Last items in stock
NEWS DELIVERABLE MARCH
The Venture is the ideal RC model kit, ready for adventure. Now it's available in a do-it-yourself version, ready to be customized. Developed from the ground up to become the most advanced and driver-friendly ultimate vehicle, the Venture is the ideal road companion for everyone from weekend hikers to global adventure heroes! Whether you're driving up a mountain, crossing rocky creeks or simply taking to the trail, the Venture can handle it all.
To make the Venture the best kit in its class, the chassis features a formed steel frame enclosing a realistic front engine position with all-metal transmission and permanent 4-wheel drive with central transfer case, as well as suspension with oil-bath shock absorbers, and rugged off-road axles with locking differentials.
The build-it-yourself Venture SBK includes official HPI options such as universal driveshafts, aluminum lower links for confidence over rough terrain, a 4-link rear axle for increased articulation and traction, and concealed axle weights for increased stability with a lowered center of gravity. As you assemble the kit from the detailed assembly instructions, you can modify if you wish, or add additional options and accessories.
The Venture Scale Builder kit is supplied as a kit only, you'll choose your motor, servo, speed controller, wheels, tires, body and bumpers, so YOU can instantly have the most customized model vehicle possible.
Features
1/10 scale 4WD off-road vehicle kit to build!
Cast-steel C-chassis rails
Front and rear bumper brackets to suit the bumper of your choicebumper of your choice
Adjustable rock rail side rails help the truck overcome difficult obstacles
Front engine and transmission position for ultimate realism
All-metal drive for extreme durability
Central transfer case with sliding driveshafts front and rear differentials
Axles feature a small differential housing for improved ground clearance
Aluminum differential guard
Locking differentials for excellent mountain traction
12 mm aluminum hex hubs to fit all wheels.
Shock mounts have several mounting positions.
BTA steering linkage (behind the axle) for improved approach and departure angles
Realistic Panhard bar and optimized geometry.
Zero Ackermann, high steering knuckle design for improved obstacle clearance and tighter turning radius
3-link front wishbone suspension
4-link rear wishbone suspension
Oil-filled aluminum shock absorbers (63-90 mm stroke)
Adjustable threaded shock housings for quick height changes
Shock absorber springs two-stage
Panhard aluminum mounts
Adjustable body mounts to suit all body styles
Fully reinforced rear body mounts
Complete set of ball bearings
Receiver cover
Antenna mount
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS /
with FJ Cruiser body # 117365 and type 1 bumper kitassemblies type 1 # 116852 and # 116853
Length: 527mm (20.7 ")
Width: 227mm (9 ")
Height: 238 mm (9.4 ") with roof rack, 217 mm (8.5") without (varies with tire choice and suspension settings)
Wheelbase: 311mm (12.3 ")
Front overhang: 101 mm (3.9 ")
Rear overhang: 135 mm
WEIGHT
Operating weight: 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) (approximate - varies according to your choice of electronics)
APTITUDE
with type 1 bumper kits No. 116852 and No. 116853 - varies according to your choice of bumpers
Rollover angle: 44.5 deg
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
Transmission ratio: 7.6: 1
Transmission gear: 1.53: 1
Axle gear: 3.31: 1
Transfer case gear: 1.5: 1
What you need to complete this kit:
Bodywork - 12.3 "(313 mm) wheelbase fits perfectly, other wheelbases will require new connecting rods
Front and rear bumpers to match the bodywork of your choice
Tires and rims(we suggest 1.9 "wheels best suited") Carbon or brushless motor. Electronic cruise control to match your choice of motor
Standard-size, high-torque steering servo
Radio system with receiver
Propulsion battery (with appropriate socket for your cruise control)
Battery for radio transmitter
