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Radio Controlled Model Cars, Trucks, Racing Kits,

Wheels, Tyres, Engines, Bodies, Hop-ups, Accessories...
 High Performance Nitro powered Radio Controlled Cars

HPI Racing is one of the most popular manufacturers of high perfor- HPI Racing offers RC cars suitable for all forms of RC car action:
mance radio controlled cars in the world. Since 1986 HPI (Hobby Heavy duty off-road bashing, car park action or serious RC car rac-
Products International) has been manufacturing products aimed at ing. Whatever choice you make, you can be assured that you will get
making the RC hobby fun and exciting. a high quality, high performance RC car that HPI Racing is renowned
for!

What are RC Cars?

Well the easy answer is that they are radio controlled model cars that
respond precisely to your commands. The more complete answer is
that they can be a great addition to your lifestyle. Whether you are just
having fun in your driveway, bashing around with friends or racing at
the world championships, radio controlled cars are a great hobby.
HPI sponsors 2005 BTCC team
Radio controlled model car makers HPI Racing have hit the big time
– with a full sized sponsorship of a new 2005 British Touring Car
Championship (BTCC) team. The new team, “HPI Racing with Friends
Reunited” - which will race two Lexus IS200 cars - is go, go, go as
of Tuesday, March 29, 2005, when the race series was previewed at
Donington Park race circuit in the English East Midlands.

HPI Ready-To-Run HPI Easy Start Options

HPI Racing kits come with 2 easy start options for your convenience.

The easy way into nitro RC cars! • The pullstart mechanism is a very reliable way to start the engine.
Just a couple of short strokes and you’re away - no extra equipment
needed no extra battery to charge...
HPI Ready-To-Run models bring you the same high performance and
quality that you’d expect from a high end model car kit but with the
• The HPI Roto-Start System gives you extra convenience. Simply
added convenience of being factory pre-assembled to the highest stan-
insert the Roto-Start into the engine adapter and a quick press of the
dards – giving you a high performance RC car straight from the box! starter button your engine will be up and running within seconds!
Just a few steps are needed to get your car up and running.
All HPI RTR RC Cars feature:

Pre-assembled Pre-painted Body

RTR – The HPI Ready-To-Run concept. All HPI RTR models have been Eye catcher! HPI RTR models come with a vibrant pre-painted
configured and tuned by professional technicians. Within approx. bodyshell! All decals are pre-applied, body post holes drilled and
10 Minutes of unpacking the car you will be able to begin the run- wheel arches precisely cut to size. A flash finishing touch pre-ap-
ning-in process of the car and start having fun. plied to your new RC car! HPI offers over 100 different bodyshells
- pre-painted or clear for your individualized paint scheme!

Radio DVD
A high quality “pistol grip” design universal radio set is included. The The information on the HPI RC Cars DVD provides a complete and
radio gear is compatible with all other popular RC car standards and detailed introduction to the fascinating world of RC model cars. This
therefore it is easily upgradeable or it can be used with other cars as DVD will show you step by step how to start and run in your engine,
well. To run together with other cars, interchangeable crystals make and how to get the best performance from your HPI RC car. The HPI
switching frequencies a breeze! RC Car DVD is your personal RC-Car expert in a box!

Engine Warranty
HPI RTR models come with high performance Nitro Star engines HPI RC cars are warranted to be free from defects in material and
already installed, tuned and ready for running in. HPI Nitro Star en- workmanship for a period of 2 years (for details see HPI warranty
gines are especially designed for easy set up and tuning – ideal for statement included in every kit)
beginners, yet they perform like a pro! With their awesome power,
easy maintenance and proven durability, they are simply the perfect
engines for an introduction into the world of nitro powered RC cars!
We have taken a lot of care and effort in ensuring this booklet is correct and up to date. However, all items in this booklet are subject to change and availability.
HPI Europe Ltd are not responsible for typographical errors. Products available at time of printing.
o Touring Cars

6 body versions Available

Nitro RS4 RTR3 Evo touring car

The new RTR Nitro RS4 3 Evo is the next evolution of our
popular ready-to-run Nitro RS4 3 car. For the “Evo” we added
a more powerful engine, Roto Start System, 2-speed trans-
mission, tube header, prepainted body, and chrome wheels.
The new T-15 engine delivers more power, higher top end
Adjustable 2-Speed
speed and more durability using true ABC transmission included
(hard chrome sleeve) construction. A tall Durable and powerful
heatsink head helps keep it cool and T-15 engine
running smoothly, and a 2-needle TF-3 Pistol Grip Transmitter with
carb that allows precise carb tuning dual rate, steering and throttle
trim adjustments
for maximum power. The included
HPI Roto Start electric starting system 4-Wheel Drive with tough shaft drivetrain
lets the engine start up with
push-button convenience! Covered receiver for protection of
electronics
Topping off each RTR Nitro
RS4 3 Evo is a prepainted,
trimmed and decaled body,
straight from the box. And
we kept the legendary durabil-
ity of the 4WD shaft driven RTR Aluminium exhaust
3 platform, which eliminates rocks header
getting stuck in drive belts for park-
ing lot driving. The RTR 3 Evo: faster, Dual Chamber tuned
more adjustable, packed with new pipe
standard features...get one!
Chrome Split-6 wheels
Oil filled racing shocks
Dimensions (approx.)
under Width : 460mm
HPI Designed Cars £275* HPI Licensed Cars Length : 205mm

HPI Stiletto V12 HPI Toureza BMW GT

HPI Venom T-10 Dodge Viper GTS-R HPI Racing Impreza
*Recommended prices, might vary due to specification and retail outlet.
o Stadium Trucks

2 -Wheel Drive Stadium Truck

The Nitro Rush Evo 2WD nitro powered stadium truck has evolved Durable and powerful
from the superb original Nitro Rush into this awesome high T-15 engine Pull starter
powered, high speed off road terror. The Nitro Rush Evo has been Adjustable slipper
toughened up and now includes a reinforced die cast Aluminium clutch
chassis for incredible chassis strength. The durable and powerful
Nitro Star T-15 engine together with the low maintenance 2-wheel Protected radio box
drive gearbox gives the Rush Evo an almost indestructible drive
train. Add to that the fully independent suspension geometry and
all new HPI ultra soft hi-bite rubber tyres and you get a Nitro Rush
Evo that is ready for the toughest conditions.
Dual chamber
tuned pipe
r
unde
*
£200 Dimensions (approx.)
Width : 330mm
Length : 435mm Pre-glued soft compound
Long-stroke tyres wth inner-foams
oil-filled shocks
568 - RTR Nitro Rush Evo

4 -Wheel Drive Stadium Truck *with optional gearing

The HPI MT 2 stadium truck is one of the most popular nitro pow-
ered 4WD Stadium trucks in the world. Based on a solid 2.5mm Durable and powerful Shaft Driven
T-15 engine 4-Wheel Drive
thick aluminium chassis it’s design is capable of taking rougher
rides than ever before! The strong shaft-driven 4-wheel drive sys- Sturdy removeable
tem provides optimum traction and power transfer when it comes radio tray
to scrambling over rough terrain! The Nitro Star T-15 engine
combines awesome off-the-mark power and fast top end speeds
with easy starting characteristics and high durability - making it the
perfect engine for beginners and advanced racers alike! Roto-Start
System
under Pre-glued Yoko-
£275* hama Geolan-
der tyres
Dual-Chamber
Long travel
Tuned Pipe
Dimensions (approx.) oil-filled shocks
Width : 330mm
*Recommended prices might vary due
10402 - RTR Nitro RS4 MT 2 Length : 440mm
to specification and retail outlet.
Monster Trucks

4 -Wheel Drive Monster Truck

HPI’s biggest truck ever! The huge success of the Savage began and torque pushing the truck to speeds of 38mph. 8 long-stroke
with the release of the ground breaking Savage 21 in September coil over shocks with 6 inches of suspension movement (42’’ in real
2002. Since then the HPI Savage has proven the performance and scale) can absorb anything you throw at it. The Savage has been
toughness which made it the most popular big block truck in the equipped with the strongest out-of-the-box chassis and suspen-
world. The Savage 25 RTR is latest Ready to Run Savage and it’s sion in the R/C industry - it’s built for extreme power. It all comes
2005 update made it even stronger and faster. The Savage 25 in one complete package: A pre-assembled Savage 25 truck with
can handle the most extreme terrain and moves you can throw at radio system, pre-painted body shell, electronic starting system and
it! With its 1/8th scale and shaft driven 4-wheel drive it soaks up complete instructions...all at a very competitive price. So if you’re
dirt, sand, asphalt, giant jumps, back flips or front flips with ease. after one of the strongest monster trucks available, check out the
The 2.5hp Nitro S-25 2-stroke engine has massive horsepower HPI Savage 25!

S-25 engine with billet aluminium

under purple cooling head 2 Speed Gear Box
£375* Enclosed radio box
Stiff shock springs and for protection of
long-stroke suspension electronics
for incredible handling

Dimensions (approx.) 835 - RTR Savage 25

Width : 410mm
Length : 520mm

Shaft Driven
4-Wheel Drive
Twin Vertical Plate
(TVP) 6061-series
The heart of the Savage 25 is the aluminium chassis
powerful new Nitro Star S-25 that
has 20% more displacement than Chrome 5 spoke wheels
the previous model. It’s a .25 cubic and all-terrain tyres
inch (4.1cc) big block engine (with inner foam)
that features a billet aluminium
heatsink head for extra cooling,
dual bushing aluminium connect-
ing rod, true ABC chrome sleeve
construction for durability and
a simplified dual needle 7mm
slide carburettor for easier
tuning with a composite body Three-shoe clutch for Complete set of ball New hardened four gear
for better performance at higher quicker acceleration bearings included differentials
temperatures.
*Recommended prices might vary due to specification and retail outlet.
F.A.Q.
Everything you wanted to know about
HPI Racing RC cars...
This page will answer the 13 most common questions about HPI Nitro RC Cars. If you have any
Frequently. Asked. Questions further questions HPI offers an extensive knowledgebase at www.hpi-europe.com

1. Where can I buy HPI Racing RC cars?

There are many places stocking HPI R/C cars. These in-
clude many Halfords stores, as well as specialized model
shops, some of which also offer excellent mail order
facilities. For a full shop search visit the Website of HPI’s
UK distributor www.mirageracing.com
Halfords national stores Local model shops

2. Where can I drive the cars?

There are many places suitable for using R/C cars.
Off road cars:
However we do not recommend that you use R/C cars in Big car parks
built up areas, public roads, private land or where they On road cars: Fields, Woods
could cause a danger to other people or animals. Big car parks BMX tracks, Skate parks
Specially designed RC Cars tracks Specially designed RC Cars tracks

3. What equipment do I need?

HPI RTR cars (Ready to Run) are pre-built and require
minimal set-up before use. However you will still require
some additional items before you can get going. Most
HPI suppliers can supply a starter pack for your HPI car
containing the essential items you’ll need. You will also
require some simple tools such as: screw drivers or long Example of Starter pack contents Simple tools required for model
nose pliers

4. What about the fuel?

HPI RC cars run on special model car nitro fuel, which is
available from almost all HPI suppliers. Do not use any
other fuel. Similar to real car fuel, precautions have to be
taken for handling and storage of model car nitro fuel.
Please follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Fuel available in varying sizes Nitro fuel content label

5. How long do they run?

One tank of fuel will normally give between 5 - 15 min-
utes of running time, then you can refuel in seconds and
keep on running the car for as long as you like.

5 - 15 minutes running time Quick and easy refuelling

6. Can I run together with friends?

Yes of course, that’s half the fun. Our kits are available
with 6 different frequencies and each box is marked with
the frequency fitted to that car.
Frequencies (referred to as crystals) can be changed very
quickly and easily and are available from all HPI suppli-
ers. There are up to 12 different frequencies available for Kits available with 1 of 6 crystals Race your friends!
use with your HPI radio equipment.
 7. How fast do the cars go?
Very fast!!! HPI’s Stadium trucks reach top speeds of over
40 mph, and the big and durable Savage truck goes
over 38 mph. On-road touring cars are even faster, with
their 2-speed transmissions they go over 45 mph straight
out of the box. But for all the speed junkies out there,
High speed! Speed Gun tested there is no real limit. With HPI option parts and tuning
engines you can go even faster!

8. How far does the radio reach?

HPI RC cars can be controlled from up to 300 meters
away! Interferences caused by the environment (like cars,
radio fences etc.) might shorten the range.
(see “Where can I drive the car?”)

up to 300 meters radio range

9. What if I crash the car and it needs repairing?

No problem, HPI R/C Cars are real model cars. Like real
cars you can get every part as a spare part, so the car
can be repaired from a lost nut to a replacement engine.
The manual included shows the construction of the car
and part numbers in great detail easing repairs. You can
Easy replacement of parts Manual included in every kit either do all repairs yourself or ask a model shop with a
customer service centre to do it for you.

10. Where do I get spare parts or tuning parts?

HPI spares and tuning parts are available from most HPI
suppliers, many of them with mail order. Please see the
shop search function on the Mirage website for suitable
suppliers: www.mirageracing.com/shops.php

100s of spare parts available All parts individually packaged

11. What if I need help or the car does not work?

Many model shops are happy to give advice & help,
plus Mirage Racing (the UK distributor for HPI) has a
team of trained engineers manning their customer ser-
vice hotline 0845 00 66 160 for further back up.
HPI offers an industry leading two year warranty to
Repair workshop Mirage Racing Customer Service ensure that all component parts are free from defects in
materials or workmanship during this period.

12. Do the cars require maintenance?

HPI high performance RC Cars are real model cars, and
like real racing cars they do require some maintenance
to ensure the best performance and reliability. With each
HPI car we supply a user manual and HPI R/C Cars DVD
that show you in great detail how to get the best from
Cleaning of the car HPI kits are easy to maintain your HPI RC Car.

13. Can I customize my car?

Absolutely! Again like real race cars a great range of
option parts are available from HPI to give your car
the personal touch, or make it even faster or stronger!
You can also choose from a wide range of body shells
to give your car a new look. Body shells are available
Update your Nitro Engine! Customize your chassis! pre-painted for convenience or clear so you can paint it
in your own personal colour scheme.
HPI Options
Customize your ride!
Like real race cars a great range of option parts is available from HPI to give your car the personal touch, or make it even faster
or stronger!
To enhance the performance of your car you can upgrade your engine for more power and speed, optimize the drivetrain for bet-
ter efficiency or tune the suspension for better handling.
Tuning wheels and tyres give you a cool look and best traction on different surfaces.

You can also choose from a wide range of body shells to give your car a new look. HPI Body shells are available pre-painted in
cool colour schemes for convenience or clear to paint your car in your own personal look

Check out the HPI-Europe website for a full range of option parts, wheels, tyres and body shells: www.hpi-europe.com

R/C Nitro Starter Packs

Convenient Starter Packs will be available for Nitro car and truck owners! The Starter Packs
include all the essential accessories you need for your new RC Car.
• The R/C Nitro Starter Pack (MI00100) includes a 250cc fuel bottle, convenient 4-way glow
plug wrench and a glow plug igniter - perfect for anyone with a Nitro car or truck.

• The Roto-Nitro Starter Pack (MI00101) is ideal for owners of the latest HPI RTR cars or trucks
equipped with the Roto-Start system. The pack contains a 1500mAh battery pack and wall
charger (suitable for the Roto Start included with the car or truck), glow plug igniter, 250cc fuel
bottle and a 4-way glow plug wrench.

HPI RC Model Car DVD

HPI Racing is pleased to present this HPI RC Model Car DVD. The information on this DVD
provides a complete and detailed introduction to the fascinating world of RC Model Cars.
This 115 minutes DVD will show you step by step how to start your Nitro or Electric (HPI)
model and how to get the best performance from your model. We’ll also show you how
you can participate in a model car race, from Registration to Racing. In addition to the
training sections of this DVD, we also include an overview of all the high-quality Nitro and
Electric powered HPI models and show you them in breath-taking action sequences. The
clear information menus make navigation of this DVD as easy as possible.
Contents : Getting Started Nitro (all cars), Getting Started electric, Getting Started T15
powered cars, Getting Started S25 powered cars, Introduction to the HPI Challenge, All HPI
models in Action.
UK Distributor:
Mirage RC Enterprises Ltd. Queens Drive Industrial Estate, Swadlincote, Derbyshire. DE11 0EG
Mirage Website : www.mirageracing.com HPI Racing Website : www.hpi-europe.com