The HPI Jumpshot is FINALLY Worth Buying!!!

Yes, you read that correctly!
HPI have finally turned the Jumpshot into a contender... well... mostly.
#HPIJumpshot #JumpshotMTFlux #JumpshotSCFlux #RCing #RCingAround
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[@OfficialHPI]

Watched to the very end...We don’t mind how many subscribers you have, what we love is that you care about the product and the hobby. It’d be great to get you down to our UK HQ, (covid permitting) for a chat and you can take a Jumpshot FLUX away with you for further testing / fun ☺️👍🏻

[@TheRCScotsman]

Oh, wow! I'm honoured!! I'd LOVE that!! Thank you!

[@rrrccc1571]

On the back of this video and a little bit of my own research I have ordered a Jumpshot ST Flux! Looking forward to testing it properly when rules allow

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@rrrccc1571 The ST Flux looks fantastic. Someone on the MSUK Forum has one and it's been all positive!

[@fettfan1475]

I loved hpi stuff, I've had trophy flux,bullet flux,savage 2350,firestorm flux blitz,blitz flux,sprint, maverick quantum flux. I hope you get back to where you were.pls get the parts for blitz available again. Now this monster truck...hmmmm 😎

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@fettfan1475 Are you listening, HPI??

[@rrrccc1571]

As one of those weirdos who isn't a fanboy to a specific brand, I wish HPI all the luck! The more competition the merrier and I think I can see the appeal of a 2wd truck

[@TheRCScotsman]

Absolutely! I'm right with you there. I'm not a fanboy of anyone, but HPI are special to me.

[@diamondj3509]

Thanks for the update video! Happy to see HPI coming back strong. I had watched your earlier video and then updated my gearbox with a Serpent 27t idler gear and a (please forgive me HPI) spare Slash 2WD diff. I had to add some allen key outdrives and shim the idler to get everything centered but the bodged gearbox is still working with a 3900kv brushless set-up. If the parts become available here in the US, I will switch to a factory HPI gearbox set-up. I am a fan of the orange V2 body and wheels and will get a set if I can find someone stocking them locally.

[@TheRCScotsman]

Good work! Nice to hear that someone actually managed to get around the original design flaw. I don't see why the parts wouldn't be available in the US. I mean, I don't know where HPI's biggest customer base is, but I'd be surprised if the US is one of, if not the biggest.

[@scottishrc7857]

I bought the Jumpshot MT shortly after it came out as well and i loved driving it, but after a few runs on all stock motor etc the gearbox was sounding suspicious with clicking / crunching now and then. I had one bad landing from a jump, upside down and it exploded the bodyshell and it's sat in my loft since. When the V2 came out, i bought the steel idler gear and queried HPI to what specifically were the other improvements and they told me that the spur gear, and plastic diff housing / large gear although was still plastic, both had a higher carbon content in the plastic to make them harder. I plan to put the metal idler inside my old original version, try and find a replacement bodyshell and run it with a 12t 550 motor for bashing. If it chews the gears spur or the diff housing gear, then i could still upgrade to either the new metal version or the V2 harder plastic ones, depending on pricing. I loved HPI many moons ago and still have my Wheely King and some E-Savages in storage and even though i have Stampede and it's super tough, the Jumpshot was nicer to drive. It handled and jumped better and i much prefer the TVP chassis over bathtub. I've a TRX-4 as wel but i'd still like a Venture chassis kit someday as well because they offer fantastic features for the price. I hope more people can get b ehind HPI again and it'll encourage them to keep going in the right direction

[@TheRCScotsman]

Yeah, it was BAD, wasn't it?? That gearbox was a joke. Give it a go, all you have to lose is to wait for the metal parts becoming available. Then, it'll be sorted! The Wheelie King looks great! In-fact... I might have another look at one... Yeah, let's all support HPI and bring them back into the game! Cheers.

[@sk7262]

just got a jumpshot flux st and first impressions are great! can't wait to put it against the firestorm flux modded. did have to make a little modification to allow my Lipo batteries with detachable cables pop out near the ESC so just a little relocation of the ESC, file and drill and done! HPI fanboy from the RS4 Pro3 days and have 2x sprints, 1 efirestorm, 1 blitz and now a jumpshot ST on the shelf . keen to see your flux review

[@TheRCScotsman]

Fantastic! Nice to hear from someone with love of HPI. Their line-up used to be about the best in the industry. Good times!

[@PeteWylieRC]

I don't understand why HPI don't bring out the Firestorm again. I know it's old but Tamiya get away with releasing the same RC's over and over. It was one of the most reliable RC's I ever had. Anyway, be interested to see how the new improved Jumpshot is. I will wait for someone else to test it first though!

[@LawrenceTimme]

I agree. The firestorm was always better. The jumpshot is a massive down grade. Cheap rubbish.

[@TheRCScotsman]

I can see the Firestorm making a comeback. A Firestorm 2 would be great... as would a Sprint 3! Ok, now I'm dreaming! Have to disagree with you Lawrence, the Jumpshot is of a far higher quality than many of its contemporaries. The materials are lovely.

[@Luke-en2tk]

@@TheRCScotsman I wasn't a fan of how far the battery compartment opens on the Jumpshot's, a bit of a pain, think that's still the same.

[@frankcarlson6007]

Hilarious

[@fettfan1475]

Jumpshot out today, launching off serious hills,flys beautifully ,its so level in flight, bounces,tumbles and the whole thing held up really well,really impressed. (Shame the wheeliebar kit won't fit,as comes with the wrong bolts) but nevermind, the truck rear body took no impacts. On grass probably doesn't need it...wave bye bye to that corally,you definitely need this truck in that shelf

[@TheRCScotsman]

Sounds fantastic! What's up the the bolts, are they too short?

[@fettfan1475]

They supply m3, but they don't bite, maybe a coarser pitch is needed, I'll have to investigate further, bodyshell took a bit of a hammering on the tail end with the throttle turned up

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@fettfan1475 Cool, well I'll bring that up with them, as I think I've heard that before. Good news about the body shell, as the old one was terrible!

[@dori318ti]

Interesting listening to your thoughts as this is a truck I'm looking at getting as a newbie 😁 As a person looking to get into the hobby would you say this would be a good start? I know you don't have first hand experience with the new models but was curious on your thoughts based of the old one. Having asked the question before I seem to get the same answer that a 2wd truck will be rubbish and I should go for 4x4. Looking at mainly taking it to the local parks/woodlands and skateparks when possible so guesing I would need something to take a jump or two and a little bit of abuse while I figure things out 😂 possibly the wrong place to ask such a question but you seem to be one of few who doesn't hold preconceptions and assumes that it will be terrible before they have even tried it....... Anyway, keep up the good work as it's made me consider something other than the obvious such as the arrma 3s range 😅

[@TheRCScotsman]

2WD gets a lot of stick, because it's more difficult to drive than a 4WD truck. But I like 2WD! They wheelie better, powerslide better and are more tricky (read; fun) to blast around with! For a 2WD truck, either this, or the Corally Triton/Moxoo/Mammoth would be my pick. For 4WD, look at the Maverick range. The Arrma 3s range is another step up, but is more expensive. Not just for the trucks, themselves, but also 3s batteries and compatible chargers cost more. Whatever you do, have fun! Cheers.

[@dori318ti]

@@TheRCScotsman thanks for the info 😁 how come you recommend the maverick range for 4x4? I have read that they can't take the abuse and can be a little fragile with jumps etc? Tbh I am budgeting ~£450 but that's for lipos, charger, spares and truck/buggy/truggy. I suppose I'm just looking at options as I really like the look of the 2wd models as they seem like they will be a better fit for me as I like a challenge 😅 I just don't want to find myself unable to use it due to ground conditions etc as I would want to drive all year round (even though the UK weather may do it's best to out me off going out 😂) really appreciate all the advice as it's really helping

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@dori318ti I guess it depends on the exact model. The old Maverick range was dreadful, but the newer stuff is supposed to be really good, especially for the price. It depends on what you do with it, as well. People who ramp RCs 20-30 feet in the air, break them and then say "weak rubbish" have kind of missed the point!

[@TheRCScotsman]

But for that kind of budget, the Arrma 3s range is the sweet spot!

[@rixsta911]

Your the guy off the forum, yeah, the flux is sorted now.

[@TheRCScotsman]

I am, yes. Good, that's great to hear!

[@Charles-wd8fu]

I've got the original jump shot new in box never ran mine

[@TheRCScotsman]

You can fit the uprated parts onto the original truck. Would sort it right out!

[@CraigAHaskell]

I have the Jumpshot MT V2 and am wondering if I can upgrade the drivetrain with the new flux drivetrain. I have a brushless system ready to drop in but the truck is stuck on the shelf as it is.

[@TheRCScotsman]

You can. The parts are interchangeable.

[@grrfy]

am really tempted by the short course truck version, or spring the extra on a Losi , tough decision.

[@TheRCScotsman]

It is tough. HPI would be cheaper for parts, though. But I do love a Losi!

[@DJArkum69]

I have the Jumpshot SC V2, and I'm in the process of addressing everything your vid mentioned, but otherwise it's a fantastic truck. The body shell on mine has taken crazy abuse and only gotten the normal surface scars. I like that the control/battery box is adjustable so you can change the F/R weight ratio for whatever your driving situation is, and with the new aluminum diff housing, metal idler and spur gears, and full sealed ceramic bearing kit I'm about to put in, along with the 120A ESC and 5200Kv brushless system I've already installed, this thing is going to be a rocket ship!!!!

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@DJArkum69 Great to hear it's standing up the the abuse. Jeeeeezo, 5200Kv!! Rocket ship is right!

[@DJArkum69]

I had purchased it for an AWD Touring car I was building, but certain situations led me down the trucks path and it needed to get put to use. I'll see if I can get some video of a bash session once I've got it up and running again.

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@DJArkum69 Nice one. If you do make a video, let me know.

[@GTMatukka]

I have the Blitz Flux. I want HPI to re-release the Firestorm 🙃

[@TheRCScotsman]

Many people seem to!

[@Luke-en2tk]

From what I have been told they don't have the stuff to make the Firestorm anymore since the HPI HB split.

[@gillian9178]

Is the Corally Triton brushless & longer wheel base Mammoth brushless worth getting. Especially after fitting a HD servo saver. Your thoughts appreciated, thank you.

[@TheRCScotsman]

Absolutely! The Mammoth is much easier to drive (as is the Moxoo), so I'd recommend those, over the Triton, butt they're all tough as old boots and fantastic bashers. Once you sort the servo saver!

[@gillian9178]

@@TheRCScotsman Thank you for your reply, also assuming HPI have hopefully sorted this latest Jumpshot Flux out. What would be the choice between the Mammoth & the Jumpshot, failing getting both trucks that is.

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@gillian9178 It's tough, because I haven't experienced the new Jumpshot. So, to be safe, I'll say the Corally. Purely because the Corally has an absolutely bulletproof drivetrain and is also cheaper. The Jumpshot COULD be just as good, but I'd be guessing.

[@paulgreen9265]

Hi,so I bought the original jumpshot mt for my son 2 years ago.Put a deans connector on and ran 2s lipos,one 4000mah and one 5200mah,ran great until we burned the motor out,bought another and put in.Left for a few months and only lasts a couple of mins,I'm thinking left batteries too long?Anyway put then to storage and back up a few times and seems to be getting better,will the batteries be OK?

[@paulgreen9265]

Oh and if I bought the flux gearbox for the idler issues would it be a straight swap??

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@paulgreen9265 Hard to say about the batteries. Does your charger have a readout? That'll tell you what the voltages are. As long as they're better than 3v per cell, you'll be fine. Yes, the parts are interchangeable.

[@paulgreen9265]

@@TheRCScotsman yes they charge up to 4.19 each cell but just wondered about capacity,they only got a couple of mins runtime with a bit faster than walking speed,seems to be getting better now with more umph

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@paulgreen9265 Strange. Just keep an eye on them. If they puff up, then get rid! But if they're beginning to recover, than you should be fine.

[@9281111]

How reliable has this truck been? Any issues?

[@TheRCScotsman]

The mk1 had a few issues, but by now they're all fixed. It's pretty good, now!

[@jimbratherton]

Mike I love the channel but why do you torture yourself with average bashers? For just over £300 you could buy a 3S Arrma. As a kid I had a Madcap, then later a 2S Outlaw, then most recently a 3S Typhon. The Arrma is so fast, tough, planted. We owe it to people to recommend these amazing RCs

[@LawrenceTimme]

He likes 2wd trucks and for some reason they always suck XD. The pro mt was ok, but they got discontinued it 😭

[@TheRCScotsman]

Don't get me wrong, I'm very tempted by a Senton 3s and think that would be amazing! But... there's nothing average about a well sorted 2WD monster truck. As far as smiles-per-pound is concerned, they're about as good as you can get! More humble, but decent quality models are more relevant to more people and I like them for it. 2WD gives the best wheelies, the best doughnuts and are a challenge to drive. They make me smile, that's why I like them! But yes, I was hovering over the buy button on an Arrma 3s! Also, the Pro MT was better than OK; the guy I sold it to regularly takes it skate park bashing and it hasn't broken, not once!

[@Luke-en2tk]

Very few good 2wd bashers on the market, the Arrma Vorteks blx was an awesome bit of kit.

[@fettfan1475]

You swine lol, I've had to buy one !!!! Think the carnage will get the maverick flux system,and sell the maverick as brushed, I just couldn't resist the allure of another HPI truck, coupled with core lipo,man its gonna be a happy place come tuesday😎

[@TheRCScotsman]

Hahaha! Enjoy it!

[@fettfan1475]

The badboy arrived today,switched the big orange block.on the tailgate for a white script hpi logo-much better!! Man its nuts, I hope hpi get the painted bodys available soon, cause I'm gonna want a couple more i reckon Well done hpi, all is good in the universe again. That hpi smell, beautiful truck,man the chassis is even better than it looked online #hpi having fun since 86! You bet !!!

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@fettfan1475 Fantastic! Thanks for the feedback!

[@diamond66ist]

Why should you have to go to all that trouble to install an alternative idler gear ? if this was a full size car it would be a call back! I bought one and i find the shell is horribly thin, the battery box is very tight when useing a lipo, the ESC switch is hidden away by the ESC so you have to remove the shell just to switch the car on and the plastic drive train is rubbish.

[@TheRCScotsman]

Agreed! It just wasn't good enough!

[@rcnitroflux2361]

I got the hpi maverick quantum flux mt and truggy bud check them out on my channel bud

[@LawrenceTimme]

It's still overpriced.

[@TheRCScotsman]

Oh, I dunno! It depends how you look at it. It's £60 more than a brushless FTX, but £90 less than a brushless 3s Arrma. I think it would be a in a pretty good spot, if it wasn't for the brushless Corally range, which leave this looking overpriced.

[@LawrenceTimme]

@@TheRCScotsman yeah the arrma are now way to expensive as well! They used to be £269-289 now they are £320!! The corally is the best value for sure! Also the team associated rival mt10 of you want 4wd.

[@TheRCScotsman]

@@LawrenceTimme Unfortunately, the Rival has a nasty habit of breaking front arms, if the MSUK forum is to be believed!

[@LawrenceTimme]

@@TheRCScotsman it's that still an issue now?

[@LawrenceTimme]

@@TheRCScotsman it's that still an issue now?