Brushless Hellfire Truggy

[BrianG]

I have recently acquired most of a HPI Hellfire truggy roller and will be using this thread to track my new conversion. It'll be a while before any real progress is made, but gotta start somewhere. :)

First question; does the Hot Bodies Lightning Stadium mount work on this truggy? I don't mind doing a little modding to the center diff, but would rather not drill new holes in the chassis.

[jnev]

I don't know about the mount. But, I am glad that you are doing a Hellfire conversion, as I have always really liked this rc for some reason... so I'll really be looking forward to the conversion and finished product. Good luck!! :)

[Serum]

Brian; Help is on its way; Mike and I have got one too, we both bought the SS kit, and the motorplate is different, as well as a brace for the rear-side.

The problem is the upperdeck. it needs a rear-brace if you convert one, and the motor needs to be on the other side of the diff than the nitro. (otherwise the lipo's don't have enough space.)

[zeropointbug]

Nice choice Brian. I have always wanted a Hellfire, they are just so cool looking. What kind of setup are you planning on running?

[Pierre]

It's good !!!
What motor do you want to use ?

[GorillaMaxx360]

i love the hellfire model it looks so mean i want to do this conversion in the future to so this thread will be helpful.

[BrianG]

Not really sure what's going to go in it as I don't have it yet, but it is coming. It's "pre-owned" so I already got some parts I needed. I knew about the chassis braces, but everything else is a mystery to me until I have it in my hands.

For a motor, probably a Neu. Not sure if I want to go 4s on ~2000kv motor, or 5s on ~1800kv motor. Also not sure if I want the 1515 for extra torque or the 1512 for snappiness.

For the ESC, I dunno. It depends what is currently out at the time. Otherwise, probably another Quark 125B.

[supralover72]

I would find a way to get rid of the "spend 2 hours removing 50 screws" double deck radio plate.

I would also research this truck (on google) as many people have had durability issues with it and I believe cures are posted places.

[BrianG]

I'm sure the tray will be modified or even removed. It's just too big to keep in one piece! Once I get it in and take a look, I'll do the research like you suggest.

I got some of the extra parts I ordered from an eBay chop shop in the mail today - things I knew were removed from the truck: new shocks, swaybars, wheel hubs, and front CVDs. I also got a screw kit since the ones on there will be dirty and maybe even partially rusty.

Serum: I fully plan on making some type of new front/rear brace, unless Mike comes up with something instead. :)

I'm anxious to start this one. If all goes well, it may just replace the Revo. Not really sure on that though, as the Revo is quite a solid truck now that I've addressed all the weak areas. Haven't broken anything in quite a long time now.

[jnev]

Originally Posted by BrianG

If all goes well, it may just replace the Revo.

If there is any chance of this, definitely let me know. :027:

[rchippie]

I have recently acquired most of a HPI Hellfire truggy LOL:005: . Some one's excited

[BrianG]

Sure thing ***RC***!

Hippie: I thought that statement was suitably obscure. :) It had just better be true! ;)

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Sure thing ***RC***!

Hippie: I thought that statement was suitably obscure. :) It had just better be true! ;)

LMAO :005: I think you will be very pleazed with it.

[Dafni]

Maybe one of you Hellfire guys would be interested in a body I painted?
It's a HPI Hellfire Body (7198 DRX), note the lack of nitro holes, perfect for BL conversions :)




PM me if interested. Any other special requests welcome!

Cheers
DAF

[Serum]

it's a beauty Daf..

No doubt.