Exotek D413 Pro’17 chassis & accessories
Exotek have introduced the Pro’17 chassis kit for HB Racing’s D413 buggy as well as a range of accessories for the respective kit. Starting with the chassis, the set includes a black anodised +4mm 7075 aluminium chassis with delrin side rails that makes the buggy easier to drive on all track surfaces while also helping with easier maintenance. The machined centre chassis uses front and rear alloy back bones that bolt to the chassis and reinforces it without the need of a top plate much like other top level buggies. Raised and angled machined side rails then bolt to the chassis for improved ground clearance, debris blocking and the use of velcro for body retention. Eliminating the top plate structures makes differential access much easier and eliminates the chance of broken or cracked top plates. The added +80g of weight of the chassis lowers the centre of gravity and, while improving flex, makes the D413 faster and more consistent over a full race. The conversion includes the main chassis and side rails, alloy servo mounts, a heavy duty alloy steering crank arm, front and rear alloy centre back bones, hardware and instructions.
Also new and made for the D413 Pro’17 chassis kit are carbon fibre top deck plates. The 2.5mm plates and spacers are the optional top deck plates used for those who do not wish to modify the stock top plates as it is needed with the Pro’17 chassis conversion. Next up is the D413 heavy duty steering crank plate. Made from 7075 aluminium the plate is already part of the above Pro’17 conversion and a nice option part for existing D413’s. The plate is made from high-quality alloy, thicker and stronger than the stock plate for improved durability and on top of this the ball end hole is a single threaded affair for easier installation and strength. Last but not least come the heavy duty aluminium shock caps for the D413 and D216. The design allows to choose between the stock bladder-style or emulsion shocks. An easy bleed screw design makes rebuilding shocks a breeze and the set includes two shock caps, alloy shock stand-offs, machined delrin bushings and small parts.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
