February 14, 2024

Avid B7 Ringer Titanium Turnbuckles

New from Avid Racing Concepts is the Ringer Titanium Turnbuckles for the new Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy.  The US brand’s first dip into the turnbuckle market, the Ringer Titanium Turnbuckle is currently available for the B7​ with all other modern 1:10 scale vehicles​ arriving in Marc​h.  Creating a unique design instead of merely replicating the JC Fin style, which dominates 95% of the industry, proved to be an arduous task.  It took one year and four design iterations before they arrived at the distinctive Ringer style.  These feature a shiny black finish with silver highlights making them pop on your vehicle like no others on the market due to their trademark round Ringer design which reflects more light than your traditional flat surface cuts.  They have also incorporated their logo machined into the centre on all four sides so it won’t wear off over time and makes it easy to determine which direction tightens or loosens, the A-Arrow turning forward tightens the turnbuckle.

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December 29, 2023

Avid Avant Coated TLR 13mm Shock Bodies

New from Avid Racing Concepts is their new low friction Avant Coating TLR 13mm shock bodies offering 22 and 22X-4 racers the plush feeling of the larger bodies while utilising all your other G3 components with 3mm shafts.  When Cecil and his team at Schumacher developed the 13mm shock bodies in 2011 for the Cougar SV, the US market didn’t take notice because our tracks were so different.  The benefits were undeniable though when AE released theirs in the US for their B6.4.  In 1:10, pack is not something racers strive for like they do in 1:8 scale. The larger 13mm body allows for less volume displacement under compression which allows for a much more predictable feeling on the track. This is why Avid have included (2) 2.0mm thin blank pistons for you to get going.  With the piston face being larger at 13mm, this requires more oil to be moved so the standard piston configuration of 2×1.5 in the front and 2×1.6 in the rear does not work the same.   It is recommended starting with 2×1.7 in the front and 2×1.8 in the rear.  If the track is super bumpy or choppy go up to 2×1.8 in the front and 2×1.9 in the rear.  Avid’s new Avant Coating offers the same strength as our mil-spec type III hard anodising but with an even smoother low-friction surface.

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December 13, 2023

Avid ‘In Betweens’ Silicone Oils

Avid Racing Concepts has added to their popular Silicone Oil Line with the highly requested “In Betweens”.  Adding 375, 425, 475, 525, 575, 625, 1K & 9K CST to the range, their silicone shock and diff oils are certified and laboratory tested by Ultimate Racing using the linear viscosity measurement of centistokes (CST).  Each 75ml sized shock oil bottle is printed with the conversion of CST to both the AE and the TLR weight system.

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November 30, 2023

Avid 1:10 Buggy Shock Parts Box

America’s Avid Racing Concepts has released a second version of its shock parts box which is intended for 1:10 Buggy racers.  Designed and produced by Bryan Badgett, the handy box takes your springs (12/13mm), pistons, rod ends, spring cups, and even your Avid Ringer cartridges and collars and transforms them into an organised wonderland.  Giving you the perfect arrangement and effortless accessibility, the V2 box has an improved latch.

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June 2, 2023

Avid D8 Worlds Spec Carbon & G10 Arm Inserts

New from Avid Racing are these Carbon & G10 Arm Inserts for the HB Racing’s D8 Worlds Spec 1:8 Buggy.  The 1.5mm Carbon Arm Inserts for the front offer your buggy another great tuning feature by reducing the flex and twist in the arm.  Because the arm is now symmetrical (left and right arm are the same), it has two locations for an arm insert (top & bottom) and the arms do not come with plastic covers anymore.  Avid Racing recommend running the carbon insert on the top of the arm and their G10 insert on the bottom to keep the dirt out of the arm while not making the arm too stiff.

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May 12, 2023

Avid Silicone Shock and Diff Oils

US RC accessories brand Avid Racing Concepts has released a new range of tested and certified silicone shock and diff oils.  The pure silicone is laboratory tested by Ultimate Racing using the linear viscosity measurement of centistokes (CST).  Coming in 75ml bottles each shock oil bottle is printed with the conversion of CST to both the AE and the TLR weight system.

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February 13, 2023

Avid Alu and Steel 5.5mm wide/5mm Bore Pinions

New from Avid are these pinions that are specifically designed for the drag racing scene using 4 pole motors with 5mm bore shafts.  What makes these pinion unique is that Avid made the teeth 5.5mm wide instead of the tapered teeth that end up being around 4mm.  This allows for more surface area resulting in fewer stripped gears, especially when you mate this pinion with Kimbrough spur gears.  The pinions are available made out of 7075-T6 aluminium & hard-anodised to reduce wear and friction, as well as steel.  In drag racing, the choice between aluminium and steel pinions often comes down to the specific needs and goals of the vehicle.  The majority of racers opt for aluminium pinions due to their lighter weight, which results in quicker acceleration.  However, in cases where the vehicle experiences difficulties maintaining traction or keeping its nose down during launches, a steel pinion may be a better option.  Steel pinions help balance the vehicle by limiting torque at the start, thereby improving horsepower and top-end speed.

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January 12, 2023

Avid TLR 13mm Shock Bodies

Coming from Avid are these 13mm shock bodies for the TLR 22 and 22X-4 1:10 buggies.  The shocks offer TLR racers the plush feeling of the larger bodies while utilising all your other G3 components.  The larger 13mm body allows for less volume displacement under compression which allows for a much more predictable feeling on the track.  This is why Avid have included (2) 2.0mm thin blank pistons for you to get going. With the piston face being larger at 13mm, this requires more oil to be moved so the standard piston configuration of 2×1.5 in the front and 2×1.6 in the rear does not work the same.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]