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November 9, 2011

Tekno RC M8 drive shafts for D8/Ve8

Continuing their line of driveline components, Tekno RC have released these complete drive shafts for the Hot Bodies D8/Ve8 and HPI Vorza/D8s vehicles. The Tekno RC M8 drive shafts will get you to the finish line without ejecting a drive pin or breaking a shaft and they include their legendary stub axles with retainer rings and all new drive shaft/barrel design. A hardened steel construction and black oxidized finish provide supreme durability and 3 pairs of drive pin holes means you can rebuild and reuse the stub axles. These drive shafts are .5mm longer than the Hot Bodies WCE shafts (1.5mm longer than stock) and allow full droop in the front and rear without interference.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

October 26, 2011

HPI V2 short course wheels

The new V2 short course wheel range from HPI simplifies tire assembly and adds extra tuning power to your racing arsenal. This new design uses the same HPI and HB tires and foams that fit the original HPI short course wheels and have the added advantage of increased outer sidewall stiffness for better traction and handling in the turns and curves of your local off-road track.

Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]

October 8, 2011

HPI/HB protective rubber pit mat

Keep your pit area at home or at the track tidy and clean with this 75cm x 50cm HPI/HB protective rubber pit mat. The Pit Mat is perfect for working on any RC vehicle. Separate parts areas let you organize any screws or washers you remove, allowing you to find them quickly and easily as you assemble your car or truck. It protects your table, desk or worktop from scratches, and helps prevent losing essential small parts from your kit. It also rolls up for easy storage and transport. Also available in a small 15cm x 10cm size for working on engines, motors or other smaller items.

View the small version here

September 14, 2011

HB TCX solid axle long cup

Hot Bodies have released this set of longer durable steel outdrive cups to fit the front diff or spool on the HB TCX. These new parts allow racers to use the 44mm driveshaft instead of the 46mm driveshaft.

Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]

August 19, 2011

Spec-R T3 2011 & TCX option parts

Spec-R release new option parts for Xray’s T3 2011 Spec chassis and Hot Bodies TCX touring car. Made for the T3 are 7075 upper bulkhead parts machined from 7075 aluminium. Coming black anodised the parts feature an additional bracket with three location holes for the upper camber links to move them away from their kit position on the shock towers. Designed for the Hot Bodies TCX are lightweight Delrin front spool outdrive adapters that feature large outdrive saver rings and that are a direct replacement for the stock parts.

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August 18, 2011

Hot Bodies TCX option parts

Hot Bodies release a bunch of option parts for the TCX electric touring car in the form of a new narrow chassis, top deck, shock towers and more. The optional 2.5mm narrow chassis provides a more centralised location of the chassis components for improved performance while the 2.5mm upper deck is 0.5mm thicker than the standard deck for less torsional flex of the chassis on high-traction surfaces. To go along with the new chassis parts, Hot Bodies also release updated front and rear shock towers with shock mount holes that sit 2mm lower than on the standard items. The modifications give extra cornering grip and further tuning capabilities. Also available are new FR and RF pivot blocks with +0.5 and +1.0 degree settings, new rear pivot blocks with 3.5 and 4.0 degree settings and new 46mm universal drive shafts machines from high-quality steel for added durability.

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July 13, 2011

Exotek Racing TCX hardened steel CVD axles

New from Exotek Racing are these 46mm hardened steel replacement CVD axles for the Hot Bodies TCX. Ultra strong, you can now drive your car and high power motor without fear of twisting your axles. A direct fit to the stock stub axles and CVD hardware.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

July 1, 2011

Haifeng Wang joins HPI China racing team

HPI China has announced the signing of Haifeng Wang to their racing team. Wang is the indisputable top EP on-road driver in China. Starting his RC life in 2005, Wang achieved astonishing progress, not only by racing talent but also through hard work. He undertook all National 1:10 EP Onroad Championship event (TQ and win) from 2007 to 2010 and became a star of the industry. In 2009 Wang challenged himself by joining the 4WD GT Class at the Tamiya Asia Cup and took the TQ & win without problem. In 2011, he again embraced his reputation by top qualifying and winning the 11.5T Stock Class at the TITC. Wang will now continue his story at HPI & Hot Bodies.

Source: HPI China [hpiracing.net.cn]