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Old 07-02-2018, 08:47 PM
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Still liking the HB buggy. Very minimal changes on the car going from track to track.
Have a question though. Who can explain the spacing on the steering knuckles in the c hub? You can alter the spacers and run the knuckles centered, lowered 2mm or raised 2mm. This is an option I have never had and am curious.
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Old 07-02-2018, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jpz_67
Still liking the HB buggy. Very minimal changes on the car going from track to track.
Have a question though. Who can explain the spacing on the steering knuckles in the c hub? You can alter the spacers and run the knuckles centered, lowered 2mm or raised 2mm. This is an option I have never had and am curious.
the TLR has a similar setup design....you can alter the dogbone plunge of the axle in the diff outdrives when you adjust the spindle hieght....less plunge equals better onpower steering in bumps as it allows the suspension to follow the bumps better because there is less bind in the outdrives as the suspension goes through its travel......more plunge helps keep the suspension sucked down onpower more suited to high grip smooth tracks
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Old 07-03-2018, 10:31 AM
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Asa, ok so then more plunge is running the knuckles higher or lower? From what I have read in high grip conditions raise the knuckles,low grip lower the knuckles. Or do I have it wrong?
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Originally Posted by jpz_67
Asa, ok so then more plunge is running the knuckles higher or lower? From what I have read in high grip conditions raise the knuckles,low grip lower the knuckles. Or do I have it wrong?
I havnt played with them on the HB as I havnt felt the need to...but on the TLR yes,up is more plunge...spindle up for higher grip and down for lower grip.
Just set the dog bone so it is parallel with the chassis and watch it as you move the suspension up and down through its travel...then change the spindle height and repeat...you will see a notable difference in dogbone plunge especially in the upper half of the travel.....and I guess just try both ways on the track and see what suits you..
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Originally Posted by ASA
34mm I believe.....im running the Werks clutches.....they are very nice and long wearing!
Standard is 34mm, I have run a 32mm in both the buggy and truggy. Just have to make sure it sits just right and the starter wheel is not too worn.
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Standard is 34mm, I have run a 32mm in both the buggy and truggy. Just have to make sure it sits just right and the starter wheel is not too worn.
Yeah...iv got an old 32mm Kyosho clutch I use when running in engines.....saves my Werks ones
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Well, with just over a gallon on the truck I’ve found the first thing I don’t like about the truck. The factory flywheel. Saturday the pins pulled out so I pressed them back in only to have it happen again in the A main when I was running in 4th about to pass for 3rd. To be honest the truck impressed me so much everywhere else that I didn’t even get pissed when it ruined my race.
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Well, with just over a gallon on the truck I’ve found the first thing I don’t like about the truck. The factory flywheel. Saturday the pins pulled out so I pressed them back in only to have it happen again in the A main when I was running in 4th about to pass for 3rd. To be honest the truck impressed me so much everywhere else that I didn’t even get pissed when it ruined my race.
i’ve never had it happen in 2 years but have heard of it happening.
if you look at the flywheel on the backside and if the posts aren’t flush just use a vise or a hammer. And get the posts seated flush.
there is a v2 flywheel now.
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Well, with just over a gallon on the truck I’ve found the first thing I don’t like about the truck. The factory flywheel. Saturday the pins pulled out so I pressed them back in only to have it happen again in the A main when I was running in 4th about to pass for 3rd. To be honest the truck impressed me so much everywhere else that I didn’t even get pissed when it ruined my race.
They don’t push the pin far enough in at the factory.
For the last few years I’ve been using a vice to push pins further in.

Not being pushed in enough risks them falling out during use.
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Originally Posted by Eivind E


They don’t push the pin far enough in at the factory.
For the last few years I’ve been using a vice to push pins further in.

Not being pushed in enough risks them falling out during use.
How do you push them in fur
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What bodies fit the truggy and buggy other than the ones they’re shipped with?
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Lightbulb NEW parts!
HB-204402 HB RACING Kingpin Set V2
New super heavy duty design.
https://hbracing.com/en/cars/accesso...-d817-e817-en/

HB-204424 HB RACING 1/8 Big Bore Shock Cap V3
New cap without the side hole to allow easier emulsion shocks settings which is the new trend for racing on some rough tracks.
https://hbracing.com/en/cars/team-parts-en/big-bore-shock-cap-set-v3-2pcs/
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Do they have seals to run emulsion? Or do you know of another brand that will work? Thanks. I cut mine and it's not bad, but could be better.
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Hello guys, still very much enjoying the HB car. Who can confirm what 4 shoe clutch system works with the HB clutch bells? Thanks, ez.
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Hello guys, still very much enjoying the HB car. Who can confirm what 4 shoe clutch system works with the HB clutch bells? Thanks, ez.
I use the M2c, gen 2 with a Mugen vented bell. 2 or 3 shims on OS and nova engines that I’ve installed them on.
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