Hot Bodies new cr8 buggy
11-15-2011, 03:30 PM
#347
Tech Master
The engine actually sits on an aluminum plate for strength and would probably dissipate much of the heat but actually, depending on how the engine mount is made.
I think a little much is being made over the composite chassis. This car has been tested and tested.
I've been on site several times and seen Jesse run this car. I've not seen any issues.
I think a little much is being made over the composite chassis. This car has been tested and tested.
I've been on site several times and seen Jesse run this car. I've not seen any issues.
11-15-2011, 05:10 PM
#348
Introduction rerun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YmXG...eature=related
11-15-2011, 07:41 PM
#349
The engine heat isn't an issue, it's sort of better on the CR8. Takes good amount less time to pre-heat engine via Competition engine warmer or while doing warm-up laps on the track. Engine tune & temp is the same or very close if used an engine in D8 and transferred the same engine to the CR8. I started racing the car since about about February-March 2011 in a good amount of 45min, 30min, 60min finals and it's been good.
11-16-2011, 05:52 AM
#350
Tech Regular
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The engine heat isn't an issue, it's sort of better on the CR8. Takes good amount less time to pre-heat engine via Competition engine warmer or while doing warm-up laps on the track. Engine tune & temp is the same or very close if used an engine in D8 and transferred the same engine to the CR8. I started racing the car since about about February-March 2011 in a good amount of 45min, 30min, 60min finals and it's been good.
11-16-2011, 05:57 AM
#351
cooling efficiency is partially determined by the temperature differential...a small alu chassis insert will run hotter then a full alu chassis...But because the insert runs hotter it will shed heat easier.......the overall cooling to the engine should be similar....the difference will be is that the insert will be able to heat up and cool down faster then a full alu chassis........
11-16-2011, 07:42 AM
#352
Tech Master
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Here are a few links for batteries that fit
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http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/2013/
http://www.teamassociated.com/reedy/parts/details/305/
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Balancer-Plug
11-16-2011, 09:16 AM
#353
There are a few batteries that are out that we have used in the cr8 so far...
Here are a few links for batteries that fit
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http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/2013/
http://www.teamassociated.com/reedy/parts/details/305/
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Balancer-Plug
Here are a few links for batteries that fit
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http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/2013/
http://www.teamassociated.com/reedy/parts/details/305/
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Balancer-Plug
so anything with those dimensions will fit:
85 x 30 x 17mm
11-16-2011, 09:28 AM
#354
Tech Master
The engine heat isn't an issue, it's sort of better on the CR8. Takes good amount less time to pre-heat engine via Competition engine warmer or while doing warm-up laps on the track. Engine tune & temp is the same or very close if used an engine in D8 and transferred the same engine to the CR8. I started racing the car since about about February-March 2011 in a good amount of 45min, 30min, 60min finals and it's been good.
btw, congratulations to Jesse and Josh on the win at the RC Pro Finals!
Double win for the CR8
http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news...?storyid=11183
11-16-2011, 12:47 PM
#355
Wonder what parts, ie suspension, will transfer over to the d8? I run a converted d8 using the tekno kit.
11-16-2011, 01:29 PM
#356
none I guess, as the arms, uprights and driveshafts are completely different
11-16-2011, 07:50 PM
#357
Shocks are same, turnbuckles same, diffs 90%+ the same (f/r crown gears are different). Chassis parts, suspension parts, majority of drivetrain parts are unique to the CR8.
11-17-2011, 02:29 PM
#358
Anyone else here weirded out by the battery tray being directly underneath the fuel tank? I am sure it works fine, but it makes me do a double take. 
11-17-2011, 04:12 PM
#360
The CR8 will be leading the crowd and not following as most have been doing with their minor tweaks. The new brands entering the marketplace are really just old news. That's OK, but it's not innovative. I don't have a problem with battery placement.