HPI Blitz ESE

[Garry]

THE BLITZ ESE TAKES SHORT-COURSE R/C TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH AN ALL OUT, NO COMPROMISE CHASSIS THAT'S OUTFITTED WITH A TON OF PREMIUM UPGRADES, HIGH GRADE MATERIALS AND TUNED PERFORMANCE PARTS . THIS HPI RACING BLITZ ESE IS A BUILD-IT-YOURSELF KIT ALLOWING YOU TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRUCK AND TOP IT OFF WITH YOUR CHOICE OF ELECTRONICS, HIGH PERFORMANCE WHEELS, TIRES, BATTERIES, ACCESSORIES AND MORE.

BLITZ ESE FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

> High performance parts are color coded white, cool gray, and warm grey. Not only does this enhance the style of the truck, it lets you know at a glance which part is the high response performance part.

> Stiffer composite main chassis that quickens the overall response of the truck.

> Firm front arms give more precise steering feel while the rear arms help free up the truck in corners.

> Firm shock towers provide less flex, allowing the shocks to do more of the work. Much more responsive to oil and spring changes.

> Firmer skid plates: jump take-offs and landings are more aggressive. Less compliance means sharper response.

> Firmer bumpers offer more body protection.

> Composite front bulkhead: keeps the front end more rigid, allowing for a more precise and responsive front suspension.

> Aluminum front arm mount: much more precise front suspension action. Set screws keep the aluminum from wearing and also take full advantage of the firm front arms.

> Aluminum shock bodies provide more precise action for improved chassis response.

> Aluminum shock top caps provide more precision and response. They also have enhanced bleeding function when building shocks.

> Aluminum cartridge cap allows a delrin washer to be added between o-rings to reduce shaft deflection and friction.

> Pre-load lock collars allows locking of collars so preload adjustments don't change.

> Firm suspension mounts: more precise alignment of suspension helps make adjustment more noticeable. Parts develop less play over time and take full advantage of the firm rear arms.

> Ball differential: ceramic diff balls mated to a ball race and a steel gear ensuring you get great ball diff action without compromising the strength of the all-metal drivetrain. High quality outdrives ensure long part life. The diff is easily adjusted with a 2.5mm driver so you can tune the feel to your driving style. The diff also shaves 20g of rotating weight from the gearbox.

> Universal drive shafts free up the drivetrain and allow more extreme suspension settings.

> Trailing vs. Inline: both types of steering blocks are included to help you tailor your truck to your driving style and performance requirements.

> Heat sink motor mount offers a more rigid mounting of the drivetrain to the motor and has improved cooling potential so you can run those hotter winds even faster.

> Lightweight slipper/ spur carriers decrease rotating weight in the gearbox and simplify installation.

> Titanium top shaft: the input shaft to the gearbox is now titanium to further reduce rotating weight and make the most of the powerplant.

> Aluminum locknuts are used throughout the chassis to lighten the chassis, especially in un-sprung assemblies making the chassis more responsive.

> 7075 aluminum ball studs further increase responsiveness of the entire suspension and steering systems and remove weight.

> Titanium turnbuckles greatly decrease the weight of the suspension and add style to your linkages.

> CNC serrated aluminum, large diameter wheel nuts used at each corner allow the fastest maintenance and offers the most wheel holding torque to prevent wheels from loosening.

> High impact firm ball cups: more suspension precision and more driver feedback.

> High quality class 10.9 and class 12.9 hardware used throughout for ease of maintenance and durability.

Source: HPI

http://www.hpiracing.com/kitinfo/104558/

[TiM!]

Wow.

Blitz has always been my favourite SC truck in terms of looks.

Words cannot tell how much I want that.

[rc-racer-kirby]

Dont like the colour but that could all be changed with some RIT dye

[Garry]

I'm going to admit it now....the Blitz ESE is THE most serious SCT truck on the market. Even moreso than the SC10. I think I need one.

[TiM!]

I'm going to admit it now....the Blitz ESE is THE most serious SCT truck on the market. Even moreso than the SC10. I think I need one.

Thats quite a statement there going by how popular the SC10 is as a racer.

Should have the money for this by the time it comes out over here, I hope.

[adolf hamster]

apart from the puny front bumper that looks rather nice, why don't you make a nitro blitz hpi or am i gunna have to stick the shell on myself

[Matt Donalds]

Looks nice, thing is, I'd rather buy an SC10 kit and upgrade it to a higher spec, probably for less than the Blitz ESE. Just noticed this doesn't come with wheels/inserts/tyres. That's atleast another £50 straight off.

Matt

Edited February 4, 2010 by Matt_N

[hazza1304]

Thats lush, any ideas on price?

[HappyLad]

Ball Diff...... :confused:

hmmmmm

[Garry]

Ball diffs are easier/quicker to adjust than gear diffs.

[joe of loath]

OMG its so HAWT! I don't think I'd buy one, I wouldn't have time to race it, but some of the white parts would look good on my firestorm.

[Si Coe]

Its awesome, but I can't get why its an HPI. Sure as its a pure competition model this should be a Hot Bodies. I love the whitish plastic, very prototype. Reminds me of my first RC10, or a Traxxas TRX. The standard Blitz seems to be right up there with the SC10 in the right hands, so I expect this will rule - right up until Schumacher decides its time to make a Cougar SC........

[Matt Donalds]

right up until Schumacher decides its time to make a Cougar SC........

Yes Please! Would love a Cougar SC, that's something I would sell my SC10 for!

Matt

[Milliscent]

NO NO NO NO NO !!!

your al falling into the hpi trap

Noone buys the superior e firestorm but they will buy a rustler

hpi just adds a longer chassis some white plastic and everybody wants one ?

[Joe Tosh]

what trap?

[adolf hamster]

NO NO NO NO NO !!!

your al falling into the hpi trap

Noone buys the superior e firestorm but they will buy a rustler

hpi just adds a longer chassis some white plastic and everybody wants one ?

agreed, imo the firestorm in any version kicks ass.

[Joe Tosh]

agreed, imo the firestorm in any version kicks ass.

OK, now I understand what he meant!

[Nathanio]

The white plastic makes it look like it has been made out of a rapid prototyping material such as SLS or FDM.

[Vimto]

I'm going to hold out for an ESE I think. Been admiring the Blitz for months now!! I'll wait for the ESE and if HPI bring out that Green painted shell in that's in the magazine adverts and the website video clip i'll be even happier!!

[hazza1304]

I really hope it isn't more than the HN SRT10 (I think), because I really like the looks of this

[TiM!]

If you are only bashing is there any point in buying this over the normal one?

[hazza1304]

It's white

EDIT: Does racing Joebh123 count

Edited February 5, 2010 by hazza1304

[Garry]

If you are only bashing is there any point in buying this over the normal one?

Nope. The upgrades this has over the RTR will probably take it to a very similar price (

[Milliscent]

Nope. The upgrades this has over the RTR will probably take it to a very similar price (

[Garry]

Pretty much any upgrade for the Blitz will fit on the E-Firestorm.