Spec-R release 44mm and 46mm swing shafts for the Hot Bodies TCX electric touring car. CNC-machined from high-quality spring steel for tight tolerances and best possible durability the parts feature a safety ring to keep the cross pin securely fastened. Also available are 50mm and 52mm shafts for Xray and 42mm, 44mm and 46mm shafts for Tamiya touring cars.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Exotek Racing have released 2 new unrelated items, HB TCX QC shock posts and TLR22 front locking wheel bolts. The shock posts precision machined from titanium with a 2mm hex and come with alloy stand offs for reduced flex at the shock towers. The quick change design that is lighter than the stock parts it replaces and a shortened barrel for reduced shock slop allows free movement for proper shock function. Sold in a set of 4. The TLR 22 front locking wheel bolts are again made from machined titanium and feature angled wheel locking serrations to securely tighten down your buggies front wheels. They use a 2mm hex wrench and are sold in pair.
Roche RC have released this heavy duty front spool for the Hot Bodies TCX. The spool holder is made from lightweight purple anodised aluminium, while the lightened spool cups are made from heavy duty spring steel for increased durability.
Source: Roche RC [roche.hk]
Multiple Polish Stock class National Champion Blazej Orlowski has signed for Hot Bodies for the 2011 season. The former Tamiya Poland driver will run the latest TCX touring car in both the national series and in Euro Touring Series races. Blazej want to give special thanks to Niko Triandafilidis for the great support over the past few years.
Source: HPI Poland [hpi.pl]
DE Racing has just released these new mud guards for the Hot Bodies D8 Hara Edition. They have been altered from the originals to accommodate the use of optional threaded hinge pins in the rear hubs as found on the Hara Edition. Sold as a pair, they come supplied with fasteners.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
Grid RC have released this new motor mount for the Hot Bodies Ve8. Designed to support the popular Neu/Castle and Tekin motors, it uses an eccentric style of mesh adjustment that allows precise mesh settings and when locked, holds it regardless of how hard the vehicle is driven. The ball bearing motor plate will support four mounting screws for most 1/8 motors and a special pattern for the Tekin that uses six holes. The Grid motor mount allows enough spacing so that the sensor cable can be used and the Grid custom top differential bulkhead plate is also included with the mount kit.
Hot Bodies have announced the addition of Tyler Vik to their factory driver list. The former Kyosho driver races multiple classes from 1/8th off-road to 1/10 touring and is successful with everything he drives. Tyler joins an already strong team stateside that features Ty Tessmann, Jesse Robbers and Josh Alton and will make his debut race at the Silver State Nitro Challenge in April.
Source: Hot Bodies [hotbodiesonline.com]
Gear up your clothing with official HB/HPI racing shirts, as worn by ex-World Champions Andy Moore and Atsushi Hara. These official HB/HPI T-shirts are the latest design that all the HB/HPI team drivers are wearing at the race track. They feature HB, HPI and Atsushi Hara Racing Products logos on the front and back and are printed on 100% cotton and available in a range of sizes to fit all racers.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
