HB’s latest release is the Ty Tessmann edition of the D8T truggy that comes packed with race-winning updates. The drivetrain has been lightened with new lightweight diffs and lightweight spur gear for quicker acceleration response, plus a new centre rear CVD and longer rear CVDs get the power from the engine to the wheels more efficiently. All the CVDs feature captured pins as well as dust boots for less rebuilding time, plus extra pin holes for a longer useful racing life. A one-piece CNC engine mount holds the engine in place on the 4mm thick 7075 chassis.
The front-end features billet aluminium CNC hubs and steering blocks. The hubs have hinge pin inserts for increased durability and easy geometry changes, and the steering blocks have larger bearings for smoother running and extra toughness. The steering blocks are fitted with carbon fibre steering arms, which can be swapped for a range of option arms to adjust the Ackerman for pinpoint steering. New lightweight pillow balls are also used throughout the truck to make the D8T TE more responsive than ever. New shock towers front and rear are machined from carbon fibre, using Ty’s own suspension geometry, and longer-stroke shocks provide increased suspension travel for vastly improved grip in the corners.
At the rear, the wishbone mounts are brand new and feature hinge pin inserts for increased durability and easy geometry changes. The rear hubs are also new, machined from billet aluminium and featuring hinge pin inserts. Anti-roll bars front and rear help cornering on high-speed tracks.
The truck is topped with Ty’s body of choice, the Pro-Line Bulldog whilst Upgrade RC provides the Vortex racing wing that is fitted at the rear.
Features:
Championship-winning HB D8T truggy developed by Ty Tessmann
Carbon fibre shock towers with Ty Tessmann-developed geometry
Aluminium front hub carriers and caster blocks
New rear wishbone mounts with hinge pin inserts
CNC aluminium front and rear hubs with hinge pin inserts
CNC aluminium steering blocks with larger bearings
Adjustable Ackerman via replaceable carbon fibre steering block arms
Longer stroke 16mm big bore shocks for increased travel
Lightweight aluminium pivot balls throughout
CNC aluminium one-piece engine mount
Lightweight diffs and spur gear
Servo saver dust boot protector
Captured CVD pins with CVD boots and multiple pin holes
Longer rear CVD bones
Revised centre rear CVD Lightweight aluminium CVD axles
150cc fuel tank with clunk
Pro-Line Bulldog body
Upgrade RC Vortex Wing
Source: HPI Europe
