One of the most-talked-about 1/10-scale radio-controlled trucks in 2016 didn’t make an appearance until late 2017. However, since its release, the HPI Venture has become a hit among R/C hobbyists. Whether it’s the appeal of the Toyota FJ Cruiser body, HPI’s take on chassis layout, or the fact that it’s a capable rig, folks have been flocking to this rig.
If you have one of these trail rigs in your R/C garage (or want to get one and make it your own) here is a selection of upgrades to customize and enhance your HPI Venture.
As a side note, using coupon code “RCNEWB10” on products sold at prolineracing.com will save you 10% on your order. Additionally, coupon code “RCNEWB10” will save you 10% on orders at thescaleking.com (Exclusive R/C).
Where to buy the HPI Venture FJ Cruiser:
- AMain.com – $399.99
- Tower Hobbies – $399.99
- RPP Hobby – $399.99
- Amazon.com – $470.00+
- eBay.com – Various
Bodies
- HPI Venture FJ Cruiser Painted Body (Gray)
- HPI Venture FJ Cruiser Painted Body (Beige)
- HPI Venture FJ Cruiser Clear Body
- Pro-Line 1966 Chevrolet C-10, Cab and Bed (Clear) – $55.21
- Pro-Line 1984 Toyota HiLux SR5, Cab and Bed (Clear) – $55.21
- Pro-Line Jeep Comanche (Clear) – $43.31
- Pro-Line 1981 Ford Bronco (Clear) – $43.31
- JConcepts 2016 Ford F-150 (Clear) – $36.55
- JConcepts 1984 Ford F-150 (Clear) – $36.55
- JConcepts 1993 Ford F-150 (Clear) – $36.55
Body Accents and Scale Accessories
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Front Grille – $26.99
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Front Bumper – $59.99
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Snorkel – $16.99
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Rear Tire Mount (with Rotopax Mounts) – $26.99
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Rear Hinge/Wiper – $8.99
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Windshield Wipers and Hood Vents – $15.99
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Rotopax Rear Side Window Carrier – $11.99
- Exclusive R/C 3D Printed Side-view Mirrors (with LED) – $34.99
- GPM Magnetic Body Mount Kit (Black) – $23.60 (Amazon.com)
- GPM Magnetic Body Mount Kit (Silver/Gray) – $23.60 (Amazon.com)
- Yeah Racing Aluminum Alloy Front Bumper (with LED) – $36.90 (Amazon.com)
- Pro-Line Classic Interior (Clear) – $32.26
- Pro-Line Interior (Clear) – $32.26
Tires and Wheels
- HPI Rockthorn Tires and CR10 Wheels (set of five) – $35.32 (Amazon.com)
- Pro-Line BFGoodrich Krawler T/A 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Flat Iron XL 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Interco TSL SX Super Swamper 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9″ G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $28.86
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9″ Predator Rock Terrain Tires – $30.56
- Pro-Line Hyrax 1.9 G8 Rock Terrain Tires w/ Impulse Black Internal Beadlock Wheels – $36.51
- Pro-Line Grunt 1.9″ Rock Terrain Tires – $30.95 (Read my review of these tires.
- Pro-Line Interco TrXus 1.9″ G8 Rock Terrain Tires – $32.95
- Pro-Line Rock Shooter 1.” Aluminum Composite Internal Bead-Loc Wheels – $63.95 (Read my review of these wheels.)
- Incision 1.9 KMC XD820 Beadlock Wheels (Grenade Black) – $57.50
- Incision 1.9 KMC XD820 Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) – $57.50
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 KMC XD127 Beadlock Wheels (Bully Black) – $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 KMC XD127 Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) – $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 XD229 Machete Beadlock Wheels (Black) – $59.99
- Vanquish KMC 1.9 XD229 Machete Beadlock Wheels (Clear Aluminum) – $59.99
- Pit Bull Braven Ironside 1.9 Scale RC Tires – $35.99
- Pit Bull Rock Beast XOR 1.9 RC Tires – $44.99
- Pit Bull Rock Beast XL Scale RC Tires – $44.99
- RC4WD Compass 1.9″ Scale Tire (Single) – $12.50
- RC4WD Gladiator 1.9″ Scale Tire (Single) – $12.50
- RC4WD Rock Crusher II X/T 1.9″ Tires – $14.99
- RC4WD Rock Lox 1.9″ Comp Tires – $24.99
- RC4WD Interco Super Swamper TSL Bogger Scale Tires – $24.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson 1.9″ Baja Claw TTC Scale Tires – $24.99
- RC4WD Interco IROK 1.9″ Scale Tire – $24.99
- RC4WD Mickey Thompson 2.2″ Baja MTZ Scale Tires – $29.99
- RC4WD Breaker 1.55″ Beadlock Wheels – $99.99
- RC4WD 1.9″ Vintage Cruiser Stamped Steel Wheels – $69.99
- Duratrax Scaler 1.9″ Tires and Wheels – $33.60 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Approach 1.9″ Tires and Wheels – $27.70 (Amazon.com)
- Duratrax Showdown 1.9″ Tires and Wheels – $33.60 (Amazon.com)
Chassis and Suspension
- Savox SV-1270TG Digital “Monster Torque” Servo – $83.99 (Amazon.com)
- Hitec HS-7955TG Ultra Torque Digital Servo – $99.99 (Amazon.com)
- ProTek RC 370TBL “Black Label” Brushless Servo – $159.99
- Pro-Line Power Stroke Scaler Shocks – $47.16 (Amazon.com)
- GPM Front/Rear Shocks – $20.40 (Amazon.com)
- RC4WD King Off-road Scale Piggyback Shocks – $45.99
- GPM CVD Steel Driveshafts (Front and Rear) – $36.60 (Amazon.com)
- Hoyfab Crawlers 3D Printed Side Mount Battery Tray – $18.00
- ST Racing Aluminum Differential Cover – $22.99
- ST Racing Machined Aluminum Upper Panhard Mount – $8.99
- ST Racing Aluminum Steering Plate – $8.99
- ST Racing Steering Servo Horn – $15.99
- Boom Racing BADASS Heavy Duty Steel Center Driveshafts – $26.50
- GPM Adjustable Titanium Suspension Links – $21.50 (Amazon.com)
Motor and ESC
- Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster Sport 540 Brushed Motor – $14.99
- Holmes Hobbies Trailmaster Sport 550 Brushed Motor – $19.99
- Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Pro 540 Brushed Motor – $84.99
- Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Pro 550 Brushed Motor – $99.99
- Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Expert 540 Brushed Motor – $49.99
Steering Servos
- Annimos 20kg Metal Gear, High-torque Steering Servo – $17.89 (Amazon.com)
- Hexfly HX3225 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo – $19.99 (Amazon.com)
- Hexfly HX3225 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo (2-pack) – $32.99 (Amazon.com)
LEDs and Lighting
Miscellaneous Gear
- Stainless Steel Screw Kit – $29.95 (Amazon.com)
- Hoyfab Crawlers 3D Printed 4BT Cummins Motor Cover – $95.00
- PowerShift Technologies PST-200 Servo Winch – $89.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-250 Servo Winch – $79.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-300 Servo Winch – $99.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-444 Servo Winch – $149.99
- PowerShift Technologies PST-868 Servo Winch – $199.99
- PowerShift Technologies “Shred the Ledge” Sero Winch – $139.99
- RC4WD 1/10-scale Warn 8274 Winch – $99.99
Product image credit: HPI