HPI Nitro Rush Forum - Page 48

zueslilbuddy · #**1176** 11-15-2006, 08:49 PM

Was kinda proud of the way this one came out
And one more of the basher

nitro114 · #**1177** 11-16-2006, 11:23 AM

I am using blue shocks with 30 wt team losi oil. It does bottom out. If i was to drop it from about 1 ft in the air, on the ground the bottom would hit. But that is basically it. Does anyone race a nitro rush?

zueslilbuddy · #**1178** 11-16-2006, 05:47 PM

Huh........ On my black one it takes over 2ft before rear end will hit but when you just set it down all 4 shocks will settle like 1/4 inch.
I went to the track with mine last weekend the day before the races. Its a cald dirt track with lots of jumps and one very long straight. in the jumps it did great and seemed to take the corners as well as the other trucks there. I was smoking a guy with a Jato 2.5 in the corners and jumps but he'd catch up in that straight. Killerush is the guy to talk to about racing these things though i think He's been racing his Rush a few years now and has done quite well. BTY He's selling his rite now in the forsale thread. NICE TRUCK!!!

BTW I'm using 30w motor oil lmao in summer months and atf in the winter have always run like this in my electrics racing using baffle with 3 large holes in rear and dual spring set up. original plastic shocks regular stock springs in front and 2 large hole baffles

Speedyshel · #**1179** 12-18-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Radio Acer

holy smokes, that's gotta be stiff. I don't know what the rates are in equivalence to HPI's rate's, but I run 35 wt. in the back with Losi Silver Springs (3.1 lbs i think), and in the fron i run 25 wt. oil with Losi Red Springs (around 2.3 lbs i think). I'm exactly sure about the rates, but this setup might be a little softer than a basher's.

I think my purple springs on the back are getting soft, so I added the heavier oil too make up for it until I can get to the LHS for new ones.

Speedyshel · #**1180** 12-18-2006, 02:41 PM

[QUOTE=zueslilbuddy]Thanks for the coments too bad that body will be gone as soon as my roller auction is over. I'll post pics with my bashing body i'm now stuck with. Oh well it's faster with the original body on it lol.
Wow faster than the radar gun checked 51.275mph I had been looking at them but this one has a huge exhaust hole i didnt think i could get much beter flow. Is it reallt worth the $68.00 to go with the tuned pipe.

Wow, I didn't expect 51 mph out of that thing, perhaps it's not gonna be much help getting the tuned pipe. I know a tuned pipe is better than that exhaust on a normal basis, but I never thought those exhaust could get 51 mph out of a truck.

jandread · #**1181** 01-07-2007, 06:42 AM

Has anyone sucessfully been able to hook up a slide carb linkage on a Rush? I got a OS .12cv-r w/slide carb from a friend of mine and Im not sure if I can get the linkage to work. Is is possible? Anyone know of some pics out there that I can see of this linkage working?

Any help is appreciated.

welshy40 · #**1182** 01-11-2007, 01:13 PM

Guys, Im in need of assistance. Im getting a HPI firestorm nitro truck, and will be moding everything asap. Im having a carbon fibre top deck made up, titanium tie rods, alloy pivot blocks, and anything else to strengthen it, plus bigger pinions or clutch bells (whatever they are called). However what wheels fit? Do associated fit, or Losi wheels as the HPI ones are dredful.

SerpentCT4S · #**1183** 01-11-2007, 01:29 PM

Hey guys, just a rush evo in a trade. What's the first few things I should do to it? What are its weak points? I'll prolly add a hump pack first thing. What else can I do? I was looking at adding carbon fiber shock towers and upper deck.

Speedyshel, what pipe are you talking about in your post? What a good pipe to add?

One more thing....what's a good motor that drops into the Rush Evo? Thanks guys!

SerpentCT4S · #**1184** 01-13-2007, 10:31 AM

Any help here guys?

zueslilbuddy · #**1185** 01-13-2007, 02:35 PM

Well i had the first gen Rush and it seemed bullet proof. The only thing i did was to put the evo engine mount on it. I never broke anything other than a shock top when i ran into the tire of my SUV.

Killerush · #**1186** 01-16-2007, 11:27 AM

I have a OS .12 with a CVEC pipe and it's a really good combo. The .12 doesn't have a ton of low end punch but more than makes up for it with mid and high end. The truck is VERY easy to drive. I also replaced the plastic turnbuckles with steel adjutable ones from Traxxas and added aluminum shocks.

joshy1991 · #**1187** 01-28-2007, 02:34 PM

i had a rush evo and it sucked . waste of £200.00

Killerush · #**1188** 01-29-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by joshy1991

i had a rush evo and it sucked . waste of £200.00

Just goes to show, everyone has an opinion. Mine has been one of my favorites since I bought it new, alongside my Baja, Hellfire, and Savages.

SerpentCT4S · #**1189** 01-31-2007, 11:33 PM

What motor is a drop in for the Rush Evo? Will an Os18tm drop in? Please let me know what motor will fit.

Killerush · #**1190** 02-01-2007, 08:01 AM

Not the TM, that is mainly a Traxxas drop in motor(they are slide carbs). I used an OS .12 CV-R and my factory roto start bolted right up. I would think an OS .18 CV-RX would drop in pretty easily.

welshy40 · #**1191** 02-04-2007, 03:40 PM

Well seeing as no one even bothered to answer my question (thanks for nothing) just to let any one else out there know that instead of buying the rubbish wheels that are supplied by HPI and also those awful nasty looking alloys.

Proline,Associated,XTM wheels all fit.

but I would recommend buying the associated pins for the driveshafts as the standard pins are not so good. Also for the firestorm you will need two sets of rears as the front is redesigned and has a pin in the front hub as well as the back, unless you buy associated front hubs and fit that so you can use their front wheels as well.

Killerush · #**1192** 02-04-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by welshy40

Well seeing as no one even bothered to answer my question (thanks for nothing) just to let any one else out there know that instead of buying the rubbish wheels that are supplied by HPI and also those awful nasty looking alloys.

Proline,Associated,XTM wheels all fit.

but I would recommend buying the associated pins for the driveshafts as the standard pins are not so good. Also for the firestorm you will need two sets of rears as the front is redesigned and has a pin in the front hub as well as the back, unless you buy associated front hubs and fit that so you can use their front wheels as well.

I never saw your first post, and by the way this is a Rush thread not Firestorm. Anyway, HPI wheels are some of the best on the market(they are actually made by Proline). Seems like you already have your opinion so good luck.

zueslilbuddy · #**1193** 02-05-2007, 04:57 AM

^^^^^^^^^^l O L^^^^^^^^^

EJS · #**1194** 04-18-2007, 10:43 PM

Im not sure if this section is dead or not... But I have a nitro rush thats been sitting for a couple years.. I was on HPI's site and saw the engine exchange program. Which one should I get? The one in the truck is messed up right now. I want something somewhat reliable. 15ss? 18ss? Or is that exchange program not the best deal? Thanks for any help.

Eric

zueslilbuddy · #**1195** 04-18-2007, 10:58 PM

The 18ss will make it fly.
watch out for high speed wheelies though

EJS · #**1196** 04-18-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zueslilbuddy

The 18ss will make it fly.
watch out for high speed wheelies though

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know if that motor will swap right in or do i need to get other parts?

zueslilbuddy · #**1197** 04-18-2007, 11:27 PM

should just used same motor mounts

Radio Acer · #**1198** 09-06-2007, 09:20 PM

Well it looks like there's still a few of you guys that have Rushes...although no one's posted here for a long time. Well, I've finally retired my Rush from racing. I've had the darn thing for five years and it still has several original parts left, which amazes me and i think is a testimony to the durability of this truck. My spur gear is still an original, even after 5 seasons of hard racing. I recently swapped a Team Orion Wasp into it and it screamed and even pulled wheelies. Although I can beat everyone on the straights, i've found that I just can't keep up with the AD2's and GT2's in the corners and jumps anymore. I've bought a tricked out GT as my new race truck, but i couldn't bring myself to sell my Rush. I actually have 2 Rush's, one that has never seen dirt, but i've decided to keep them both as back-ups and just for kicks. The Rush was my first nitro truck, and i've done almost every modification that's been mentioned or that I could come up with, and if anyone ever needs any help then I'll check back once in a while and lend a hand. Keep enjoying your trucks guys.

Speedyshel · #**1199** 12-12-2007, 12:29 PM

Serpent, sorry it took me so long to reply, haven't been on here in a long time. I was talking about any aftermarket tuned pipe. They're supposed to give more horse power than the stock one.

vtec_chump · #**1200** 01-27-2008, 12:39 AM

I have some HPI nitro rush parts to give away or trade. PM if interested. List includes:

brand new upgraded evo chassis
new motor plate
front and rear arms
gearbox
upright
dog-bones
shock towers
etc.
etc.

PM me if interested.