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Nicholas Bennett - 07 Jun 2004 18:28 GMT

Have just bought Rush Evo and had clutch bellhousing explode - literally!
How reliable are these cars?
Have heard a few nightmares about drivetrain probs.
Any thoughts?

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Frater Mus - 07 Jun 2004 18:42 GMT

> Have just bought Rush Evo and had clutch bellhousing explode - literally!
> How reliable are these cars?

The clutchbell problem sounds like an anomaly to me; I don't think HPI
builds junk or anything.

I'd give them a chance to replace the parts for you:
http://www.hpiracing.com/index2.htm

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ben - 07 Jun 2004 19:33 GMT

> Have just bought Rush Evo and had clutch bellhousing explode - literally!
> How reliable are these cars?
> Have heard a few nightmares about drivetrain probs.
> Any thoughts?

Cant speak for their nitro but ive had the Sprint, Pro2 and Pro4 and they
have been fantastic.

I considered the mt2 and the savage before i bought a t-maxx but it wasnt
the hpi name that put me off.

Col.

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Zardos - 07 Jun 2004 22:01 GMT

>Have just bought Rush Evo and had clutch bellhousing explode - literally!

How high was your idle speed ? if the engine was idling too high the
clutch shoes can rub on the inside of the bellhousing making it very
hot ( we're talking engine hot, oops burn my fingers )

Did you find the clutch wouldn't disengage before it exploded ?

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