Front C-Hub and Steering Knuckles

The C-hub and steering knuckle has been reduced in size and weight. The kingpin axes are directly in the center of the front tires. This reduces the shock on the steering servo when hitting rocks, holes and pipes. Front bump-steer has been eliminated with longer front tie rods and better alignment.

Adjustable Ackerman

The Hyper 9 has three ackerman positions for steering from mild to wild. The throttle/brake bellcrank is angled 25 degrees inline with the carburetor so no binding occurs. The bellcrank also allows the servo to be laid down and moved forward for better weight distribution. The brake linkage is a very simple wire with a z-bend, not a bunch of little parts held together with bolts and nuts. Brake bias is very easily adjusted with a nylon nut on the threaded rod end.

One Piece Rear Wing

The rear wing mount is a small block mounted on the rear shock tower and the formula style wing is held on by four screws. The mounting area on the wing is thick to prevent breaking and tearing. This greatly reduces the weight and lowers the CG. A more traditional wing mount will be available as an option part so racers can use different wings.

Shocks

Shock absorber testing has resulted in a new threaded version of the already well proven Hobao big bore shocks being used. These have been anodised black with red anodising for the spring tensioners and caps to give the pro look.