Cyclone D4 WCE
2008 YATABEARENA Internation OFF-ROAD Grad-Prix
WIN Achieve!!

February 9-10, 2008 held in the Yatabe arena (Ibaraki Prefecture Tsukuba city) on the tenth Team HB enters YATABEARENA Internationl OFF-ROAD Grand-Prix because of cyclonic D4 WCE.
Matsuzaki Hayato who became the first race after internally to a lot of participation of the successive world champion and champion National remarkable most declares professional. Race..method..do..top..goal..really..Matsuzaki..Hayato..professional..racer..first match..total victory..accomplish.

- Point calc method: 2WD and 4WD are done by each the fourth round and the eighth total round. The sixth round is made an effective point (Kijun is point → 1st place: one point) in the eighth round, and the player with a little the most much total point emerges as victor.

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AX10 SCORPION ROCK RACER (RTR)
Purpose built for the Rocks! Going Places Where Others Can’t.

Based upon the very popular competition ready AX10 Kit, the AX10 Scorpion is a Ready-to-Run with 2 configurations!

• Rock Crawler: Takin’ it slow - swap out the 20t pinion to the 14pt pinion and install the front locker (parts included). The Rear locker is already installed. This will give you true crawling performance.

• Rock Racer: Attack the rocks at full speed out of the box.

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Ko-Propo has been known for many years as a top-of-the-line Japanese rc brand, making transmitters, servos, electric speed controllers and many more. Ko-Propo has served the world leading technology of ESCs and won many races like the World Championships of the past four years. Brushless racing is known bigger than ever and will be certainly the choice at the World Championship in Thailand.

Therefore has Ko-Propo introduced their first brushless electric speed controller at the Toy Fair in Germany. There’s not much information about this ESC at this stage, but we are certain that it will be a winner! Stay tuned for some detailed information about this ESC and the rest of the new products at the Toy Fair in Germany.

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Available soon as a Ready-to-Run kit, the Lightning Stadium 2 Pro is the latest RTR addition to the Hot Bodies line-up!

The Lightning Stadium 2 Pro RTR will feature nearly all the same features as the loaded Pro version, plus you get a 4.6 Power House engine equipped with Jump Start system, reliable HPI TF-1 radio gear, high-torque steering servo, painted bodyshell (available in blue or red) and a load of top racing features as standard!

• Factory-assembled 4WD racing truggy
• Available with red or blue racing bodyshell
• 4.6cc Power House engine with Jump Start
• Aluminium pipe and manifold
• TF-1 2-channel steering wheel radio system installed for secure control
• Long wheelbase aluminium main chassis w
• Black anodized chassis brace, middle deck & radio tray
• Spiral-cut bevel gears for rock-solid drivetrain
• 4mm aluminium front and rear shock towers
• Long-stroke racing shocks with protective boots
• Aluminium steering knuckles and rear uprights for maximum durability
• Versatile mini-pin tyres for traction on a wide range of off-road surfaces
• Fully race ready!

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New Cyclone D4 WCE with Several Improvements!

The Cyclone D4 was the surprise hit of 2007. When it was first announced, racers were unsure what to expect, however with the success of the Cyclone Touring Car, they knew the Cyclone D4 would be something special! At major off-road races around the world, it enjoyed great success and a swarm of spectators wherever it went, as racers were eager to see what this new electric 4WD buggy could do.

At the 2007 IFMAR Off-Road Worlds, several option parts were used by the HB team drivers, including the drivers who made it into the A Final - the fastest electric 4WD buggy drivers in the world! The wide range of options throughout the car each had incremental updates and modifications that made the Cyclone D4 easier to drive and faster on the demanding Japanese off-road circuit.

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The BR50 is in a class all by itself. Made to be ultra durable, easy to handle and maintain. Features like floating gearboxes, a sealed center gearbox, all the suspension and tuning options you will ever need, and a powerful 4.6 big block.

Ready-to-Run
The BR50 comes pre-built, with factory driver set-up, multi-color printed body, and includes an AM radio system with a high torque steering servo and a mini-receiver. The tires are pre-glued on strong composite plastic wheels. The kit includes all Allen wrenches, a multi socket wrench, glow-plug igniter, and a 500cc fuel bottle, the only thing left to buy is batteries and fuel!

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Hot Bodies will be releasing a Pro-level competition 2WD buggy in time for the summer racing season!

The Cyclone series of racing cars has been at the top of their game since their release. With an IFMAR World Championship title, plus national, European and DHI Cup wins for the Cyclone Touring Car, British National Championship and International Indoor Championship titles for the Cyclone 12 and a top 10 finish at the IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships for the Cyclone D4, there aren’t that many more classes for Hot Bodies to dominate!
The Cyclone D2 is set to conquer the electric 2WD buggy class around the world. In development for over a year and designed with strength, tuning, maintenance and compatibility in mind, the Cyclone D2 will revolutionize 2WD off-road!

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