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Author Topic: HPI Camaro SS Blu SS 98 2nd Gear Member # 1812 posted                    Well, I finally did it, got myself another hobby. I bought a new HPI ready to run nitro powered remote control car. I also bought 2 Camaro SS bodies to go along with it. 1 to test with, 1 for show. I didn't like the wheels it came with so I already ordered a new set. The kit I bought came with a BMW M3 body, so I will learn to drive it with that. These things are really cool. I have bought 4 magazines to read up on them before I bought the car. You can do a zillion upgrades. I even saw where they had a nitrous system for them. They say the car will run 54mph plus out of the box. I saw and article on one that ran 73 mph out of the box, no mods. I will put a few pics on my webshots account when I get it going. The actual SS kit was discontinued, but the body wasn't. It is a 98+ body with a choice of 2 spoilers, I am doing the stock one. I am like an excited child right now, can't wait. There are a few indoor thatck around here so I will be able to run it quite often. -------------------- 1998 SS convertible NBM Neutral 1st Saleable SS Vert in 98 1979 Pro Street Z-28 Posts: 316 | From: Pekin Illinois | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged ss_rs_z 4th Gear Member # 1888 posted                    Sounds like you are going to have a fun time. Congrats and enjoy. Posts: 2841 | From: Westland, MI | Registered: Apr 2003  |  IP: Logged Billiumss 2nd Gear Member # 413 posted                    You must have the RTR version. I bought the kit version and that was so cool to build it. The RTR version only goes about 35 MPH and the kit version goes about 43 MPH, stock... There are many mods like you say, a lot of aluminum parts, but it adds weight, but looks cool. The stock tires suck, I can't get traction, kinda like my real Camaro SS. I have different gears to make it go faster, but they won't go in until I get some real sticky tires. Here's a link to some pics of mine: http://www.cofba.org/users/billiumss/RC%20Car/ -------------------- 2001 Camaro SS # 1823 Sunset Orange Metallic, M6, T-Tops Heads, Cam, Nitrous, and many more mods....... 412 HP & 396 FT TQ - N/A http://www.cofba.org Posts: 345 | From: Columbus, OH, USA | Registered: Apr 2000  |  IP: Logged 2002Z4CSS "Post"er Child Member # 1393 posted                    Nice toy! Posts: 5682 | From: Dearborn,Mi. | Registered: Feb 2002  |  IP: Logged Z28-SORR 2nd Gear Member # 1565 posted                    See, even the small ones are fast!!! -------------------- NQR Racing Artic White 97 SS Conv. Blk 84 Z28(Race Car) Posts: 376 | From: Friendswood, TX | Registered: Jun 2002  |  IP: Logged HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS SSOA Director Member # 117 posted                       If you do a search through the forum, you'll see several people here have R/C cars. Cy and Steve have some, but they wrecked 'em and can't play anymore! Posts: 7198 | From: Near Portland, Oregon, USA | Registered: Feb 2000  |  IP: Logged Orange 01 SS 1st Gear Member # 1700 posted                       Posts: 142 | From: Kansas City | Registered: Oct 2002  |  IP: Logged Blu SS 98 2nd Gear Member # 1812 posted                    The one that I bought is a brand new model with a BMW M3 body. It's called the RS4 3 evo edition. The RC magazines call it a great improvement over the original rs4 3 kits. Much faster, and it comes with a 2 speed tranny and electric start just to name a few. -------------------- 1998 SS convertible NBM Neutral 1st Saleable SS Vert in 98 1979 Pro Street Z-28 Posts: 316 | From: Pekin Illinois | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged 1997Z4CSS 2nd Gear Member # 2155 posted                      Those are awesome! How much? Where can I get one? Got a link to the site?? -------------------- Ontario Camaro Club, Kitchener Waterloo Fbody, Western Ontario Sports Car Association, Super Sport Owners Association Posts: 265 | From: Kitchener Ontario | Registered: Oct 2003  |  IP: Logged Cavy Dan 4th Gear Member # 1352 posted                       Those are pretty sweet!! Went to lok on the internet and eek, seem pricey Ah well...someday.... http://www.hobbytron.net/rcMain.html -------------------- 2004 Cavalier LS Sport Coupe Manual,Sunroof,16" Chrome, Zaino!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/pazbich3 Used to Drive: 2001 Camaro SS #3220 Posts: 2651 | From: Enola (Harrisburg Area), Pennsylvania | Registered: Jan 2002  |  IP: Logged Blu SS 98 2nd Gear Member # 1812 posted                    The kit with the camaro body is no longer available, but you can buy the body seperate fo about 20 bucks. I bought mine at hobbypeople.net Spent a little over 300. You can buy one for alot less, but I didn't want to buy one and then wish I had gotten a little better one. -------------------- 1998 SS convertible NBM Neutral 1st Saleable SS Vert in 98 1979 Pro Street Z-28 Posts: 316 | From: Pekin Illinois | Registered: Jan 2003  |  IP: Logged

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