[redcarrot55]

Hi,

Recently I have seen a Hyper 7 Pro with a different box. The box has a dark blue tone and it is also from Ofan. Just wondering if it is a revised Hyper 7 Pro or just a different packaging with everything else the same.

Thanks,

[GTX]

The Black magic has been dyno tested at 2.2 HP instead of the Rossi claimed 2.85 (I think that is what it is).

Now, my question:

Does the H7 Pro include an air filter? Is it a good one? Good enough for a WS7 from RB? How about the wheels and tires, what do they look like in these kits?

[soslo]

Who knows what Ofna is doing with the boxes now. They don't keep us updated very well.
Let's all gang upon Rob (Ofna webmaster) about it. LOL!!

GTX..
The air filter, pipe (0511) and manifold, come with the kit. It is the 18060 Ofna filter, and it seems to work well. No problems with it on the Hyper .21 or v01b.
It also comes with the "Hyper" wheels (white or gray) and the "multi-spike" tires (which did not last long). Others have got different tires with their kits. The black foams are way too soft also.
Are the black foams the stiffest Ofna has?

[redcarrot55]

I'm planning to buy the Hyper .21 8 port pull start for warming up and later may convert it to the non-pull start. How hard is it to find the back plate to replace the pull-starter unit? Is the plate expensive? Should I just go for non-pull start and get a good starter box from to begin with? What's the best (fit and price) glow plug for the 8 port?

Also, I bought Hitec 5945 and 5925 servos and I believe they suck battery power big time. Can the HYper 7 Pro battery holder hold 5AA cells inline/humpback? It seems it can only fit the 2/3A size (shorter and fatter ones) and I'm not sure if 1100mAh will cause too many charging cycle.

Thanks!

[soslo]

You may as well bite the bullet, and get a starter box. It would save a lot of frustration.
Not sure for the 8 port, but the Hyper sport takes mccoy 8 or 9 plugs.
I soldered 5 Rayovak AA nimh 1600's together, and put heat shrink around them. They fit ok, and hold up nicely with the Airtronics 94357 and 358 servos.
You can get the heat shrink, and braid for battery bars at most any electrical supply store.
I think the nimh Energizers are 1800mAh. Then Trinity has the 2000's out now too. You can get the Rayovacs or Energizers in 4 packs for $11.00 or $12.00. I am scared to look and see what Trinity wants for theirs!

The v01b has plenty of power. Gonna' stick with it for now. The rest is up to the driver.

[Godspeed]

Hi there people. Sorry to interrupt. I am thinking of getting a 1/8 buggy. This will be my first 1/8 buggy but i am still choosing between a Hyper 7 Pro and a GS Storm Pro. Can anyone please advice me on which to get ( i know that this is a Hyper 7 Thread) and please give honest opinions? In terms of handling, durability, quality and value? Thanks in advance.

[MAXX 2.5]

where is the cheapest price for the hyper 7 buggy on the internet? by the way this is the RTR

[dai44]

Originally Posted by MAXX 2.5

where is the cheapest price for the hyper 7 buggy on the internet? by the way this is the RTR

www.dms-racing.co.uk priced at £225.00.

[redcarrot55]

I got my Hyper 7 Pro from speedzone in ebay. $399.99 +$10 UPS ground. The next cheapest is Ultimatehobbies.com. $399.99 + $20 shipping plus $30 sale tax if you live in California.

If I want to get a starter box. What is the best price/quality/vasatility combination out there?

[BurnsDX]

Air filter


I was wondering what people are using for air filters on the H7. The stock one doesn't even fit very well under the body. There was a pic of a H7 on the Ofna web site that had an air filter elbow that pointed the filter straight back.

[soslo]

The elbow # is 18059 and fits the 18060 air filter assembly. I thought you got the Pro kit BurnsDX? It should have come with it.

Godspeed... They are both good buggys, and there are people who do well with either one. My preference is the Hyper 7. I have no complaints about the Hyper. It is durable, and handles very well. Which one is easier for you to get parts for?

redcarrot.. Ofna has a nice 1/8 RTR starter box I am considering. This old Crono box is on it's last leg. Got the 1/10 RTR box about a year and a half ago, and it has been good.

[Godspeed]

Hi there Soslo, both buggies have parts easily available for me. The Hyper 7 Pro is however much cheaper than the Storm Pro...but i am not too sure which buggy has cheaper parts. If both buggies are equally as good...i will prolly go for the Hyper 7 cos it has a better value...torsen diff and a set of wrenches.

[soslo]

Good choice!

[Crashbot2001]

Hyper 7 Parts are cheap. Only expensive parts are universals, pinions, chassis, crown gears, spur gear. Good Choice with the Hyper 7

BurnsDX

Even if you got the pro version, the air filter elbow is too tall.. The filter jams into the body. I trimmed the end that attaches to the filter about half an inch. if you look at the elbow, the end has two ridges . I cut my elbow bach to the second ridge. It still hits the body, but not as bad. I think I'll trim the other end next time I have it off. I rarely take it off though. Some folks wire the filter to the battery box. I don;t see it's doing much harm the way it is now. Good Luck

[haittmax]

Hi guys, I raised my body because of the filter issue and the linkage banging the inside, side of the body. I only raised the front though, i put a pretty thick plastic washer under the the front body post............................Mike

[BurnsDX]

Yea I cut both ends of the elbow and it barely hits the body.

[GTX]

Can a Hyper 7 RTR handle the power of the WS7? I might get the RTR so I can have an extra engine and radio system laying around....

[Godspeed]

Hi there, how do the graphite shock towers of the hyper 7 pro hold up against jumps? Are the shock towers compatiable with other buggies like kyosho, mugen or GS? Can anyone list some good aftermarket aluminium shock towers for the hyper 7 pro? Thanks man!!!!!

[soslo]

GTX..The Hyper has no problems with any motor that will fit it. You will be fine.

Godspeed.. The graphite towers work great. No problemo here.
Ofna offers aluminum ones, and Kolor Kraft (back a couple of pages) makes titanium towers, if you want to go that route.

[Marciano1969]

Have yall seen the new parts for the hyper 7 they have them listed on Ofna website, I have just got the pro and engine installed. Waiting for the weather to clear up so I can break it in, I was wondering do most of you use the torsen or run the regular center diff. I will post some pics of the car when I get home. Another thing when you roll the car on the groung do the metal gears supposed to make click noises, I have the t maxx and whne the engine is out it roll smooth. I have check the driveline and there is no binding anywhere.

[zuperfastone]

Motorsavers air filter with no elbow---great filter and no body clearance hassles...

[Godspeed]

Hey Soslo, thanks for replying. Reckon if the optional 7075 front and rear shock towers for the 9.5 are able to fit on the Hyper 7?

[OldskoolGT]

The shock towers do not interchange between the Hyper 7 and 9.5 (or any other buggy).

I found that the stock aluminum H7 shock towers held up very well, so I don't really think aftermarket ones would be that useful.

[Godspeed]

Yo OldskoolGT, thanks for clearing my doubts. Anyway, the optional aluminium shock towers of the 9.5 sure looks cool. Seems to me that there are no companies manufacturing aftermarket parts for the Hyper 7 besides hobao...or are there any others?

Cheers.

[Hobbytown Racer]

How do most of you set up the shocks??? Oil/piston combo and springs?? Also what diffs and oil are you using??


Thanks