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September 20, 2013

HiroFactory HRF12X pan car – Teaser

Japanese company HiroFactory, known for their HRF10X conversion kit for the Tamiya F103 and F104 chassis are currently working on the HRF12X, the company’s first complete 1/12th scale pan car kit. So far only a handful of teaser shots are available that show some of the car’s details such as highly adjustable front end with aluminium arm mounts and a conventional overall design. The mid section shows the carbon fibre chassis and by the looks of things the 1S battery pack can be place in a longitudinal or traversal position. The rear end again is of a conventional design with a spacious motor pod, link-type suspension and two grease-filled roll dampers. We have no definite information on availability but according to HiroFactory the kit is “coming soon”.

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February 18, 2013

HiroFactory alu adjustable servo saver set

HiroFactory in Japan have released this new aluminium adjustable servo saver set for the Tamiya high torque servo saver. The new part gives a more positive feeling to the steering while also helping to increase the response. The Ackerman is also adjustable with just one screw and you can adjust the steering further using the three included carbon plates.

View the mounted servo saver set here

November 14, 2012

Hiro Factory HRF10X & F103/104 motor mount set

Hiro Factory have announced the premium motor mount set for the HRF10X conversion kit and Tamiya F103/104 cars. The set includes two side frames made from black anodized 7075 aluminium, a front 4mm carbon brace with mounting platform for side dampers as used in the HRF10X kit and also a rear carbon plate with five different mounting positions for the rear wing that make wing height adjustments possible. The motor pod allows for ride height adjustments using inserts and also sports mounting holes for 25mm and 30mm cooling fans.

Source: Hiro Factory [hirofactory.jp]

May 23, 2012

Hiro Factory HRF10X F1 conversion

Hiro Factory have announced the release of their new F103/F104/F104W conversion called the HRF10X. Designed by Japanese driver Hiro Nakatani using his extensive race experience the chassis has already won the 4th round of F1RCGP in Japan as well as the Futasan Cup. The conversion is equipped with a 7075 aluminium motor plate with ball-style rear link suspension similar to that used in direct drive chassis’ and adopts a carbon W-style chassis for ideal chassis roll. A side spring & aluminium roll damper control ensure stability and ease of setup.

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December 3, 2007

Hiro Factory Motonica 1st gear carrier

Japanese manufacturer Hiro Factory have released this aluminum 1st gear carrier for the Motonica P8.0. Made from black anodised aluminium, it features a high quality one way bearing and for added performance, and weight advantage, the carrier has been lightened through adding holes to the parts surface.

Source: Team Honest [teamhonest.jp]