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July 9, 2018

HB Racing RGT8-E 1/8th electric GT – Coming soon

Coming this Fall is HB Racing’s new RGT8-E electric GT kit of which the brand has released first images of. The vehicle builds on the EFRA European Championship winning RGT8 nitro kit and it already has proven its performance by taking the 2018 EFRA GTE European title in the hands of double champion, Rosario Giaimo. The kit features the proven RGT8 front and rear gearbox and suspension parts combined with an adjustable battery compartment and a double clamping design motor mount. Full information will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for October.

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June 17, 2018

HB Racing World Championship Edition T-shirts

HB Racing have announced the release of their limited edition World Championship Edition T-shirts for the IFMAR 1/8 nitro off-road Worlds in Australia later this year. The grey shirts feature a large HB Racing logo filled with the Aussie flag and race logos on the front. The back of the shirt has the IFMAR logo and HB logos, one sleeve has the Australian map showing the location of the race in Perth, and the other sleeve features the HB World Champions logo. The premium quality T-shirts are known for a comfortable fit and excellent moisture wicking in hot weather and they are available in all popular adult sizes.

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April 4, 2018

HB Racing D418 4WD buggy – Teaser images

HB Racing have released first production kit images of their forthcoming D418 1/10th 4WD competition buggy. No additional information, beside what is already known, was given and so it is understood that the buggy will utilise the proven, however slightly updated, D4 series front and rear suspension elements that couple to a newly developed aluminium main chassis plate with updated weight distribution thanks to a front mounted shorty battery, a centre motor position and a more reward-facing centre bulkhead. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as it becomes available.

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March 26, 2018

HB Racing E817 V2 1/8th E-Buggy kit

HB Racing have introduced the latest incarnation of their E817 1/8th E-Buggy platform, the E817 V2. The kit features several updates such as a narrow rear shock tower with revised shock length that offers a wider shock adjustment range while machined aluminium 17.5 degrees front caster blocks have been updated for extra strength. New aluminium steering linkage spacers replace the plastic spacers for improved bumpsteer geometry, more precise adjustment, less flex, and the designers have revised the screw lengths to accommodate the new spacers. Other updates include universal drive shafts, increased clearance ball end links, and updated body mounts. Also included is a clear JConcepts Silencer buggy body and a new moulded nylon rear wing that is lightweight yet more durable than polycarbonate wings.

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November 17, 2017

T-Works D817 & RGT8 aluminium centre shafts

T-Works have introduced new aluminium centre driveshafts for the HB Racing D817 and RGT8 vehicles. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks, the driveshaft dogbones are available as front variant for the D817 and RGT8, as rear variant for the RGT8 exclusively or as combo set, again exclusively for the RGT8.

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November 4, 2017

Cole Ogden teams up with HB Racing

Following his split with Mugen, Cole Ogden has announced a deal with HB Racing to race the company’s off-road kits for the remainder of 2017 and into 2018. Beside attending races for his new chassis sponsor, Cole will also help with research and development of future products and he had the following to say:

I’m glad to announce that for the rest of 2017 and into 2018, I will be racing and helping develop future vehicles for HB Racing! The way the team operates on and off track is what weighed on me the most. I am super excited for this venture into the future, and I look forward to working with everyone at HB for the remainder of the year, and into the future!

Read Cole’s full statement here

July 10, 2017

HB Racing E817T 1/8th E-Truggy – Coming soon

HB Racing have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming E817T 1/8th E-Truggy kit. No official word on features and specifications is available yet but given the CAD rendering the truck will use links to connect the front, centre and rear bulkheads over the more conventional and class-standard bulkhead-to-chassis braces while also utilising a clamp-style motor mount. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they surface.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

July 6, 2017

VRP HB D817/E817 HRC suspension blocks

VRP has released high roll centre HRC suspension blocks for the HB Racing D817 and E817 buggies. The blocks have the hinge pin locations moved up 1mm from the stock blocks and will complement HB Racing’s +1.4mm B block. This offers more overall roll, which on certain track conditions will translate to more overall grip. The D block features VRP’s “quick release” design, meaning the D block can be removed without taking out the bottom two chassis screws and after only removing the two screws holding the actual D block. The A block also has an additional 1mm of material on the bottom that increases its overall lifespan. The A, C and D block are machined from 7075 aluminium, they come black anodised and laser-etched for easy identification.

Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]