OFNA Hyper Stingray sneak peak

[PeterV]

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/hyperstingray.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/hyperstingraychassis.jpg

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/hyperstingraytopchass.jpg

Pics are nice, but howzabout a little INFO? C'mon OFNA, you're gonna make us guess, aren't you. Ok, Hyper fans, give us the lowdown while I dig out my TQ kit for a comparo...

UPDATE, latest OFNA press info:

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/hyper8press1.jpg

http://209.2.68.15:8011/pics/hyper8press.jpg

[PeterV]

Looks like OFNA is trying to go low, low, low with this new design--just check out the stepped-on air filter for proof! And love it or not, ya gotta give props for the unique body design and devil-horns wing--you can't cry "copy" with this buggy.

[metalry101]

Agreed. They were definately trying to keep it low. That air filter is nuts! Good to see someone thinking outside of the box in 1/8. It doesn't seem to happen very often.

[savageP3]

ya pretty nice-except its the ugliest body and wing EVER! i do like the air-filter. Fioroni style but i bet it wont cost me $70!

[metalry101]

I actually really like the body. It kinda reminds me of the Pagani Zonda with that bubble cabin and such. Very cool.

[PeterV]

http://www.rccaraction.com/pics/pagani_zonda5.jpg

I just had to see one for myself! Thank you, Google images!

[PeterV]

Also shades of the Saint Dragon; http://www.tamiyaclub.com/car.asp?id=83

[PeterV]

Link to OFNA's Hyper 8 page:http://ofna.com/hyper8.html

[metalry101]

Gotta love old-school Tamiya...and Tamiya names. Saint Dragon???? That's just odd. I definately do see the similarities between the two bodies, but I think the Ofna one is better looking.

[PeterV]

Sav, surely there have been uglier RC cars (see some of the other old Tamiya buggies at TamiyaClub. Like the Big Wig!) :)

It's weird-lookin, but I like the stand-out factor. No one is going to say, "What is that, an Inferno?" And if it starts winning races, it'll really look good. Everything looks good in first place...

[metalry101]

Link to OFNA's Hyper 8 page:http://ofna.com/hyper8.html
That side shot with the body on is awesome. That's definately the sweetest buggy body ever. The buggy itself looks pretty sweet, but that's about all I can comment on really since my knowledge of buggies is rather limited.

[RC10racer89]

I think OFNA had performance in mind when they built this body not the looks. You guys are complaining about the bubble canopy, but with the cabin that far forward, look how much the airflow to the engine is improved! On most buggy bodies, only the top few fins of the heat sink poke through the lexan. Also I think its hard to tell from the picture, but with the new style airfilter I think the body is really really low!

Other than that, I really wish OFNA would give us some statistics on this thing. I'm sure there are dozens of smaller improvements over the hyper 7, but its hard to pic those things out in a picture; epecially if you don't have a hyper 7 right next to the new model.

[PeterV]

Metalry, you must be some sort of noob. This is the INTERNET. If your knowledge is limited, that is NO REASON not to make yourself out to be some sort of expert! ;)

[PeterV]

You should also flame people mercilesly for the tiniest error. It's the internet way! Look, I even misspelled "mercilessly" so you guys can pound on me! Go fir it!

[metalry101]

You should also flame people mercilesly for the tiniest error. It's the internet way! Look, I even misspelled "mercilessly" so you guys can pound on me! Go fir it!
ROFLMAO. Nice. That's gold. If signatures were allowed on this board, that would become my new sig.

[metalry101]

I think OFNA had performance in mind when they built this body not the looks. You guys are complaining about the bubble canopy, but with the cabin that far forward, look how much the airflow to the engine is improved!
Where do you see the complaining? I LOVE that body. The bubble canopy is awesome. I even compared it to a half million dollar, super limited production Italian super car. I don't think praise gets much better than that.

[PeterV]

You can get around that by just pasting it in. Check out my new sig!

"If signatures were allowed on this board, that would become my new sig."

[TC4RACER]

thats pretty cool looking

[xring01]

Paul Coleman has raced this buggy at ARC racing in Murrieta CA

I pitted for him the other night. Its a fine car, there are still a few changes that Paul wants before it goes into full production.

Its hard to tell how good the car is, because Paul drives everything good.

From what Ive seen, I like it and will most likely buy one.

[JackedUpFord]

I will definitely buy that buggy...if it is in reason 400 to 500...I wonder if that O.S. V-Spec will be on it when the public buys it....probably not...

[PeterV]

I like the side-flip tank. Also, there's a video of the buggy in action at the OFNA site, but I couldn't get it to work. Anybody else?

[Flying Finn]

Here is the video (works with me):
http://www.ofna.com/movs/Hyper8.mov
Here is some more pictures,and also some specs:
http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/news.php?id=148&type=CAR

From what i have heard,the basic-model of the Hyper-8 should be in hobby shops around christmas,while the Pro-model should be available in spring 2006.
Oh,and if you don't like the body,don't worry.Hyper-7's body is direct fit,according to some HoBao (or Ofna,as you yankees like to say :p ) race drivers.

[TC3Racer]

not a huge fan of the flip side tank - despite that being the proper side to fuel on, if any track runs the other way thats going to cause a problem.

What the heck is up with the front brace? It looks like an OFNA Ultra LX Comp front brace except all metal. Big chunk on the bottom and then it arcs up to the top brace.

the wing definitely looks different and i'm pretty positive that its just cosmetic with the extravagant side spoilers.

not a fan of the air filter - doesn't seem to be necessary.

i think i'm gonna like the Receiver box. looks like just one body clip holds it down and it folds up.

[thedarkness]

I wonder if the tank will kill o-ring because the lid is on an angle like the revo.
I wonder witch has lower C.O.G This or the new CL-1 storm
I could do without the elf ears on the wing, but the body looks great IMO

[gizmoguy303]

This is the INTERNET. If your knowledge is limited, that is NO REASON not to make yourself out to be some sort of expert! ;)

ROFL! SO TRUE! :D :D

[ElectricThunder]

I love that body. That combined with the wing makes it look absolutely sinister. Imagine a custom paint job, it'd look like hell breaking loose....:D

BTW, is it just me or does the engine look like it's mounted more towards the center and back of the buggy? :confused:

[jet6619]

this thing is so sexy. i wonder if those are better servos

[chris1]

a new look to an old style

[Wosstifer]

Yeah what's up with the body/wing combo. there's no smiley to describe my feelings

[metalry101]

Yeah what's up with the body/wing combo. there's no smiley to describe my feelings
LMAO. Dude...if you're gonna quote Comic Book Guy, quote him directly. :)

"There's no emoticon for what I'm feeling!"

[mscjakes]

that car is nice...low cg

[MTA4]

PeterV,

OFNA didnt have low in mind, and no props to OFNA. Lets give HoBao the props they deserve for this buggy, and Hong Nor props for the Jammin'. They are the companies that are delivering these awesome buggies. No one gave props to Great Planes for the MP7.5 and 777 buggies before Kyosho went solo. A distributor is a distributor.

[microrcdude]

that wing is JDM tightness yo!!!

looks pretty sweet, not your average 1/8 buggy, and i say that with confidence

[SpeeD-Jr]

That air filter is totally insane !

[lextek]

Maybe I'll wait to buy a buggy....

[MTA4]

I dont care for the body, but that wing is going on my buggy and truggy next year!

[supernitro_guy1]

Same old stuff, Why doesnt anybody do anything totally different and radical, they all base on the same stuff, Im getting tired of it...

[chris1]

Is there an exact date on when it is comming out?

[metalry101]

Same old stuff, Why doesnt anybody do anything totally different and radical, they all base on the same stuff, Im getting tired of it...
If you're bored of the "same old thing" in 1/8's and have a "radical" new idea, why aren't you building it, or selling your idea to a company?

1/8's may be boring because they're all the same, but if you can't design something better then you probably shouldn't be knocking it.

[MTA4]

Every company that tries to come up with something radical faces a 50/50 chance. Not my kind of odds.

[MikeWz]

That looks really nice. There's no real 1/8th buggy racing here...but this just may have me convinced to buy one anyway. The body is kinda Zondaish. I think it looks pretty Secsi

PeterV - You should look up a picture of the Zonda in black...and then go to www.racingflix.com and find the Top Gear video of the Zonda. It's pretty awesome.

[metalry101]

PeterV - You should look up a picture of the Zonda in black...and then go to www.racingflix.com and find the Top Gear video of the Zonda. It's pretty awesome.

Or find the Zonda roadster vid, which is even better. It's such a fabulous car. I have the entire episode with the Roadster in it (along with about 40 other episodes :D), and I have the 10 minute or whatever review of the hardtop Zonda. It's such a cool car, and it's just gorgeous. BTW, if you haven't heard of Top Gear before, DL Limewire or some other file sharing program and do a search for it. DL every episode you can. They're not small, at 350 megs apiece, but they're an hour long, with no commercials, and there has never been a better TV show, ever, period.

[Fluke]

hey that's the hyper8.there's a post on it already

[RCSavage]

Baaarrrffff!!! I think I'll stay with my 777 sp2

[Ball Racing]

Do that, by next spring they will have the special 3 out. :)

[RCMadMatt]

Do that, by next spring they will have the special 3 out. :)
Isn't Kyosho on SP4 already? ;)

Matt

[rcrcman]

Those tires look like the new Advantage Racing ones....splinters....a couple buddies have them and love em. I think they have a website to order off of

[RCSavage]

Isn't Kyosho on SP4 already? ;)

Matt


Wow I guess your right. Ofna is better. In honor of the release of the Hyper 8 they are replacing it for the Hyper 8 PBS, which will then be superceeded by the Hyper 8 pcr edition, and if your not happy yet they have a TQ conversion kit for the hyper 8 to change it more. LOL
Ya, Ofna is much better at not releasing millons of different cars :rolleyes:

[thedarkness]

Ofna just does it over the course of four or five years not every six months.

[RCMadMatt]

Wow I guess your right. Ofna is better. In honor of the release of the Hyper 8 they are replacing it for the Hyper 8 PBS, which will then be superceeded by the Hyper 8 pcr edition, and if your not happy yet they have a TQ conversion kit for the hyper 8 to change it more. LOL
Ya, Ofna is much better at not releasing millons of different cars :rolleyes:
Touch a nerve, did I? :p

Matt

[stefan]

Same old stuff, Why doesnt anybody do anything totally different and radical, they all base on the same stuff, Im getting tired of it...


Because there are rules for that class like for every other class.

That means that the basic layout for a car or buggy is a given and every designer is getting closer to the optimum within these rules, ergo, the cars will become more and more the same.

Look at F1, paint all these different cars in white and you'll have a hard time telling them apart

[ragamuffin]

Agreed. They were definately trying to keep it low. That air filter is nuts!


I like that filter and wonder if it clear my MBX-5 body. I'm tired of having my existing RB filter rub all the paint off. Probably much more affordable than the Fioroni filter which has a similar design and retails for over $70. :eek:

The swoopy body is quite nice too, I think it's rather different and applaud the designers for thinking outside the typical 1/8 buggy design.

[chris1]

anybody find out when the buggy will be in shops?

[TRF-Inferno]

I'm hearing 'The end of the year' (November/December) but that's not set in stone though.

[c0sie]

I'm hearing 'The end of the year' (November/December) but that's not set in stone though.

according to the 'grapevine', over here in the uk itll be out in 5 weeks.

the same grapevine also said that the pro kit will be released before the RTR??? i cant see that myself..and that the kit will retail for £400+ (=$750ish)

hmmm....

[TRF-Inferno]

according to the 'grapevine', over here in the uk itll be out in 5 weeks.

the same grapevine also said that the pro kit will be released before the RTR??? i cant see that myself..and that the kit will retail for £400+ (=$750ish)

hmmm....
Wow that's interesting. Wouldn't the Asia continent get it first considering Hobao is located in Taiwan? I'd like to get a hold of this guy.

[c0sie]

Wow that's interesting. Wouldn't the Asia continent get it first considering Hobao is located in Taiwan? I'd like to get a hold of this guy.

i may be wrong here...but wasnt the uk model expo the first place in the world to reveal the new hyper 8?? on that basis id have said the uk would have had first call...but then PCR got his hyper 8/stingray thing and now the tables have turned i think..i dunno though....the distributors aint answering any questons......

[Flying Finn]

Hyper-8 has made it's first european track appearance in Finland,in the hands of a Joseph Quagraine,a Finnish HoBao-driver.
Here is some pictures:
http://www.hobao.fi/fi/main.php?mod=news&news_id=142
They say that it is pretty close to a production version,though the tank in the pictures is from Kyosho.
I think that it's propably gonna have turnbuckles in the front-end too :p

[Flying Finn]

Oh,and that is a basic kit,not pro.The Pro-kit is apparently coming out later,during spring -06 propably.That's what i've heard anyway.

[c0sie]

just thinking from what ive seen of xray, TT, kyosho etc..do we think hobao will actually release a RTR?

xray have the xb8/xb8r..one is a better version of the other.
kyosho have the 777 plus the S1 and S2.
TT have S3 and are releasing a newer version next year so say?
only hobao seem to be bringing in RTR's?

[Flying Finn]

Now they say that the version that comes before christmas is the pro-version :D
Dunno when the basic-version is coming out then.........

[prodot]

Now they say that the version that comes before christmas is the pro-version :D
Dunno when the basic-version is coming out then.........

Hi Flying Finn, can I ask who is giving this info to you ??

[Flying Finn]

Hi Flying Finn, can I ask who is giving this info to you ??Sure,a Finnish HoBao-dealer,who contacted the HoBao factory.It's fresh info,came out yesterday.He is the owner of HoBao Finland (www.hobao.fi),the same hobby shop that had those pictures of the Hyper-8 above.

PS: His certainly not giving this info only to me,he is sharing this info among all Finnish RC-hobbyers on one Finnish RC-forum.And i think he's a quite reliable guy,because his source is the HoBao factory in Taiwan,like i said earlier.If for some reason this new info is false,please,don't shoot the messenger ;)

[prodot]

Sure,a Finnish HoBao-dealer,who contacted the HoBao factory.It's fresh info,came out yesterday.

PS: His certainly not giving this info only to me,he is sharing this info among all Finnish RC-hobbyers on one Finnish RC-forum.And i think he's a quite reliable guy,because his source is the HoBao factory in Taiwan,like i said earlier.If for some reason this new info is false,please,don't shoot the messenger ;)


Thanks Flying Finn. I just hope the info is right, Coz like many others out there I hope Hobao come out with the pro kit first !!
And hopefully before Xmas. But please keep posting if you hear any new info, as there is very little if no info coming out from Ofna, CML or Hobao. ;)

[Flying Finn]

But please keep posting if you hear any new info, as there is very little if no info coming out from Ofna, CML or Hobao. ;)Sure thing! I did read some speculation about the price,from the same source; the price of the Hyper-8 is propably going to rise about 10% compared to the price of the Hyper-7,in Finland that is.Dunno if you can compare that to the price in the USA............i guess we are just going to have wait and see.

[c0sie]

Thanks Flying Finn. I just hope the info is right, Coz like many others out there I hope Hobao come out with the pro kit first !!
And hopefully before Xmas. But please keep posting if you hear any new info, as there is very little if no info coming out from Ofna, CML or Hobao. ;)

aint that the truth :(

prodot, where have i seen your username recently? other uk forums? racechat etc?

[Flying Finn]

HoBao is coming out with new in-line pipe,and it may come with the Hyper-8.That is the newest little detail.It is going to have the EFRA sign (or whatever you call it) on it.

[prodot]

aint that the truth :(

prodot, where have i seen your username recently? other uk forums? racechat etc?

Hi cOsie, I have posted a lot on the ofna board, In hope to get some sort of responce from ofna , But if there is a site for rally cross i've proberly been on it !! ;) :D

[prodot]

No new info then??? Does anyone know if the hyper 8 that is coming to the UK will be different from the hyper 8 'Stingray' ? I ask coz the car that CML have pic's of is very different from the Stingray.

[Flying Finn]

Here is a video of Paul Coleman driving his Hyper-8:
http://www.5spoke.com/site.php?op=media&siteid=22&albumid=124&fileid=4689

[2mcgrath]

that is a sexy looking buggy..i have been looking at it myself at ofnas webpage..i wonder if the body and stuff will fit the hyper 7 for us guys that cant afford the hyper 8 right now...because i love the body and wing..i think the airfilter is pretty nice to.

[Flying Finn]

Here is a picture of the Finnish HoBao dealer's Hyper-8 body:

http://www.hobao.fi/omat/nikohyper8/nikoandersson5.JPG

I don't like it as much as i like the Hyper-7 body,but it ain't ugly by any means IMO.Luckily the old body is known to fit the H8.

[Flying Finn]

The europes only Hyper-8 (which is Joseph Quaqraine's) was shown this weekend in Finnish model expo.So far the only picture that i have seen is this one (http://www.hobao.fi/omat/nikohyper8/hyper8.jpg),but if more of them shows up i will post them here :cool:

[Ball Racing]

The part over the shock tower looks to much like a old Ultra.. ugly back half....

[SUNA]

Bump.

Any news on the release dates?

[strada001]

nice buggy...

I'll wait to see it running.

[prodot]

You Could Be Waiting Some Time !!!!!!!! :( :( :confused: :eek:

[strada001]

You Could Be Waiting Some Time !!!!!!!! :( :( :confused: :eek:
doesn't matter....

I'm patient.

[NitroCrackers]

i wasnt patient... now i have an xb8 ;)

[strada001]

i wasnt patient... now i have an xb8 ;)

I have a nice setup for playing around...

[NitroCrackers]

huh?

[strada001]

huh?


I have a nice BUGGY (hyper 7 PCR pro with a few hop ups) to play around the house and race with my friends at the park near by....


that's why I'm not in a rush to get the newest version of it....
or any other...

got it?

[adrianderekluna]

http://ofna.com/movs/hyper8.mov

kit looks nice. the air filter is remeniscent of the big fironi intake filter. wonder how much replace elements will cost?

i personally dig the side fuel fill up. smart for pit stops. just makes sense.

[Flying Finn]

HoBao Factory in Taiwan has confirmed that Hyper-8 is gonna be released in December (yes,-05 :D ),says HoBao Finland.So this is it,your wait is soon over! For the sake of you guys,i hope that the release date is December in USA and UK too.
They also had the list of features:

1/8 Hyper 8 Pro buggy
FEATURES:
Lightweight Milled Long wheelbase chassis
7075 CNC 5mm thick front shock tower
Quad 7075 CNC brake discs
Front 7075 CNC steering knuckles
Hard 7075 steering plate
Adjustable front hub carriers at 18。/20。/22
Lightweight flywheel
Lightweight 7075 hard aluminium centre driveshafts
Front and rear universal joints
Hard anodised 7075 shock bodies
Turnbuckles
HoBao Angle Spike tyres
Hobao Team Carry bag
80% pre-assembled
Front Camber is adjustable, rear camber can changed via optional links
Adjustable weelbase and width
7075 CNC Front shock tower
CNC Rear shock tower
Lightweight center spur gear-46T

Thats strange :confused:

[SUNA]

I thought the first one out was to be a RTR.

Did they mention what radio and motor would be in the RTR?

[Flying Finn]

No,they didn't say a thing about the RTR.

[Flying Finn]

The Finnish HoBao-dealer that i've been talking about has received his own Hyper-8 Pro.Here (http://www.hobao.fi/omat/nikohyper8/hyper8pro/PB300196.jpg) is a picture,too bad that it's kinda blurry.
Clear radio-box cover,cool :p (Oops,it's polished aluminium after all)
Anyway,if more pics will come up,im gonna post them here.

Edit: Here they come already:
Pic 1 (http://www.hobao.fi/omat/nikohyper8/hyper8pro/PB300198.jpg)
Pic 2 (http://www.hobao.fi/omat/nikohyper8/hyper8pro/PB300199.jpg)
Pic 3 (http://www.hobao.fi/omat/nikohyper8/hyper8pro/PB300202.jpg)
Pic 4 (http://www.hobao.fi/omat/nikohyper8/hyper8pro/PB300203.jpg)
If you look closely,you'll see that it has an In-Line pipe that says Hyper-8.Wonder if it's race-legal?

[4DMNYC]

What engine/cooling head is that in your pics Finn?

[Flying Finn]

Im pretty sure that it is a CMB engine.

BTW,the pics aren't mine.I just posted them here.You guys propably got it already,just wanted to make sure.Dont want to look like a cheater ;)

[A Main Racer]

How much is he selling them for?

[Flying Finn]

Price is 545 euros,about 640$.That's little bit more expensive than the Hyper-7 Pro in Finland.But i'd guess that it is going to be cheaper than that in the States.

[evaderstman]

That gas tank is pretty sweet on picture 3 and 4 above. I would definatly get one if i hadn't just bought a hyper 7.

[A Main Racer]

Jeezus, I dont know if I can afford one without selling my real car. I guess thats about right but I was hoping it would be about 550$

[Giant655]

I WANT ONE BAD!!!!!!!!!!
man those polished aluminum pieces just look sooo good, man I sure hope it runs as good as it looks, cause its time to retire the ol' hyper 7 pro war wagon

[kawasakirider]

is it out yet its nearly xmas and i need a buggy how much is it in australian dollars i waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant 1 baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad

[Flying Finn]

Couple of things i've heard so far:
-In Finland,the customers who have made a pre-order should get their Hyper-8's before Xmas.Dunno what's the deal in other countries?
-Unlike they planned,the pipe does not have EFRA number on it,because of the recent rule changes EFRA made.Race legal pipes need to have 3-chambers,instead of two.The guy who owns the Hyper-8 in those pics is not happy at all about that rule change.I could write his comments about that here,but i think language like that could get me in trouble :D .If i'm correct,this rule should kick-in already next year.This is what i've heard anyway.
-Hyper-8 Pro does indeed come 80% pre-built.The guy says that it has been built very well,thread-lock has been used.Parts fit together like a dream.However,he suspects that diffs have been filled with grease,instead of diff-oil.Changing them is a "must" for racers.Shocks haven't been built.
-Oh,and one more thing about the price.In here the price went up about 10% from the price of the best Hyper-7 kit available here (it's called "DTQ Pro",and i haven't seen it in shops anywhere but Finland).So if you add those 10% to the price of the,lets say PCR Pro,you should get a "about-price" of the Hyper-8 Pro.

New and better pics should be coming soon.I will post them here.

[Flying Finn]

Lots of new pics can be seen in neo-buggy:
http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news/

[evaderstman]

The lid for the radio box is awsome!

[A Main Racer]

I have money burning in my pocket. I must know when it comes out.

[Flying Finn]

Lots of bigger and more detailed pics:
http://www.offroadmeeting.net/images/Niko/

[A Main Racer]

Those are some nice pics!
I wonder why they didnt use the threaded shocks. I like the ones on the X1-CR.

[evaderstman]

The x-1 shocks are the standard hong nor shocks. This car is made by hoboa. Anyway those pics are great so is the car.

[Flying Finn]

Found some more info & pics from CML Distribution,so i think it's my duty to post the link here :p :
Link (http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/product.php?productId=0000001228&menu=CAR&subMenu=CR-KIT)
HoBao has made a new engine! Little bit stupid move to name it "Mach",though :rolleyes:

[A Main Racer]

So who is gonna carry them first? Will it be Nitrohouse? Where can I preorder?

[A Main Racer]

That web sight has a price for 349 pounds. Thats $611 US!

[fezzy]

This is indeed correct, the RRP for the Hyper8 Pro-UK in the UK is going to be £349.99. There is a slim chance that a few may make it to UK shops just before Christmas, however the likelyhood is that they will be available after the Christmas period around Mid-January.

[A Main Racer]

So did Paul Coleman race it? How did he do?

[gr8taz nitro]

Just got some information on the hyper eight pro kit from horizon hobby. They're showing an eta of mid Feb. The price is also not bad at all, $468. No pics or information yet on any differences between pics posted and what will be released as far as U.S. though. Got one on order! :D

[A Main Racer]

Sweet, but I was hoping I could get one sooner. Nice price though. Did you have to prepay?

[gr8taz nitro]

Nope, know the owner of a hobby shop and got them to order it for me. They said it might come in sooner or it might be later, just an estimated arrival date, so I'm hoping sooner.

[A Main Racer]

Any word on a date?

[tharis]

Flying Fin can you ask about the weight of the pro car (w/out any options)?

[Flying Finn]

They did weigh it once,but it was with a prototype body that was twice as thick compared to the production body.The result also included engine,servos and so on...
Anyway,the car weighted 3400g.

At the moment they don't have proper scale,so the "dry-weight" is unknown.

[A Main Racer]

If I cant get one soon I think I am gonna get a new TTR S3. I need a buggy to race.

[tharis]

Is it going hobao to introduce the new hyper 8 at the exposition in Nurnberg?

[Flying Finn]

HoBao is making new steering knuckles for the Hyper-8,so it's gonna take a little while before it get's out.That's the latest story.

[A Main Racer]

Looks like I am going to buy something else. I am not gonna wait that long.

[Giant655]

::in singsong:: ITS A PIPEDREAM, DONT WASTE TIME AND MONEY, GET WHAT YOU WANT NOW!!!!!!

[prodot]

I'll second that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Motorman007]

any more news on the Ray?

eta?


price?

[fezzy]

Its due in shops tomorrow in the UK, retailing at £350.

[A Main Racer]

I now own 2 mugens.

[RespirologyRC]

so when is it coming out?????????????????????????????????

[fezzy]

We took delivery of some of the first Hyper8's in the UK today... OMG they are absolutely STUNNING. The quality is top notch, the design and innovative little touches really set it apart and the way everything is all tied into each other is superb.

I am absolutely blown away with this buggy, and I had to seriously restrain myself from walking away with one!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL - Well worth the wait!

[kawasakirider]

How much better than the h7?

[fezzy]

Its impossible to say until I have driven one, but in terms of design and quality they are just so far apart its un-believeable.

[Motorman007]

rome aigoin
is on fire with his Hyper 8




Hyper 8 (http://97339.aceboard.fr/97339-694-4381-0-nouveau-pirate-jerome-aigoin.htm)


movie

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/vamp83/photos/j_aigoin.MOV

[electro21]

nice vid!!! that buggy really flies!

[fezzy]

Looks awesome, its so stable over the bumps its amazing.

[SquirrelNutz]

I cannot wait for this buggy to come out!!! Im a true Ofna fan and have owned every single hyper out there. I currently have a PCR Pro and a CRT Pro from Ofna. I am awaiting the Hyper 8 for my 3rd buggy (4th if you count the XXX4....but it is electric).

I allready have everything for the pro kit. I have the servos, the OS .21 Vspec, bump start, and a JP-2 pipe. All I need is the buggy.

Tower and Horizon are listing the buggy now fs. Their prices and also release dates do not match. Horizon is more expensive but says it will be released in march. tower is cheapest and says april. Does anyone know when it will be released???

Also, for tower, they have a different pic of the hyper as opposed to on the ofna site. It looks different and awesome!!! It looks alot better than the prototype (which is the one that P.C. is running and that is why it is being pictured with a OS Vspec, pcr pipe, and futaba servos....come on!!! I mean really!!! Ofna is going to offer this thing out with a plastic pipe and a force engine!!! the good stuff has to be bought seperately! the crt was the same way! pictured with the vspec and then the day the rtr was released those were changed to a force .28) with the white wing, shocks, and tires.

[RCSavage]

so.....anyone driving it yet?

[torque5252]

so are you a Heikki Mikkola fan? He and Swede, Hakan Carlquist were two of my favorite riders when I was a kid.

[socalBash]

I have it - hadnt had time to wrench it and set it up ... got the 1st Unit sold in North America :-)

She niiice .....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/socalrc/Hypers/DSC00455.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/socalrc/Hypers/DSC00457.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/socalrc/Hypers/DSC00458.jpg

[A Main Racer]

Oh man I think I just ****** on myself! Where can I order 1?

[socalBash]

I was on a pre order list at Nitrohouse for several weeks ... Got a call as the truck was unlaoding ... I work 3 miles from OFNA :-)

Ho Bao shipped 100 units to OFNA - nitrohouse got 10 and the big distribs got the rest ... after this initial batch of 100 - they big bulk of them will roll in end of march or so .. as im hearing.

Call ultimate, a main and check towers for a pre order list ... bearing in mind there is only 90 units out in the North American world till end of March.

[Flying Finn]

so are you a Heikki Mikkola fan? He and Swede, Hakan Carlquist were two of my favorite riders when I was a kid.More like a Kimi Räikkönen & Mika Häkkinen fan,but i watch rally and Moto GP as well.As for Swedes,i can't imagine myself supporting one of them.As a Finn,it's my duty to dislike them very much :p

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's Finland-Sweden Olympic Hockey final.Swedes are getting sooo cocky and arrogant,i really hope that Finns will blow them away :D

And to prevent my reply from being a total Off-Topic,i think i should post a couple of pics featuring Team HoBao Finland and Hyper-8 in Indoor Holland-06.I don't have anything to do with these pics or cars,but they are kinda cool so here y'a go:
http://www.stoppelhopser-oberhausen.de/images/gallery/IMG_3406.jpg
http://www.stoppelhopser-oberhausen.de/images/gallery/IMG_3462.jpg

[SquirrelNutz]

socal- how would you rate that (in terms of build and quality) to a PCR? What engine/pipe are you putting in it?

I have preordered mine from tower when it first popped up. Hopefully I will get mine soon!!! I have a Vspec and JP2 put aside for it.

[socalBash]

Nutz ...

This thing is P.I.M.P. ... they really put a LOT of little goodies in this kit.

Have a look at this one from finland ...

http://www.offroadmeeting.net/images/Niko/

http://www.offroadmeeting.net/images/Niko/h8-11.jpg

No More eclips!

http://www.offroadmeeting.net/images/Niko/h8-32.jpg

Comes with 22* C Hubs and eccentric bushings for camber / caster adjust ...

http://www.offroadmeeting.net/images/Niko/h8-3.jpg

My friend took his to revelation ... took 2nd expert main :-)

[SquirrelNutz]

Im a huge ofna fan. I have owned every single Hyper at one point in time or another. I currently own a PCR Pro, CRT Pro, and soon to have the Hyper 8. It looks like alot of CRT Pro and Jammin X1CR are on this buggy. Either way... it looks FRICKIN AWESOME!!!!

Here are the parts I have set aside for it right now (all brand new) and sitting in front of the CRT:
http://i2.tinypic.com/opvbly.jpg
OS .21 Vspec
JP2 Jammin pipe
Sytn FM reciever
etc, etc.....

[A Main Racer]

I wish somebody would buy my Prospec and i would get one.

[Platymeris]

I really want one now, the body and chassis look great, the wing and body both look like they produce a lot of downforce too.

[A Main Racer]

Be sure and look at this.

http://www.nitrohouse.com/Tech_Tips_for_the_Hyper8.htm

[socalBash]

20 units in stock at Nitrohouse - another shipment just got unloaded off the truck. Enjoy!

www.nitrohouse.com - ask for Rob

[A Main Racer]

Just ordered mine!

[bigmo_rc10]

and your welcome LOL.....

[SquirrelNutz]

if nitrohouse got 20 then tower should get it soon. i have mine on backorder with the 30 bucks off and free shipping. that puts it at about 70 bucks cheaper than nitro house! granted....it might take a day or two more though =(

[SquirrelNutz]

mine just shipped from tower....400 bucks total!

[A Main Racer]

if nitrohouse got 20 then tower should get it soon. i have mine on backorder with the 30 bucks off and free shipping. that puts it at about 70 bucks cheaper than nitro house! granted....it might take a day or two more though =(
Same here except I ordered 2nd day. $409 aint bad.

[fezzy]

I picked mine up last week and I have to say that the car is a work of art, the intricate design which is both functional and inventive aswell as the pure quality of plastic and machined components, its all absolutely top notch. Looking forward to seeing what it can do.

[SquirrelNutz]

i got mine today. i was amazed!!!! i have yet to build the parts that need to be built. the body is being prepped for paint right now. all i can say is that i cannot wait to lower a os vspec and jp2 pipe into that beast!!!!! this is going to be awesome!

[Platymeris]

Full info on the site now. http://www.ofna.com/hyper8pro.html

[SquirrelNutz]

here is my hyper 8. i got a new flywheel, alum shoes, and cb that is not installed yet. the flywheel acts like a fan and the cb is faster and is vented:

http://i2.tinypic.com/qqd2pz.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/qqd5s5.jpg

setuop:

hyper 8 pro
os .21 vspec
jp2 pipe
ofna fan flywheel
16t vented cb
alum clutch shoes
525bbmg servo
645 mgbb servo
novak XXtra synth reciever
1400mah ofna rx batt
new hyper rims
proline offroad tires
and more!

[A Main Racer]

Looks good. Now get it on the track and lets start posting results and setups.

[SquirrelNutz]

need a new flywheel and cb for that!!! that is on its way though....

http://i2.tinypic.com/qryoa0.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/qryoef.jpg

[Platymeris]

Beautiful!

[Tighty Whitey]

Man that looks nice

[A Main Racer]

Doesnt it come with a clutch bell and flywheel?

[SquirrelNutz]

yes it does. I wanted more teeth on the cb and a vented cb, aluminum shoes, and a slightly larger flywheel. so, I am replacing these items out of personal taste.

better pics with the body actually mounted and with the 8 next to the crt pro:

http://i2.tinypic.com/qx13eb.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/qx13kj.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/qx13sm.jpg

[A Main Racer]

I already have hop ups for mine and I dont even have it yet.
http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1752/3/24/35/93/13/5/513933524303_0_ALB.jpg

[SquirrelNutz]

we need a hyper 8 thread under the nitro offroad section......

http://i2.tinypic.com/r07bkj.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/r07f2c.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/r07f4w.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/r07fa9.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/r07fc9.jpg
http://i2.tinypic.com/r07fgn.jpg

[A Main Racer]

That looks nice.

[SquirrelNutz]

why thank you!!! I have yet to run it still!!! LOL!! been way too busy.

[A Main Racer]

I picked mine up yesterday. I am debating whether I want to use the hyper pipe or my JP-2. Might try the Hyper just to show everyone what a good deal they are getting beat by. lol

[A Main Racer]

BTW. does that flywheel stick out the bottom?

[Flying Finn]

I thought that some of you might wanna take a look at this,HoBao Finland Forum (http://www.hobao.fi/forum/).When you scroll down the page there is a section in English.You can ask stuff about Hyper-8,you can ask questions from HoBao Factory Driver Joseph Quagraine etc.
BTW,he and some of his friends have apparently desinged a new body for H8 as you can read from here (http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=433)
Oh,one more thing.HoBao has made a EFRA-approved 3-chamber exhaust set with serial number/code/whatever EFRA 2059.I'm not sure when it's gonna be available.

[A Main Racer]

I thought that some of you might wanna take a look at this,HoBao Finland Forum (http://www.hobao.fi/forum/).When you scroll down the page there is a section in English.You can ask stuff about Hyper-8,you can ask questions from HoBao Factory Driver Joseph Quagraine etc.
BTW,he and some of his friends have apparently desinged a new body for H8 as you can read from here (http://www.neobuggy.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=433)
Oh,one more thing.HoBao has made a EFRA-approved 3-chamber exhaust set with serial number/code/whatever EFRA 2059.I'm not sure when it's gonna be available.
My hyper 8 came with the EFRA 2059 pipe. It also had some other updates on it.
I have a body that was made for the MBX-5 on mine. It fits like a glove.

[Tabushi]

Here is a video i made during an offroad 1/8 race in Guadalajara - México, on the Hyper 8 first race in this country :

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2XTOOLBF

Or you can see it online at : http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-909728269486071216

cya !

Pat

[fezzy]

Car looked like it was stuggling a little for grip, but the track didn't look like it held much. Overall though it did look impressive, especially over the bumps. It was quite clear that there was a sensible driver behind the transmitter though, which plays a bigger part in anything than the car does.

[702nitro]

Heres the link:

Hobao Hyper 8 Thread (http://forums.radiocontrolzone.com/showthread.php?t=216729)