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January 30, 2015

HPI RS4 Sport 3 RTR kits

HPI Racing introduce the all-new RS4 Sport 3 1/10th 4WD electric touring car. The club racing chassis features a completely sealed and highly efficient shaft drivetrain, coil-over shock absorbers plus waterproof electronics. The fully contained drivetrain means there are no exposed gears, belts or drivetrain parts to get stuck with rocks or dirt. Finally, the RS4 Sport 3 is finished with realistic tyres plus a range of licensed replica body and wheels for an authentic look that will grab the attention of all RC and motorsport enthusiasts. The range will include a BMW M3 E30 fifteen52, a Subaru BRZ with drift tyres and a Falken Tire Porsche 911 GT3 RSR in Flux specifications with a powerful brushless motor and speed controller.

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January 20, 2015

HPI Racing Q32 option parts & USB charge wire

For HPI Racing’s Q32 2WD micro buggy come a range of option parts such as a high speed gear and stability set, optional rims and tyres as well as an USB charge cable. Starting with the high speed gears and stability set, the kit contains three different gearing sets for acceleration and top speed adjustment, as well as a steering toe set to increase the front toe out angle by 1 or 2 degrees. Also part of the package is a tweak screw set to adjust the turning radius to be wider or sharper.

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January 14, 2015

Yeah Racing Sprint 2 aluminium suspension kit

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for HPI’s Sprint 2 touring car kit is the aluminium essential conversion kit. The set includes a range of machined aluminium parts such as front and rear lower A-arms, steering knuckles and C-hubs, rear hubs as well as steering servo saver and bellcrank parts, all made to replace the standard plastic items with stronger and cooler looking components. The A-arms, C-hubs and rear hubs also feature composite inserts to make them operate smoothly and without excessive play on the suspension shafts. Included with the purple anodised alloy parts are also front and rear CV-style driveshafts and a small hardware set.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

January 1, 2015

Drew Moller signs for HB-HPI Racing

Drew Moller signs for HB/HPI Racing

Continuing to strengthen their factory team, it has been announced that young US racer Drew Moller has signed with HB-HPI Racing. Drew Moller is one of the up-and-coming future stars of off-road RC, and at just 18 has already taken major race wins and TQ positions in the United States, ahead of some of the world’s fastest racers. His skill and experience on the track has proven itself time and again, and HB-HPI Racing are proud to be able to offer him a full range of off-road racing vehicles with which to show off his driving skills. Drew said:

I am very excited for the future with HB-HPI Racing! I feel that with the cutting edge design, and strong team support I will be able to conquer new heights. I would like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiroyuki Kasuya for this awesome opportunity. See you at the track!

Together with Ty, David, Reno, Teemu, Tanner and the entire HB factory and R&D team Drew will help continue to develop and improve HB racing cars for more race wins and championships, not just for themselves but for all HB racers.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

December 15, 2014

Freddy Südhoff teams-up with HB-HPI

Team HB announce the signing of Germany’s Freddy Südhoff to their on-road racing team. Freddy is one of the fastest racers in Germany and in recent years has performed extremely well at major races around the world, getting into the top ten at races like the Euro Touring Series races, European Championships, IIC in Las Vegas, LRP TCM, DHI Cup and the German Championships. With Andy Moore, JJ Wang and the entire HB factory and R&D team, Freddy will help develop and improve HB racing cars and this is what Freddy has to say about the deal:

I am very happy to join HB-HPI Racing and want to thank Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiro Kasuya for giving me this opportunity. Team HB has worked hard on the HB Pro 5 touring car, and I am already excited to hit the tracks all over the world and to be a part of the team with Andy and JJ. We will work hard together in the future to do our very best. Last but not least, I would like to thank team Awesomatix for their support during the last few years.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]

December 5, 2014

HB D413 aluminium shock cap set

Made to increase the reliability of the D413 buggy is the aluminium shock cap set from HB. They are not only stronger than the stock parts, the design also allows to choose between bladder and emulsion type shocks to fine-tune the dampers according to the track conditions. Included in the set are two black anodised aluminium shock cabs with bleeder holes and bleeder screws, shock bladders and mounting hardware. Two sets are needed to fully outfit the buggy and the set is also compatible with the optional 12mm HB big bore shocks.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

November 21, 2014

Teemu Leino continues with HB-HPI through 2015

Team HB have announced that Teemu Leino has extended his contract to drive for the HB racing team. A mainstay of Team HB since first signing with the team, the Finn is a European Champion in the electric touring car class but his focus is now 100% nitro, and he is one of Team HBs most versatile racers, racing at the top level in 1/10th nitro touring cars, 1/8th nitro track racing and 1/8th buggies. He has been instrumental in developing the HB R10, R8 and D812 and has been a great teammate for every member of Team HBs international factory team. In 2012, Teemu was TQ at the Worlds with the R10 nitro touring car, and Team HB is confident of more success for Teemu with the R10 and other HB racing cars.

I look forward to another season with HB-HPI Racing. They give me the best cars on the market for all my racing categories. Also, the team work is really great in Team HB. I look forward to another year working with great people and having some fun at the track. I want to say thanks to Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiroyuki Kasuya for this opportunity. See you at the races next year.

Together, Teemu and the entire HB factory and R&D team will help continue to develop and improve HB racing cars for more race wins and championships, not just for themselves but for all HB racers. We are very excited to see what Teemu can accomplish with the HB R10, R8 and the World Champion D812 in 2015.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

November 20, 2014

HPI D812 V2 caster block sets & V2 air filter set

HPI Racing have two new option parts for the HB D812 available such as the V2 caster block sets and an updated air filter set. Starting with the C-hubs, coming as 15, 17.5 or 20 degree variant the parts are an easy option to alter the steering characteristic of the buggy. Machined from billet aluminium for strength and durability the hubs come black anodised and marked for easy identification. The parts need to be used with HPI’s 4 degree steering block set and fit the D812 only. Also new is the V2 air filter set, featuring a standard cylinder shape combined with dual-element design. A low-profile double-elbow connector keeps the air filter mounted low on the chassis for less movement and extra durability. The set will fit any D8-series buggy and the D8T Tessmann Edition truggy kit.

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