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Brat wrote:That's 1 car which I really wish to have it in my collections...really like the paintwork!!!

me too, i really like the rpm kits, but i never ran one, anyone know how it handles compared to the tube chassis?

hkp wrote:I noticed the HPI rear wheels are not the same as the Hybrid - it had 2.2 five spokes.. hmmm... didn't tower have HPI fitment white 2.2 rear wheels??

I may be able to provide some information regarding this one. The original HPI 5 spoke wheels did come in 2.2, but were only offered for kyosho hex paterns. There were 4 types:

White - rear wide hex
White - front narrow hex

Black - rear wide hex
Black - front narrow hex

So I'm guessing that a hex adapter was used to allow the rear wheels to be mounted.

Regards,
highwayracer

highwayracer wrote:

hkp wrote:I noticed the HPI rear wheels are not the same as the Hybrid - it had 2.2 five spokes.. hmmm... didn't tower have HPI fitment white 2.2 rear wheels??

I may be able to provide some information regarding this one. The original HPI 5 spoke wheels did come in 2.2, but were only offered for kyosho hex paterns. There were 4 types:

White - rear wide hex
White - front narrow hex

Black - rear wide hex
Black - front narrow hex

So I'm guessing that a hex adapter was used to allow the rear wheels to be mounted.

Regards,
highwayracer

Useful.. thanks Highway

Must have been with hex adaptors then i guess..

Very very nice it's completly RPM kit or HPI?

filou wrote:Very very nice it's completly RPM kit or HPI?

RPM kit with HPI wheels

Pardon My ignorance, did they sell that car as a kit or did that guy just make one for him to race?

bearrickster wrote:Pardon My ignorance, did they sell that car as a kit or did that guy just make one for him to race?

the RPM kits were firstly available as a front and rear end kits, then they released a chassis and a chassis kit. Some companies like THOR in the UK released complete kits (see the scan section) with other brand items. Gotta love these, in my mind they set the basis for the B2 car and modern buggies.

Cool thanks

That is one awesome buggy. Nice work.

I actually have that Hybrid from the magazine article

I confirm the rear HPI star wheels are hex with adaptors.

Pics once I restore her, she was well raced after the article.