Hot Bodies D413 - 1/10 4WD Buggy Thread

[jasonsnyder01]

[superrcracer]

May 6, 2014 14:29:48 GMT jasonsnyder01 said:

How do you like the steering geometry of the car?

[kyoshoracer]

Awesome review about the car, I might have to get that one instead of the Lazer ZX-6, tired of waiting for the car.

[matrix]

The great thing about the Hot Bodies D413 is that the car is designed to be a durable 1/10 scale buggy. I love the way the towers were designed.

[matrix]

May 6, 2014 19:09:32 GMT superrcracer said:

May 6, 2014 14:29:48 GMT jasonsnyder01 said:

How do you like the steering geometry of the car?

My friend runs the D413. The D413 gives you many options to adjust the steering.

[superrcracer]

Checkout how the D413 was designed and the features the car has

[flash]

The hot bodies crew claims that the D413 is the most durable car out in the market.

[matrix]

I have just ran this car at the track and was one of the fastest 1/10 scale buggies at the track.

[flash]

The D413 has features a highly adjustable suspension geometry (roll center, kick-up, anti-squat, camber, toe-in) for a total tuning package and versatile steering system with minimal bump-steer and highly adjustable Ackermann geometry for complete steering control.

[superrcracer]

Front, center and rear gear differentials are used to allow drivers to use various diff greases to tune the the steering, traction and corner handling. Gear diffs are much stronger than ball diffs and allows racers strap in extra-powerful brushless motors for maximum power without the hassles of ball diff maintenance.

[RC Mamba]

I have to say working on this car is great and racing this car is great. The only question I have is my car seems to have some play between the steering assembly.

[matrix]

May 27, 2014 21:48:21 GMT RC Mamba said:

I have to say working on this car is great and racing this car is great. The only question I have is my car seems to have some play between the steering assembly.

I think that the car was designed that way.

[RC Mamba]

Jun 2, 2014 4:38:36 GMT matrix said:

May 27, 2014 21:48:21 GMT RC Mamba said:

I have to say working on this car is great and racing this car is great. The only question I have is my car seems to have some play between the steering assembly.

I think that the car was designed that way.

I found that a lot of the play came from the bushing being .5mm taller than the rack. When you tighten the screws it leaves play. I dremeled the height down to minimum clearance. Now I tighten the screws down then back off just till there's no binding. I also notice play in all the ball cups, and before I drove the car it had me a little concerned. After driving I have no worries. Some cars like a little (for lack of a better word) slop, while others don't.

[matrix]

Jun 3, 2014 5:11:52 GMT RC Mamba said:

Jun 2, 2014 4:38:36 GMT matrix said:

I think that the car was designed that way.

I found that a lot of the play came from the bushing being .5mm taller than the rack. When you tighten the screws it leaves play. I dremeled the height down to minimum clearance. Now I tighten the screws down then back off just till there's no binding. I also notice play in all the ball cups, and before I drove the car it had me a little concerned. After driving I have no worries. Some cars like a little (for lack of a better word) slop, while others don't.

On my 1/8 scale buggy the left back arm has some play, So I just released the whole back brace and arm and had no play. Are the parts worn out?

[RC Mamba]

Jun 4, 2014 20:12:06 GMT matrix said:

Jun 3, 2014 5:11:52 GMT RC Mamba said:

I found that a lot of the play came from the bushing being .5mm taller than the rack. When you tighten the screws it leaves play. I dremeled the height down to minimum clearance. Now I tighten the screws down then back off just till there's no binding. I also notice play in all the ball cups, and before I drove the car it had me a little concerned. After driving I have no worries. Some cars like a little (for lack of a better word) slop, while others don't.

On my 1/8 scale buggy the left back arm has some play, So I just released the whole back brace and arm and had no play. Are the parts worn out?

The parts were not worn out they just had a bit of play.