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January 26, 2018

RC Cars Cavalieri D817 V2 carbon radio plate

RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany have introduced their updated carbon fibre radio plate for the HB Racing D817 V2 buggy. Originally designed for the D817 and D815, changes made to the design now allows to use the carbon reinforcement frames on the new D817 V2. The 2-piece set was designed to mount to the standard composite radio tray in order to add strength to the structure for an overall stiffer chassis assembly.

Source: RC Cars Cavalieri [rc-cars-cavalieri.com]

January 26, 2018

HB Racing 817 V3 caster blocks & new servo arms

Coming from HB Racing are the new V3 caster blocks for the 817 series of vehicles as well as new servo arms. Starting with the C-hubs, the parts are of an updated design for improved strength and they are available in 15 degree, 17.5 degree and 20 degree specification to fine-tune the steering characteristics of the car. The new design comes standard on the D817 V2 and E817 E2 buggies and also fits most of HB Racing’s other 8-series off-road vehicles. The machined aluminium blocks are black anodised for wear and looks and sport laser-etched markings for easy identification.

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January 10, 2018

HB Racing D817 V2 1/8th nitro buggy

Available now from HB Racing is the D817 V2 1/8th nitro off-road buggy kit. The V2 includes a new moulded nylon rear wing that is both lightweight and durable and HB Racing also added their latest narrow rear shock tower that has been a favourite among their team drivers for its more useful range of adjustment. Also included is a new machined aluminium centre chassis brace that strengthens the centre section of the car, and an updated chassis with countersunk mounting holes for the new brace. The machined aluminium 17.5 degree front caster blocks have been strengthened for improved durability. New aluminium steering linkage spacers replace the plastic spacers for improved bumpsteer geometry, more precise adjustment, less flex, and HB Racing also revised the screw lengths to accommodate the new spacers. Other updates include a new flywheel that allows fitment of the latest generation of nitro engines, and the brake linkage now uses O-rings for improved reliability and more adjustability than springs. Lastly the V2 kit is topped with a clear JConcepts Silencer buggy body, just like the one that David Ronnefalk used to win the IFMAR World Championship.

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December 8, 2017

Exotek D216 aluminium main chassis plate

Coming from Exotek and made for the HB Racing D216 2WD buggy is a machined 7075 aluminium main chassis plate. It is designed to provide a more consistent handling and lowered CG for today’s highly groomed indoor tracks. The plate is machined with a chamfered edge on the bottom to improve ground clearance and the top is machined to a have 2.5mm thick main section to reduce weight and 4mm thick side rails area to maintain stiffness. Also machined pockets are added throughout to reduce weight, bringing it to 145g. The chassis works with the stock side rails or the Exotek D216 carbon side rails.

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November 8, 2017

T-Works D817 & RGT8 graphite radio tray support mount

T-Works have introduced their new graphite radio tray support mount for the HB Racing D817, D817T and RGT8 kits. The set includes a complex radio tray stiffener machined from carbon fibre that braces the steering and throttle servo area while also reinforcing the receiver and receiver battery box. An additional lower brace further stiffens up the assembly. Included in kit is also a machined aluminium bushing and gold-anodised hardware.

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September 8, 2017

T-Works D817 aluminium centre driveshafts

Coming from T-Works and made for the HB Racing D817 buggy are aluminium centre driveshaft dogbones. Machine from high-quality material and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks the parts are available as 97mm and 125mm variant and they sport laser-etched size markings for easy identification. The shafts are available in a set or separately.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 25, 2017

HB Racing E817T 1/8th electric truggy kit

Available very soon is HB Racing’s new E817T electric 1/8th truggy kit. Using the race-proven features of HB Racing’s 817 platform, the electric truck is built around a tough, black anodised 7075 aircraft aluminium chassis with a symmetrical design that gives better balance for consistent jumping and cornering, all while being strategically machined to reduce weight and balance the flex characteristics. Dual clamp aluminium motor mounts hold the motor in place and the new battery mounting system is mounted directly on the chassis for the lowest CG possible.

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August 3, 2017

T-Works 1/8th buggy stainless steel rear skid plates

T-Works have introduced a range of stainless steel rear chassis skid plates for several 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined from high-quality material and coming laser-engraved for looks the protector plates prevent the rear chassis part from becoming excessively damaged on tracks with large jumps or abrasive surfaces. The sets include two skid plates and they are available for the Kyosho MP9, HongNor X3 Evo, SWorkz buggies, the HB Racing D815/D817/E817 as well as the Mugen MBX7/R.

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