Subaru Impreza WR8 FLUX 1/8 HPI Rally Car
TLDRThe HPI WR8 Flux rally car, officially licensed with a 2001 Subaru Impreza body, offers a robust and durable off-road experience. With a brushless motor promising speeds up to 60 mph, the car features a tank-like chassis, oil-filled shocks, and aluminum parts for stability. The WR8 Flux is designed for high-speed runs and jumps, though it tends to oversteer, making it perfect for power sliding. Despite its powerful performance, the car remains durable with no damage after rigorous testing on various terrains.
Takeaways
- 🏎️ The HPI WR8 Flux is a licensed 2001 WRC Subaru Impreza rally car model.
- 📦 It comes in a large box, suggesting it may be larger than a 1/10 scale car.
- 🔋 It's equipped with a brushless motor and is claimed to reach 60 mph on a 3-cell battery, though gearing might need adjustment.
- 📱 The TF50 transmitter and additional parts, tools, and manuals are included in the package.
- 🎨 The body has all decals applied, including color-matching ones over the windows and roll bar graphics.
- 🔧 The suspension is smooth with more travel, typical for rally cars, and sits higher than on-road touring cars.
- 🚗 The chassis is robust, based on the Bullet monster truck, with a 3mm aluminum chassis and an open layout.
- 📏 It's actually an 1/8 scale car, not 1/10 as initially thought, with larger tires and a bigger body compared to a 1/10 scale touring car.
- 🔧 The car features sway bars, oil-filled shocks with color clips for ride height adjustment, and a large front foam bumper.
- 🔌 It has a waterproof servo, a 4000 KV brushless motor connected to an EMH3S ESC, and hex hardware.
- 🔩 The receiver box is enclosed, and both the front and rear shock towers are made of aluminum.
- 🌍 The tires are directional, marked 'R' for right side and 'L' for left side, indicating they should not be rotated but can be moved front to rear.
- ⚡️ On a 3S battery, the car is powerful and can reach high speeds, but it can be challenging to handle on pavement.
- 💥 The car is durable, withstanding hard hits and rolls without damage, though a larger foam bumper is suggested for better protection.
- 🌡️ The motor and ESC can get very hot and may require cooling, indicating a potential need for a more robust electronic setup.
Q & A
What is the model name of the HPI rally car featured in the script?
-The model name of the HPI rally car is 'Subaru Impreza WR8 FLUX'.
What is special about the body of the HPI WR8 Flux?
-The body of the HPI WR8 Flux is officially licensed from the 2001 WRC Subaru Impreza and comes with all decals applied, including color-matching decals over the windows and roll bar graphics.
What is the estimated top speed of the HPI WR8 Flux on a three-cell battery?
-HPI claims that the WR8 Flux can reach a top speed of 60 miles an hour on a three-cell battery, but it may require changing the gearing to achieve this speed.
What type of transmitter is included with the HPI WR8 Flux?
-The HPI WR8 Flux comes with a TF50 transmitter.
What is the scale of the HPI WR8 Flux rally car?
-The HPI WR8 Flux is an 1/8 scale car, as indicated by the name 'WR8' and confirmed in the script.
What is the basis for the chassis design of the HPI WR8 Flux?
-The chassis of the HPI WR8 Flux is based on the design of the HPI Bullet monster truck, suggesting a robust and durable construction.
What type of shocks does the HPI WR8 Flux have?
-The HPI WR8 Flux has oil-filled shocks that are not threaded and are made of plastic with color clips for adjusting ride height.
What is the motor specification of the HPI WR8 Flux?
-The HPI WR8 Flux is equipped with a 4000 KV brushless motor connected to the EMH3S ESC (Electronic Speed Controller).
What are the features of the tires on the HPI WR8 Flux?
-The tires on the HPI WR8 Flux are made of soft rubber, glued to gold wheels with vent holes and a 12 millimeter hex for fitment. They are directional tires, marked 'R' for right side and 'L' for left side, indicating they should not be rotated left to right.
How did the HPI WR8 Flux perform during the speed run on 3S battery without changing the gearing?
-During the speed run on a 3S battery without changing the gearing, the HPI WR8 Flux did not reach the predicted speeds, with some participants guessing it would go faster than 30 miles per hour but it was not confirmed in the script.
What are some potential upgrades for the HPI WR8 Flux based on the script?
-Based on the script, a more robust electronic setup and a larger foam bumper to fill in the gap between the bumper and the body could be potential upgrades for the HPI WR8 Flux.
Outlines
🏎️ Unboxing and Overview of the HPI WR8 Flux Rally Car
The script begins with an unboxing of the HPI WR8 Flux, a rally car with an officially licensed 2001 WRC Subaru Impreza body. It's the first rally car and HPI model reviewed in years. The car is brushless, with HPI claiming it can reach 60 mph with a three-cell battery, though gearing might need adjustment to achieve this speed. The box contains the TF50 transmitter, extra parts, tools, and manuals. The body has all decals applied, including color-matching ones over the windows and roll bar graphics. The suspension is smooth with more travel than typical on-road cars, suggesting a higher ride height. The car is revealed to be an 8-scale model, not 10 as initially thought, with a robust chassis based on the Bullet monster truck, featuring a 3mm aluminum chassis, mud guards, a center diff, and dog bones leading to front and rear differentials. The car is equipped with oil-filled shocks, a large front foam bumper, and a waterproof servo connected to a 4000 KV brushless motor and an EMH3S ESC. The battery box is adjustable, and the car is noted for its durability and weight.
🏁 Testing the HPI WR8 Flux on Various Terrains
The second paragraph describes the testing of the HPI WR8 Flux on different terrains, starting with a speed run on 3S without changing the gearing, where the car's speed and handling are evaluated. The car is powerful and can reach high speeds, but it's challenging to control on pavement, especially at high speeds. The car's performance on a gravel lot leads to overheating, highlighting the need for a more robust electronic setup. At the local track, the car shows its versatility, handling jumps and rough terrain well, although it tends to oversteer, which is great for power sliding but not for straight-line high-speed runs. The car's durability is praised as it withstands hard hits and rolls without damage. The script suggests that a larger foam bumper would be beneficial to protect the car better. The video concludes with a recommendation to check out the WR8 Flux and the WR8 Nitro rally cars, with a call to action to follow the provided links for more information.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Subaru Impreza WRC
💡HPI WR8 Flux
💡Brushless Motor
💡ESC (Electronic Speed Controller)
💡Scale Car
💡Suspension Travel
💡Chassis
💡Tires and Wheels
💡Sway Bars
💡Durability
💡Directional Tires
Highlights
The HPI WR8 Flux features an officially licensed 2001 WRC Subaru Impreza body.
This is the first rally car and HPI product reviewed in years.
The car comes with a brushless motor and is capable of 60 mph on a three-cell battery.
The body has all decals applied, including color-matching ones over the windows.
The suspension offers more travel, typical for rally cars, and sits higher than on-road touring cars.
The chassis is robust, based on the Bullet monster truck design.
The car is an 8-scale model, not a 10-scale as initially thought.
Sway bars and oil-filled shocks contribute to the car's performance on tracks.
The car includes a waterproof servo and a 4000 KV brushless motor connected to the EMH3S ESC.
The battery box is large and adjustable, with two Velcro straps for secure placement.
Aluminum shock towers and hex hardware are part of the car's durable construction.
The car's suspension hangers are made of anodized orange aluminum, except for the rear which is plastic.
The tires are directional, marked 'R' for right and 'L' for left, indicating they should not be rotated left to right.
The car performed well on a gravel lot, despite thermaling the motor and ESC.
On the track, the car shows a tendency to oversteer, great for power sliding but challenging for high-speed straight lines.
The car's electronics, including the 3S setup, seem to be pushed to their limits in the 8-scale chassis.
The car is highly durable, withstanding hard hits and rolls without damage.
A larger foam bumper is suggested for better protection during crashes.
The WR8 Flux is an awesome car for its performance and durability, according to the review.