Will it run?- the HPI Nitro Rush RC stadium truck

A video about fixing the HPI Nitro Rush. But will the engine run and if it does how fast will it go?
A look at the jobs needed to get this fab vintage 2WD stadium truck and running!
We take an unloved vintage nitro RC and give it some love!!!

[@HaggardRC]

Sounds lovely. I like the old 15fe

[@RCadventuresUK]

It was such an easy engine to get running and starts pretty much first time every time. Could say it lacks a bit of power compared to more modern engines however it’s great to keep these going. With your extensive nitro collection and reach if you come across an original rush bodyshell (the yellow one) then let me know and I’ll take it off your hands. I’m also after some front wheels!! 😀

[@SoundStream101]

Nice video!! Yeah I need a body for mine as well.. I still have my original HPI MT the 4WD one I bought back in 2000 maybe 2001? not sure exactly lol all I know is that its old and still love it. Goodluck with yours!..

[@RCadventuresUK]

Hi Soundstream101 - cheers for the nice comments. I also had an HPI MT2 back in the day and loved it. It was my first Nitro engine truck. Unfortunately sold it on and now that I’m well and truly hooked to the hobby again, wish I’d kept it!!! All the best.

[@colwyn9]

Nice run, I love the rush. It goes where you point it , I have changed mine into hybrid so to speak, the original purple chassis got bent so fitted the black evo chassis then swapped the .15fe for the evo t-15. Then I found it hard trying to find decent wheels so fitted the Firestorm front spindles to allow standard 12mm hexes, this also replaced the brass bushes for sealed bearings. As for the bidy, I have a rush evo shell. The original one cracked.

[@RCadventuresUK]

Hi, sounds like yours has had plenty of attention - but to keep these older trucks in use then you need to be creative with spare parts! Interestingly since doing this video I’ve run into a few issues, I think I’m going to have to change the engine!! Cheers

[@colwyn9]

​@RCadventuresUK Exactly, the main problem for the .15fe is the liner, it has a nickle liner meaning the bore has a softer surface and wears away. The engine plate on the chassis can allow different engines to be fitted but its finding mounts that are to correct size. Good luck on your RC journey

[@02trailblazerltz]

I'm working on the same exact car . The one I have is missing the spur gear and every rush I've seen has a one speed clutch bell .This one has a clutch bell that has 2 gears on it . Any idea what spur gear I need ?

[@RCadventuresUK]

Hey, I didn’t think the rush came with a 2 speed transmission- is it possible someone has tried fit the transmission that comes with the on road evo rs4?

[@02trailblazerltz]

@@RCadventuresUK It's possible . I was kinda thinking the same thing.