4LikesHB RGT8
09-22-2016, 06:34 PM
#1
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
10-01-2016, 06:21 AM
#2
I am glad to see another GT hit the market! It's a growing class and easy and fun to drive. Bullet proof cars too since they are based off buggies.
My only concern is the caster is not going to be right for onroad. Yes, the stock kit caster blocks will work but not optimal for onroad. I have owned a serpent and you had to buy expensive caster blocks to fix this. They now include them in the kit. Mugen, what I am driving now, I had to modify the front of the car to remove caster. Cost in parts only about $30 and some time. Since this is still a new and developing class, there will be growing pains. I just hope HB will release the kit with the correct parts for onroad. For example, they put the correct shocks, shock towers, 2 speed, bumpers, and body posts in the kit, why not include the correct caster blocks for onroad and not offroad. Serpent got it right on the 3rd version of their kit. I hope HB doesn't fall into the same trap. Even IGT8 got it right with their latest kit and it's a hongnor dressed up.
With the new ownership of HB and their development of more onroad RACE cars, I am really looking forward to what HB has to bring to the table!
Not to be all negative, I would love to see and drive this car. A friend is a sponsored HB offroad driver, and I am twisting his arm to get a kit so we can do some onroad racing together.
Any news on when they will be for sale in the US?
My only concern is the caster is not going to be right for onroad. Yes, the stock kit caster blocks will work but not optimal for onroad. I have owned a serpent and you had to buy expensive caster blocks to fix this. They now include them in the kit. Mugen, what I am driving now, I had to modify the front of the car to remove caster. Cost in parts only about $30 and some time. Since this is still a new and developing class, there will be growing pains. I just hope HB will release the kit with the correct parts for onroad. For example, they put the correct shocks, shock towers, 2 speed, bumpers, and body posts in the kit, why not include the correct caster blocks for onroad and not offroad. Serpent got it right on the 3rd version of their kit. I hope HB doesn't fall into the same trap. Even IGT8 got it right with their latest kit and it's a hongnor dressed up.
With the new ownership of HB and their development of more onroad RACE cars, I am really looking forward to what HB has to bring to the table!
Not to be all negative, I would love to see and drive this car. A friend is a sponsored HB offroad driver, and I am twisting his arm to get a kit so we can do some onroad racing together.
Any news on when they will be for sale in the US?
Last edited by invrtd; 02-18-2017 at 07:23 AM.
10-22-2016, 04:00 PM
#4
Interesting. The red headed step child is making a push forward..
10-22-2016, 07:35 PM
#5
I am glad to see another GT hit the market! It's a growing class and easy and fun to drive. Bullet proof cars too since they are based of buggies.
My only concern is the caster is not going to be right for onroad. Yes, the stock kit caster blocks will work but not optimal for onroad. I have owned a serpent and you had to buy expensive caster blocks to fix this. They now include them in the kit. Mugen, what I am driving now, I had to modify the front of the car to remove caster. Cost in parts only about $30 and some time. Since this is still a new and developing class, there will be growing pains. I just hope HB will release the kit with the correct parts for onroad. For example, they put the correct shocks, shock towers, 2 speed, bumpers, and body posts in the kit, why not include the correct caster blocks for onroad and not offroad. Serpent got it right on the 3rd version of their kit. I hope HB doesn't fall into the same trap. Even IGT8 got it right with their latest kit and it's a hongnor dressed up.
With the new ownership of HB and their development of more onroad RACE cars, I am really looking forward to what HB has to bring to the table!
Not to be all negative, I would love to see and drive this car. A friend is a sponsored HB offroad driver, and I am twisting his arm to get a kit so we can do some onroad racing together.
Any news on when they will be for sale in the US?
My only concern is the caster is not going to be right for onroad. Yes, the stock kit caster blocks will work but not optimal for onroad. I have owned a serpent and you had to buy expensive caster blocks to fix this. They now include them in the kit. Mugen, what I am driving now, I had to modify the front of the car to remove caster. Cost in parts only about $30 and some time. Since this is still a new and developing class, there will be growing pains. I just hope HB will release the kit with the correct parts for onroad. For example, they put the correct shocks, shock towers, 2 speed, bumpers, and body posts in the kit, why not include the correct caster blocks for onroad and not offroad. Serpent got it right on the 3rd version of their kit. I hope HB doesn't fall into the same trap. Even IGT8 got it right with their latest kit and it's a hongnor dressed up.
With the new ownership of HB and their development of more onroad RACE cars, I am really looking forward to what HB has to bring to the table!
Not to be all negative, I would love to see and drive this car. A friend is a sponsored HB offroad driver, and I am twisting his arm to get a kit so we can do some onroad racing together.
Any news on when they will be for sale in the US?
10-24-2016, 01:27 AM
#9
10-25-2016, 12:31 PM
#12
Tech Adept
Thread Starter
What was the price of the kit?
10-25-2016, 05:41 PM
#15
Yes, that's correct. The car has 15 degree caster blocks. I wish I could post pictures. I've been talking pics of every part and all the steps. Going to make a slide type video. If anyone wants to post a few pictures for me I could send them the pics to post.