This is the 1/10 scale electric powered, radio controlled, Hot Bodies Cyclone D-4 World Championship Edition Off-Road Buggy Kit.
**Changes from the original D4 include;**
Low Friction Aluminum Threaded Shocks with New Easy Bleed Caps New Adjustable Slipper Clutch Set Allows changes without removal Large Front Bumper Set for More Front End Protection Solid Ball Studs-More durability means more wins Front Sway Bar Set for more tuning options to suit track conditions New Lower Rear Wing Mount / More downforce for increased traction
FEATURES: Chassis: Double deck carbon graphite, 0.10" (2.5mm) thick lower and front and rear upper chassis sections, motor cutout for low motor position and extra cooling
Drive: Four wheel shaft drive, universal shafts for front, rear and center
Slipper Clutch: New design allows changes without removal
Ball bearings: Full set, rubber sealed 22 total
Shocks: Four oil filled 7075 aluminum threaded bodies with new easy bleed caps
Shock Towers: Carbon graphite 0.14" (3.5mm) thick
Gearboxes: Sealed, constructed of carbon composite plastic
Battery Tray: Molded construction, two position saddle pack battery mounting for tunable weight balance for extra traction or more steering
Differentials: Externally adjustable carbide ball type with steel outdrives
Wheel Hexes: 12mm steel front, aluminum clamp style rear, compatible with after-market wheels
Wheels: One-piece dish type 2.2" (56mm), front 1" (26mm) wide, rear 1.5" (38mm) wide
Body: Clear polycarbonate buggy with wing and undertray, new lower rear wing mount offers more downforce for increased traction
Bumper: Large front bumper set for more protection
Motor Mount: Machined aluminum
Suspension: Adjustable, with one-piece aluminum front bulkhead and infinite roll center adjusment, independently adjustable rear aluminum pivot blocks, carbon reinforced composite plastic front and rear wishbones, front swaybar, firm rear swaybar, suspension mounts have built-in bushing for impact durability
Wheelbase: Adjustable +- 2mm
Caster: Adjustable front and rear, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the chassis
Ackerman: Adjustable, Ackerman describes the effect of the inside front wheel turning tighter than the outside front wheel Roll Center, Ride Height and Down Stops: Adjustable front and rear Bump Steer, Anti-Dive/Kick-Up: Adjustable
Steering: Cyclone Infinite Ackerman Steering (CIAS) for advanced
titanium turnbuckles to connect to steering arms
INCLUDES: Hot Bodies D-4 Buggy with four 7075 aluminum shocks, 80 tooth 48 pitch spur gear, ball bearings, carbon fiber chassis, dish wheels titanium turnbuckles, black off-road shock springs, stainless steel hinge pins, buggy body instructions and decals
REQUIRES: Radio: 2-Channel with 1 Servos
Radio Batteries: (8) AA size
Speed Control: Electronic of modeler's choice
Motor: 540 size
Tires: 2.2" front and rear with foam inserts
Pinion: 48 pitch
Battery: 7.2V 6 cell, sub-C battery (saddle pack)
Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for battery
Paint: Spray or brush-on for polycarbonate body
Misc. Items: Building and track equipment
SPECS: VEHICLE-
Length: 14.4" (365mm)
Width: Front 9.7" (247mm), Rear 9.8" (250mm)
Bare Chsssis Weight: 3.74lb(1700g) approx. varies with equipment used
Wheelbase: 11" (280mm) +-2mm adjustable
Drive Ratio: 2.4375:1
BODY-
Length: 11.41" (290mm)
Width: 5.51" (140mm)
Height: 2.95" (75mm)
COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use:
Qty. Size Location Bearing Set Qty.
2 10x15 Gearbox DTXC1595 1
4 5x8 Ball differential DTXC1523 2
4 10x15 Ball differential DTXC1595 2
4 5x10 Drive shaft DTXC1535 2
4 4x7 Steering DTXC1507 2
8 5x10 Front & rear hub DTXC1535 4