For the HB Racing D819 and D819RS, T-Works have produced this pairs of steel centre driveshafts. Made from a high-quality steel, the shaft features a black surface coating for wear resistance, with the length laser etched for quick reference. The rear centre shaft is 118mm long with the front centre shaft coming in a 85mm.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Continuing to expand their Vision buggy body shell line-up Bittydesign have released a version for the HB Racing D819RS buggy. The lid’s design will offer an easier to drive and more balanced feeling thanks to a mid-advanced cab, side pod and rear side flaps shape that optimises the aerodynamic characteristics. In addition a flap behind the engine area guides the air towards the rear wing for a smoother and more directed airflow around the shock tower and lower wing mount. The pre-cut body is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate, it comes with window masks, overspray protective film and a decal sheet.
View more images of the bodyshell here
T-Works have introduced a carbon fibre radio tray support mount for the HB Racing RGT8 1/8th scale on-road GT kit. The set includes two machined carbon fibre braces that support the standard radio tray for improved stability and optimised overall chassis stiffness.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
T-Works have introduced their new aluminium diaphragm shock cap set for the HB Racing D8 series of vehicles. The caps are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-coated for surface protection. Included in the set come two different design rubber volume compensators that help to adjust the shock absorber’s rebound under compression. Also included are four shock cap bushings that help to protect the caps and shock mounts. The set is usable with the D819, D817 and D815 nitro kits as well as the respective electric-powered variants.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Made for the D418 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is the new V2 front shock tower from HB Racing. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the shock stay is of a new design with a reduced amount of upper shock mounting locations and an updated, more laydown geometry that will improve the performance in various track conditions. Includes with the shock tower comes mounting hardware in the form of washers and screws.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
New from VRP is the V3 rear shock tower for the HB Racing D819 and E819 line of buggies. The tower features new shock mounting holes that are mid spaced. This is the newest mounting positions being ran on the HB buggies. Another feature added to the V3 tower is the wing mounting holes. There are sets of holes that allow drovers to use the stock wing mount in the stock locations as well as move them up, or use the MBX8 wing mount for a finer wing height adjustment. The V3 shock tower is available in silver anodised aluminium as well as carbon fibre.
Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]
HB Racing have announced the signing of Indonesian off-road star, Jason Nugroho to their team. Jason will use the D819 1/8th scale and D418 1/10th scale buggies at national Indonesian events as well as major events around the world. His vast racing experience will be a valuable addition to the team with Jason having already scored some high-class race results around Asia.
Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]
Coming from HB Racing are new narrow design hex hubs for the D819 1/8th scale buggy. The hex design wheel adapters are available in two variants with the first being a conventional alloy construction. These are standard equipment on the new D819 buggy. Each lightweight hex hub weighs in at three grams and they fit all previous 1/8 buggies and truggies as well. Also new is a pair of heavy brass narrow hex hubs. The heavier brass hubs make the car easier to drive and less sensitive on slippery tracks. They also give a more stable feeling for aggressive driving. Each heavy brass hex hub weighs 10.5 grams and they fit all previous 1/8 buggies and truggies. The narrow ally and brass hex hubs help racers to adjust overall width with the variety of wheels and tyres available on the market.
View the brass wheel hubs here
