Hot Bodies Cyclone D2 2wd buggy
We already brought you some information, as well lots of close up photos of the new Cyclone D2 from Hot Bodies during the Toy Fair last week, but now HPI have published complete information about the car. In development for over a year it has been designed with strength, tuning, maintenance and compatibility in mind. The most unique thing you’ll notice is the aluminium main chassis, machined from 7075-series alloy, serves as the backbone of the Cyclone D2 and also as a solid mounting point for all the critical components of the buggy. The battery tray can fit standard 6 or 7 cell sub-C batteries or any hard case Li-Po pack designed for RC cars, held in place with large thumbscrews for a secure fit. By using stiff foam padding and offset cell trays you can easily alter the weight balance of the buggy for increased steering or more traction.
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Monday, February 11, 2008
Toy Fair – Hot Bodies Cyclone D2
Hot Bodies have the company’s new Cyclone D2 2wd electic buggy on display. This long awaited and much hyped car is here apparently only still in its prototype form but it looks pretty good. Shown only under a glass cover, the car comprises of a tub chassis, similar to other cars in its class as well as having the electric motor mounted behind the rear axle. The version we saw also had carbon shock towers, but without having talked to a Hot Bodies rep I cant tell you any more about it.
UPDATE: The car also has a metal chassis, which I hadnt noticed before.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
Edit RC HB Cyclone D4 Bearing set
Edit RC have released a complete set of high quality bearings for the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 4wd buggy. ABEC 3 (ISO Class 6) rated, these bearings are of a higher precision than most manufacturer’s standard bearings with tighter tolerances for fit, which means less slippage in the bearing and so more speed & longer life. These bearings are direct replacements for the Cyclone D4 standard kit bearings.
Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]
Monday, January 21, 2008
Jonas Kaerup joins Hot Bodies
Jonas Kaerup has made a surprise move only a short time before the 2008 DHI-CUP, with the former European 1:10 electric Touring Car Champion deciding to end his relationship with Corally, and race the Hot Bodies Cyclone for Morfars.dk and Hot Bodies Europe. Jonas had to say-
It is a major chance to get to drive the Hot Bodies Cyclone and I am thrilled to get the opportunity. The car has won the European championships and World championships in the hands of Andy Moore. It is probably the best car I get to drive now, so I cannot wait to try it on the track.
As well as signing up to Hot Bodies, Morfars.dk and Much More Racing, Jonas will be continuing to run GM motors and batteries with Xenon racing gears.
Source: Race RC [racerc.dk]
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Edit RC lightweight Diff & Slipper hubs
Edit RC have released new lightweight differential and slipper hub sets for the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4. Made from hard-anodized 7075-series aluminium, these extremely durable differential out drives and slipper clutch hubs will cut the weight of your Cyclone D4 where it’s best to drop weight, in the cars drive train. The differential hubs must be used with Hot Bodies diff cup joint adapter to achieve maximum durability.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Hot Bodies Cyclone 12 option chassis
Hot Bodies have been busy in the run up to Christmas with the release of the new Worlds edition Cyclone D4 and the carpet version of the Cyclone touring car. Now comes the new thicker version of the Cyclone 12 chassis which has been made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre in place of the standard 2.0mm thick version. This new thicker plate stiffens up the whole car and improves its performance in high grip conditions.
Source: Cyclone 12 [cyclone12-blog.com]
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Hot Bodies Cyclone Carpet spec
More new products from Hot Bodies with the release of some carpet spec parts for the Cyclone touring car. The backbone of this carpet upgrade is the new 3.6mm thick carbon fibre chassis plate which has been machined on the top side for fitting the bearing blocks as well as the included battery trays. Also for carpet racing is a 2.5mm thick carbon fibre upper deck and rear upper plate, both with stiffening arms, while there is a new rear shock tower that has been optimised for carpet racing.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 Worlds Edition
Hot Bodies have announced details on the new Worlds Edition of the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 buggy. Featuring a number of new optionals now as standard, there are new aluminium front steering blocks and rear uprights now included as standard and for added strength there are new stronger ball joints also included. The Worlds Edition also includes a new lower rear wing mount, smoother front and rear shock absorbers, new rear lower wishbones and rear anti roll bar. A middle one way way set is also available for the buggy.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
