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Old 11-23-2006, 08:55 AM
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Default HPI Roto Start 2

Hi,

I won this roto start system on ebay



Now I need a backplate for my HPI RS4 3 18SS

Any suggestions?

Thanks
Old 11-23-2006, 11:02 AM
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well i beleive i have a spare one i am trying to get rid of, pretty sure it would fit, i want like $5 for it, or you can get this http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXFET1&P=ML for like $17
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But that's for 12/15 engines. Mine is a 18SS.
Old 11-23-2006, 04:21 PM
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i know yours is an 18ss, that backplate will fit, if you do not trust me, look on hpi's website
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I just thought I'd mention it, since they say it's a 12/15 backplate. Thanks hpi apollo.
Old 11-23-2006, 09:01 PM
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would you like my backplate? its in good condition, its just taking up space
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I prefer buying a new one, because it's a new car and I don't want to take any chances. Thanks anyway.
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can you change pull start to roto start? cuz wow my hands get tired pulling my RS4 pull statr for it to turn on x_x ( yes im lazy )
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[link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMVE0&P=7]HPI Roto Start 2 System Nitro Star 12/15/18[/link]

This is the complete set, for 44.99 USD
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Default RE: HPI Roto Start 2

there is no reason you should get tired of pulling on a pull start, it you cant start it easily within a few turns on a pull starter, a roto starter wont help you any, you need to learn the proper amount to prime the engine, ect
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Default RE: HPI Roto Start 2


ORIGINAL: hpi apollo

there is no reason you should get tired of pulling on a pull start, it you cant start it easily within a few turns on a pull starter, a roto starter wont help you any, you need to learn the proper amount to prime the engine, ect
Yeah, exactly. Actually the first thing i did when i got my car was replace the rotostart with a pull starter. I really didn't like the rotostart much, pain to remember to charge and carry around.
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Default RE: HPI Roto Start 2

hey guys, dumb question here. If I buy a pullstart do I need to buy anything else? The car I bought has a roto plate on it and I hate those things. There should be a 1-way in it still right? and it's the HPI1668 that I'd need for the 18ss?
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Yeah, all you need is a recoil starter. The one way bearing from the rotostart is the right size, etc, simple bolt on.
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Default RE: HPI Roto Start 2

perfect, it's either buy a pullstart or buy the rotostarter, battery and charger. Plus then I gotta cart that junk around wherever I wanna go play.

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