coldcuppatea Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Where did you order them from? Scratch that, found some in stock. Out of interest, how much use do people reckon the aluminium hop up parts are? Many of the bits they offer are bits that don't seem to break anyway, they probably weigh more than the plastic bits and they're fearsomely expensive. Any of them worth the cash? Edited April 9, 2013 by coldcuppatea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Freaks Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I've bought and added everyone, they weigh around the same as the plastics to be honest! I'd recommend the hub carries as a priority. The rest are really just "because you can" lol. Also, that front bumper .... you must have gotten pretty cocky at 50mph with a wall!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original poster Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Anyone know where the aluminium hub carriers are in stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Freaks Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 google the part numbers? I had to wait 3 months for it all to come back in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Bumper got demolished against a traffic island that I was using as part of an improvised course. Went round it over 200 times before smashing into it real progress for me! I've been googling the part numbers all day and all the useful aluminium bits are out of stock, here & in USA. Several places saying mid-April for restock. Think i will get hubs and front carriers when they are available again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 I have the HPI Hard Anodized Alloy Rear Hub Carriers and HPI Hard Anodized Alloy Locking Wheel Hexes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnightxr600 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Must admit for a car thats been out for quite a bit now the parts back up is a bit of a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) its the alloy parts that are hard to get hold of, the other normal plastic bits don't seem to be to bad and restock quite quick. you got to remember guys this is a popular car and is advertised on all the bigger hobby stores main pages and also has good reviews over other rally cars. best advice is if you want the hopups just pre order in the uk, otherwise you will just miss out when they do come in stock, this is what i had to do with my shell and my carriers and knuckcles Edited April 11, 2013 by bobby288 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGT Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'd upgrade the servo and shocks before anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'd upgrade the servo and shocks before anything else good advice ..these were the first things i did, then the carriers and knuckles when you can.. the powerstrokes make a huge difference to the back end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Which servo do you guys recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter_ST Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Which servo do you guys recommend? Savox SC-1256TG for a guess http://www.servoshop.co.uk/index.php?pid=SC1256TG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 just be carefull because some dont fit, i went to put the hpi servo out of a savage (wp50 i think) and it rubbed on the drive shaft and i ended up having to drill a fresh hole in the servo mount and moving it slightly, i would go for a shallow one. i think they do the above in shallow size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Freaks Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 you don't need more than 8kg of torque, speed is probably your best friend with this car. I'm using a savox 1257mg and it's 0.09 seconds response and 9 kg @ 6.0volts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original poster Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm really struggeling to find 300mm wheelbase shells for my WR8. I quite fancy putting a difference shell but it appears 300mm WB ones are non existent! Any advice/help at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I know there was a guy on YouTube found one that fits, touring style think it was a Nissan 350z shell but not sure where he got it. . Otherwise its just the 2 fiesta ones.. The wr8 is a funny size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original poster Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I know there was a guy on YouTube found one that fits, touring style think it was a Nissan 350z shell but not sure where he got it. . Otherwise its just the 2 fiesta ones.. The wr8 is a funny size Yeah it was a HPI shell as well, from an RS4 I believe which has since been discontinued...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 HPI imply on their website that Tamiya TGX shells will fit, or at least that it has the same wheelbase... "300mm wheelbase (same as Super Nitro, TGX, Super Ten, etc.)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original poster Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 That's very handy, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original poster Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've messaged a guy in Canada via eBay about a couple of shells! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby288 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 let us know how you get on and if they do actually fit.. are the ones in canada the tamiya ones mentioned above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcuppatea Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Has anyone experimented with different tyres? I've utterly destroyed the Ken Block type in about an hour of driving. Not only have they worn out, one of the has actually separated from the side wall. I'm currently using the other Tarmac tyres, but I reckon they're even softer so I'll be needing some more before long. The gravel tyres on my old nitro version got completely shredded too. Would quite like a harder compound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.Son Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Those with WR8's who want adjustable upper camber links (arm) I've had this info from HPI re a possible solution: http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/65398/ http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/65423/ The ball/rod ends may need trimming in length a tad, but this shouldn't pose a problem and hopefully result in a strong adjustable link. I sourced these off flEbay so I'll let you know how it goes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkangelv24 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My Wr8 arrived yesterday, second hand but only had 1 tiny scratch on the chassis and a little bit of dirt if you looked really hard. Took it out for a blast up and down the alley at the back of the house, handles well, and is nippy enough. Overall im very pleased with it, cant wait to give it a propper run somewhere. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original poster Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Those with WR8's who want adjustable upper camber links (arm) I've had this info from HPI re a possible solution:http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/65398/http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/65423/ The ball/rod ends may need trimming in length a tad, but this shouldn't pose a problem and hopefully result in a strong adjustable link. I sourced these off flEbay so I'll let you know how it goes.. That's handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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