I'm sure it was asked but they will work on a FGMT to run the Baja wheels right?:blush:
FG adapters to run HPI Paddles?
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RAMTech-RC
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I'm not sure on the Monster truck. I need a tester.
RAMTech-RC
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PM me your address and I'll send you a set.
PM Sent!:cool2:
RAMTech-RC
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Box labelled.........
Crazy Beetle
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looking good!
a much needed option part.
a much needed option part.
Sprint 77
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That is a good way to convert to hpi wheels. I did mine by using XRC wheels they are a copy so close HPI tires fit on them but have a fg style square drive in back.
hellion
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I would be willing to test them on my FG Stadium truck. Send me a set to test LOL
I'm glad they will be at dealers soon. I will definitely buy a set, unless they are already in the mail wink wink nudge nudge LOL
Thanks Again
I'm glad they will be at dealers soon. I will definitely buy a set, unless they are already in the mail wink wink nudge nudge LOL
Thanks Again
drbelleville
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XRC wheels vs. Adapters
These adapters are an alternative to save money and run HPI rubber. The XRC wheels may work, but lack the quality and fit and finish of the HPI items. Which is the reason we wanted adapters, so we wont waste money in the long run.
You save money, because most local dealers can get HPI products easily, also there are optional bead-locks offered (aluminum or plastic) that work without having to modify the wheels to accept them. You can mount HPI / Proline rubber without having fitment issues.
XRC is an option, but the adapters will save you money and you wont have to worry about them breaking.
These adapters are an alternative to save money and run HPI rubber. The XRC wheels may work, but lack the quality and fit and finish of the HPI items. Which is the reason we wanted adapters, so we wont waste money in the long run.
You save money, because most local dealers can get HPI products easily, also there are optional bead-locks offered (aluminum or plastic) that work without having to modify the wheels to accept them. You can mount HPI / Proline rubber without having fitment issues.
XRC is an option, but the adapters will save you money and you wont have to worry about them breaking.
RAMTech-RC
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I tried the XRC rims myself.
drbelleville
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How did it work for you? I heard some people had issues with the beadlock assemblies being "plastic welded" and that the Square Drive hub adapters would crack where they join to the rim.
RAMTech-RC
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The XRC rims didn't last too long The hub cracked.
hellion
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Since USABaja 5 did not respond to my post above i went ahead and ordered a set off of ebay item number (300221027370). i will post up pics and let you know if their is any problems running these on the FG stadium Truck.
RAMTech-RC
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Thanks for the order. Give me a PM if you have any problems.
:clap:YeeeHaa! They arrived this morning in the mail! I love'em already. I do have some ideas already after installing them on my MT. I am a hockey NUT and have to, well right now I am watching the Flyers game so, I will get all the info, pictures ect. to everyone right away.:celebrate:
MORE TO COME......
I will also copy a thread in the MT forum.
RAMTech-RC
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Man, fast shipping. It usually takes 2 days just to send something across town.
Review
I will post here for both the FGMT and FireHammer just because it is easier.
FGMT
I love the adapters and what they allow us FG owners to finally have affordable and more tires to choose from. Gearing is slightly lowered when using the adapters and you may want to change to the Stadium truck gearing when using HPI tires. I did not find enough of a gearing difference at this time to justify the change.
Here is what I noticed with the adapters when I fitted them on the FGMT.
I would recommend that the adapters come with their own grub screws and not reuse the old ones.
Three of them fit well but the anodizing in the inside of one made it really tight. They also work with or without front cable disk brakes.
I also found that the stock axles are not all the same length and a bit of filing or Dremel work will need to be done to the end to shorten them enough so that the adapters will fit without any play.
FILING AXLE END:
The front square of the MT is slightly longer then the rear one and has a slot cut in it to hold the optional front disk from moving toward the rim. The square’s extra length is also to make sure the wider tires not make contact with the front arms.
REAR:
FRONT:
If you only want to use the stock HPI front tires that are thinner in width this set up works like a charm.
FRONT HPI’S:
If you would like to run HPI rears on the front another set with a longer square to push the rim farther to the outside will be needed to allow for the rim/tire to clear the front arms without hitting.
REARS ON FRONT:
YOU CAN SEE THE SPACE ON THE OPPOSITE TIRE STOP:
I tested these in the alloy front uprights and the stock plastic uprights with the same findings.
PLASTIC AND ALLOY UPRIGHT:
I’m not to sure the groove for the disk would be needed since the breaks would hold the disk in place and make it difficult for the disk to hit the rim.
ALLOY SET STOCK SETUP:
Here is the slight change that would need to be made to allow the rear HPI’s to fit the front. You will see in the following photos that the tire needs to be pushed out to clear the arms.
BRING THE TIRE OUT AND YOU WILL CLEAR THE ARMS:
Overall the adapters do exactly what they are marketed to do “Allows you to use the HPI set up on your MT”.
I will post here for both the FGMT and FireHammer just because it is easier.
FGMT
I love the adapters and what they allow us FG owners to finally have affordable and more tires to choose from. Gearing is slightly lowered when using the adapters and you may want to change to the Stadium truck gearing when using HPI tires. I did not find enough of a gearing difference at this time to justify the change.
Here is what I noticed with the adapters when I fitted them on the FGMT.
I would recommend that the adapters come with their own grub screws and not reuse the old ones.
Three of them fit well but the anodizing in the inside of one made it really tight. They also work with or without front cable disk brakes.
I also found that the stock axles are not all the same length and a bit of filing or Dremel work will need to be done to the end to shorten them enough so that the adapters will fit without any play.
FILING AXLE END:
The front square of the MT is slightly longer then the rear one and has a slot cut in it to hold the optional front disk from moving toward the rim. The square’s extra length is also to make sure the wider tires not make contact with the front arms.
REAR:
FRONT:
If you only want to use the stock HPI front tires that are thinner in width this set up works like a charm.
FRONT HPI’S:
If you would like to run HPI rears on the front another set with a longer square to push the rim farther to the outside will be needed to allow for the rim/tire to clear the front arms without hitting.
REARS ON FRONT:
YOU CAN SEE THE SPACE ON THE OPPOSITE TIRE STOP:
I tested these in the alloy front uprights and the stock plastic uprights with the same findings.
PLASTIC AND ALLOY UPRIGHT:
I’m not to sure the groove for the disk would be needed since the breaks would hold the disk in place and make it difficult for the disk to hit the rim.
ALLOY SET STOCK SETUP:
Here is the slight change that would need to be made to allow the rear HPI’s to fit the front. You will see in the following photos that the tire needs to be pushed out to clear the arms.
BRING THE TIRE OUT AND YOU WILL CLEAR THE ARMS:
Overall the adapters do exactly what they are marketed to do “Allows you to use the HPI set up on your MT”.
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FireHammer Buggy
The adapters fit great and allow you to use the HPI front and rear wheels on both front and rear of the Firehammer. Full steering is allowed with both front and rear HPI tires which gives you many of options.
The adapters fit great and allow you to use the HPI front and rear wheels on both front and rear of the Firehammer. Full steering is allowed with both front and rear HPI tires which gives you many of options.
Oh ya, there is a great new sticker on the sticker mobile!
Thats right right up on the wing.
Thats right right up on the wing.