HPI Racing 117255 Kit: 1/10 Venture ScaleBuild

HPI Racing 117255 Kit: 1/10 Venture ScaleBuild

The Venture is the ultimate adventure-ready scale RC trail truck, and now it's available in a build-it-yourself version, ready for you to completely customize into your ultimate off-road vehicle. Developed from the ground up to be the most advanced and driver-friendly scaler truck available, the Venture is the perfect trail companion for anyone from weekend ramblers to globe-trotting adventure heroes! Whether you're driving up a mountain, crossing rocky streams or just taking it on a trail drive, the Venture can handle it all.

To make the Venture the best in class scale truck, the chassis features a formed steel chassis that encloses a realistic front-motor position with an all metal-gear transmission and full-time 4WD drivetrain with a central transfer case, plus a scale suspension featuring dual stage, oil-filled, coil-over shocks and sturdy off-road axles with full-time locked differentials.

The build-it-yourself Venture SBK includes official HPI options such as rebuildable front universal driveshafts, aluminum lower links for confidence over rough terrain, 4-link rear for increased articulation and traction, plus hidden axle weights for increased stability with a lowered center of gravity (CG). As you assemble the kit from the fully detailed assembly instructions, you can modify the truck if you wish, or add extra options and accessories as you go. 

The Venture Scale Builder Kit is supplied in kit form only, ready for your own choice of motor, servo, speed controller, wheels, tires, body, and bumpers, so YOU can instantly have the most customized truck possible. Are you looking for the pre-built and Ready To Run (RTR) version of the Venture? Check out the #118146 Matte Black, #116558 Gunmetal, or #117165 Sandstorm RTR Venture trucks! 

There are a variety of different colors to choose from for your Venture FJ Cruiser pre-built RTR (Ready-To-Run) crawler truck, or custom build your own truck from the ground up with the Venture SBK Scale Builders Kit!

SCALE CHASSIS DESIGN AND LAYOUT

The Venture rock crawler features a formed steel C-channel chassis with sturdy plastic cross braces as the foundation for a realistic scale truck chassis. To make sure the truck has a front weight bias that improves its climbing ability, the motor and transmission are mounted right up front - just like in a real truck! For additional weight up front, the steering servo is also mounted to the chassis next to the motor. 

INCLUDES HPI OPTION PARTS

The Venture scale crawler truck is packed with features already (you can read all about them below), and the SBK version includes a selection of hand-picked options that will make it even more capable not just on the trail, but also through the most difficult terrain. If you already have a Venture, all of these options are also available separately to enhance and strengthen your truck.

FRONT UNIVERSAL DRIVESHAFTS

#115942 Front Universal Driveshafts - these are stronger than the standard dogbones, and are also completely rebuildable for when you need to perform routine maintenance. They'll also increase the steering angle for easier turning around obstacles.

6MM ALUMINUM LOWER LINKS

#116442 Aluminum Lower Links - machined from 6mm thick aluminum alloy and then anodized to match the shock bodies and motor plate, these burly metal links help stiffen the suspension and allow the dual-stage shocks to do their duties to the utmost.

4-LINK REAR SUSPENSION

#117079 4-Link Rear - adding extra articulation to the rear axle gives extra grip at critical moments, such as when side-hilling up steep embankments, giving you the confidence to take the Venture to the extreme limits of scale crawler performance.

BRASS AXLE WEIGHTS

#117086 Axle Weights - adding 24g of weight to the inside of each axle, these heavy brass weights are not only hidden from view for scale realism, they add even more stability to the truck by moving the center of gravity as low as possible.

 BALANCED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

The chassis layout of the Venture, with the forward-mounted motor and transmission, plus the chassis-mounted servo (CMS), puts most of the weight at the front end, giving the Venture ultra-realistic driving performance and an advantage over most other scale trucks when hitting the trail.

ALL-METAL TRANSMISSION

The Venture is the first scale truck to feature strong metal gears throughout its transmission. With a main gear set taken from the ultra-fast and ultra-strong Savage XS Flux, the Venture drivetrain can handle LiPo power up to 3S, as well as brushless motor power with zero upgrades.

PERFECT OFF-ROAD TRAIL GEARING

With the transmission drive ratio of 1.53:1, the overall drivetrain ratio is 7.6:1 for a good all-around gearing and a final drive ratio of 30.4:1 out of the box. This will get you up or down most trails and get you started climbing difficult inclines. With pinion gears of 15-28 teeth, you can get final drive ratios of 30.4:1 to 16.2:1. You can easily alter the ratio with an optional 56-tooth spur and pinion gears from 19-32 teeth for final drive ratios of 22.4:1 to 13.3:1. 

CENTER TRANSFER CASE

In addition to the motor and transmission at the front, the Venture features a centrally mounted transfer case with a gear ratio of 1.5:1. Whilst putting the maximum amount of weight to the front of the chassis, the central location of the transfer case allows the drivetrain to sit low and down the centerline of the chassis so the driveshafts are perpendicular to the axles for maximum power transfer to the tires.

LOW ANGLE DRIVESHAFTS

The low angle and central position of the driveshafts allows for maximum power transfer, so as much power as possible reaches the tires. The driveshafts are equal length front and rear and feature composite slider-style shafts with metal universal joints at each end, where they meet the transfer case and axle. At the axles, 13-tooth pinions and 43-tooth ring gears (axle ratio of 3.31:1) sit inside the "pumpkin" or center of the axles. Each differential is equipped with metal diff lockers for pure 4WD traction at all times.  

ADJUSTABLE SLIPPER CLUTCH

An externally adjustable slipper lets you tackle slick rocks and loose surfaces without having to make big changes to the setup of the Venture. Correct adjustment gives you the perfect amount of power and grip by reducing wheelspin - and the easy to reach adjustment nut lets you make quick adjustments on the workbench or out on the trail.

FEATURES

• Full-time 4WD 1/10 scale off-road truck kit - you build yourself!
• Formed steel C-channel chassis rails 
• Front and rear bumper mounts to fit bumpers of your choice
• Adjustable rock rail side sliders help the truck get over tough obstacles
• Front-mount motor and transmission position for ultimate scale realism
• Front weight bias improves climbing traction and provides more realistic driving
• All-metal gear drivetrain for extreme durability
• Central transfer case with slider driveshafts to front and rear differentials
• Transfer case prevents motor stall for the best climbing action
• Transfer case also straightens & lowers center driveshafts for more efficient power transfer
• Axles feature small diff case or "pumpkin" size for best possible ground clearance
• Aluminum differential pumpkin covers
• Locked differentials for superb off-road climbing traction
• 12mm aluminum hex hubs to fit any available crawler wheels
• Shock towers have multiple mounting positions to allow for wheelbase options
• BTA (Behind The Axle) steering linkage for improved approach and departure angles
• Panhard bar for scale looks and optimized geometry with zero bump steer
• Zero Ackermann high steer knuckle design for improved obstacle clearance and tighter turning radius
• 3-link front triangulated suspension
• 4-link rear triangulated suspension
• Oil-filled aluminum coil-over shock absorbers (63-90mm stroke)
• Adjustable threaded shock bodies for quick ride height changes
• Dual-stage shock springs
• Aluminum lower link/shock mounts
• Aluminum Panhard mounts
• CMS (Chassis Mounted Servo) realistic steering setup
• Adjustable body mounting to fit any style of off-road body (truck or SUV)
• Fully braced rear body mounts
• Full set of ball bearings
• Protective case for receiver
• Antenna mount

SPECIFICATION

DIMENSIONS
with #117365 FJ Cruiser body and #116852 & #116853 bumper Type 1 sets

• Length: 527mm (20.7")
• Width: 227mm (9")
• Height: 238mm (9.4") with roof rack, 217mm (8.5") without (will vary depending on tire choice and suspension settings)
• Wheelbase: 311mm (12.3")
• Front overhang: 101mm (3.9")
• Rear overhang: 135mm (5.3")

WEIGHT

• Running weight: 2.4kg (5.3lbs) (approximate - will vary depending on your choice of electronics)

CAPABILITY
with #116852 & #116853 bumper Type 1 sets - will vary depending on your choice of bumpers

• Break-over angle: 44.5 degrees
• Approach angle: 55 deg
• Departure angle: 45.5 deg
• Max climb angle: 49 deg
• Max tilt angle: 28 deg
• Axle articulation: 30 deg
• Ground clearance 68mm capable: (2.7")
• Ground clearance at standard ride height 60mm: (2.4")
• Axle ground clearance 32mm: (1.3") 

GEARING

• Drivetrain ratio: 7.6:1
• Transmission gearing: 1.53:1
• Axle gearing: 3.31:1
• Transfer case gearing: 1.5:1