HPI Apache Build

[Adrian719]

Hey guys,

So while I figure out which 6s arrma I'd like, I figure I would share my HPI Apache SC Flux.
Parts are currently all original, running 4s with the old HPI Q-base(MMP). This bad boy would have been competition for the Senton 6s.

The plans are to upgrade to a 6s system, get some Proline Hyrax SCXL tires, and just try to keep from breaking it into little pieces haha.

 

[slick2500]

We need more pics.

I have all the parts to make myself a HPI Vorza if I wanted to.

Right now it is a Hot Bodies D8Te.

 

[Adrian719]

I scored an Apache C1 parts slider. Came with everything but hubs/front dog bones, and tires. So I've got loads of spare parts.

I have been bashing/park racing the SC and broke the rear bumper & rear body mount. It doesn't jump super well due to rear end smacking the ground while running up jumps. With some suspension tuning I managed to improve it a little, but it still likes to drop the nose.

I decided to try swapping the SC with the C1 body. I cut the rear cage down and have a vorza wing mount on the way. Hoping to get a sort of Losi DBXL look going.

 

[Adrian719]

Runs great but definitely needs better tires. We'll see how it does on the track.

 

[Adrian719]

D8E bumpskid and Vorza wing & wingmount added. Very happy.

 

[Adrian719]

Had a little fun with it today.. until the ESC caught on fire. Rip the old MMP.

 

[Adrian719]

Does anyone have suggestions for a larger tire? These measure out around 4.25", and the 1/8 buggy tires I have for it are about the same. Trying to find something closer to the 4.85" range, but not super wide like an MT tire.

 

[Adrian719]

After bashing with my buddy and seeing his Mojave exb all the time, I've decided I miss the SCT life so I'm converting this chassis back to the SC. This body and wing will be going back to the C1 slider I have in storage.

Anyways, I tried a cheap amazon 120a 1/8 esc to get this up and running but its output was too low(top speed was only 38kph vs 55kph), so I'll be ordering a Quicrun 150bl from Hobbywing.

 

[Adrian719]

Back in action!

 

[Adrian719]

If anyone wants to buy this, I'm going to probably sell it, and a C1 parts roller together. No ESC/Motor, just two rollers.