HB 2WD buggy

[jimmy]

Hot Bodies has a 2WD buggy in the works according to their team drivers, who were hoping to have it at the World Championships the other week. I assume it's been delayed to make it super-duper, and being tested right now...

So, has anyone seen it?! Any photos kicking around?

[xavi]

Anybody knows where the motor will be located? Rear? Mid?
Are HB shocks better than Asso? Better than Losi?

We want news!!!! :p

[Nick Goodall]

I've "Heard" it will be very close to a B4, so i would expect rear mounted motor etc.

[jimmy]

Anyone know if this has been race tested yet? I mean secretly dug out at a Regional or club race, maybe with an existing shell on to mask it?

[lazerboy]

that sounds cool, but it will probably be another clone that's more expensive than the original.

[Chrislong]

that sounds cool, but it will probably be another clone that's more expensive than the original.

:rolleyes: How about lets wait and see before you slate it

[DCM]

it would probably be cheaper or same price, they would commercialy shoot themselves in the foot if they over priced the car!

[lazerboy]

the d4 should not have a $500 price tag, it should be more like the associated b44 at $325. They are both copies of the bj4, but i thnk that the associated is actually better than the bj4. Hot bodies is known for always overpricing their items. HPI should do a better job of regulating this division.

[DCM]

you got the wrong end of the stick, because the dollar is soooo weak it means that ALL foreign goods end up costing more, due to the exchange rate. In the UK, pricing is far more competitive. Although it does mean that buying from the states is far nicer!

[lazerboy]

you are the first person to finally understand that! When people are lookin to get stuff, i will post the product they are looking for from an online retailer over here. The international express shipping from this company is $24.95 (1 week delivery) and standard flat rate is $8.99(1-4 week delivery, but closer to 4. flat rate.) This company isalready cheaper than most online retailers, and the shipping just makes it better.

[Lindsay]

Jimmy.
You should be a lot closer to Adam.
Nod & Wink
The eyes have seen it.

Lindsay;);););)

[jimmy]

haha, yeah I know Adam is THE MAN - the guys in Japan all reffered to him when any mention of the car was made... :)

[super__dan]

haha, yeah I know Adam is THE MAN - the guys in Japan all reffered to him when any mention of the car was made... :)

Ah Skeldingsan, you a wise man! Very nice tyres! :D

[elvo]

I assume it's been delayed to make it super-duper,


I assume it's been delayed because they broke their calipers :rolleyes:

[Northy]

I assume it's been delayed because they broke their calipers :rolleyes:

Haha, now that IS funny :D

G

[annie_himself]

I think it should be mid-motor'ed to help introduce them into the US.

[k£v!n]

Any Ideas what it’s going to be called?
D2?

[lazerboy]

most definitely

[Moose]

is there any relationship between the D2 and that hpi car ?
http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?lang=en&partNo=10551

looks cose to the associated ... would be strange if they would bring a completly new car ... but hpi ?

[elvo]

The caliper mafia strikes again!

[jimmy]

good call - looks like it could be the basis for the HB 2wd for sure.

[Lindsay]

Jimmy.

You are not even close.
You will all have to wait a bit longer.;););)

[Andy Moore]

is there any relationship between the D2 and that hpi car ?
http://www.hpieurope.com/kit-info.php?lang=en&partNo=10551

looks cose to the associated ... would be strange if they would bring a completly new car ... but hpi ?

LOL, its a T4.

[annie_himself]

LOL, its a T4.
The rear looks like a Losi.

[janus_77]

LOL, its a T4.

Did their designer die or something........... They stole the Jconcepts 4wd, and now they stole thw 2wd. O'well I was actually surprised BD didn't have the ball's on claiming the 2wd worlds by calling it a HB car (it has their shocks, and that will be pretty much the only difference between them and the B4(, well ok it might have metric screws)).

idea for new advert:

TEAM HPI / HB

DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT

[josh_smaxx]

TEAM HPI / HB

DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT

I like that quote :p :D

[Gayo]

Their 1/12th car also reminds me of something...
http://www.petitrc.com/_forumphp/showthread.php?t=30827&highlight=bodies

[GRIFF55]

I love those battery straps on the 12th

[Adam Skelding]

I Love all this hypothetical crap you guys come out with.

I bet it looks like this.....
I bet it looks like that......

Keeps me entertained.....

[Nick Goodall]

I Love all this hypothetical crap you guys come out with.

I bet it looks like this.....
I bet it looks like that......

Keeps me entertained.....

One way to shut everyone up then Adam :D:D

I think i've got a good idea what it will be like though......

[jimmy]

Can't stop speculation! :)

[DCM]

I reckon.... it will have four wheels, four shocks, a motor and gearbox and suspension arms.... plus mostly in black...

[jimmy]

I think it will have a purple anodised everything and will come with some tyres we'll never use in the UK (also purple anodised).

[MK999]

I reckon some of it will be that purple colour too, that they obviously stole from HPI tbh :eh?:

edit: jimmy posted about purpleness faster than i did :/

[DCM]

hope it don't come with big purple ball ends.... that could be said oh so wrongly....

[Cooper]

purple is for girls

[Adam Skelding]

I think it will have a purple anodised everything and will come with some tyres we'll never use in the UK (also purple anodised).

No Tyres....

[GRIFF55]

Just moulded grp inserts, lol

[bjcaldwe]

hope it don't come with big purple ball ends.... that could be said oh so wrongly....

or blue ones...

[telboy]

I reckon you're all wrong and that its gonna look like this.:D

http://www.kimmyshop.com/images/products/TSrcBuggy-250.jpg (http://www.kimmyshop.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=2821614#)

Even Adams wrong, he's just delusioned and thinks he's helping build something more proffesional.;)

[Tom3012]

I Love all this hypothetical crap you guys come out with.

I bet it looks like this.....
I bet it looks like that......

Keeps me entertained.....


its not crap, its opinion, thoughts and ideas:rolleyes:

[Lee Martin]

i think its gonig to look liek a car...have 4 wheels....a motor......

1 servo.....

batteries

speedo.......

maybe some shocks................

hehe

[bigred5765]

i bet it has a wing also, and a big one hehehe

[annie_himself]

I think it will have a purple anodised everything and will come with some tyres we'll never use in the UK (also purple anodised).
That'll be great because I could use them here.

[jimmy]

unfortunately like adam says it doesn't come with tyres at all. because the anodising wouldn't stick to the rubber I think. :p

[Moose]

metric screws und pink stuff are enough differences for me :D.
we will see ... drivers like hara und amezcua tried so many cars and so i think they will have reasons why they build a car the way they will do and i will drive it even if it looks like an other it will not be the same. HB never was like that they always tested very much.
btw: the cyclone 12 is not a copy its different in the detail ... improvment doent have to be a revolution

[Body Paint]

[quote=Moose;68211 ... improvment doent have to be a revolution[/quote]

I like that ;), very profound.

[bbq]

If they ripp off a b4 i design who cares as long as it puts another brand out there.
I hope the market will get bigger specialy here in sweden.

Soo HB bring it on!

[Jeremy Felles]

Man I had no idea how exciting forums were across the pond. I'll definitely be stopping in here more often.

[bbq]

Man I had no idea how exciting forums were across the pond. I'll definitely be stopping in here more often.

Well dont you have some inside info to tell us when you pop in here :D

[Jeremy Felles]

Ok, I've got an inside scoop for you. The bathrooms here at Hot Bodies USA are spotless. Its truly a site to behold; almost as if a team of singing, smiling gnomes goes in and scrubs up after each individual is finished. As far as the 2wd car goes, unfortunately only Adam knows the secrets. :D

[jimmy]

Can you take a photo Jeremy? I wanna see what a HB bog looks like. This is slang for 'bathroom' where I'm from, perhaps more descriptive too. :D

Adam keeps threatening to bring the beast out (not that one - the HB 2wd I mean) but still it's not appeared. Maybe this weekends 'HotBodies' race will be a good excuse for him?

[bbq]

Ok, I've got an inside scoop for you. The bathrooms here at Hot Bodies USA are spotless

I need proof of that! :D

[telboy]

Hey, maybe jimmy, never thought of that. What a perfect place to show it off.;)

I'd better take my snapper.....and the camera.:D

[Adam Skelding]

It won't be there.

Unless I take out my front driveshafts....

[PTRU]

perhaps its somewhere else :) ??????

[Wraggy]

perhaps its somewhere else :) ??????
has Teddy took it florida ???

[telboy]

..aaah, mr skelding. So its a D4 without the front driveshafts then.....

....the cat is out of the bag.

:D

[bbq]

soo any news on the 2wd any one?

[Andy Moore]

has Teddy took it florida ???

I would have liked to have seen it. Unfortunately he didnt bring it along, so I assume its still under wraps?

[Northy]

I think the calipers are still out..... :D

[Lindsay]

Northy.
I can assure the car exsists, as I have had its parts in my HANDS.

Lindsay;););)

[Pete@BMM]

From what I hear its quite novel ;-)

[telboy]

I've heard.........aah soz, not saying.:D

[jimmy]

almost feels like there's a secret club I've not been invited to :(

[Pete@BMM]

Awww Jimmy.

Its only from random conversations dude. To be fair no one ever said I should keep it quiet though so....

[PaulRotheram]

I think oOple should invade the next HB party.

[Pete@BMM]

If I had to guess I would think that it would be a Nuremburg (Feb) but thats only a guess.

Crashing the party would be cool!

[telboy]

To be honest.....

...i knowwa noothing.:D

[Lindsay]

Telboy
I know a lot.
But I am Adams dad.

Lindsay;););)

[telboy]

haha, true, if only I knew how to read minds.....hmmm:rolleyes:

[Andy Moore]

I think the calipers are still out..... :D

I didnt want to say it...

I must admit they've been supportive of the offroad racing scene, and have aided in its gradual turnaround (its always nice to have more manufacturers).

[telboy]

...it certainly is.;):)

It'll be nice to though, when it finaly arrives. Should be worth the wait.

[bbq]

Soo will HB show any thing new at the Nurnberg fair?

[Moose]

i hope so ...three days left...

[Northy]

Patience people, not long now :thumbsup:

G

[telboy]

I think that the 2wd will be there.:drool:

But things may change.;)

[Wraggy]

I think that the 2wd will be there.:drool:

But things may change.;)

i was informed yesterday by a very reliable source that it will be there ..:thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

i was informed yesterday by a very reliable source that I will be there ..:thumbsup:

What you going to the toy fair for:lol:
Can't wait too see it, are there NO sneaky pics around:(

[telboy]

Nope.

I think Adam said he was on 'oOple' duty at the show, so he may show us something when he gets back.:thumbsup:

[Northy]

Adam's not going to the show, or that's what he told me :o

G

[Lee]

He told me he was going when he was at york, but i know he wanted to do durham regional as well.

I guess he just realised durham is ace:thumbsup::lol:

[Lindsay]

Adam's not going to the show, or that's what he told me :o

G
Adam will be at Durham
Will he have something to show you??????????????

[jimmy]

adams trip to germany got cancelled so no oople photos :( unless someone wants my press pass? ;)

[bbq]

This will be intresting days to follow =)

[Adam Skelding]

Unfortuantely, I'm not going to the show as I have some testing on the car to do... All I need is some dcent weather in the UK....

A car has gone to the show and it will be shown.

:woot:

[GRIFF55]

Is there a website we can see pics from the show, or are you going to be the OOple man and show us some on the day of the show!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Cruise]

I will be in Nürnberg on Friday too late for the real news but if any informations wanted I will try to bring pics and answers.

Cruise.

[bbq]

Its geting close now!

[Moose]

i heard there will be a tamiya TRF aswell ... we will see .. .i cannot wait :)

[Northy]

http://www.redrc.net/2008/02/toy-fair-hot-bodies-cyclone-d2/#more-7748

G

[Lee]

Looks alright doesnt it, its like a refined b4:thumbsup:

[Chris Doughty]

am I missing something, or does it seem that its not possible to have battery connectors on the 'front' and 'rear' cell of a 6 cell pack? :confused:

[Southwell]

I think B3 when i see that. :woot:

[Gayo]

Chassis looks like alloy with side pods in molded plastic :confused::eh?::wtf:

[Wraggy]

am I missing something, or does it seem that its not possible to have battery connectors on the 'front' and 'rear' cell of a 6 cell pack? :confused:
It does look a little tight .
im liking the cells lower in the chassis though..
least the water can go somewhere !!!! :woot:

[Adam Skelding]

am I missing something, or does it seem that its not possible to have battery connectors on the 'front' and 'rear' cell of a 6 cell pack? :confused:

Yes you are.... You can get to the front and rear cell nice and easily...
:thumbsup:

[Chris Doughty]

Yes you are.... You can get to the front and rear cell nice and easily...
:thumbsup:

good stuff, I was sure you wouldn't have missed that one, but I could not work it out.

I like the front shock tower supports, thats a nice idea.

[SiR_Dave]

I like the front shock tower supports, thats a nice idea.

;) Good idea they have there..

[Moose]

beautiful !!

will the B4 body fit ?
hope we will get it soon

[telboy]

That is awesome.

Adam, when does mine arrive again?:thumbsup:

Can't wait to get my paint worn mitts on one.:thumbsup:

[Northy]

I see some interesing features on there..... :thumbsup:

Nice.

G

[Chris Doughty]

what is the front wheel off-set and bearing size? (will a B4 wheel fit)

[dan_kitty]

looking sweet, will the rear wheels be compatible with the d4 I wonder?

[Northy]

what is the front wheel off-set and bearing size? (will a B4 wheel fit)

Not telling :p

[stegger]

Chassis looks like alloy with side pods in molded plastic :confused::eh?::wtf:

Sides are plastic, and the main chassis looks like metal but could be carbon fiber can't really tell from the pics. Like the cell holder and there is plenty of room for your connectors;) looks like a gap in the rear bulkhead:DLooks good though. But will it knock the mighty B4 of its throne;)

[jimmy]

Check out the news item on here for info on the car

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?p=91546#post91546


it's a metal chassis.

[Lindsay]

Well done my son,:thumbsup::thumbsup: I am glad all you efforts are appreciated by fellow racers.
Cannot wait until we can have one competing.

[Lee]

Durham regional????:woot:

[Northy]

Yeh, great job Adam! :thumbsup:

From one engineer to another, I can spot some nice little things that overall make a HUGE difference..... ;)

G

[Adam Skelding]

Durham Regional.....
Erm nope....

4wd Championship to go for at that meeting...
Plenty more car park testing and outdoor testing if the weather stays anywhere near half decent before I run it at a full blown meeting...

:thumbsup:

[Northy]

I wanna see the body now, I hear that it looks awesome :D:D

G

[Jeremy Blair]

Hey Adam the car looks awsome I cant wait till the car makes it to the US.
later Jeremy

[will]

Hi there northy, firstly what facts do i have concerning the rc10 b4 being the best car well i'll give you a clue how many world titles,european titles and national titels has it won and your attitude is what will stop people taking up this hobby, refering to your comment about people on an internet forum (someone i don't know on a forum) well i don't know you but good luck in all that you do, whatever that may be. forum (a place to voice ones opinion).:thumbdown:

[Teddy truman]

Did i miss something...............???? :confused:

yo dude this is the HB 2WD thread....

you want to tell someone how you feel send them a PM... because we dont care.

[Northy]

Hi there northy, firstly what facts do i have concerning the rc10 b4 being the best car well i'll give you a clue how many world titles,european titles and national titels has it won and your attitude is what will stop people taking up this hobby, refering to your comment about people on an internet forum (someone i don't know on a forum) well i don't know you but good luck in all that you do, whatever that may be. forum (a place to voice ones opinion).:thumbdown:

WTF :confused::confused:

Yes the B4 is a good car - but not perfect - it can be improved on.

**** ****

G

[sparrow.2]

That's shown you! :thumbsup:

[jimmy]

Will leave out the B4 love - you had a go at me in a seperate D2 thread, questioning my opinion on the car because I'd not driven it. I'm allowed an opinion as is everyone. The B4 is a great car yep - anyway, back to the D2, which I'm far more excited about.

[Elliott Hopkins]

How far away are the pictures of the bodyshell?

Elliott.

[dan_kitty]

someone must know something?

exciting stuff

[telboy]

Adams keeping all the secrets locked up in his head......which is safer than fort knox!!:woot:

....anyone got a hammer?:p

[xrider]

Just thought I would kick start this thread again. Any news on a release date? Or pictures of the shell?

[jimmy]

The designer has been away in the USA testing I think for a while - there's been a lot of revisions and changes I'm told and I think early June was mentioned as a release date.

[telboy]

Said tester on sunday afternoon at kidderminster.....

http://www.telsshells.com/TSD_8272.jpg

:p

[jimmy]

I take back what I said- looks like it might be next year! :p

[Shadow]

did a random google search on D2..

and guess what I found!

http://www.rc-japan.de/BigPics/cyclonD2RCW0408.jpg

http://www.rc-japan.de/BigPics/cyclonD2RCW0408_2.jpg


WHEN WHEN WHEN???

[bigred5765]

already been seen on here
first spy pics were jimmys imho

[Northy]

Lion-O is righht
he is the man
Jimmy had furst pics
Straight from the desiner
4 words a line

G

[telboy]

I take back what I said- looks like it might be next year! :p

yer jokin?!!!:o

;)

[bigred5765]

Lion-O is righht
he is the man
Jimmy had furst pics
Straight from the desiner
4 words a line

G

:thumbdown:come on g get it right 5 on first line 6 on the second :thumbdown:spelling may be your thing math not so

[Shadow]

never meant to take away the spy credit off Jimmy. ;) He is DA MAN

just adding extras .. dont think ive seen pics of the bottom of the chassis, only from top?

[dan_kitty]

i wanna see the body

i hope its a hot-bodie

[Body Paint]

i wanna see the body

i hope its a hot-bodie

That would make it very difficult to get in on and off :lol:

[mes]

Any news?
I wonder if the recently announced D4 Sports will be released prior to the 2wd... :confused:

[jimmy]

Me thinks the premiere in public of the new car will be around the end of June - not sure about when it'll be in the shops tho.

[mes]

Thank you, that helps - at least a little.

[telboy]

I've seen the light at the end of the tunnel......and it looks very sexy!

[jimmy]

haha, any sneaky photos of the shell Tel? :thumbsup:

[telboy]

I have..............

But I can't show 'em until Mr Skelding races it next week!:p

[jimmy]

yaaa booo!!! :lol: get some photos up when he's raced it bud - you know it'll be all over the american forums by then anyway (not that anyone seems to take photos over there it seems sometimes)

[telboy]

Yup, (as Adam would say) he did say that there would be someone there taking some nice piccies of it racing.

Until then......

This is all I will dare to show! :lol::woot:

[Lindsay]

Yup, (as Adam would say) he did say that there would be someone there taking some nice piccies of it racing.

Until then......

This is all I will dare to show! :lol::woot:
Terry,
Checked out the full paint job on D2 shell last night B4 Adam packed his bags to go.
Awesome paint work as usual.

[telboy]

Thanks Lindsay, It does look pretty cool.

As does the car.:thumbsup:

Can't wait until its release now.

Hope its soon.

[dan_kitty]

is there a set date yet?

come on show some more pics:)

[DCM]

can it be in 4 weeks time.... I might... just MIGHT buy one... as Tamiya don't seem to be doing much lol....

[dan_kitty]

go on steve get one, then i can copy your setups and that:thumbsup: (as long as i have the money for one when its realised)

is there a rrp for it yet?

[telboy]

Don't think theres anything set down yet.

Just have to keep a watchful eye on here for any info.

But after seeing it, I'd say for deffinate, wait for it as it will be well worth it.:thumbsup:

[Shadow]

can anyone say what the box setup of the car will be like? will it be setup for grass? or more of a "universal" setup.

maybe the setup sheet in the manual will include a grass and a dirt setup? :thumbsup:

[Andy Moore]

yaaa booo!!! :lol: get some photos up when he's raced it bud - you know it'll be all over the american forums by then anyway (not that anyone seems to take photos over there it seems sometimes)

I know its not oOple...but here in Florida we have rcactionpics.com. Greg does a great job covering races there...for example:

http://www.rcactionpics.com/2008/supercup_race_1.html

[Moose]

@telboy: if that iss the front which is higher than the middle part thats what i thought :)

[telboy]

Thats not the front.:p

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Is it the hot rod hobbies shootout that Adam has gone to, just been on Live RC and that is on next week.

[Lindsay]

Is it the hot rod hobbies shootout that Adam has gone to, just been on Live RC and that is on next week.
Spencer,
Yes Adam is there, Racing in 3 classes if all goes well.

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Would have been nice to watch his progress but I will be at eden park.

[telboy]

Haha, won't we all!:lol:

I said that too him too. I'll have to keep texting him to see how he's going on. Mind you, will we be racing while they are? not sure what the time difference is.:eh?: Wont they be starting racing when we are getting ready to do the finals?....or something like that?

[Spencer Mulcahy]

I think it is eight hours difference if there is anyone with wifi they can keep everybody up to speed or even put live rc on a big screen we can all support him.:thumbsup:

[telboy]

What a cool idea. :)

[Moose]

"Thats not the front.:p"


cool, so i still have to finish my own body :woot:

[Teddy truman]

i will have internet at the weekend so can let you know....:thumbsup:

[vinny20]

Does anyone know how much this car will cost

[Garry Driffill]

Id of thought around £180 to £200 personally. It looks fantastic :)

[Jeremy Blair]

Yes Adam the car looks awsome cant wait to get mine.
later Jeremy

[telboy]

For those of you that haven't noticed...pics here-
http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?p=138016#post138016

:thumbsup:

[Spencer Mulcahy]

Does anybody know if it will be shairing any of its parts with the D4 like wishbones hubs drive shafts or outdrives I know the shocks will be shaired cheers.

[dan_kitty]

im wondering the same, i reckon screws, ballcups and turnbuckles etc will share compatability. which will be handy for d4 owners. maybe the rear wheels?

will soon find out hopefully

[bjcaldwe]

http://jbphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/5327981_dfDhY#325514061_w2XZe

This link was posted on rctech with body off pics.


**** NM yall beat me to it on the other D2 thread. :)

[mes]

Will the team race the car at the Euros?

[Shadow]

so whats the latest news regarding the D2 ?

we have a release date yet?

[mr. ed]

There's an article in a japanese magazine I bought today; showing the D2 and the 2wd world champ.
I must admit I can't read the darn thing though, so I'll have to ask the misses later today if there's any mention of a date :blush:

[mark christopher]

i heard one or two months

[Shadow]

one or two months from when? 2 months ago? :thumbsup:

i heard one or two months

[caneye]

i asked Pro-s-futaba (a very popular jap rc shop), and they don't even have the specs nor release date yet. :cry:

[Lee]

The team boys dont even have their cars yet, its only Adam and a couple of the top US guys who have them so i would imagine its a good couple of months. But very few of us know how far along production is.

I am sure people would rather have a finished and well tested product than buying a car that is weak and still pretty much a prototype.

[jimmy]

Most parts are done - I think it's just tweaks to some small parts - then to finish off the manual / packaging etc. can't be far off!

[mr. ed]

It's in all 3 japanese magazines I bought this month. seems they threw a little press conference at yatabe.
No date in any of the 3 articles as far as i can tell though

[Jeremy Blair]

I talked to Travis Monday and he said should be October.
Jeremy

[Shadow]

I talked to Travis Monday and he said should be October.
Jeremy

thanks Jeremy. Just in time for our state titles then, lets hope it will be available soon enough for setup and testing to our track! (fingers crossed!)

[telboy]

I've heard October too.

[The Hoff]

Any confirmed date yet, 1st October tomorrow :thumbsup:

[xrider]

Any confirmed date yet, 1st October tomorrow :thumbsup:

Travis posted on rctech March 2009.:(

[Answer-RC-Pete]

Just spoke to Mirage "maybe before christmas" bugger!

[Shadow]

A lot of us have been waiting (and still am) for a new 2wd to take the throne off the Big A..

Now that the D8 project has finished, I can only hope HB and Adam's team can have it ready for release this side of xmas.

Don't really want to spend the money on another B4 again...

[jimmy]

Apparently it's all done now but it should hopefully be out for a christmas release.

[till]

does anyone know when it´ll come out??

Till

[mark christopher]

Adam told me at york that they had just finished the D8 so that had held it up, im sure he said they were waiting on usa to finish some bits and was hoping for 2008 shipping

[mark christopher]

does anyone know when it´ll come out??

Till
00:01 25/12/2008 down the chimney :D

[till]

thanks and
ha ha
but i´ll have to buy it on my own

[telboy]

It'd be nice if it is out for crimbo.....preferably early Dec'.


;)

Come on Adz, get yer finger out! RRCi is desperate for one......:woot:

[Spoolio]

So, this D2 then...is it coming or what? I assume we won't see it this side of Christmas :(.

[Spoolio]

That'll be a no then.

[Darren Boyle]

It will be this side of A Christmas........

[mes]

There a still four days left...:blush:

[Cameo]

Hey Adam give us all an early Christmas present we just want a picture show us what we'll be driving in 2009. ;) :woot: :drool:

[telboy]

Spoke to Adam the other day.

It is out of his hands now. He now knows no more than we do.:cry:


Plenty of pics on here some where though. :)

[Cameo]

Spoke to Adam the other day.

It is out of his hands now. He now knows no more than we do.:cry:


Plenty of pics on here some where though. :)

Design and production rarely talk so I can under stand that.

The pic's are early on and from the shoot out (US) earlier this year. I'm sure the final product's had changes made. :)

Would be nice to have something to :drool: over again :lol:

[Shadow]

i have a feeling HB is reconsidering the aluminum chassis.....

just a gut feeling...

[JensK]

So, anyone have any news about the releese date??

I hoped to drive HB in both 2wd and 4wd to the summer and would like to try the D2 some indoores before the outdoor season starts.


Just put toghter the D4 wce, and so far, it seems really good.

Hope the D2 will have the same parts-finish and overall impression as the D4.

[Spoolio]

i have a feeling HB is reconsidering the aluminum chassis.....

just a gut feeling...

:eh?: :confused::thumbdown: :cry:. Or at least make it a hop-up option. Do you have insider knowledge? At this rate it'll be obsolete before it gets launched. I hope it doesn't get shelved due to the current less than lovely economic situation, I really like the look of it.

[telboy]

No release date yet.

Adam's pretty gutted that his baby has been taken away from him.


I think we were all hoping to be running the car this year, but its looking kinda grim at the mo'.:cry:

[B44&501xRacerEX]

I read on rctech it will be maybe late spring, early summer before they release it. That car looks awesome with the aluminum chassis and carbon fiber towers. Im betting it will be the strongest 2wd buggy on the market when it comes out.

[Cameo]

Not on show at the International toyfair hope im not reading the signs right:mad:

[Spoolio]

Not on show at the International toyfair hope im not reading the signs right:mad:

:(:(:cry::cry:, not a good sign.

[telboy]

Best thing to do is try and speak to some of the american lot. As they've taken over its design/production etc.:thumbdown:

[mr. ed]

:o
Did I get that right? They made us all hot with the nurenberg pics of last year but it wasn't seen anymore this time?

such a bummer, I really was thinking of getting something non-vintage and had my hopes on this

[telboy]

It made a couple of appearances at nationals and regionals last year in the hands of mr Skelding and it went over to the states where they ran 2/3 cars I think. But other than that...nothing....yet.:confused:

[General Accident]

Adam must be gutted about it. I mean the project has seriously lost momentum, and the unravelling global economic situation can't be helping one bit. If it's not dead, my money is on it being shelved for who knows how long :thumbdown:.

[Welshy40]

HURRY UP AND PUT IT ON THE MARKET. I WANT ONE!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Darren Boyle]

I would'nt hold your breath.....with Hayato Matsuzaki (current 2wd world champion and sponsored by HB) running an X6 Squared at the Japan Reedy Race, it looks very unlikely it is due anytime soon (if at all)

[JohnM]

Maybe they finally realised that they had put the motor in the wrong place:D

[Fatal1ty]

My clubfriend was in Nuremberg at the fair. He asked the people at the HotBodies corner for the D2. They said that Europe, USA and Japan could not agree on how they definitely the D2 wish to bring out (Aluminiumchassie, Plastikchassie I guess ...) That's the reason why they dont want the D2 bring out...

Sry for my bad english!

[KennyClark]

It ok my fried

[telboy]

Its a shame, because it looks and excellent peice of kit, and i was hoping to get my mits on one before this years racing started. But it isn't to be.:cry:

[ThePromise]

Some bad rumors told me recently that the whole project has been cancelled....it's a shame. If Schumacher is not going to bring out a 2WD car in the near future I'll never race the 2WD class again:cry:

[ianjoyner]

Nooo, I sense a big conspiracy to make us all race 4WD where we have to buy and maintain twice the diffs and driveshafts. 4WD may be fun and faster, but it doesn't make the racing more fun, just more expensive...

[B44&501xRacerEX]

HURRY UP AND PUT IT ON THE MARKET. I WANT ONE!!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Yep, me 2. I wonder if the sponsored hotbodies drivers have tested it yet.
I heard there were parts breaking in the testing phase, like the bulkhead etc..
I'm sure they want to work all the bugs out before it hit's UK and USA's markets.

[trattore]

When it will be in sale this machine?:confused:

[liled11]

Does anyone know what company can manufacture the side pods for my project. I've been waiting for this car to be released and know I have a project buggy without side pods to mount my electronics. If anyone knows who can make me these plastic pods, please let me know. Thanks.

[mr. ed]

Does anyone know what company can manufacture the side pods for my project. I've been waiting for this car to be released and know I have a project buggy without side pods to mount my electronics. If anyone knows who can make me these plastic pods, please let me know. Thanks.

I used an old shumacher body with an undertray to mount the electronics outside of the chassis on my original ultima; so I could have the battery lengthwise inside the U-channel chassis

[mes]

A new hope? 2wd front tires on http://www.hpiracing.co.jp/contents/lineup/newoption/0906.html

(scroll down)

Well, did anyone post the existence of HB 10th scale tires anyway?

[trattore]

NEWS????:mad:

[c0sie]

Cant see it happening ever?
Adam has gone to Durango, and they are apparently going to work on a 2WD.
Look at how long it took HB to bother to make a challenger for the RC12L4......by the time HB release a 2WD AE will be debuting the B6 probably lol

[Cooper]

it's not coming

Europe wants midmotor
America wants rear motor

HB says: well, no money for 2 cars, we will make no car.

[Si Coe]

Well thats not to say it will never appear - After all it was designed by ooples own Adam Skelding, who now drives for Durango, who don't currently have a 2wd car.

[c0sie]

It aint gonna be a HB though, is it lol

[MHeadling]

The HB car is very Durango ish?! Just need to anodise the purple bits gold!

But I am sure Gerd and his team will have something good up their sleeve!

[Northy]

Now how about a car where you had the option of mid OR rear motor? That would be cool ;)

G

[MHeadling]

Now your talking Northy! Gerd lets see it! :thumbsup:

[Chrislong]

Now how about a car where you had the option of mid OR rear motor? That would be cool ;)

G

With 3 or 4 gears! :thumbsup:

[GRIFF55]

Now how about a car where you had the option of mid OR rear motor? That would be cool ;)

G

CR2 is quite a quick change to make that happen G:), couple more screw holes in the rear of chassis and it is VEEEEERY quick to do;)

[Lee]

I believe there is already a car in testing of this nature ;)

[panch]

I believe there is already a car in testing of this nature ;)


What do you know then ??? spill the beans !!

[Timee80]

Just seen this http://www.hotbodiesonline.com/kit.php?partNo=e_2wd_buggy&lang=en

[Panic]

Just seen this http://www.hotbodiesonline.com/kit.php?partNo=e_2wd_buggy&lang=en

I think this is old? :confused: correct me if i m wrong though....

[panch]

Yeah that is old, that was the D2 that Adam Skelding designed, unfortunatley never launched.

[peakman]

we are gettin word here in the states that the buggy will be released sometime in 2010.

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Yep, we are supposed to. Fall 2010 is what I was told.
Looking forward to this car.

[telboy]

I have a sneaky suspision that it won't be the same as the car that was tested.

[mr. ed]

I have a sneaky suspision that it won't be the same as the car that was tested.

It would be a little disappointing if it was no different from the publicly shown prototype after such a long time till release. Probably will have a mid-moter, or maybe swappable if they read this ;)

[telboy]

Since the spyshots, the R&D on the D2 has moved to the states or japan. They run different stuff to us so there's every chance that things could have been redesigned to their ideas.

[mr. ed]

spy-shots? I wouldn't call a presentation at the nurenberg toy exhibition spying ;)

[telboy]

I meant the ones that were taken of Adams car. ;)

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Does this look like a prototype to you? ;) The front shock tower doesnt look like a B4?
I guess some hb drivers already have one, but I bet they are still in the R&D stage, something like front ends breaking.
On a B4 the shocks are mounted behind the front tower, not in front.:eh?:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/cmag4life/IMG00006-20091103-0700.jpg

[bigred5765]

thats a mad rat you clown

[sparrow.2]

thats a mad rat you clown

If it's from the states it's more likely a TeamC TC02 :p

[telboy]

Does this look like a prototype to you? ;) The front shock tower doesnt look like a B4?
I guess some hb drivers already have one, but I bet they are still in the R&D stage, something like front ends breaking.
On a B4 the shocks are mounted behind the front tower, not in front.:eh?:

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd93/cmag4life/IMG00006-20091103-0700.jpg

That looks like an RB5 or something to me. Deffo not a HB prototype.
Have you no seen the HB website?:eh?:

http://www.hbeurope.com/news/en/2008021101.html


It looks nothing like the pic above!!
Generally I think the shell design etc will be pretty much the same as the proto' but other internal things may change.

[y2kgtp]

Have you no seen the HB website?:eh?:

http://www.hbeurope.com/news/en/2008021101.html




Any idea why they still make cars with NiMH slots? :eh?:

[B44&501xRacerEX]

Any idea why they still make cars with NiMH slots? :eh?:

Because people like me are afraid of Lipo packs...:p LOL

[Battle_axe]

Because people like me are afraid of Lipo packs...:p LOL


that is a xpro lol not a hb proto

[y2kgtp]

Because people like me are afraid of Lipo packs...:p LOL


Just stop using them, when they puff up like this, and you should be fine:

I'm getting 50% off 2 new packs as well.....:D


http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5879/img4969r.jpg

[Twister]

Any news? Fall 2010 is the latest word,do anybody know if this is still the case or not gonna happend? :blush: