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          This is the radio controlled, electric powered, 1/8 scale
                       Hot Bodies Ve8 Off-Road Buggy Kit.

FEATURES: Chassis: Molded carbon plastic with replaceable front and rear plates
          Drive: Four wheel shaft
          Differentials: Three with heavy duty spiral cut gears
          Motor Mount: Aluminum, adjustable
          Battery Tray: Integral with chassis, accomodates up to 5.5" (140mm)
            long LiPo packs
          Receiver Box: With antenna mount and sealed cover
          Shocks: 16mm Big Bore aluminum body
          Shock Towers: Aluminum 0.16" (4mm) thick
          Brakes: Kit can be built with optional mechanical brakes for fine
            tuning brake bias, all hardware included for mechanical brake
            option
          Body: Clear low profile buggy body with rear wing
          Wheels: White plastic dish type, 3.3" (84mm) diameter, 1.6" (42mm)
            wide, 17mm hex
          Suspension: Hot Bodies D8 design, hardened plastic arms with added
            webbing to control flex, captured hinge pins and CNC-machined
            suspension mounts to hold hinge pins in place
          Caster: Adjustable, caster/toe-in refers to the angle of the front
            suspension when viewed from the side of the car in relation to the
            chassis
          Camber: Adjustable, camber refers to the angle of the tops of the
            tires from vertical when viewed from front or behind vehicle
          Warranty: Two year limited through manufacturer beginning at date of
            purchase. Warranty valid only in the US, Canada and South America.

INCLUDES: Hot Bodies Ve8 buggy kit with clear body, rear wing, wheels shocks,
            shock oil and instruction manual

REQUIRES: Radio: 2-channel with heavy duty steering servo
          Motor: 540 size brushed or brushless
          Pinion Gear: 16-26 tooth MOD 1, number of teeth to be determined by
            selected motor
          Electronic Speed Control: Compatible with selected motor
          Tires: 1/8 scale buggy
          Battery: Stick NiMH or LiPo pack
          Charger: Compatible with selected battery
          AA Batteries: Eight for transmitter

SPECS:      Kit;
          Length:    19.7" (500mm)
          Width:     12.1" (308mm)
          Wheelbase: 12.9" (330mm)
          Gear Ratio: 4.3:1 with 50T spur gear
            Body;
          Length:    15"   (381mm)
          Width:      5.8" (147mm) at widest point
          Height:     3.4" (86mm)

COMMENTS: For Replacement Ball Bearings use:
            Qty.  Size      Location                 Qty.     Bearing Set
             2   8x16mm     Fr Axles                  1        DTXC1585
             2   8x16mm     Fr Gearbox                1        DTXC1585
             4   8x14mm     Fr  Hubs                  2        DTXC1583
             4   8x16mm     Spur Gear, Diff           2        DTXC1585
             1   8x16mm     Bevel Gear                1        DTXC1585
             4   8x16mm     Rear Hubs                 2        DTXC1585

                                                                    jxs 8/31/09
                                                                         ir/jxs



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