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April 18, 2013

Avid B44 chassis set & option parts

Avid announce new option parts for the Team Associated B44.2 and B44.1 buggy. Available soon is a 2.5mm machined aluminium chassis kit for the B44.2 buggy that adds 55g of weight while making for a lower centre of gravity at the same time. It is cut from 7075 aluminium, comes hard anodised and laser-etched with the reduced chassis flex making for increased steering and a more predictable handling. Included in the set are a 9g aluminium and a 3g delrin weight as well as an Upgrade RC chassis wrap. The weight ballast pieces are also available separately to add additional weight if needed. Beside the low and medium weight parts also a 21g steel weight will become available. B44.1 owners will also come into the favour of using the new alloy chassis by using the B44.1 +8 upgrade package. The set includes battery trays, battery staps, a rear centre CVA bone and an Avid +8mm carbon fibre top deck beside all needed hardware.

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April 18, 2013

Centro RC8.2 EU Conversion

CML Distribution announce the release of the Centro RC8.2 EU Conversion kit. The limited edition kit was successfully tested by Worlds Finalist Yannick Aigoin and is moving the engine into a more forward position on the RC8.2 buggy for more versatility as well as more forward traction. In addition modified rear arms and new rear outer hub carries make the car more stable resulting in an overall quicker car in most conditions. Included in the set are a hard anodised 7075 aluminium chassis, front chassis brace, rear hub carriers, modified rear A-arms, rear outer hinge pin, centre front and rear driveshafts as well as a new fuel tank and fuel tank posts.

Source: Centro [centro-rc.com]

April 18, 2013

Serpent S977 carbon fibre option parts

Serpent introduce new carbon fibre option parts for their recently released S977 1/8th on-road car. Available now are front and rear inner rim covers, a transponder mount, steering block levers and shock extension brackets. Starting with the rim covers the parts are designed to attach directly to the front and rear hubs and improve aerodynamics in order to create more steering and better highspeed stability. The parts are a direct fit, come with all needed hardware and are sold as separate front and rear sets. The second new part is a Mylaps transponder mount that attaches in the steering servo area for easy maintenance while offering added security at the same time. The carbon steering block levers are a direct replacement for the kit’s alloy parts, look cool and offer a slightly lower weight to reduce unsprung masses. Last but not least come carbon front and rear shock extension brackets. They are a direct replacement for the standard alloy items, are of a lower weight and come as separate front and rear sets.

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April 18, 2013

Vampire Racing Type AB+ V2 brushless motors

Vampire Racing introduce the Type AB+ V2 line of electric brushless motors. Based on the experience gained with the original Type AB+ motors the new V2 offers easier maintenance, increased performance and a cool new look. Designed to meet current IFMAR, EFRA and ROAR rules the Type AB+ V2 is of a fully rebuildable design with separate stator unit and features a new duo-balanced and Titanium-Nitride coated ‘black shaft’ rotor, a replaceable rubber-sealed precision sensor unit and oversized high-quality ball bearings. The motors come in a range of windings including 6.5T. 7.5T and 8.5T with on-road specific 4.5T nd 5.5T variants becoming available soon.

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April 18, 2013

Sousa wins Portuguese Championship Rd2

The second round of the Portuguese nitro on-road championship took place at the Mini Autódromo track in Torres Novas, the track that will host the European Championship 2013 in August. Recently signed Xray team driver, Bruno Coelho, is the man to beat in the championship and this race meant no exception as Bruno took TQ for the main his NT1’13. The final was a different affair though as Portuguese rising star Pedro Sousa showed his potential. With a faultless race he crossed the finish line in first place after 30 minutes some four laps ahead of Bruno. Mario Miranda grabbed the remaining podium spot.

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April 18, 2013

STRC Team Durango ‘210 series options

STRC Team Durango '210 series options

ST Racing Concepts introduce a line of carbon fibre and aluminium option parts for the Team Durango ‘210 series of vehicles such as the DEX210, DESC210 and DEST210. Starting with the carbon fibre parts, available will be 4mm front and rear shock towers with the front items coming with the needed aluminium stand-offs. The shock stays are CNC-machined from high-quality carbon fibre and available as DEX210 and DESC/DEST210 specific variant. Also new comes a lightweight graphite battery strap that is useable with the kit as well as aftermarket thumb screws. Swinging over to the aluminium parts, useable for all ‘210s is the finned aluminium heat-sink motor plate. The finned design helps to dissipate heat from the motor and the clean look adds that special touch to the chassis. Last but not least come several shock parts in the form of upper shock caps with bleed screw, lower shock caps, shock collars and spring retainers. The parts are designed to increase durability and to make working on the shocks easier. All alloy parts are available in a range of colours including black, gun metal and gold.

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April 14, 2013

PSM 8ight 3.0 VX3 brake discs

PSM introduce their VX3 brake discs for the TLR 8ight 3.0 buggy. The new design makes for improved brake action, no fading and a light weight. Precision machined in Germany the discs are cut from 3mm material, weight 4.0g each and come as pairs dyed in a bright white colour.

Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]

April 13, 2013

Team Associated RC8.2 RS Ready-To-Run

Team Associated introduce the updated RC8.2 RS RTR 1/8th nitro buggy. Based on the ROAR nationals winning RC8.2 full spec competition buggy the RS offers a black anodised 7075 alloy chassis, low centre of gravity 3mm 7075 alloy shock towers and the updated RC8.2 racing suspension geometry. Included in the set also come aluminium steering knuckles, an upgraded dual bellcrank steering and 16mm 6061 alloy big bore shock absorbers. The buggy comes factory-assembled and including a Reedy .21VS engine with 2-chamber tuned exhaust, DS1510MG metal gear steering servo and XP 2.4GHz radio system.

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