HPI Venture SBK - Scale Builder Kit
Brand: HPI
Part No: HPI-117255
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The HPI Venture SBK – Scale Builder Kit (HPI-117255) is an assembly chassis kit that delivers the Venture platform’s realistic front-mounted motor layout, durable all‑metal gear drivetrain and sure‑footed handling, while giving you the freedom to choose your own body, wheels, tyres and electronics. Packed with sought-after upgrades, it’s an ideal foundation for a custom 1/10 scale trail truck or rock crawler build.
Included Upgrades
- Front universal driveshafts: Increased steering angle with zero binding, plus rebuildable steel construction.
- Aluminium lower links (6 mm): Anodised to match the shocks for improved looks and rigidity on the trail.
- 4‑link rear suspension: Added articulation for better side-hilling and obstacle clearance.
- Brass axle weights: Hidden low-down weight on the axles to boost traction without affecting scale appearance.
Key Features
- Assembly kit
- Includes performance options and upgrades: front universals, aluminium lower links, rear 4‑link and axle weights
- Adjustable rock rail side sliders to help clear tough obstacles
- Formed steel C‑channel chassis rails
- Front‑mount motor and transmission position for ultimate scale realism
- Front weight bias for improved climbing traction and realistic driving
- All‑metal gear drivetrain for extreme durability
- Central transfer case with slider driveshafts to front and rear differentials
- Transfer case helps prevent motor stall for better climbing
- Transfer case straightens and lowers centre driveshafts for efficient power transfer
- Axles feature a small differential case ("pumpkin") for maximum ground clearance
- Aluminium differential pumpkin cover
- Locked differentials for superb off‑road traction
- Brass axle weights add hidden weight as low as possible
- Front universals for maximum steering lock with zero binding
Dimensions
- Width: 227 mm (9")
- Wheelbase: 311 mm (12.3")
Capability
- Break‑over angle: 44.5 degrees
- Approach angle: 55 degrees
- Departure angle: 45.5 degrees
- Max climb angle: 49 degrees
- Max tilt angle: 28 degrees
- Axle articulation: 30 degrees
- Ground clearance: 68 mm capable (2.7")
- Ground clearance at standard ride height: 60 mm (2.4")
- Axle ground clearance: 32 mm (1.3")
Gearing
- Drivetrain ratio: 7.6:1
- Transmission gearing: 1.53:1
- Axle gearing: 3.31:1
- Transfer case gearing: 1.5:1
Needed to Complete
- Transmitter & receiver
- 1/10 crawler ESC & motor
- High torque steering servo
- 2S to 3S LiPo battery (32×44×147 mm max) & charger
- AA size batteries for radio system
- 12.3" wheelbase body
- Paint for body
- Tools for assembly
- Tyres & wheels
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The HPI Venture SBK Scale Builders Kit allows builders more options by eliminating the body, wheels, tires and electronics you may not need, while including a host of sought-after upgrades that increase the performance potential of the truck. The Venture is known for its incredible handling, realistic drivetrain layout and durability. The Venture SBK delivers all of that and more - with the flexibility to create the scale masterpiece you have always dreamed of!
Great Options Included
The Venture SBK includes a selection of highly desired performance upgrades that helps the truck perform even better on the trail than before!
Front Universal Driveshafts
Steel universal driveshafts add extra steering angle to help get the Venture out of tight spots with zero binding, are tougher than the standard dogbone, and are also rebuildable.
Aluminum Lower Links
Thick 6mm links are anodized to match the Venture shocks, so they add great looks as well as increased performance on the trail.
4-Link Rear
Increased articulation at the rear of the truck adds to the sure-footed nature of the Venture, improving its rear grip for better side climbing and enabling it to get over those really tough obstacles.
Axle Weights
Adding extra weight directly to the axles, these brass weights help increase traction exactly where it's needed, and they're also completely hidden from view, so they take nothing away from the scale looks of the truck.
Features:
- Assembly kit
- Includes performance options and upgrades: front universals, aluminum lower links, rear 4-link and axle weights
- Adjustable rock rail side sliders help the truck get over tough obstacles
- Formed steel C-channel chassis rails
- 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 better climbing
- 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 cover
- Locked differentials for superb off-road climbing traction
- Brass axle weights add hidden weight as low as possible
- Front universals for maximum steering lock with zero binding
Specifications:
- Dimensions
- Width: 227mm (9")
- Wheelbase: 311mm (12.3")
- Capability
- 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
Needed to Complete:
- Transmitter & Receiver
- 1/10 Crawler ESC & Motor
- High Torque Steering Servo
- 2S to 3S LiPo Battery (32x44x147mm Max) & Charger
- AA size Batteries for Radio System
- 12.3" wheelbase body
- Paint for Body
- Tools for assembly
- Tires & wheels
Key Info:
- Brand: HPI
- Part No: HPI-117255
- Barcode: 5050864023023
- Scale: 1:10
- Power Source: Electric - No Motor
- Surface Type: Off Road
- Vehicle Type: Rock Crawler
- Build Level: Unassembled (Kit)
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Questions & Answers
You should be able to make a pick up bodyshell on this chassis yes, but may need some modification to the chassis or body
This will come with small amounts of grease and oils, enough to cuild the kit.
This is kit for so will need assembeley, you will also need all of the electronics, bodyshell, wheels and tyres, etc to make this complete
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