Cyclone D4 specs

[jimmy]

Posted on the HB site here: http://www.hbeurope.com/news/en/2007020202.html

Carbon graphite double deck chassis (2.5mm)
Front and rear carbon graphite shock towers (3.5mm)
Machined aluminium motor mount
Threaded aluminium long-stroke oil-filled shocks
Front and rear ball diffs with carbide diff balls
Optional front one-way will be available
Suspension mounts with a built-in bushing for impact durability
Slipper clutch system
Universal shafts for front, rear and center
Titanium turnbuckles
Custom body and wing
Custom wheels â€" standard wheels can be used
Tires or inner foams not included
Battery trays for 3x3 cells

[Elliott Hopkins]

If that's the finished car, they might have a problem with dirt ingression ...

[mark christopher]

are under trays still made for buggies?
certainly looks a nice car

[jimmy]

Yes undertrays are still widely used - but it's not clear wether this car will come with one or not. the other option is chassis film. This design doesn't have a great problem with dirt ingress since there isn't much that could be damaged with dirt and the majority of the drivetrain is sealed.

[jimmy]

The problem with this lay out will be motor / pinion access. There isn't a clear shot of the motor mounting but I assume the cells would need removing and possibly require a special (ball hex) driver to make motor install / removal easier.

Hey whats that cavalieri motor, is it just a motor or a hint? (rumour mode engaged)

[sim]

Originally Posted by jimmy

Hey whats that cavalieri motor, is it just a motor or a hint? (rumour mode engaged)

[rumour mode]
Maybe they designed the whole car like what he was already driving to bring him over. [/rumour mode]

[Lindsay]

I know from inside information that there is no problem getting the motor in and out with out removing batteries. But who takes out a motor with out removing batteries.

[jimmy]

Lazy people? lol
good point though. The battery posts are the parts that really seem to get in the way on this design of car.

[Elliott Hopkins]

I meant dirt ingression from the lack of body, by the way. Just my little joke.

Elliott.

[jimmy]

you are on a higher plane of comedy - afriad it went right over me

YEAH come on ad, where is the shell.

[woOdy]

The only thing I can see that I wouldnt like is that the inner camber links will not go lower than the top plate. On the BJ4 we had to lower the ball ends quite a bit to make it go. Other than that it looks fantastic. Cant wait to see it go round the track

[Lindsay]

Those at the Teesside Regional should get the first veiwings.
I am sure Jimmy will have his camera thrust into Adams car when he arrives.

[mark christopher]

Originally Posted by Lindsay

Those at the Teesside Regional should get the first veiwings.
I am sure Jimmy will have his camera thrust into Adam car when he arrives.

should be fun for adam

[jimmy]

I will put the little lens on then

[bigred5765]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I will put the little lens on then

sound sorta symbolic there jimmy hmmmm
poor Adam must be sore from being probed

[Elliott Hopkins]

Apparently vaseline over the lens gives you a soft focus.

[woOdy]

Originally Posted by jimmy

I will put the little lens on then

You told me you wasnt going. I havent booked in. You just wanted to beat me didnt you?

[Elliott Hopkins]

Par for the course on other hobby forums I frequent.

[Northy]

Originally Posted by woOdy

You told me you wasnt going. I havent booked in. You just wanted to beat me didnt you?

Me and Stu will have to pap Adam then!

G