82LikesHot Bodies D216 1/10 2WD Buggy!
01-09-2018, 03:43 PM
#1126
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Pre mount are pretty easy if you grab tlr fronts. Probably available out there.
Exotek has a $50 aluminum chassis avail. Or stuffners for cf chassis.
Plenty of esc space and locations unless ur running a 1/8 scale speedo.
Battery set-up in several configurations if you look.
Exotek has a $50 aluminum chassis avail. Or stuffners for cf chassis.
Plenty of esc space and locations unless ur running a 1/8 scale speedo.
Battery set-up in several configurations if you look.
01-09-2018, 07:23 PM
#1127
Schumacher sells the eos tires without the wheel. If they wouldn't let you glue up a set of the right tires to the wheels you need for the D216 to be able to race, then they seriously need their head examined. You could even glue the tires up in front of someone to make sure you're not pulling any funny business. There is a workable solution if you take a step back and think about it.
01-09-2018, 08:01 PM
#1128
seems the carbon fiber chassis used on this kit has some flex. On loose surfaces, flex helps the car with traction over the bumpy stuff (less bouncy). This car is oriented for dirt racing so I think that is why they chose carbon fiber.
I have yet to try the aluminum chassis out on mine yet. I ordered one so I can see the difference in how the car handles. I'm sure the aluminum chassis will feel more planted and consistent. Only downside is the added weight. Maybe thats the other reason they went with CF. Less weight.
I have yet to try the aluminum chassis out on mine yet. I ordered one so I can see the difference in how the car handles. I'm sure the aluminum chassis will feel more planted and consistent. Only downside is the added weight. Maybe thats the other reason they went with CF. Less weight.
01-09-2018, 08:56 PM
#1129
HB has some good carbon chassis my D413 has tons of runs and marks under it but no cracks or anything. Yea the extra flex can strip spur gears which is why i have the Exotek spur gear.
01-15-2018, 08:44 AM
#1130
Getting through my build. Light-years ahead of my B6 as far as innovation.
Being a mechanical designer, I found the engineering to be amazing.
The build instructions aren't stellar (not the worse I've seen) and I got hung up on the slipper but figured it out pretty quick.
Being a mechanical designer, I found the engineering to be amazing.
The build instructions aren't stellar (not the worse I've seen) and I got hung up on the slipper but figured it out pretty quick.
01-15-2018, 12:34 PM
#1131
I've got two coming this week. One brand new and a used one (spare parts!) I picked up on here. Can't wait to get to building and racing! Thanks for all the information on this buggy.
01-15-2018, 02:00 PM
#1132
Getting through my build. Light-years ahead of my B6 as far as innovation.
Being a mechanical designer, I found the engineering to be amazing.
The build instructions aren't stellar (not the worse I've seen) and I got hung up on the slipper but figured it out pretty quick.
Being a mechanical designer, I found the engineering to be amazing.
The build instructions aren't stellar (not the worse I've seen) and I got hung up on the slipper but figured it out pretty quick.
01-15-2018, 11:56 PM
#1133
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Agreed, the slipper diagram, in fact most of the manual is very, very poor quality. And I know because I was a professional technical illustrator for over 30 years.
So...I did a quick sectional view through the slipper assembly showing how it works. Hopefully this will help people. Took me a few goes to get it right myself (and I'm still not 100% sure now!).
HB, your cars are awesome - your manuals SUCK!
So...I did a quick sectional view through the slipper assembly showing how it works. Hopefully this will help people. Took me a few goes to get it right myself (and I'm still not 100% sure now!).
HB, your cars are awesome - your manuals SUCK!
01-16-2018, 12:04 AM
#1134
Most of the manual is spot on imo. There are vague areas, such as this. Manual will make sense to seasoned builders, beginner types may find some areas confusing.
01-16-2018, 12:09 AM
#1135
I am also like The HB D216 purebred race machine that could revolutionize 2WD off-road racing.
01-16-2018, 05:41 AM
#1136
Agreed, the slipper diagram, in fact most of the manual is very, very poor quality. And I know because I was a professional technical illustrator for over 30 years.
So...I did a quick sectional view through the slipper assembly showing how it works. Hopefully this will help people. Took me a few goes to get it right myself (and I'm still not 100% sure now!).
HB, your cars are awesome - your manuals SUCK!
So...I did a quick sectional view through the slipper assembly showing how it works. Hopefully this will help people. Took me a few goes to get it right myself (and I'm still not 100% sure now!).
HB, your cars are awesome - your manuals SUCK!
01-16-2018, 10:45 AM
#1137
Agreed, the slipper diagram, in fact most of the manual is very, very poor quality. And I know because I was a professional technical illustrator for over 30 years.
So...I did a quick sectional view through the slipper assembly showing how it works. Hopefully this will help people. Took me a few goes to get it right myself (and I'm still not 100% sure now!).
HB, your cars are awesome - your manuals SUCK!
So...I did a quick sectional view through the slipper assembly showing how it works. Hopefully this will help people. Took me a few goes to get it right myself (and I'm still not 100% sure now!).
HB, your cars are awesome - your manuals SUCK!
On another note. Has anyone bought parts direct from HB? I noticed just about every part is in stock. I did notice the shipping charges were very high but probably if you bought enough stock it would be worth it. Definitely better than having a broke buggy you can't get parts for.
01-16-2018, 04:24 PM
#1138
Just what I needed two days ago...LOL! Glad you posted it though so others have it available. When I was putting it together, I was wondering why they didn't put a view like this in the diagram.
On another note. Has anyone bought parts direct from HB? I noticed just about every part is in stock. I did notice the shipping charges were very high but probably if you bought enough stock it would be worth it. Definitely better than having a broke buggy you can't get parts for.
On another note. Has anyone bought parts direct from HB? I noticed just about every part is in stock. I did notice the shipping charges were very high but probably if you bought enough stock it would be worth it. Definitely better than having a broke buggy you can't get parts for.
01-18-2018, 09:32 AM
#1139
Amain now have the kits bumped up to $195. I have seen the as low as $165 (without a coupon). There algorithm must see them selling and has bumped the price up.
01-18-2018, 06:17 PM
#1140
It just dawned on my I need to get some pinion gears. I tried looking back through the thread but couldn't really find anything. Can I get some opinions on a range to get for 17.5 stock class? Running on Astro and Carpet. Thanks.