Just looking at uk based rc model shop (model sports) and that's advertising hpi octane for sale 25th April 2014 taking preorders now £749 , is this true I've heard so many lies and rumours about this truck?..
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I would wait until closer to the release date before even thinking about pre-order. That truck was supposed to come out two years ago.
That's true there's nothing on hpi about any release date.
Yes june in uk for losi,octane April according to model shops but that will change both cost to much in my opinion ..
Just an FYI, but since this little engine (be it HPI or the Losi), is a 2 stroke you will still need a GOOD 2 stroke oil.
Now from what I've read/researched, your basic dirt bike/snowmobile 2 stroke oil wont cut it (rc engine doing 20k to 30k rpms) so you'll need a special oil.
So now I pay $32 for nitro, this gas/oil combo will be at least $20-$25 per gallon. So the savings are there, just not as much as people think.
Peace
No release date but at least there is a pic of it in the "garage" on HPI's site now. I ordered one from Tower back at the end of December, they had it on there site for about a week. They still have my order. On my customer page it says, invoiced, awaiting product from the manufacturer.
Steve
Ups just showed up with mine
There are a few for sale on eBay too
Steve
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the Octane.
Post pics and videos too!
I am not a savage fan but the more I look at this thing the more I want one