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HPI Sprint 2 Drift - Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 - # 750 / # 751 / # 752 / # 758 - Radio Controlled ModelHistory and Info for the HPI Sprint 2 Drift:
Introduced by HPI (Hobby Products International) in 2007, the Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 - # 750 / # 751 / # 752 - based on the Sprint 2 Drift chassis (basically the RTR Sprint 2 Touring Car chassis, with Drift tires), came factory assembled RTR, with a lexan polycarbonate Bodyshell, Nosram Motor, ESC, Battery, Charger and TF-1 Radio System. The Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 - #758 - was also available factory assembled, without any Electrics. A number of other bodyshell options were available (Check out our HPI Archive).
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★ HPI Racing Sprint 2 Drift Chassis ★
★ HPI Racing Sprint 2 Drift Chassis ★
★ HPI Racing Sprint 2 Drift Chassis ★
★ HPI Racing Sprint 2 Drift Chassis ★
★ HPI Racing Sprint 2 Drift Chassis ★
★ HPI Racing Sprint 2 Drift Chassis ★
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Buying a Used HPI Sprint 2 Drift Car (and What to look for)
Make a General Visual Inspection
Check the Body-Shell
If the body shell of your HPI Sprint 2 is broken, ripped or damaged in any way, this can be easily repaired with rubber solution glue. Also, for added protection and if available for your Sprint 2 model, fit an under guard to stop dirt and gravel entering the chassis. Drive Shafts and Turnbuckles
Examine the Drive System
Drive Belts need checking at regular intervals for wear, tension and damage. If deemed necessary, adjust the tensioning pulley until the belt can be depressed in the centre by no more than around 5mm. If the belt was slack, also examine the drive pulleys for wear. The teeth should provide a well seated fit for the belt teeth and not be rounded on the corners. If the belt teeth do not fit snugly, change the pulleys as soon as possible. For top level racing it may be prudent to replace all belts and pulleys after each race meeting. Pinions and Spur Gears
Don't Neglect the Ball-Joints
Ball joints always cause problems. For top level Electric Drift Car racing, the plastic ball connectors should be checked and if deemed necessary changed after every meeting. A simple thing like a loose fitting connector popping off could easily end your race, so better safe than sorry. Steering Servo and Servo-Saver
Stabilizers
If body roll on your HPI Sprint 2 is a problem, handling can be improved with the use of stabilizers, anti roll or sway bars, stiffer tuning springs and, or, thicker silicone oil in the dampers. Don't Forget those Bearings
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Manufacturers and Brands Catalogued, Listed and Reviewed by RC-Scrapyard.
At present, the RC Model Manufacturers, Brands and Distributors covered by us are: ABC Hobby, Academy, Acme Racing, Agama Racing, Amewi, Ansmann Racing, ARRMA, Team Associated, Atomic RC, Axial, AYK, Bolink, BSD Racing, Capricorn, Carisma, Carson, Caster Racing, Cen, Corally, Custom Works, Durango, Duratrax, ECX - Electrix, Exceed RC, FG Modellsport, FS-Racing, FTX, Fujimi, Gmade, GS-Racing, Harm, HBX, Helion, Heng Long, Himoto Racing, Hirobo, Hitari, Hobao, Hong-Nor, Hot Bodies, HPI, HSP, Intech, Integy, Jamara, JQ Products, Kawada, Kyosho, Losi, LRP, Maisto, Mardave, Marui, Maverick, MCD Racing, Megatech, Mugen, New Bright, Nichimo, Nikko, Nkok, Ofna, Pro-Pulse, Protech, PTI, RC4WD, Redcat Racing, RJ-Speed, Robitronic, Schumacher, Seben, Serpent, Smartech, Sportwerks, Step-Up, Tamiya, Team-C Racing, Team Magic, Thunder Tiger, Tomy, Top Racing, Traxxas, Trinity, Tyco, Vaterra RC, Venom, VRX Racing, WLToys, X-Factory, Xmods, Xpress, Xray, XTM, Yankee RC, Yokomo, ZD Racing and Zipzaps. |
Hints, Tips and Information
The Importance of Suspension Droop
When you pick up your RC model car, the suspension arms naturally drop, this is termed as Droop and should be equal from side to side, but can vary from front to rear. |
Hints, Tips and Information
Soldering Battery Packs
Nicad and Nimh batteries sometimes come as six separate matched 1.2 volt cells. These of course have to be soldered to each other in series to produce either a side by side stick pack, or a two times three cell saddle pack.
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