HPI JUMPSHOT SC FLUX V2 It's so FAST!

[@jamesbrown7758]

Hmmm… Not sure what I like more, the truck or the cool video footage with that new DJI. Haven’t really considered HPI in recent years. I’ll be looking more into that. Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed!!

[@Rek_Rc]

You just won the pinned comment of the day award! That comment will make tado's day because he is the pilot of the duo, and it makes my day because I love the truck!

[@JIPPERR_1]

So cool! That hpi is really moving!! Awesome shots from the drone as well 👌✌️Very cool chassis layout too🤯

[@Rek_Rc]

I think that's what I like most about that truck. It's so HPI with that chassis, and it really moves right down the road.

[@JoevsRc]

The last Hpi I owned was the RS4 nitro and Super nitro when they were released. Lol I might give this a try. I am also a fan of the SCT

[@Rek_Rc]

This thing really surprised me how fast it was and how well it handled being a 2WD. It takes practice to drive 2WD well, but this truck doesn't really seem as difficult on turns, even with a 4000KV system in it. With tuning and practice, this thing probably handles really well. That body will catch air of course (SCT), BUT, venting the rear made a massive and immediate difference. I'd say go for it. If you like SCT, you'll probably enjoy this truck.

[@kashmurray1199]

Reminds me a little of the HPI Blitz of years ago. Good truck.

[@Rek_Rc]

The only thing I don't like about it is the servo saver. It's not really built to take a big hit, but luckily they are cheap and upgradable. Otherwise the truck is ripping fast, and it handles pretty well out of the box, with some adjustable linkages and some tuning I think it would be pretty good on the track.

[@kashmurray1199]

@@Rek_Rc I agree.

[@beandean356]

Dude i was literally thinking exactly the same as you 30 mins before this vid dropped and told the wife to get me one for Christmas. This truck looks like its well balanced like the Gorgon but like you say i love SC trucks and this looks great for the money brother.

[@Rek_Rc]

I hope she gets you on buddy. It's well worth its price, especially for that kind of speed. And it's just a total blast in general, especially racing on dirt.

[@johnmccune1233]

Never really gave HPI a thought until seeing this video... Pretty cool man!!

[@Rek_Rc]

They used to be a real stand out in the world of racing, but that's been a long time. I hadn't thought about them in years, but this truck is an absolute gem. From what I hear, HPI is clawing its way back.

[@juntti2948]

Omg im so happy i got used arrma kraton 4s v1 for 250€ and some spare parts and battery whith charger i havent been anymore happy in my life althought i wanted senton 3s because i like looks of shortcourse trucks btu still its so awesome to have first real good rc ❤❤

[@juntti2948]

FINALLY

[@Rek_Rc]

It's a good feeling taking a tough good RC out for that first drive isn't it? I'm so mean to my Senton BLX and it just keeps right on trucking.

[@juntti2948]

@@Rek_Rc yeah im so so happy have run like 10 packs today hehe its so fun i cant tell how fun it is😎😀

[@juntti2948]

@@Rek_Rc and i might buy used senton 4x4 3s next week for 200€ or little bit more so i dont have to worry if one brokes😀

[@beandean356]

Had this RC for a week now and i have to say this ticks so many boxes for me. Built up a Proline 1967 Ford F100 body for her and used the orange HPI stickers you get with the car. Really cool RC for the money with plenty of power and its crazy light compared to my Arrma Senton.

[@Rek_Rc]

I love mine too. It's tough, but I wouldn't class it as a basher, like I said in the video, it's a race truck built with bashing as an after thought. It's remarkably light weight, especially compared to a Senton like you said, and it's just so fast.

[@beandean356]

@@Rek_Rc Yeah i just rip on grass fields and tarmac with some natural jumps. Dont do skate parks, more of a high speed over rough terrain sort of guy.

[@RCRoads]

It handles so well. Plenty of power and control. I'm sure part of that can be contributed to your driving. 👍👍

[@Rek_Rc]

I wish I could call myself a good driver. But really I just have more confidence than I deserve and if the RC breaks I just laugh about it.

[@blakamin]

I nearly bought one of these a month ago, but got the Team Associated Pro4 SC10 instead, because 4wd, and the price in Australia wasn't really that much different. Love your work, keep it up and you'll be huge in no time! 👍

[@Rek_Rc]

What a nice comment! Thank you very much for taking the time to drop a line.

[@ZacStack]

I also bought a pro4 sc10 and I love it run it on 2s tho cause temps and 3s is insane

[@roadstar499]

Yes Sir, I just picked up a fully gutted short course flux. .can you tell me if the version here is actually a 3650-4000kv? Also any idea of the pinion size...cant find any specs on this truck...I also am thinking it's a 60 amp esc since place for it is pretty limited...thanks for your help...😊

[@Rek_Rc]

This one is the 4000KV system, but still 60A ESC. Their ESCs are actually pretty good

[@roadstar499]

I ordered a 3660 4200 with 120 amp esc...not sure of its can size..can you remember if its 3660 or smaller? Anyway did you ever service gears...any issues with sand etc getting to gears? I am looking forward to getting this one up and running. I really like its design.😊

[@BriansRCStuff]

That drone footage was epic! Outstanding!

[@Rek_Rc]

That drone makes it so easy. It still takes a little practice to fly it the way tado does, but just about anyone can do it within days of their first flight with it. It's that good.

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@Rek_Rc I love where you are taking your videos. Great stuff.

[@Rek_Rc]

@@BriansRCStuff thank you buddy. I was just sitting here thinking how some drone footage could make your speed runs an absolute one of a kind. You're good at those, if you could find someone with a decent drone, it doesn't even have to be able to keep with your cars top speed to make epic speed run footage. I already like your videos. But your speed runs with some sort of drone footage would be another level. Maybe have a drone already flying low then your car rips past from underneath it going the same direction, then it rips past you with the stationary camera. That would be insane.

[@BriansRCStuff]

@@Rek_Rc That would be soooo good..... I wish that was an option. Some guy came up to me when running my HBX and was interesting in filming some stuff for me he never reached out (I gave him my channel info). I have always done everything solo and I don't even know anyone in the hobby locally. I wish I was closer to you guys lol, oh well! Great idea. Maybe one day things will pan out and I can up the level of the videos.

[@secondhandrc7024]

Jumpshot platform is amazing!! I’m a fan of the TVP chassis!! And HPI so could be biased!!!😜😂🤙🏻

[@Rek_Rc]

I'm not biased, and I agree with you,. It's a fantastic truck, I hope alot of people buy them and help HPI become a leader again.

[@secondhandrc7024]

Yea with there Quantum budget line they really are great buys!!! HPI FTW!!!🤙🏻💪🏻

[@Rek_Rc]

@@secondhandrc7024 I want that quantum flux Street car and I'll have one on the channel, we'll give it the Rek RC treatment too because I've heard they are tough.

[@secondhandrc7024]

@@Rek_Rc Sweet!! Can’t wait. I’m torn between the truck and car body!! Love the truck look but there’s something different I like about the car body and its lines!!! I have the Maverick flux truggy and it’s every bit as good as my Senton!!🤙🏻👍🏻

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

This is how the slash was when first came out , the 4wd needed the slipper clutch in to wheelie . But just becomes a flying hunk of plastic and longer a vehicle 😂😂

[@ipperurc5216]

HPI should pay you for this! Excellent video!

[@Rek_Rc]

I really appreciate you saying that. I love that truck, and I'm glad you like the video.

[@ipperurc5216]

@@Rek_Rc Subbed also!

[@Rek_Rc]

@@ipperurc5216 that makes my day, thank you genuinely!

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I think people are afraid of hpi, because they went bankrupt a couple years ago, and although they completely recovered people remember that. Also with their tvp chassis they can be a bit of a pain to work on. That being said hpi are just as good if no better than trx and arrm in my opinion..

[@Rek_Rc]

At least in terms of performance, I absolutely put them right up at the top with the other big names. I couldn't believe how fast it was and quiet as well. I could barely hear it go by and it was mostly air displacement and tires I was hearing more than the motor.

[@joshuakhan1042]

Nice rig 🤙cool music too 🎶 keep up the good videos 👍

[@Rek_Rc]

Thanks a million for the kind comment. We really appreciate it!

[@roadstar499]

Can you tell me if this jumpshot comes stock with a 24g metal servo? I cant find any information on its servo.if you dont know ,that's fine...thanks

[@Rek_Rc]

I actually don't have that truck anymore, I can't remember exactly, but that sounds about right. The servo was really quick on it.

[@robaus4635]

Awesome vid man. You should do voiceovers bro!!! Keeo it up! 👏

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you! I've been told I have a voice for radio, and a face for radio too. I really appreciate the comment, that truck is a blast to drive.

[@beandean356]

@@Rek_Rc 100% radio voice/face

[@BriansRCStuff]

Great video my friend? Well done! That GPS is not the strongest GPS in the world.😂. The crown is still intact. That truck looks a lot of fun! I am curious if it is less more more stable than my vintage Losi LXT. I was going to run it on 3S today but the wind was making me nervous. That Redcat is a great deal. The gearbox seem pretty strong? Do you have a faster motor for it? If not, you going to need one?

[@sy55legrc]

Just purchased one of these and can’t wait to get out with it! Great video matey

[@Rek_Rc]

I hope you have a great time with it. It's a good truck

[@rcplayground7]

So how durable has it been?

[@TheUnknown714]

They look great, they handle pretty awesome from what I can see. The only thing that's kinda holding hpi racing back is the quick and local availability of parts.

[@Rek_Rc]

Yep, you can get the parts no problem but likely not at the hobby shop, which is funny because back in the day it seemed they were everywhere.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

It’s because they got sued by traxxas for water proof receiver box and kept changing ownership, now it seems they been back with there twin vertical designs that is there own design

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

You guys don’t realize how hard traxxas works behind the scenes to make sure they’re the house hold brand in hobby shops . If it weren’t for this company truly being a staple in rc development they’d be long gone , it nearly took a miracle for them to be here today but there is alot more competition now . But being a proven design with proven 3 gear ⚙️ tranny hopefully they can find a niche because like you said where you getting quality under 300 bucks .

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I need to get my hpi savage nitro monster truck going. Just got a cool body for it. Hpi makes great RC’s and they also make great 550 motors

[@Rek_Rc]

They have a long history in the racing world going back to the mid 80s. I hope they can get back to being one of the leaders in the industry again. Making more cars like the jumpshot flux line and the savage is a great way to get there again. I learned from a viewer that feuds with Traxxas in the past cost HPI a few times. I haven't looked into it, but it wouldn't surprise me at all.

[@gillian9178]

The Jumpshots Flux are such underrated rigs, cheaper than a brushed Slash & twice as fast. Im thinking of picking up both the Jumpshot SC Flux & also the Jumpshot ST Flux. I can get both trucks for around $460 for the pair.

[@Rek_Rc]

Totally agree. Also getting both for that price still keeps you under a high end Traxxas slash and you're still going to be faster because the slash needs a gear change to do those speeds. The HPI cars can do it fresh from the box without changing a single thing. Not saying the slash isn't a really nice rig, because it is. But sometimes I think the slash line, aside from the BL (excellent move by Traxxas btw), are maybe too nice and therefore you don't see much bashing and racing happening with the slash.

[@techspac3]

Nice SCT mate👍🏻 the Avata footage looks great🫡

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you sir. Tado is getting pretty good flying that drone. It's an incredible device.

[@Schmidteren]

what is top speed on 2s?

[@Rek_Rc]

Still blazing, 39 MPH Is what I've gotten

[@pimpin_ain_no_illusion_rc]

Just video was waiting on dude to co-sign HPI⚡️🏁💯

[@Rek_Rc]

I'm not sure I quite understand, but I really do like that truck.

[@dandesjardins2552]

This also the absolute funnest class to race in ,Trophies in a 4x4 A main class to prove it .

[@Rek_Rc]

I haven't raced in organized racing yet, but just racing with friends, I agree. SCT is so fun, the racing can get bumper to bumper

[@scaleworksRC]

Wow, that is an impressive SC truck! I have seen these in my shop and it seems like they just get overshadowed by the big 3. I'd definitely get one at some point though. Chassis and drive train seems pretty solid, but it looks like those long arms are probably the weak points.

[@Rek_Rc]

Yeah, the arms could be a weak point, but this truck seems like it's somewhere between a basher and a racing truck. It has elements of both, though I would be much more likely to race it than take it out on a heavy bash. It's tough enough to take some jumps and some tumbles, but I won't be taking it to the skatepark like my Senton.

[@scaleworksRC]

@@Rek_Rc Yup, I'd just run it in the dirt and some light jumps. She'd be fine!

[@Rek_Rc]

@@scaleworksRC with a bit of tuning, some adjustable rods, and practice, it would actually be a really good race truck I think.

[@landryshannon6625]

Great video

[@Rek_Rc]

Hey thanks! That truck was a ton of fun to review.

[@dandesjardins2552]

This biggest reason for hpi not being as popular with racers is support in canada on the shelf at local hobby shops ,They are just as smooth as the Associated sc10 though I had the hpi blitz a few years back .

[@Rek_Rc]

Yep, parts need to be ordered and they aren't always easy to find. They are out there, but you gotta dig a little. HPI is still in recovery it seems

[@dandesjardins2552]

@Rek_Rc Yes as a basher it would be OK, as a racer not so much .

[@YeeticleesRC]

It's funny, I am an absolute fanatic about its predecessor to this day, the Blitz. I still go club racing with it and I'm about to drop a 7700KV Castle system in it. And I never really realized how much of a worthy successor the Jumpsuit was until I saw this video. The Blitz was so tough, tougher than the Slash at the time and better around the track than the SCT Lois was coming out with in that time period, or in my opinion at least. And this seems Like they're kept the spirit of that alive even though the platform is vastly different. Mine came with that same 4000KV motor, thing is a beast, I have it in my Laegendary Thunder right now. I really want want one of these and I have for a while now. But just cannot seem to make my mind up. Do I want to get the SC or the ST and go racing? I'm still not ready to give up on my Blitz yet but I could do one for MOD SC and one for 17.5, Or do I want to get the MT and go bashing? I really want a 2wd MT, I've never had one, between that, the gorgon, and I'm also looking at the integer i10T because I love the high center of gravity. I just cannot seem to make my mind up...

[@Rek_Rc]

I understand that. I'm torn between several RC cars at the moment myself. We're currently working on a full episode of 4 sentons for our Senton show down. And after that I've got like 6 ideas and cannot settle on a single one.

[@alantaylor353]

Nice.!! 👍 👍 👍

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you! It's a very fun, fast, and sadly overlooked truck.

[@EJ-74]

NIIIIICE 👌🏻

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you!

[@Schmidteren]

It only say on the box it goes 70kmh on 3s. xD You measured ti to over 88? :D

[@Rek_Rc]

Yep, vented the body in the rear, it stayed on the ground much better and I was able to pin and hold the throttle on several passes. All between 53, and 55 MPH.

[@pimpin_ain_no_illusion_rc]

🏁🔥🔥

[@TheUnknown714]

You should get a 3d printed rubber shell for the GPS tracker

[@Rek_Rc]

You're a million percent right on that.

[@beman87]

Any breakages on this car so far?

[@Rek_Rc]

Steering linkages pop off alot, but other than that it's been good.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

2wd can be fun , little more challenging

[@Rek_Rc]

Absolutely. It's a skill to be developed for sure.

[@roadstar499]

Interesting looking design...would have liked to see under the hood though..thanks I

[@Rek_Rc]

Yep, I didn't think of that until after I finished filming. Normally I try to at least give a good one over under the hood, but this time I totally forgot.

[@Aaronjaycardwell]

Just ordered this a few days ago, super excited. You're right, there's not enough content. Of course I've noticed there's not much parts availability, either.

[@Rek_Rc]

HPI is making a comeback, so the parts will as well. But, you can always have your local hobby shop source parts for you, many carry HPI.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I think I’d rather have a flux st tge stadium truck version. Looks a lot like the Losi jrxT

[@Rek_Rc]

I almost got the ST l actually, but my love of SCT drove me to this one.

[@t3floz]

Nice video as always! How comes that short course trucks are your favourite? :)

[@Rek_Rc]

Thank you, and I appreciate the comment. I'm not sure exactly why sct are my favorite. I think it's because they are full bodied which makes them look impressive, they have their own unique handling characteristics aside from even cars of the same chassis designs as well, and they always look larger than they are. When they're fast, it's a blast because you always have to be watching for them to lift off like a plane. Racing them is fun because you can get fender to fender without worrying about the tires making contact and sending them flying so the racing gets very tight.