Cameron_M Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 For conversion you need hyper 7/8 conversion kit ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugster Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Thanks Cameron. I presume servo is to replace POS steering servo (plastic geared I think I read)? Can I ask what the spec of yours is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron_M Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I bought a hyper st pro rolling nitro chassis off of ebay. What I bought since then is: Hyper 8 conversion kit: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-brushless-conversion-kit-for-hobao-hyper-8/rc-car-products/369637 Motor and esc combo: http://hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__25144__Turnigy_TrackStar_Waterproof_1_8_Brushless_Power_System_2300KV_120A.html Battery: http://hobbyking.co.uk/hobbyking/store/__9177__Turnigy_5000mAh_4S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html Radio gear: can't remember make but was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick1979 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Theres mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomsteroonie Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Here's my ST with the 14T pinion on 4s. Ran two 4s packs (@ 1h of playtime) and killed the fan on the ESC, I forgot to disconnect before getting the car wet Other than that, the car is awesome ! What motor and esc combo are you running as that seems to go live stink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalin4u24 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I've got a castle 2200kv along with the hobby wing sc8 wp esc . Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vr5fx Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I managed to do standing back flips yesterday. Even pulled off double flips from a standstill. Ruined my tyres though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomsteroonie Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) OK, so I have now bought two Hyper ST rollers, one for myself and one for son, they should be here this week. Here are my purchase choices for parts, please can someone give me the nod before I click buy. Motor & ESC - Hobbywing 2000kv & SC8http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-ezrun-combo-sc-c4-2000kv-sc8-waterproof/rc-car-products/376991 Rx/Tx - Absima CR3Phttp://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-cr3p-afhds-2.4ghz-3-channel-radio-system/rc-car-products/372690 I have ordered the conversion kit and the Losi 8 battery tray, 46T gear, so I now just need to order the above, a gear for the motor itself and Lippos/Charger. Can someone point me in the direction of which (I think 4S) Lippo/Charger combo and which gear I should buy for the motor (on the basis that I am going to purchase the Motor/ESC combo listed above. Many thanks Pomers Edited May 27, 2014 by Pomsteroonie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalin4u24 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hobbyking for lipos, cheap and good. Any decent balance/charger should be OK. I had the accucel 6 from HK for an year and a half wich still chargers my lipos but won't balance 2 and 3s anymore... Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Theres mine That a fan you have on your motor? is it a 42 74 size motor? if so, which fan have you got? also, which receiver box is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick1979 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) That a fan you have on your motor? is it a 42 74 size motor? if so, which fan have you got? also, which receiver box is that? yeah mate its a fan not sure on the size its a castle one Rx box is a hpi one waterproof Edited May 28, 2014 by Mick1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu iles Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Does anyone have a hyper st truggy 1/8 for sale? I want to add one to my collection but finding it difficult to find one Is everyone running brushless or are there people still on nitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannychambers Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Does anyone have a hyper st truggy 1/8 for sale? I want to add one to my collection but finding it difficult to find one Is everyone running brushless or are there people still on nitro? I have 1 mate private message me for details Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomsteroonie Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 OK, so I have now bought two Hyper ST rollers, one for myself and one for son, they should be here this week. Here are my purchase choices for parts, please can someone give me the nod before I click buy. Motor & ESC - Hobbywing 2000kv & SC8http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-ezrun-combo-sc-c4-2000kv-sc8-waterproof/rc-car-products/376991 Rx/Tx - Absima CR3Phttp://www.modelsport.co.uk/absima-cr3p-afhds-2.4ghz-3-channel-radio-system/rc-car-products/372690 I have ordered the conversion kit and the Losi 8 battery tray, 46T gear, so I now just need to order the above, a gear for the motor itself and Lippos/Charger. Can someone point me in the direction of which (I think 4S) Lippo/Charger combo and which gear I should buy for the motor (on the basis that I am going to purchase the Motor/ESC combo listed above. Many thanks Pomers So I got my LiPos and charger, just need someone to tell me if my Motor ESC combo and Rx Tx are reasonable seclections and I will go and place the order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron_M Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Personally for the money being spent on the combo I'd buy a mamba monster. Regarding tx/rx providing the range is good I don't think it really matters Sent from Boeing 747 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugster Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Does anyone have a hyper st truggy 1/8 for sale? I want to add one to my collection but finding it difficult to find one Is everyone running brushless or are there people still on nitro? One on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hobao-Hyper-ST-Rolling-Chassis-/151313727284?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item233b003f34 Personally for the money being spent on the combo I'd buy a mamba monster. Regarding tx/rx providing the range is good I don't think it really matters Sent from Boeing 747 I've been thinking of this one, looks good to me? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Castle-Creations-1-8-Mamba-Monster-2-Waterproof-ESC-w-2200KV-Motor-Combo-/390788772073?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5afcd370e9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugster Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Actually, just remembered blimmin import duty, but according to this site, it'll be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomsteroonie Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Just bought two of the mamba monsters with the ESCs - so that is me well and truly spent out for the month. The RX/TX will have to wait til next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugster Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) Two, that to make it super dooper speedy... What battery you going to get? Oh in case you don't know, you can get a castle link cable to program them, change different settings, how much power is available from standstill, braking force etc. Edited May 29, 2014 by bugster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomsteroonie Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 These http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__52401__Turnigy_6400mAh_4S_14_8V_60C_Hardcase_Pack_Removable_Leads_UK_Warehouse_.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim46 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 advice on diff oils please for hyper st pro build, what would be a good all round set up, its going to be nitro, got 3000wt and 5000wt included with kit, plus a small pot of grease, not be racing just yet, mainly bashing, any advice please would be appreciated, also any tips etc on the build as this is my first kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron_M Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I don't really know what is best but I have 100kwt in my centre diff Sent from Boeing 747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrodom Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Has anyone put one of the new Hyper 7 Radio trays in their st pro? Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickturnip Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 yeah i have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAZ Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 yeah i have Are they better? I probably asked this a while a go lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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