Hot Bodies 68175 HB-D8 Atsushi Hara Edition Kit

This is the 1/8 scale, glow powered, radio controlled, Hot Bodies off-road D8 Atsushi Hara Edition Buggy Kit.

Features

• Hot Bodies 68175 HB-D8 Atsushi Hara Edition Kit

• Chassis: 0.12" (3mm) thick 7075 aluminum with engine repositioned closer to center line for quicker steering and faster response

• Drive: Four wheel shaft drive

• Fuel Tank: 5.1oz (150cc) plastic with flip top cap

• Air Filter: Foam low profile design

• Clutch: 3 shoe, carbon construction

• Clutch Bell: 16 tooth steel

• Engine Mount: One-piece

• Transmission: Single speed

• Ball Bearings: Full set

• Shocks: Oil-filled Big Bore, front 97mm, rear, 112mm, 68mm yellow rear springs, 4mm diameter shafts, 500w silicone shock oil

• Shock Towers: 0.20" (5mm) thick aluminum

• Main Gear: 48 tooth lightweight steel

• Gearboxes: Sealed

• Differentials: Planetary gear

• Brakes: Dual fiber discs

• Wheels: White plastic dish wheels, 3.3" (85mm) diameter, 1.6" (42mm) wide, 17mm hex

• Body: Clear untrimmed polycarbonate buggy body

• Bumpers: Front hardened plastic

• Suspension: Front aluminum spindles, new rear aluminum hub with horizontal captured pivot ball

• Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis

• Camber: Adjustable front and rear, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle

• Steering: Race optimized with servo saver, turnbuckles, steel drag link and sway bar in one tight package

• Warranty Period: Two year limited, valid only in the U.S. Canada, and

• South America

Specifications

•   Vehicle-

• Length: 19.7 (500mm) from front bumper to end of rear wing

• Width: 12" (305mm)

• Weight: 9lbs (4082g) approximately

• Wheelbase: 12.9 - 13" (328 - 331mm) wheels on-center front-to-rear

• Gear Ratio: 4.3:1

• Weight: 7.5lbs (3.4kg) with racing gear

•   Body-

• Length: 14.75" (375mm)

• Width: 7.5" (190mm) at widest point

• Height: 3" (76mm)

Contents

• 1/8 scale Hot Bodies Atsushi Hara edition off-road Buggy Kit, foam air filter, body, wheels, rear wing, clutch bell, spur gear, instructions and decal sheet

Requirements

• Radio: 2-Channel with 2 Servos (high torque servo for steering)

• Radio Batteries: (8) AA size

• Receiver Pack: 6V hump

• Engine: .21 cu in (3.4cc) rear exhaust

• Exhaust: Tuned pipe

• Engine Starter: Hand-held type with rubber adapter for vehicle use

• Tires: 1/8 scale off-road truggy

• Glow Starter: 1.2 volt

• Paint: Polycarbonate safe for body

• Misc. Items: Fuel bottle, building and track equipment

• Fuel: 2-cycle glow fuel with 10%-15% nitromethane, 16% lubricant-

• Most of the fuels we carry meet or exceed the lubricant content required for optimum performance and maximum engine life. In the past, the conventional lubricant content used in fuel was 18%. But with new advanced technologies, fuels like Red Alert and O'Donnell for example, have a better quality of lubricants even though the percentages of lubricant content are lower. These high-tech lubricants provide exceptional cooling and protection.

Comments

• For Replacement Ball Bearings use:

•  Qty.  Size             Location        Qty.    Bearing Set

•  2       6x10mm       Steering        1       DTXC1561

•  6       8x16mm       Diffs             3       DTXC1585

•  6       8x16mm       Diff Cases     3       DTXC1585

•  2       5x11mm       Clutch           1       DTXC1547

•  4       8x14mm       Front Hubs     2       DTXC1583

•  4       8x14mm       Rear Hubs     2        DTXC1583