RC Truck Loaded With Power! HPI Jumpshot MT Flux Review | RC Driver

[@GamerNRetro]

Very happy to hear HPI is making a comeback. My first car was the Nitro RS4-3 RTR, after that I had the Savage 25 and Flux. Great cars.

[@rcdriver]

Those were great RC’s!

[@rexrcs]

Hope HPI gets their original designers back

[@philliplyn2692]

I’m so glad to see hpi back in business if my local hobby shop them I’m definitely going to buy a few please bring back the super nitro and the nitro mt truck and the electric version 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@MbKTheGLow]

The WR8 is basically Super sized. I just hope they release more bodies for it.

[@capitalcanecorso1314]

Thats awesome HPI was my favorite rc company and still is im really glad to see them making a come back

[@suthius85]

My first ever 4WD vehicle was an E Savage. 13 yrs later it still runs great and is probably my favorite of the fleet. I love it.

[@rcdriver]

E-Savage is a beast! 😎

[@suthius85]

@@rcdriver hate the Baja body though 😄

[@littleAZN248]

Glad to hear HPI is making a comeback. Time to dust off my Flux XL 😀

[@NathanStorer-RC]

Honestly, I sometimes prefer 2wd simply because I feel you can turn sharper. 4wd tends to understeer, especially under power. 2wd can be a bit touchy, but I feel it's better overall, unless you're on a very loose surface. I am surprised that you stripped the gears so quickly, hopefully just a fluke. Looks pretty amazing, I really want one!

[@sampuhhupmas5666]

Finally HPI is back! I've fallen in love with my E-Firestorm, hope they start making spares for all the trucks

[@onemansvideos2134]

I'm excited for the savage xl rerelease

[@rcdriver]

Same here!!

[@rcshowoff5427]

I have 2 jumpshots v1 st. I really like this platform. I have to say I never have problems finding parts. Especially if I hit EBay wow almost everything you need for these trucks. Great video happy to see HPI made this an all metal gearbox.

[@kitchtangov]

My first RC: HPI Vorza Flux. It was insane! I picked up the Savage XS following and since then love HPI's products. Who remembers the Brahma 18?

[@errc2610]

These would be even more awesome if they were four wheel drive, Greg! 👌👍

[@BASSstarlet]

@Ron T Yes but it will make you a better driver, and also you have fewer parts to worry about!

[@LawrenceTimme]

I agree a 4wd version would sell really well.

[@johnwayne666]

I agree....4wd. Much more fun....🤘🏼🤠...

[@tvon4966]

@@johnwayne666 wrong, 2wd is much more fun you actually have to know how to drive lmao

[@johnwayne666]

@@tvon4966 I have a 2wd.... it's ok and I'm pretty fawkin awesome at driving it😁...but I prefer the fun of a 4wd....like my Arrma Big Rock..🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏼🤠

[@insanemadmanroom2299]

Oh snap HPI I had to 2 gas Savage back in the day love them darn trucks this is making me excited woot woot I hope HPI makes a serious comeback

[@Miguel_289]

Nice to see the transmission is all METAL unlike the brushed mt.

[@rcdriver]

With the brushless system, it certainly needs those metal gears.

[@Thebankfisher]

So glad to see the jumpshot finally done right and hopefully it's here to stay!

[@romper4444]

Nothing about that truck is done right, it's literally a copy of a 15yr old stadium truck with a tvp chassis

[@brentpeavler5335]

This truck is not for me but to each their own. I will say this though Greg, your reviews are some of the most thorough and unbiased on here. Very well done 👏.

[@stevewest7260]

No front bumper or wheelie bar, not spending money on something that should be stock. Happy to see HPI again though.

[@rcdriver]

I have mixed feelings. Wheelie bar certainly would have been nice stock. But this is a model car hobby. You get to add on parts onto your model that YOU want. Agreed, nice to see HPI back into it!!

[@JapanRCAdventuresS]

this means you never buy any upgrades and run all your cars stock?

[@stevewest7260]

@@JapanRCAdventuresS Yes I do. Have over 40 RC's all bone stock unless something breaks.

[@1Stunna2323]

Are we not gonna talk about the Super Clodbuster Black Edition that’s been teased in multiple videos now?

[@rcdriver]

All shot and in the editing process. Shot the action the same day as this truck. Hopefully it’ll be posted towards the end of the week.

[@danielkmit4145]

I love hpi I hope they bring the baja back with parts. HPI BRING THE BAJA BACK PLEASE

[@rcdriver]

I had some fun times with the Baja, cool buggy for sure!

[@johnnyvestergaard9141]

@@rcdriver maybe one day.............

[@matthewclay5036]

I bought the HPI Jumpshot MT the first yesr it came out too. I hope they improved the quality of the body. Mine shattered from an unexpected wheeliewhen it was stock. I put a HPI Camaro body on it and Duratrax Picket SC wheels and tires. I also added a Castle SV3 brushless esc and 4600KV Castle motor.Really fun RC!

[@spoolyboi9434]

I mainly run traxxas stuff but have always been a fan of HPI, one of the first nice RCs I ever drove was a savage 21 that my uncle had when I was a kid.

[@christophermears7738]

I'm pretty happy to see HPI has made a comeback from the Traxxas incident. I just bought my first new HPI vehicle in the wild their crawler the venture sbk and that truck went together wonderful and is a very capable crawler I love that thing

[@44punisherable]

What incident?

[@romper4444]

​@@44punisherable I think he misspoke and was thinking of the arrma- traxxas incident. HPI just went thru bankruptcy restructuring and it's taken awhile after several resales of company for current new owners to finally get up and running. But they've done just about zero new products, just blow and go's(new body and tires and selling it as all new)

[@44punisherable]

@@romper4444 thanks for info. I was a huge fan of HPI back then but only owned one. I'm glad they're making a comeback but still a bit on edge. I literally just build kits because I don't have time to run anything anymore. Building is more fun at the moment

[@cazadon]

​@@44punisherablewell that information is incorrect hpi was sued by traxxas because they reverse engineered a waterproof receiver box that was basically just a rubber o-ring that fit the contours of the box that was completely different in every other way. And reverse engineering is not copying it's working out how something works and making it differently from the original

[@cazadon]

That's why the newer hpi receiver boxes have a gap where the seal stops because that don't want to be sued again

[@ipperurc5216]

Very intresting! I'm impressed! That would be nice allaround-truck. Light truck with 2s -lot of play time!

[@theirishaxe9405]

This mt needs bumpers. But ya the savage xl is coming back out in matte green.

[@rcdriver]

I didn’t delete it. Might have gotten hidden by KZbin for some reason. Anyway that new Savage does look rad!

[@theirishaxe9405]

@@rcdriver I really hope you get one to review! I really want to see what's new

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@theirishaxe9405 If you want to see the new XL look up Crazy Hobbies on KZbin, he just did a video on it, I'm pretty sure he was the 1st person in Australia to get one.

[@Ghost812many]

Nice truck, makes me really miss my Hotbodies E-Zilla.😁That thing was a beast! It was later rebadged as the HPI E-Savage. Fun times.

[@rexrcs]

Hpi has always had nice flexy plastic on their bashers, better the flex than snap!

[@Raguvian]

Cool to see they're still making twin vertical plate MT's instead of a truggy with big tires (not that I don't love those as well).

[@thamontgomeryz]

Love the firestorm i have

[@robbietanker8671]

Nice Truck good Power,for lower Power use 2S.

[@lukebeaumont5495]

Brought one yesterday...already chewed the spur gear out one its first battery

[@williamoleary9330]

Come HPI, HRP whatever you want to call yourself We need Savages, 1/8 & to go after Traxxas a 1/6 or 1/5 Savage Nitro & Electric...Let me say it again NITRO! Great video

[@DoRC]

But mostly electric because the vast majority of the hobby is electric now and it doesn't make sense for them to invest money in nitro.

[@thomasteigen2793]

I totally with you on this. NITRO. 👍

[@krisn8820]

Is HPI back??? I hope so!!! I miss the RS4.

[@edp4556]

that's a fast rc truck for sure

[@matad311]

Just bought a used OG Nitro Savage XL and parts are super hard to come by! So I really hope they start remanufacturing parts for it!

[@williamoleary9330]

From 19:00 that’s why I really like nitro because the vehicles are so much more controllable. My Hoss with the 14 tooth pinion is insanely tough to control. And that’s not even at its limit. Swap the spur gear out & I’m at 60+. Same with the Rustlers The Xmaxx is just plain awesome. I picked it up a few weeks ago & even on 6s it’s fast. I got the 8s completer pack the other day, but because of the temperature here in NJ we only used it once. Waiting for it to warm up so we can run them and swap out the pinion for that 50+ Thanks again

[@rccrazer]

I'm ecstatic for the ST review, im hoping it'll be a worthy successor for my beloved Blitz

[@JonnyFourDeluxe]

Great video! I really like the look of these jumpshots. When will you be posting a video of ST?

[@rcdriver]

That’s the next one of the three. I’ve already started on it.

[@JonnyFourDeluxe]

@@rcdriver that's great thank you. I know they're very similar to each other but I'm interested in the handling difference with the stance being lower on the ST.. 👍🏻

[@atlanticfrantic102]

I just watched this video because I bought a jump shot and I'm very curious as to why the other one is a rare pre-production model because that is the exact one I just got

[@DoRC]

I sure hope they start making parts for stuff. I have a flux xs that I'm afraid to drive because you can't get slipper clutch pads for it. They've been out of stock for years. the funny thing is they're still selling brand new ones so it's not like they're not making them anymore.

[@rcdriver]

The new HPI is doing their best on parts supply. But I think like everyone else, getting the stuff here from overseas has been difficult. There’s tons of ships sitting in port waiting to offload.

[@DoRC]

@@rcdriver I get that. Trying to restart a supply chain right now is probably even harder than just keeping one going. I will continue to be patient. HPI has always been My favorite brand and I really can't wait for them to release something genuinely new with reliable parts support. They will have my money for sure.

[@greg0063]

Good to see Hpi in action again. The car looks sturdy. Any current limiting on the esc? It looks wheely happy.

[@rccrazy]

I'm glad these rigs are coming back, the Flux range is amazing! Given iv only got a Trophy truggy Flux but Iv seen many vids and everyone seems to love there Flux👌 Just subbed by the way🤘👍

[@danieldelahaye8502]

Nice review. Thank you 👍

[@Muserschmitt]

The only thing that worries me about the bottom feeding battery box is that you basically rest all the weight of your pack on that tiny body clip pin securing the hatch. Looks like it could snap on a hard landing and send the lipo on its merry way out of the vehicle.

[@rcdriver]

The body clip mount is stout and they use a body clip from a 1/8-scale in that spot.

[@44punisherable]

I had an hpi 4.6 big block nitro and it was fun! I wish I never sold it. However, this rig looks like you could buy it at Walmart lol

[@EreksonJ]

I'm looking forward to the ST review. I'm curious about the differences between each and hopeful that the ST keeps the front end down a bit better.

[@weldmishref]

I already bought HPI Vorza Flux, and Savage Flux 3 months ago..new models spare parts are available.

[@WheelchairRCEscape]

Thanks I've never heard of HPI.. Beauty Rigs...

[@BASSstarlet]

Woot!

[@Southwest.rc.bashers]

What is the biggest battery you can get in there you got a measurement please

[@keithcerce8445]

I'd love to add it to my collection! Was so excited when the video started. Too much $$$

[@brokenhobbies6299]

I was happy with my jumpshot mt for two days.. until rounded off my rear wheel hex and stripped a reduction gear. Was my own fault for taking their word on it being " ready to run" out the box. Im use to building my RCs as kits.

[@BuzzBuggiesRC]

Why does my wheel not go on straight only hpi ive had problems with.

[@RecklessGenesis]

Is there a reverse on it ?

[@LawrenceTimme]

It looks like the front bumper is missing for sure! Did they forget to put it on or what?

[@rcdriver]

It’s been that way since the first Jumpshot was released, but it would be nice to see something better there.

[@FirstChannel181]

How’s the reliability? Any issues ?

[@chrisbrown6590]

i have got a hpi e-savage monster truck, it was gave to me. both motors and the esc and the batteries are gone. any way you could tell me what motors and stuff that will work on it. i am dumb as a sack of rocks about size an stuff like that. be much thankful if you could thanks.

[@williamoleary9330]

I hear ya, but.... Always that but...lol I just bought a brand new Tmaxx (still have my original 2.5 & 3.3) & I’m telling you even my 12 year old son loved the sound of that engine. It was fun breaking it in together & then gettin after it. And I have an Xmaxx, Hoss, & VXL Rustler I just miss my Nitro Savage real bad & I’d personally but two brand new ones if they start producing an updated version Again just my opinion & hope that they do

[@thomasteigen2793]

I have a few of them. I love my nitro savages,but also my flux version. 😄

[@c.k.hobbyshop3351]

Nice video Nice lil truck 😀

[@aadi6281]

do these come with batteries ?

[@rctraildriversuk-lone-wolfvide]

I agree about just sticking to 2s lipo, i have the ST version and its nuts on 3s, i upped the pinion a tad and on 2s 45mph

[@rcdriver]

Yup, 2S is plenty for all versions if this platform.

[@robbietanker8671]

2 WD is cool

[@LawrenceTimme]

Lol it's mental on 3s how did this not come with the wheelie bar!!!

[@rcdriver]

Yeah, it’s a wild one on 3S.

[@5thgearedlined]

I will always be a die hard hpi fan, hell I’m still running my savage from when they came out, on the k4.6 swap, but I’m a little on the fence on this model. I’m thinking about getting an arrma granite soon

[@rcdriver]

I don’t believe Arrma offers the 2wd Granite BLX anymore which would be the comparable truck. They just have the brushed Voltage. The Jumpshot Flux would be the better truck between the two.

[@ZingZingNZ]

Did you hear the click develop

[@PeteVFX]

I've JumpShot MT V.2 , can it be converted into a Flux? I read both of their manuals. And found that there was a possibility

[@aggrosaxon459]

But...great video!! Very informative

[@havenstein1]

They need more weight on the front though I have the v1 SC with brushless technology on it's changing into a plane at a certain speed while running 3s, even with the optional wheeliebar. And it's sad that the spur gear is'nt made og some kind of metal they i've had a little problem with the theeths melting. But damn it's fun car.

[@speckledjim_]

When your used to 6s rigs 3s in an MT doesn't sound like much, but when you consider how light these HPI's are.... I like the twin chassis, looks really strong and light. I like the fact that it's 2wd, it'll make for some interesting handling. The shocks look kinda meh, a set of nice aloominum shocks would just finish it off Front bumper and wheelie will prolly be an aftermarket option, that body is gonna get trashed without a wheelie

[@havenstein1]

The twin chassis is exremly Strong I have the SC it's about 2.5 inches longer than the mt,. I lost control of the car while running close to 60mph and hit an iron pole and that's the only time i've bended the chassis and cracked the bumper, but the rest of the car was still in great condition

[@speckledjim_]

@@havenstein1 you can really only find out what your rig is made of when you push it like that

[@jimmiller7361]

I was thinking at the beginning that the drive line sounds noisy? Then it stripped the gear? So idk maybe it was a little off to start with.

[@rcdriver]

Could have been a little off to start now that I hear the video. With the camera close to the ground, the mic picks up more sound. It didn’t sound the same to me while I was driving.

[@rexrcs]

I sit through your infinite commercials and click them so you get paid lol

[@rcdriver]

Thanks for the support 🙃😄

[@HermundAOlsen]

Great review! Is the ESC and motor (still) produced by Castle Creations like the «old» Savage Flux XS?

[@LawrenceTimme]

No they are hobbywing based now. I think at the mmh electronics are hobbywing

[@Citrus_FPV]

I have the v2 with a brushless motocombo on 3s it's a beast

[@rcdriver]

Wild to drive isn’t it! 😃

[@Citrus_FPV]

Yeah it's such a great car. I love it, I'm planing to get the upgraded diff later and make some diy drive shaft boots 😀

[@kodak_jack]

It had better be good. That's a LOT of money for a 2-wheel drive!

[@bradkalman2353]

They should call it the two wheel drive Savage flux it's very beastly for a two wheel drive. Lol

[@bradkalman2353]

How much does it cost? What is its top speed?

[@phillipneyman9338]

geez. these look like they are a decade behind....

[@ZingZingNZ]

I'm getting HPI parts in New Zealand with ease

[@Rockatha]

It's great to see that HPI are back but I can't help feeling that they are late to the party especially with a rear motor set up. Who even still make a rear motor vehicle anymore? Even Bangoood specials are mid motor. I wish them well but I think Arrma and Losi have really taken over there market.

[@earlyculyer4103]

It was just a big price increase also I hope it matches the quality!

[@bradkalman2353]

Hey we talked to your buddy Tony P. on Frank's 9:30 pm Thursday zoom video chat and regular chat. You should get in touch with the tank RC to join us at 9:30 p.m. this Thursday we hope to get Tony again on a regular basis.

[@yesyt4501]

So what different between this and a stapede 2wd

[@rcdriver]

Both trucks compete in the same class. They have their differences, chassis materials, geometry, styling, driveline materials.

[@williamoleary9330]

Just subscribed as well

[@odomandr]

Rich aka Greg, I would love to see a return of hpi but customer confidence is non existent. I have not driven my venture hard at all due to parts availability being absent. As a matter of fact they have promised more than they have delivered over the last 3 years

[@rcdriver]

I’m Greg. Rich is TheRCNetwork 😁. But yes, I understand the concerns. I think like others, they’re dealing with supply issues coming out of China. They’re all doing their best to get parts supply out there. Many want HPI to be around, but if there’s no sales, you know what happens.

[@odomandr]

@@rcdriver ha got me. Brain fart

[@pavementsurfer3788]

It definitely seems like a improvement over V1. Untill the 3s. These trucks love spurs LMAO

[@bkehlin]

I personally don't think hpi can get a piece of the market again. Losi & Traxxas have too big a hold on it.

[@DroidLocks6971]

....The jumpshot arena truck lasted 20 to 30 minutes on grass and now gears are ground off ....1st run lasted 15 seconds in straight line On Grass & the rear tires Ripped off the rims and nearly ripped completely in half . ....Talk About Buyers Remorse And Regret . ....I Feel Like The Hobby Shop Saw Me Coming & Now I Do Not Know Weather To Trust What They Say Or Suggest Anymore

[@killmore75]

Are you advertising HPI in this video?

[@rcdriver]

Nope, if I was, I wouldn’t have told you what was wrong or what broke.

[@killmore75]

@@rcdriver ok ty!

[@rcdriver]

@@killmore75 NP, people mistake me trying to educate about the model for advertising. I talk a lot about a model so interested people can know about it so they can make an informed decision on their own. I don’t tell people to buy it or tell people to click affiliate links like others do.

[@rjrcnunn4908]

They need to lower the price on these or make them 4x4 to compete with Arrma Granite and Team Associated MT10. Hpi has nothing in the line of 1/10 4x4 3s for 300 to 370. The bullet st and mt are outdated and way over priced.

[@alexjohnsonjustme]

Bad bad bad they need to be up to date in the R&D this is brushless common is the servo supposed to double as a bumper just looks like they left out anything that us bashers look for in modern Rc’s

[@quadflopper1012]

as far as 1/10 scale goes, there are better choices out there for less then the $400 the hpi costs!!!!

[@joeddejohn]

Good bye HPI. After they discontinued the Pulse 4.6. Feel burned.

[@familiesagarias7398]

The HPI BULLET was the worst. I hate that thing used to break down every time you take it out for ride.

[@steveconnor5388]

Naw if you don't use 3s your not having fun get a good after market wheely bar and bash the Hell out of the jump shot MT

[@SargeScum]

From expensive to more expensive.

[@georgepapamichail1006]

Ok so you stripped its gears when you had a bad landing and the motor moved and the teeth were a little broken....but it was fun to drive ? Are you sure that this is a review? You know this is not the cheapest rc in the market and is supposed to be a basher !!!!!!

[@Rockatha]

That's what happens when you get given them for free a biased review.

[@georgepapamichail1006]

@@Rockatha I guess you are right, but on the other hand not addressing a problem properly ( even if it has to do with a well known brand ) doesn't really make this video review and it becomes more of an advertisement , which of course is the reason why you get an rc for free in the first place.

[@harlyquin]

yeah im not a fan of bottom loading either, he he

[@tenncutt]

Good video about a bad truck

[@rcdriver]

But what’s bad?

[@tenncutt]

@@rcdriver i dunno, 2wd i guess. I'd play with it! Lol

[@SnarkyRC]

I prefer 2wd for bashers. 4wd makes you a lazy driver.

[@georgepapamichail1006]

Yes it all looks good on the HPI but why don't you try a MAVERICK, to see what a piece of junk it is.

[@ottotarnowske987]

Chassis was a good design 20 years ago. That rig looks to be a "sorry guys gotta run to hobby shop to buy parts" type of setup. Loved my nitro Savage but the Xmaxx put her into retirement.

[@Noneyurbusiness]

I don't like those Traxxas style rear engine trucks they flip over to easily

[@aggrosaxon459]

It looks nice...but its nothing more than a lesser version of an stampede....and by saying traxxas puts out FAR SUPERIOR quality than hpi..let alone redcat, losi or arrma ehh

[@rcdriver]

How is it a lesser version of a Stampede? Stampede has a composite chassis, Jumpshot, aluminum. Stampede has composite slider shafts, Jumpshot Steel dogbones. Stampede grease filled diff, Jumpshot sealed oil filled diff. Stampede composite smooth shock bodies, Jumpshot threaded shock bodies. I love the Stampede, but on paper the Jumpshot is not a lesser truck. They’re both worthy trucks to consider in the 2wd MT Class.

[@SnarkyRC]

@@rcdriver He's just showing a typical Traxxas owner mentality.