm in front ant 18 in the rear and thats not even at full exstension :eek: .

[rs4 rally boi]

lookin good.. what is this gpm lower arm mount and what does it do?
it makes the suspension smoother so the shocks can do thier jobs, plus it eliminates slop. those will probably be the only alum parts on my car, cept for the shocks.

[rs4 rally boi]

thanks for all the positive feedback every 1 :D

[rs4 rally boi]

looking for a starter box that will fit my rs4 3. what options do i have for under $150?
*edit* never mind, i got it all sorted out.

[apollo]

anybody here have this 3mm GPM alloy chassis? is it good? my dad just took my car out for a drive and slammed it into a concrete sidewalk

http://cgi.ebay.com/GPM-Alloy-3MM-Main-Chassis-HPI-Nitro-RS4-3-III_W0QQitemZ170009688585QQihZ007QQcategoryZ34063Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[nitro mustang]

anybody here have this 3mm GPM alloy chassis? is it good? my dad just took my car out for a drive and slammed it into a concrete sidewalk

http://cgi.ebay.com/GPM-Alloy-3MM-Main-Chassis-HPI-Nitro-RS4-3-III_W0QQitemZ170009688585QQihZ007QQcategoryZ34063Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I use the 3mm GPM chassis.I haven't had any complaints with it yet,its a very durable and stiff chassis.

Mike

[apollo]

has anyone here ordered from rc mall? im weary of doing it becuse it says

"Tracking information will be provided once you have not receive the item after 21 business days, we had a 99.99% accuracy on deliver goods to customers."

i dont want to wait 3 freakin weeks for a chassis,i want it here soon, but i dont want a stock chassis from towerhobbies for the same price either, i like to upgrade i dont replace

[nitro mustang]

I haven't gotten anything from rc mall,but I have gotten a couple things from hong kong off of ebay from other sellers.Each one of them took about a week to a week and a half arrive.

Mike

[p01rogue]

rc mall has always worked well for me.
About a week to week and a half to Canada.

[rs4 rally boi]

i say go for it, for 20 sumodd dollars you cant go wrong. it cant be worse than than the stock chassis and if its not as good as the hpi 3mm chassis, o well you only paid 20 sumthing for it. what do you have to lose?

[SkYlInErS43eVo]

Hey guys....Got a rs43 Evo here...Have a THS pipe, 10mm air cleaner, Du-Bro inline fuel filter, boost bottle.. I am just now starting to upgrade my car since i just bought it back from a friend... Any suggestions would be helpful.. Also was wondering if the Stage-D conversion kit is any good or not. Kinda want to make a drifter out of mine... Thanks.. Brandon

[rs4 rally boi]

welcome to the forums!! as for upgrades for the evo turn buckles, rs4 2 racer fuel tank, and aluminum wheel hexes are some good upgrades. as for the drift chassis you can still drift without it, but if you wanna get serious about this drift thing, go for it.

[rs4 rally boi]

finnaly ran it today, and im very satisfied with the mods that i decided to make. :D
the car handles very well and the shocks make the suspension nice and smooth. i got it setup just the way i like it with a little bit of on-power over steer to let me know when to get off the throtle. i was very im pressed with the tuned pipe as well. the power delivery is consistant over the mid and upper ends of the power band. the only thing that i would change is the tires. they dont have any kind of grip untill about a tank in when have had a chance to heat up, but thats what i get for buying pretty boy street racer slicks :D o well, live and learn. but other than that ima compleatly satisfied. next up are the carbon fiber front and rear shock towers, and the carbon upper deck. ill make sure to keep you guys posted. ;)

im off to go clean up the chassis.

[SkYlInErS43eVo]

thanks for the info rally boi... experienced ppl are very helpful.. I'll try those and see how they work out.. should be ordering them in a day or 2.. thanks again

[SkYlInErS43eVo]

ok.. i know this 1 is prolly a silly question but here goes... Does anyone of u rs4 3 guys out there know if the 4.6 engine or a .21 engine will fit my rs4 3 evo...if so, what all will have to be done to put it in there>? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[rs4 rally boi]

the largest engine that you can fit in an rs4 3 is a .18 but thie is plenty of power for this chassis. some of the more popular choices are the o.s. 18 cvr-x (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGGP7&P=0) and the HPI nitro star 18ss (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGEE4&P=0). most people run the o.s motor. it has more horse power and is less exspensive. everyone that i kno who owns one loves it.

[rs4 rally boi]

ordered more parts today. i decieded to go with the hpi front and rear carbon fiber shock towers and the hot bodies upper deck. next i think im going to get a hex head hardware set and front cvds and a reciever pack.

[p01rogue]

What is the norm temp range for the 18ss engine?
Max Temp?

[apollo]

dont tune to temp, tune for performance

there really is no specific temp it will normally run at, my best guess is between 230 and 270, it is all effected by tuning, airflow, ect

[rs4 invader]

hey guys the purple adjustable turn buckles are out of stock any after arket replacements???

[rs4 rally boi]

here ya go :) purple links (http://www.carttonic.com/catalog/index.php?file=catalog&action=catalog_productinfo&uid=466&clist=0,11321,11322,13286&pi_id=50030)

[chris1]

I got an rs-4 type ss with the .12 and i want to change it to a .18 what else i would have to do to the car?

[rs4 rally boi]

make sure that you buy an 18 with a full threaded crank and a pullstart. thats it.

anybody know where i can get a metal brake lever from, the plastic one that came with the kit is worn out. i know that some of the aluminum center gear mounts come with them but i dont want the whole gear mount, just the brake lever.

[kingsp]

How I can improve Diff? What is the best Diff for long track (drag track)?

I am improving my RS4 and I would like which better gear ratio for a long track (drag track)?

My nitro engine is O.S. 18 TZ.

Thanks!

[apollo]

long track? you have the torque to pull a tall gear

1st pinion: 19t http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDHM2&P=7
1st spur: 43t http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCLR7&P=7

2nd pinion: 23t http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDHM5&P=7
2nd spur: 39t http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXM617&P=7

[rs4 rally boi]

as for the diff, you want to try and slow down the diff action. hpi sells diffadjustmen springs (#72215) for $8. i use these in my car and i am happy with them. for you purposes i would use a gold spring in the front and a black sprin in the rear.

[kingsp]

Is recommendable to use Heavy Grease or Silicon Oil in Diff?

Thanks.

[josh222]

The rs4 3 uses unsealed diffs, oil will leak out and grease can slowly come out as well, the springs are the best to use, i use them with grease and like the tight diffs

[Big D]

Hi i have a rs4 3 i just put on a 5.5mm carb. and now am having problums with the air/fuel mixter with the air filter on (if i take it off the car runs fine) the air filter gets cleaned every time after i run the car. do any of you have a idea as to what i need to do to fix this problum? If you do pleace let me know. thank you....Big D

[rs4 rally boi]

my carbon goodies got here today. next up front cvd's, titanium links, 3mm chassis, and wow im almost done, cant think of any other upgrades :D

http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/9582/picture010br4.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/5838/picture009ov2.jpg

[rs4 invader]

guys i need your help my cuz game me a brand new .18 engine but i seem to have trouble getting the specs for it and also would like to know if i can put it on my hpi rs4 the engine is a team infinity i went to there site but they dont provide any info the product # is EG0802 i hope its a good engine so i dont have to buy a os
thx in advance

[rs4 rally boi]

if it has a full threaded crank it should fit.

[p01rogue]

Ok, who knows what the difference is between these two clutches????
Which is better and why????

http://www.hpiracing.com/piw4.php?part=87191

http://www.hpiracing.com/piw4.php?part=A885

[rs4 rally boi]

there basicly the same thing. the first one is just an updated version. either one will yield similar results.

[rs4 invader]

guys i need your help my cuz game me a brand new .18 engine but i seem to have trouble getting the specs for it and also would like to know if i can put it on my hpi rs4 the engine is a team infinity i went to there site but they dont provide any info the product # is EG0802 i hope its a good engine so i dont have to buy a os
thx in advance
so no one know the specs of this engine?

[josh222]

RS4 invader the EG0802 is a rear exhaust big block .27, your looking for the eg0803. That .18 looks to be the same team infinity engine that comes in the smarttech and himoto cars and there very slow so your not getting much power

http://www.etamiya.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=26&products_id=7112

http://www.etamiya.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=26&products_id=7110

[rs4 invader]

ok so the os is a better fit

[josh222]

Something like a cvr18 would be more bang for the buck, do you own a evo rtr?

[rs4 invader]

yeah i have the evo rtr but my friend bought the os cvrx engine although he still has it with the stock purple pinions and the 47t & 43t spur gears the car was basiclly uncontrollable to much power so im kind of thinking that is to much power for the rs4 3 evo

[josh222]

its alright, you have to gear it properly

[Big D]

What up grades do you think would be the best
for drag and drift for rs4 3.

[rs4 rally boi]

for either one your gonna need the aluminum hex wheel adapters. its one of the more important mods you can make since the plastic ones that come with the kit are a joke imo.

[Big D]

Wnat shosk set and tuned pipe do you recommend.

[rs4 rally boi]

Wnat shosk set and tuned pipe do you recommend.
well for tuned pipes, alot of people are using either the ths or rd logics pipes. on my car i use a jpl turbo pipe. i like it cause i can use the stock manifold. on my car i also use topcad aluminum shocks (http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=421_389_390&products_id=4341) i have nothing but good things to say about both of these mods and for the money you cant go wrong with those shocks. thiere high quality bottom fill units with Ti-nitrate coated shafts and teflon pistons, realy good stuff. ;)

[PoweredByNitro]

I have an RD Logics pipe currently on EBAY http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&item=150018150315&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Its in almost new condition. I also have a THS that I am gonna put on ebay too.

[p01rogue]

how many turns out for the lsn on the 18ss.
Mine came set at 2.5 turns out and i reset it to 1.5 as per manual and it likes neither.
Where do most have it set?

[tsais]

Wnat shosk set and tuned pipe do you recommend.
check out the Nitro Devil rear exhaust pipe (http://rchub.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rchub&Product_Code=E1020&Category_Code=ND)

[rs4 rally boi]

check out the Nitro Devil rear exhaust pipe (http://rchub.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rchub&Product_Code=E1020&Category_Code=ND)
will tat clear carbon shock towers?

[nitro mustang]

will tat clear carbon shock towers?

I highly doubt it,the rear carbon shock tower is much wider than the stock.

Mike

[nitro mustang]

Wnat shosk set and tuned pipe do you recommend.

I run the rd logics turbo 2 pipe on mine,and I currently run factory team tc3 shocks on mine.The most important thing about buying shocks,is making sure that you can buy parts for them.Seals go bad,and caps/mounts break.A shock rebuild kit is much cheaper than having to buy a whole new set of shocks everytime.And the shocks usually need rebuilt every few weeks,depending on how much it is ran,sometime sooner than later.

Mike

[rs4 rally boi]

I highly doubt it,the rear carbon shock tower is much wider than the stock.

Mike
yea i read in another thread that the towers are too wide and the pipe wont fit with one installed.

[rs4 invader]

yellow 17 tooth for the first gear and red 23 tooth for the second gear.
u cant do that mesh if your spur gears dont total 6 teeth between them

[apollo]

the numbers of the gears added up have to equal the same, example

1st 19t+43t=62t
2nd 23t+39t=62t

[p01rogue]

how many turns out for the lsn on the 18ss.
Mine came set at 2.5 turns out and i reset it to 1.5 as per manual and it likes neither.
Where do most have it set?

How many turns out on the lsn????

[PoweredByNitro]

anyone have the tsais nitro devil rear exhaust installed with rear carbon shock tower?? cause I might wanta get one of these, thanks

[rs4 rally boi]

it doesnt fit with the carbon towers. :(

[PoweredByNitro]

well I'm sure it could be modified to fit.. either use different holes on the tower and trim off the rest of the tower. You can also make new holes in the tower, just below the middle holes theres quite a bit of space there on the hot bodies towers. And bending the pipe a little bit away from the tower would work too.

[rs4 invader]

the numbers of the gears added up have to equal the same, example

1st 19t+43t=62t
2nd 23t+39t=62t
my point exactly apollo he recommended 17 t and a 23 t if you leave the same spur gears the mesh wont match

[rs4 invader]

guys i was gonna by a os engine but i bought a dremel instead and in a website it explained how to power port my stock nitro star t15 engine i got to say im a newbie at this and the engine came out great i ran it in a big lot the dif was noticeable then ported the piston skirt and the rear crank case and man i got to say u can keep your os engines im fine with mine

[rs4 rally boi]

that good that you tried something new. still try and get an os 18 just to compare them and see if you making alot of progress.

[jdmkyosho]

My rs4 3 evo with os .18 cvrx motor and ths racing pipe....


This thing flys to certain points wher its hard to control at WOT.


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_6451.jpg


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_6453.jpg


in progress of the rebuild


http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_6403.jpg


EDIT: air filter wasnt on in first pic since I had too assemble the throttle/brake assembly.

[rs4 rally boi]

nice rs4 :cool: what eles do you have planned for it?

[jdmkyosho]

nice rs4 :cool: what eles do you have planned for it?
Clean it, its very dirty after few sessions :)

[apollo]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_6453.jpg


dude you dont paint the windows....

[jdmkyosho]

IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_6453.jpg[/IMG]


dude you dont paint the windows....
hey hpi apollo, I received the car in very bad condition with the stock m3 body on it, he had all the decals on the body but they were peeling off and in horrible condition, so I took all the decals off the stock body and the windows came like that from hpi. Ill be looking for a new body soon.

[rs4 rally boi]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/nickj6/100_6453.jpg


dude you dont paint the windows....
funny, i kinda like that look

[rs4 invader]

just did my very first paint job on my rs4 i have never painted a body before took me 4 hours but i did it i think it would look better in royal blue and black

http://images1.snapfish.com/3478675%3A6%7Ffp348%3Enu%3D3237%3E996%3E478%3EWSNR CG%3D3233%3A59668%3B44nu0mrj http://images1.snapfish.com/3478675%3A6%7Ffp34%3B%3Enu%3D3237%3E996%3E478%3EWS NRCG%3D3233%3A59668%3B45nu0mrj http://images1.snapfish.com/3478675%3A6%7Ffp355%3Enu%3D3237%3E996%3E478%3EWSNR CG%3D3233%3A59668%3B46nu0mrj

[rs4 rally boi]

links arent working. have you tried uploading using photobucket (http://photobucket.com/) or image shack (http://imageshack.us/) ?

[rs4 invader]

do you see them now

[sk8r8919]

hey im new to onroad and have a rs4-3 with carbon fiber upper deck thing with rpm bal lcups all around, aluminum pipe, rb.12

i have no clue whats good on a nitro onroad. the thing is nice. i race 1/10th nitro stadium truck for a while so im no where near new into nitro rc. so can anyone tell me what i should get to make this thing reealy good and maybe raceable or if i can drift. i ccant get abs here to make my own tires. anyone know where ot get pre made pvc ones? any tips would be helpful..

oh and is this car going to be out dated soon? how new of a car is this?

[rs4 rally boi]

do you see them now
very nice first attept. the firstbody i painted ever came out like poo

oh and is this car going to be out dated soon? how new of a car is this?

it takes hpi a looong time b4 the officialy discontinue a kit. this car was around when i first got into rc about 5 years ago and its still easy to find parts for it. as far racing goes, check some of the pages in this thread for a pic of a member rs4 lola's car. that thing is as race worthy as they come :cool:

[sk8r8919]

hey rallly boi where in jersey are you. im in northern jersey. yeah but i mean the rs4-3 the rs4 its self has been around for a while just with different versions.

[rs4 rally boi]

i live in near north plainfield close to route 22 if you know where that is.

[sk8r8919]

yup i know exactly where that is. so you shop at the champion hobbies on 22 huh. im by there a lot cause my dentist is in south plainfield so i take the 22 to the parkway. you got aim. im starting a on-road racing team. i have a offroad one and we are partially spnosred. let me know. my aim is sk8r8919

[rs4 rally boi]

lol thats wussup :D :D :D ! i was looking into racing on-road but the only track that i know of is in jackson near great adventures. not only is it far away but the memebership dues are bananas. ima deffinately send u an im sumtime soon. ;)

ps: you gotta check out champions shop in scotch plains. nice guy works there. thats where i get my stuff.

[rs4 rally boi]

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6813/rs43ssfrontom1.jpg
i found the pic. its little dirty but you get the idea.

[sk8r8919]

nah i race by where i live. champion hobbies in lyndurst and crispy critters has racingo n sundays. onroad. there is also a place in north bergen but they are ehhh. they race for money and stuff. yeah dude hit me up with an im anytime. im a computer geek im on 24/7 lol. hit me up with an im man. im 16 how old r u? whats ur aim so i can add u to my bl.

[rs4 rally boi]

im 17, im gonna try and get at you sometime this week since im busy due to my job.

[PoweredByNitro]

Rally Boi what kinda car is that pictured with the vantage pipe??? looks like an RS4 with a modded front suspension setup of some sort

[rs4 rally boi]

ita an highly moddified rs4 3 i dont know all the details of what he did to it. looks crazy tho.

[rs4 invader]

he guys on the nitro racing clutch wich setting you recommend i dont understand whats the dif on either

[rs4 invader]

also can i install the r40 centax like clutch to my rs4

[sk8r8919]

looks like he dremmeled a hole in the arm. put a ball stud on there and moved the shocks out, but cant really tell from the pics.

[rs4 rally boi]

from what i can see he has pivot ball front and rear suspension and does not use the stock rs4 arms. i would pm him but im not that serious about moddifying my rs4. also hot bodies makes a centax clutch for the rs4-3 but it requires you to use a motor with a sg crank.

[kingsp]

Buy a Heavy Duty Diff 36T x 14T is a good choice for high speed?

With Pinion 19 and 23 / Spurs 43 and 39 and this diff... what is the top speed of my RS4?

My engine is a OS 18 TZ!

Thanks :D

[apollo]

with those gears and that engine i would say 55-60mph...i clocked my os 18 cv-r at 47mph but there were a few things working against it

[rs4 rally boi]

i like to use this (http://www.radiocontrolzone.com/cars/calculator.asp) when im working out gear ratios

[rs43]

whats the max. height the rs4 3 evo can be set at? i.e. ground clearance and the car being totally stock?

[if i make sense :confused: ]

thanks.

[rs4 rally boi]

the front can be set higher than the rear, witch isnt a good thing, but if i remeber right i think its about 15mm all around.

[rs4 invader]

with those gears and that engine i would say 55-60mph...i clocked my os 18 cv-r at 47mph but there were a few things working against it
apollo calculate mine pinions 19/23 spur gears 43/39
stock engin nitro star t15 29000rpm on a rs4 3 evo

[rs4 rally boi]

apollo calculate mine pinions 19/23 spur gears 43/39
stock engin nitro star t15 29000rpm on a rs4 3 evo

did u see the link?

[apollo]

apollo calculate mine pinions 19/23 spur gears 43/39
stock engine nitro star t15 29000rpm on a rs4 3 evo

1st: 32.63 mph
2nd: 43.57 mph

the evo diff is a lower ratio than the 18ss version, also this does not include the factors of clutch slippage, and aerodynamic or drag in the drivetrain

[Superdood]

Elligi foams. De-anodized chassis, alumin hexes. ths tuned pipe. 2 speed. Sway bars. fuel filter. aluminum tidbits here and there.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/streetheat88/DSCF0216.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/streetheat88/DSCF0207.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h318/streetheat88/DSCF0208.jpg

[rs4 rally boi]

what did you do to deannodize you chassis? im thinking about doing it to mine.

[CWD_Racing]

From the looks of the texture, a wire brush... looks pretty cool!

[rs43]

Doesnt look like a wire brush job to me, but i could (and probably) be wrong.
Cant see much of the chassis that hasnt been scratched...unless the was caused by a wire bruch :p
Looks nice. where u get them foams?

;)

[josh222]

thats is rs4lola car, its has ofna cd3 suspension on it

[rs4 rally boi]

so he uses a cd3 suspension... looks like i may have found a way to both get front and rear pillowball suspension and raise the rear rollcenter but the front upper arm mount looks more complicated...

[Superdood]

I got the foams from towerhobbies a bit back. and i used oven cleaner overnight to de-anodized it. in the morning it just wiped off. Its hard for me since i have no job. but chores get me somewherere countin on the fact that im only 13.

[Superdood]

rs4 rally where in new jersey do you live. i live in central

[rs4 rally boi]

i live in northern jersey. north plainfield to be exact. nice car by the way :cool: . u seem to be making the mods that count.

[Superdood]

thanks. My cousin happens to live over there by plainfield. more towards south plainfield though. I actually am rebuilding a sirio 12. as we speak so i can drop this thing in my baby and make it soar. all i need to do is order a header. so itl fit.

[rs4 rally boi]

nice. what sirio are you building btw? im looking for comp ready .12 that i can use without having to buy a new clutch.

[Superdood]

im Re-Building this sirio http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCKX8&P=7

[rs4 rally boi]

that motor is nice. too bad its now discontinued :( o well, guess its not meant to be.

[Superdood]

its a really good powerplant though. I had it in my old yokomo gt4. and that flew.

[SVTcobra04]

what are some good hop ups or mods for the RS4 RTR 3 thatl increase the power/speed and acceleration, because i need to destroy my friends nitro car in the straights. :D

[rs4 rally boi]

try a new tuned pipe and aluminum hex hub abdapters for starters.

[SVTcobra04]

what are aluminum hex hub adapters and what do they do :confused:

[apollo]

aluminum hexes replace the easily stippable plastic hexes that the wheel rims attach too, i have some aluminum ones for an mt2 but i ground the nub off of it so it would fit

[PoweredByNitro]

U NUB GRINDER!!! LOL :rolleyes: you make it too easy Sean!! haha

I got all my CVD pins notched!! except for the centers..

Heres what happens when the pin comes out.. Could of been a lot worse.
And what happens when you plug the switch plug in the wrong way on the receiver haha... :eek:

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/poweredbynitro/IMG_0723.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/poweredbynitro/IMG_0724.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k303/poweredbynitro/IMG_0718.jpg

[rs4 rally boi]

svt, are you still running the stock t15, i would swap that out for the o.s. 18 cv-rx. alot of people here are running that motor and love it.