rnoswal3434 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 19, 2021 7:29 pm Hobbydick and banggood, had to laugh. Ok, I downloaded the plain old HPI RS4 but I don't know if it was stored on my computer or if I have to go to the competition.com site each time. It didn't ask me to save it anywhere. Definately the plain RS4 even though it does different body mounts. It matches the battery holder. If any of you have an extra slipper clutch setup let me know. Mine has just the aluminum piece that the clutch system bolts to. I have a gear attatched to it now so no slipper at all and I don't know how it will old up without a slipper. I won't be using a brushless motor so that may save it for a while. But those are some cool manuals because of it showing that actual car and chassis build. Once I get a battery holder figured out, which I have had one sent to me by frankentruck that he 3d printed out. Not original but it should work with a little modification.
I need to get a body and start painting it. Several to choose from.
Thanks guys for all the help and talk about the HPI cars. I think its a cool car and will look great under power.
Thanks
Russ
Russ-
Manual - Yes CompititionX is a goofy site, not sure why you have to "check out" a $0.00 cost PDF to download it. I forget if you just had to click on a link after "checkout", but should have been prompted to download. If you weren't able to get a PDF file, let me know I'd be glad to email to you. I recently sent the site owner a scan of an original "go fast parts" 1 page insert which references HPI part numbers for a number of hop-ups. Can send a copy of this as well if you're interested.
I've had some time to tear down, clean and rebuild one of my two original RS4 chassis. This 1st one is a 67 mustang replica of my father's 67 mustang. The 2nd is planned for a late model GT mustang but we shall see if that's the way it goes. Right now I'm working on a velcro strap battery holder for shorty lipos and may have an old battery holder and mounts available. One battery holder "door" has some cutouts for battery wires or terminals, but doesn't affect the function of the holder. I want to be careful of getting rid of "spares" or "extras" before I plan assembly of my 2nd RS4, but if I decide to part with it would you still be interested?
Regarding the slipper clutch, are you looking for the clutch plates and hub too? Manual calls out A221 (plate), A225 (pad) and A220 (hub) in addition to the spur gear and hardware to hold it all on. I can see if I've got a spare A225 pad but pretty sure I don't have spare hub or plate parts.
Otherwise hope your build is making progress and going well!
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