HPI Mini Recon RTR 1:18

ajit4647 · September 17, 2011, 07:37:27 PM

HPI seems to be on a roll. after the Savage XS, their site now lists another mini.

a 1:18 scale mini MT

http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?lang=en&partNo=101544

runs a 380 size brushed motor. 2.4ghz radio and according to bigsquid pricing should be about 100 dollars.

seems pretty nice. wonder if HPI India would be stocking this. should be a nice entry level rc.

Divyam · September 17, 2011, 08:07:14 PM

Its probably meant for kids as their 1st RC. Would make for a GREAT car in India

rajathv8 · September 17, 2011, 10:35:16 PM

ment for kids and me

i love it

ajit4647 · September 17, 2011, 10:41:35 PM

hehe. yep. u wanted a mini right??

maybe you can pick this up.

iamahuman · September 17, 2011, 11:04:29 PM

Rajath, this would be child's play to you.....

ajit4647 · September 17, 2011, 11:07:03 PM

@gandhar - do you think it might be possible to put a castle micro ESC on this?? they make one for 1:18 right??

should be one fun car on brushless.

iamahuman · September 17, 2011, 11:08:35 PM

It should work. I'm not sure the drivetrain will hold up to a brushless system. Maybe something mild but once you crank the power up, you can expect bad things...

ajit4647 · September 17, 2011, 11:12:34 PM

true. but lets wait for a review. it might turn out to be good.

rajathv8 · September 18, 2011, 12:03:18 AM

Yeah but this one is MOM compatible

TT is too dusty and fast to run indoors

It comes with a ball diff and 4wd. But brushless will be insane for such a small thing.

PS: Lots of car stuff happening these days. Good

traxxrc1 · September 18, 2011, 07:34:32 PM

That looks a little low grade compared to what we are used to from HPI...Just my opinion, i am sure many wont agree, but i just felt it that way when i see savages and bajas and then see such things.

Only case i might feel wrong is when this car might fall around $100

Siddharth · September 19, 2011, 10:47:44 AM

HPI India does plan to stock only if it passes the durability test. We are receiving pre production units this week. Will be upgrading to brushless to see how it handles the power. If it has a 100USD street price abroad expect it to cost around 8k retail in India.

traxxrc1 · September 19, 2011, 06:00:40 PM

So finally, phoenix ST II wll get some competition...lol But ya that price is quite good...

Siddharth · October 21, 2011, 12:05:09 PM

An update on the mini recon: pleasantly suprised on how zippy and fun this car is. Its tough as well because of the soft plastics. the speed with the current setup is more than sufficient being brushed. And as an overall package very few cars will come close if the pricing is right in india.

Also HPI is going to release a performance pack for the car very soon.

mail4ajo · November 10, 2011, 10:12:40 AM

I did some reading on this. Yes, it much lesser in quality compared to other Hpi cars. But the car was very popular in Europe as the Atom. Many have been upgraded to BL with minimum overall upgrades.

So I decided that this will be my son's first hobby car. I was thinking of buying abroad. But for once I am not carrying it from abroad. Hope India price is good.

mail4ajo · December 16, 2011, 12:37:08 PM

I got this one for my son. It will be his first hobby grade rc. Thanks Tritech for quick delivery. Will do a full review after Xmas.

kishu · February 08, 2012, 05:19:35 PM

hey!!!!!how is ur car running?and how much did it cost u?
regars
kishu

mail4ajo · February 08, 2012, 09:58:22 PM

Running ok, not happy with offroad performance. Good for kids. Price, check with Tritech.