The new RGT8 from HB Racing features a chassis that is based on the World Champion D815 buggy. It’s highly adjustable for a variety of track conditions, with race-proven durability and performance. The Race DNA from the D815 means the RGT8 is fully developed and super strong. Spare parts and option parts are shared with the D815, so they’re readily available at hobby shops around the world.
High performance parts are found throughout the RGT8, such as a 2 speed transmission, lightweight diff gears, rubber CVD boots, steel turnbuckles, machined engine mount and a 3mm 7075 chassis. The suspension features 16mm big bore threaded coilover shock absorbers and stiff monocoque suspension arms, front and rear sway bars, hinge pin inserts for easy toe and anti-squat settings, new adjustment of the rear camber link locations plus machined aluminum caster blocks, steering blocks and rear uprights. The steering system features an alloy servo saver arm, aluminum drag link, steel turnbuckles and woven carbon fiber steering arms on the steering blocks. Alternate arm mounts, steering blocks, caster blocks, steering arms, rear hub carrier arms and sway bars are all available to tune the RGT8 to any track or driving style.
Features –
Upgraded central drivetrain with CVD boots
43/13 diff gear ratio with lightweight gears
Split center bulkhead
Sintered brake pads & metal rotors
One-piece radio tray fits most LiPo battery packs
Rear upright design
Carbon graphite rear hub carrier arms
Aluminum servo saver arm
Protective boots on central drivetrain
One-piece lightweight wing mount
Aluminum caster blocks with extra hole
Aluminum steering blocks with carbon graphite steering arms
Stand-up servo mounting
Enclosed radio box
Composite chassis braces
Steel turnbuckles
Big bore threaded coilover shocks
5mm carbon fiber front and rear shock towers
Aluminum arm blocks
Hinge pin inserts
HB monocoque suspension arms
Threaded outer hinge pins
Sway bars front and rear
Lightweight spur gear
Lightweight diff outdrives and center inputs
Rubber CVD boots
Lightweight front aluminum axles
Racing fuel tank with stone filter clunk
Steel skid plate
Tuning options include: steering blocks, arm blocks, steering arms, rear hub carrier arms, sway bars, shock springs and more
The RGT8 is supplied in kit form, so racers can choose their own wheels, tires, body, engine and electronics.
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