RC MAKER Aluminum "Pro Mount" for Horizontal Body Posts (Base Part)
- Product number: RCM-HRPP-M
RC MAKER Product Description:
Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounts Pro!
These are the MOUNTING PARTS ONLY - you will also need to purchase the appropriate HRP Pro Carbon Extension Plates for your specific model and body.
We are excited to introduce our new, ultra-lightweight (6.5g/pair), revolutionary body mount system for use with horizontal rear body mounts!
Our original HRP Lite system has taken the world by storm, with thousands of racers choosing to mount their bodies the better way! After months of feedback from racers around the world, as well as from our team racers including Marc Rheinard, Yannic Prumper, Akio Sobue and Nicholas Lee, we set out to improve on an already great product.
The development of the new HRP Pro!
Now that we had achieved the low weight, we wanted to increase the durability so that these body mounts could withstand the toughest crashes. We also wanted to make them more user friendly so they would be easier to mount and adjust. After months of testing and development, we knew that our new HRP Pro had to be based on a US grade 7075 aluminum bracket. With the built-in threads, incredible durability and minimal weight, this was clearly the way to go for our HRP system.
We then added dowel pins that allow you to adjust the HRP Pro in 1mm increments and also prevent it from moving if the screws come loose. In addition, it also helps you adjust it evenly from left to right!
Finally, we redesigned the carbon mount to accommodate these locating pins, and also added more material around the body mounting hole to improve durability. We opted for "1mm clearance" - meaning the holes are now oval with a small vertical clearance to allow the car to flex and move under the body over curbs and bumps.
Advantages of our HRP Pro
The handling benefits of the horizontal rear body pillars are undeniable. The downforce transferred to the rear of the body results in significant handling benefits, as the downforce is distributed across the chassis and the body has better contact when transitioning from left to right.
However, some of the main issues with this system are durability, stiffness and adjustability.
Durability: the holes in the Lexan are always near the skirt, which means they can be easily torn out or damaged in even the smallest of accidents.
Stiffness: this area of the body is very thin and can bend under load, which means that the downforce is not distributed as efficiently.
Adjustability: the height adjustability of the body depends entirely on the attachment to the chassis, which is not necessarily in fine increments or easy to adjust.
Our new Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounting Set improves ALL of these areas!
Durability is greatly increased as there are now no holes in the rear of the body. The connection is made via the 2mm thick carbon extension and 7075 aluminum mount that connects directly to the wing brace.
Stiffness has been drastically improved as the body is now attached to the car via a solid, extremely stiff combination of carbon fiber and 7075 aluminum. This provides maximum downforce transfer to the rear of the car and ensures that the full aerodynamics of the body/wing are transferred to the car. Use our 7075 Ultra Lite Touring Car Wing Buttons for maximum stiffness of your HRP PRO found.
Adjustability is of utmost importance, and our HRP Pro are able to be adjusted in 1mm increments with a total 9mm travel. Simply loosen the screws, slide the carbon extension up or down into the other notches, tighten firmly. It is important to note that the screws do not need to be tightened as much as in previous versions, because the fixing lugs prevent slipping in case of falls.
All this gives you an absolutely perfect solution to transfer the maximum amount of downforce to your car, while the body is more rigidly attached to the rear of your car than ever before. The mounting is very stable, so you can stay on the track in case of accidents and not have to replace a body just because the holes are damaged or torn out. The adjustability that these mounts offer is a necessity to adjust the tilt and height of your body.
Our new Pro horizontal rear post body mount kit can be transferred from body to body and is used to securely mount the fender as well as stiffen the fender brace to protect it from deformation during high speeds and accidents.
Best of all, it makes body mounting an absolute breeze! No need to drill any more rear holes, just drill the front holes and bolt the brackets on! We recommend using body pins on both sides of the body for maximum rigidity.
Compatible bodies for the HRP Pro
The HRP Pro brackets will fit the Xtreme Twister & Twister Speciale, all Zoo Racing bodies, as well as the Protoform P63.
Features:
- Improved downforce, durability, stiffness, appearance and adjustability
- Weighs only 6.5g for the pair with extensions and hardware
- Fits all Zoo Racing and Xtreme, Bittydesign Hyper HR and Blitz Roadster bodies
- Fits all popular touring cars on the market
- No holes in the body required for super easy body installation
- Mounts made of 7075 black anodized aluminum for maximum strength and minimum weight
- Mounting hardware included, but NO carbon extensions required for use (available here)
Mounting Instructions
Attach the Carbon HRP Pro Extensions (sold separately) to the 7075 Aluminum HRP Pro Wing Mounts at the desired height and tighten the M2 screws securely. Make sure the arrows engraved on the Carbon Extensions are facing the outside of the vehicle, one is on the front, one is on the back when installed correctly. This will move both holes in the carbon fiber extension to the outside.
Drill a hole in the wing strut that matches the HRP Pro Wing Mount threads. Install the wing mounts into the wing strut and attach the wing. We recommend using our 7075 Ultra Lite Touring Car Wing Buttons as they follow the profile of the mount and provide additional rigidity. Plus, they look great!
Once installed, loosen the M2 bolts in the extensions and adjust the body to the desired height and tighten securely.
Add body pins or adjusters as a front stop to keep the extension from sliding too far forward on the post, and trim the body post so that 2-3 holes protrude behind the bracket to insert body pins.
LINK TO EXPLANATION VIDEO
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