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This is going to be a somewhat short build thread because the work done was very straightforward. I may have some small updates in the future if I’m able to source more parts.
I searched high and low trying to get a HPI R40 for a decent deal, I made an offer on this car and the seller accepted. This is not a Hara edition but is still a race car, here are some pics of when I took it out the box that it came in all the way from Japan!
The factory foam tires were cracked and rotted so I took them off and assessed what it needs
Right away I noticed how heavy this car is, which, as I understand was a common complaint about it. It’s also missing the radio box cover and is dirty but in decent shape overall.
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I spent time gathering some parts to rebuild and upgrade it. I found an HPI lightweight 7075 chassis to help cut some weight, along with that I got a lighter upper CF deck, CF mid brace, CF bumper brace and CF front and rear shock towers.
After stripping it down and starting with a new chassis and new stainless hardware I got to work… and here is the end result
I didn’t get foam tires as I couldn’t find the right sizes for it so these are fine for now. It has a new radio box just needs an antenna added later.
Engine is the original Novarossi S12 that came with the car, I just put a H.A.R.D Racing Viper low profile cooling head on it and cleaned it up and gave it a new air filter.
The tuned pipe is a H.A.R.D. Racing Shark which fits perfect.
Front bumper foam is from a Trinity Reflex
Better pic of the mid brace
Here is the new lightweight chassis. The colored screws are titanium
I chose the HPI R34 Skyline GTR Pennzoil body to give it the racing look it deserves.
I searched high and low trying to get a HPI R40 for a decent deal, I made an offer on this car and the seller accepted. This is not a Hara edition but is still a race car, here are some pics of when I took it out the box that it came in all the way from Japan!
The factory foam tires were cracked and rotted so I took them off and assessed what it needs
Right away I noticed how heavy this car is, which, as I understand was a common complaint about it. It’s also missing the radio box cover and is dirty but in decent shape overall.
[[CONTINUED]]
I spent time gathering some parts to rebuild and upgrade it. I found an HPI lightweight 7075 chassis to help cut some weight, along with that I got a lighter upper CF deck, CF mid brace, CF bumper brace and CF front and rear shock towers.
After stripping it down and starting with a new chassis and new stainless hardware I got to work… and here is the end result
I didn’t get foam tires as I couldn’t find the right sizes for it so these are fine for now. It has a new radio box just needs an antenna added later.
Engine is the original Novarossi S12 that came with the car, I just put a H.A.R.D Racing Viper low profile cooling head on it and cleaned it up and gave it a new air filter.
The tuned pipe is a H.A.R.D. Racing Shark which fits perfect.
Front bumper foam is from a Trinity Reflex
Better pic of the mid brace
Here is the new lightweight chassis. The colored screws are titanium
I chose the HPI R34 Skyline GTR Pennzoil body to give it the racing look it deserves.
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