Hot Bodies D8T Tessmann Edition truggy kit

Hot Bodies introduce the D8T Tessmann Edition 1/8th nitro truggy kit. Based off the original D8T the Tessmann Edition kit was designed with the input of Ty and Gord Tessmann to create an even faster and even more durable truck. The drivetrain has been lightened with new lightweight diffs and lightweight spur gear for quicker acceleration response, plus a new centre rear CVD and longer rear CVDs get the power from the engine to the wheels more efficiently. All the CVDs feature captured pins as well as dust boots for less rebuilding time, plus extra pin holes for a longer useful racing life. A one-piece CNC engine mount holds the engine in place on the 4mm thick 7075 chassis.

The front end features billet aluminium CNC hubs and steering blocks. The hubs have hinge pin inserts for increased durability and easy geometry changes, and the steering blocks have larger bearings for smoother running and extra toughness. The steering blocks are fitted with carbon fibre steering arms, which can be swapped for a range of option arms to adjust the Ackermann for pinpoint steering. New lightweight pillow balls are also used throughout the truck to make the D8T TE more responsive than ever. Even the steering servo saver has a dust boot now to reduce maintenance requirements.

New shock towers front and rear are machined from carbon fibre, using Ty’s own suspension geometry, and longer-stroke shocks provide increased suspension travel for vastly improved grip in the corners. The shocks also feature shaft guards and boots for protection from impacts and more time between rebuilds. At the rear, the arm mounts are brand new and feature hinge pin inserts for increased durability and easy geometry changes. The rear hubs are also new, machined from billet aluminium and featuring hinge pin inserts. Sway bars front and rear help cornering on high-speed tracks. The truck is topped with Ty’s body of choice: the Pro-Line Bulldog, an aggressively styled, cab-forward racing body. Upgrade R/C provides the Vortex racing wing that is fitted at the rear to add even more style and downforce.

Features:
– Championship-winning HB D8T truggy developed by Ty Tessmann
– CF shock towers with Ty Tessmann-developed suspension geometry
– Aluminium front hub carriers and caster blocks
– New rear arm mounts with hinge pin inserts
– CNC aluminium front and rear hubs with hinge pin inserts
– CNC aluminium steering blocks with larger bearings
– Adjustable Ackermann via replaceable CF steering block arms
– Longer stroke 16mm Big Bore shocks for increased suspension travel
– Lightweight aluminium pivot balls throughout
– CNC aluminium one-piece engine mount
– Lightweight diffs and spur gear
– Servo saver dust boot protector
– Captured CVD pins with CVD boots and multiple pin holes
– Longer rear CVD bones
– Revised centre rear CVD
– Lightweight aluminium CVD axles
– 150cc fuel tank with clunk
– Pro-Line Bulldog body
– Upgrade R/C Vortex Wing

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]