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December 4, 2018

Leadfinger Racing A2 Tactic vented body shell

Leadfinger Racing have introduced their new vented A2 Tactic body shell for the HB Racing D418 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The new A2 is influenced by racer request form the previous 1/8th scale designs, giving it an aggressive and sleek style. The windshield has been laid down slightly to remove the steep rake, while at the same time keeping a modern cab forward feel. The combo gives the D418 a super slick and fast look. The top of the cab has an added roof vent for superior cooling that pushes air flow over the centre diff and motor, further enhancing its one of a kind style and performance. To help keep everything planted, the rear of the cab has the traditional swoop along with added down force aileron’s on the top of the side pods. The body comes in clear with window masks and stickers provided and it also includes two clear 1/10 LFR Tactic wings.

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November 16, 2018

HB Racing D418 slipper clutch set

Coming very soon from HB Racing is a slipper clutch set for the D418 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The set was designed to replace the standard centre differential with a slipper clutch, a setup that was best used on high to very high bite surfaces, helping to absorb drivetrain impacts when landing jumps, which improves the reliability and life of the drivetrain. It can also be used on low traction surfaces to tune wheel spin when accelerating for better corner exit speeds and on-power steering. The dual pad slipper comes including 70T 48 pitch spur gear, bearings and all needed hardware, making it a direct replacement for the centre gear diff.

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November 7, 2018

HB Racing D418 aluminium rear hubs

HB Racing have introduced an optional aluminium rear hub set for D418 buggies. The new rear hubs feature a revised geometry that includes new camber link attachment points and vertical ball studs for fine camber link adjustments and precise roll center tuning. The set includes a pair of rear hubs that are precision machined from high-quality aluminium with a hard-anodised black finish for wear and looks.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

November 2, 2018

HB introduce new JC truggy body & shock tower

Coming from HB Racing are the JConcepts-made Finnisher truggy body shell and the V2 front shock tower for the D817T truck. The clear body has dimples for easy installation on the E817T and D817T truggies with the aggressively styled Finnisher design being a proven winner with multiple championship victories. The separately available V2 front shock tower is designed to mount the JConcepts Finnisher bodyshell on the D817T truggy and it is precision-milled from thick carbon graphite for maximum stiffness, durability and light weight.

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October 30, 2018

HB Racing D817/E817 JC Silencer lightweight body shell

Now available from HB Racing is the Silencer lightweight body shell from JConcepts. The Silencer lightweight lid is a no compromise body for hardcore racers. It is 30g lighter than the standard bodyshell for a lower CG, quicker acceleration and improved corner speed, however durability will be lower than the standard thickness version. This clear body has dimples for easy installation on E817 and D817 buggies.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

September 28, 2018

HB Racing D418 front & rear shock springs

Coming from HB Racing are new shock springs for the European Championship winning D418 1/10th scale buggy. Adding to the kit’s 60gF/mm front and 35gF/mm rear spring are 55 to 75 front as well as 30 to 50 rear variants that allow to fine-tune the buggy’s suspension setting to a wide range of surface conditions. Each spring comes tagged with its respective hardness for easy identification and they are sold as pairs.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

August 22, 2018

JConcepts D418 F2 body shell

The latest buggy to receive JConcepts F2 body treatment is the HB Racing D418. Designed with aspects learned from the original Finnisher bodies, the F2 provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. The F2 body is a drop fit for the popular HB Racing D418 buggy and features an increased windshield angle that provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance/visible bias which help steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling. The rear of the pods have a dual step, scoop treatment which give a first in class look to the F2 body. The rear of the cab has the Finnisher step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also several louver options off the rear. The F2 body in the hands of David Ronnefalk won the 2018 4WD European Championships. The JConcepts body, that is available in standard and lightweight version, is designed exclusively for the HB Racing machine and includes all the cut-lines necessary to fit and finish around the unique suspension shock tower mounts and brackets. Each package includes the S-Type wing marked and dimpled for direct fit for the D418.

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August 22, 2018

BSRC D817 carbon rear chassis brace insert

BSRC from Australia have a new option part for the HB D817 range of vehicles available in the form of a carbon fibre rear chassis brace insert. Using the insert will reinforce the rear end of the vehicle for less flex and thus faster rotation and higher corner speeds in higher grip conditions. Leaving the brace away will generate more grip in low grip and bumpy conditions. Required to fit the brace insert are three M3x10mm button head screws, three M3 Nyloc nuts and an M3 drill bit.

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