j_blaze

has anybody tried the 18 and 20 degree c-hub's? i have them on the truggy and am wondering what the 18 degree will do different than 22.

Lethal19

between the new JR servo and the ACE which servo do you guys think is better for the hyper??

SManMTB

Is a Ford better than a Chevy? Which models are you comparing?

Lethal19

well that i can answer Chevy is always better then Ford. but the 2 servos im looking at are the JR Z9100T and the ACE DS1015

ProcessRacing

I really like my Ace servo, high quality and it is very consistant. I say ace.

46u

My Feedback: (3)

I have Associated servos in my Hyper 8.5 which are made by ACE. I do not have it quite running yet so I have not had a chance to try them to voice an opinion but I have heard nothing but good about them. Will still be running my Hyper 8 for the next couple of weeks till I get time to finish my 8.5 and break in the engine.

SManMTB

They are actually manufactured by Thunder Tiger.
Just to give people another brand name to look for when trying to find these servos.

46u

My Feedback: (3)

I am sorry I should have said are the same as ACE!

j_blaze

ace are the cheeper of the 3. the 1313 is plenty of strength and mine has been under water already.

46u

My Feedback: (3)

I paid $80 for the 1015 Associated shipped, which is faster, and more torque then the 1313 and $70 for the 1313 Associated shipped.

SManMTB

Didn't mean it THAT way man. Just a FYI to get another brand to look for when shopping around.

46u

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I know I was just joking around and did not take it wrong.

KickABuck

2008 HoBao Open

http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news...p?storyid=3213

Buggy -
1. Wenyi - Hong Nor
2. Indra Liyono - XRAY
3. San Miao - HoBao

This is what confuses me. Is the winner someone who drove a Hobao 8.5 pro or Hong Nor 8.5 pro or what?

And what did 3rd place drive?

Why isn't there more clarity in what cars pro's drive?

KickABuck

46u

My Feedback: (3)

It says Hong Nor so I would think it was a Jammin since Hong Nor makes the Jammin. On 3rd place I am guessing the Hobao 8.5.

KickABuck

Doh!

I knew that.. *smacks head*.

Puts the beer down.

KickABuck

KickABuck

*Picks the beer back up*

Ok, so let me ask you this. Everytime I bring up the Hobao 8.5 Pro with people racing in my area, why is it met with giggles?

It seems there is a thought in my area that the 8.5 Pro is more of a starter kit/buggy when compared to say the Losi 8ight or Mugen and X-Ray. Why is it that it doesn't get as much respect when I see the buggy placing high in European races?

Thoughts?

KickABuck

46u

My Feedback: (3)

The biggest problem is theirs not as much racing support for it over here as over seas. This is slowly changing. A lot of people base their opinion on what something cost. Keep in mind one of the reasons HoBao can keep there prices down is they manufacture all there own parts as well as make parts for other brands like Kyosho. Keep in mind it is not the buggy that wins races it is more so the driver!

giddyuperic

Here's my 8.5 with her OS VZB And yes I know that is a RTR body, but it is my race only body and when she is on the shelf. This buggy is very very hard to break I mean it you can take it and nascar roll it off a jump and it land on it wheels and drive away like nothing happen.

j_blaze

what do the 18, 20 and 22 degree c-hub adapters do? looks like with the 22 the inside wheel turns more and with the 18 they turn almost the same. i have the 18 degree's on the hyper st and it is turning very nicely.

46u

My Feedback: (3)

It is different degrees of caster.

More caster aids stability, and handling in bumpy sections.

Less caster increases steering drastically.
Steering feels much more direct, the car turns tighter and faster.

j_blaze

tried it out today, must agree, but i like. almost to the point of flipping over frontwards in some spots.

46u

My Feedback: (3)

Well I broke my first wing mound on my Hyper 8 yesterday at the races and do not understand why. I have only landed on it hundreds of time with well over 9 plus gallons on it. LOL Need to finish my 8.5!!!!!!!

thunder_tiger_S2PRO

hi there, i thinking about buying a Hyper 8.5 pro and i wanted to know whats better a RTR or a KIT and does anyone know where i can get either of these on an Australian website?? thank you

46u

My Feedback: (3)

Kits are better as you can pick a good radio, servos and engine. All so the kits come with better parts and hop ups that do not come on the RTR.

thunder_tiger_S2PRO

well thanks heaps i looked on eBay and is this good? anhttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/HoBao-hyper-8-5-pro-kit-nitro-1-8-remote-control-buggy_W0QQitemZ150208402793QQihZ005QQcategoryZ1916 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem , AND are kits hard to build? because ive never built a kit before.