Hot Bodies Cyclone
03-21-2008, 03:49 PM
The new Cyclone TC will be available in a couple of month actually.
But here is the thing. The new Cyclone will have so many updates like main chassis, top deck, shock towers (F/R), diffs (F/R), bulk heads (F/R), suspension arms, sway bar holder, etc. However, current WCE kit (Andy Moore Edition) still has some better points too. (new Cyclone TC has steel turnbuckles, non-coated hinge pins, etc)
We made the new Cyclone TC at a lot more affordable price this time. So I wouldn't say that updating the Cyclone you have is cheaper (or easier because there is so many parts you will have to update) than just buying another new kit.
In addition, like I said the new Cyclone will have a lot of new features, I would consider the new Cyclone will be the flagship model.
Thanks,
But here is the thing. The new Cyclone will have so many updates like main chassis, top deck, shock towers (F/R), diffs (F/R), bulk heads (F/R), suspension arms, sway bar holder, etc. However, current WCE kit (Andy Moore Edition) still has some better points too. (new Cyclone TC has steel turnbuckles, non-coated hinge pins, etc)
We made the new Cyclone TC at a lot more affordable price this time. So I wouldn't say that updating the Cyclone you have is cheaper (or easier because there is so many parts you will have to update) than just buying another new kit.
In addition, like I said the new Cyclone will have a lot of new features, I would consider the new Cyclone will be the flagship model.
Thanks,
03-21-2008, 03:51 PM
CYCLONE TC many Alum. parts ( Servo mount , 10x15 bearing holder ... & titanium parts not have .
& is old type motor mount .
& is old type motor mount .
03-21-2008, 04:05 PM
I want to, probably will if Grant goes, I will decide closer to the day
Heres my layout on my cyclone, shoo goo'd the servo so its up more, a long grub screw for a steering linkage, then FASST RX, and TC Sphere all on the chassis, nothing has to hang off
Pics arent to great, was all shade in my backyard lol
03-21-2008, 04:09 PM
So is this version of the Cyclone a replacement of the AME car?Is it the new High end spec sedan for HB?I have a brand new AME that I can just update or are there huge changes other then the diff?
Hebiki,it's cool to see you branch out to a different brand besides the Big T.The cyclone from the original black version have been super fast and is still fast and I like the idea of upgrading rather then replacing.Hopefully we get a Hotbodies series race up here sometime.
Hebiki,it's cool to see you branch out to a different brand besides the Big T.The cyclone from the original black version have been super fast and is still fast and I like the idea of upgrading rather then replacing.Hopefully we get a Hotbodies series race up here sometime.
ive branched out before (yokomo BD, xray T2, and more recently TC5). but none really fit my driving style (if you can call on/off, full wood all the time a driving style)
... until i tried Hiro's car at BCR. now i just need to decide if i should purchase a AME now...or wait for the Cyclone TC. a "couple" of months is a long time. 
the car is definitely fast and consistent for me with steering ive been looking for/wanting.
03-21-2008, 04:15 PM
What Ling and I do in our own time....well it's everyones business now.
The Cyclone{and all its variants} has been the best car I have owned so far.I have raced them all.Its fast on carpet but it kills on asphalt.I have had every version,including the Surikarn Blue and they always feel the same which is why I was asking about the new version.Since its a couple months out,I will just run the AME.You racing the Reedy? Should be a fun race.
The Cyclone{and all its variants} has been the best car I have owned so far.I have raced them all.Its fast on carpet but it kills on asphalt.I have had every version,including the Surikarn Blue and they always feel the same which is why I was asking about the new version.Since its a couple months out,I will just run the AME.You racing the Reedy? Should be a fun race.
03-21-2008, 04:17 PM
You have been hanging around Scotty B too much.Very nice.
03-21-2008, 04:24 PM
What Ling and I do in our own time....well it's everyones business now.
The Cyclone{and all its variants} has been the best car I have owned so far.I have raced them all.Its fast on carpet but it kills on asphalt.I have had every version,including the Surikarn Blue and they always feel the same which is why I was asking about the new version.Since its a couple months out,I will just run the AME.You racing the Reedy? Should be a fun race.
The Cyclone{and all its variants} has been the best car I have owned so far.I have raced them all.Its fast on carpet but it kills on asphalt.I have had every version,including the Surikarn Blue and they always feel the same which is why I was asking about the new version.Since its a couple months out,I will just run the AME.You racing the Reedy? Should be a fun race.
but i definitely need to hit up norcal for some racing at norcal hobbies and speedworld.looks like i need an AME for myself also.
03-21-2008, 04:32 PM
Haha, thanks man!
That will be me if I go lmao! G main here I come!
03-21-2008, 06:23 PM
The new Cyclone TC will be available in a couple of month actually.
But here is the thing. The new Cyclone will have so many updates like main chassis, top deck, shock towers (F/R), diffs (F/R), bulk heads (F/R), suspension arms, sway bar holder, etc. However, current WCE kit (Andy Moore Edition) still has some better points too. (new Cyclone TC has steel turnbuckles, non-coated hinge pins, etc)
We made the new Cyclone TC at a lot more affordable price this time. So I wouldn't say that updating the Cyclone you have is cheaper (or easier because there is so many parts you will have to update) than just buying another new kit.
In addition, like I said the new Cyclone will have a lot of new features, I would consider the new Cyclone will be the flagship model.
Thanks,
But here is the thing. The new Cyclone will have so many updates like main chassis, top deck, shock towers (F/R), diffs (F/R), bulk heads (F/R), suspension arms, sway bar holder, etc. However, current WCE kit (Andy Moore Edition) still has some better points too. (new Cyclone TC has steel turnbuckles, non-coated hinge pins, etc)
We made the new Cyclone TC at a lot more affordable price this time. So I wouldn't say that updating the Cyclone you have is cheaper (or easier because there is so many parts you will have to update) than just buying another new kit.
In addition, like I said the new Cyclone will have a lot of new features, I would consider the new Cyclone will be the flagship model.
Thanks,
03-21-2008, 06:33 PM
Hopefully they release a limited edition at some point.They have to bring the price point down to get the car to be reasonably priced.Have to compete with the AE's of the world and their 349 dollar car.The steel items won't effect performance,but may be less durable as the hardened/alum diff halves and Ti items on the AME.
03-21-2008, 06:39 PM
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Yes the car out now is still making other company go back to the drawing board.. i think they should of took alittle longer and made it lipo ready i hear Serpent is working on this and for flagship i dont think so look at the WC its a Hara With upgrades now u have the TC and u do have alot of what the WC comes with i think if u want a flagship u take the WC and add the new parts and now u have a falgship car
03-21-2008, 06:43 PM
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I have a friend that makes hinge pins for me and no problems
03-21-2008, 07:18 PM
bor could you give me a setup for speedworld?
03-21-2008, 07:27 PM
Even if the car will have steel turnbuckles, we will have the titanium turnbuckle set as option parts so don't worry about it.
Of-course it is also a good way to add some update parts on the WCE(AME) too. But if you do this way, you will need to buy more parts than adding option parts on the Cyclone TC though.
BTW, good point racenut123!!
Our price for this car is very affordable. We could make this happened with keeping the same High-quality.
Thanks,
03-21-2008, 07:40 PM
So the new bulkheads fit the old cyclone?