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April 28, 2015

MIP T5M Pucks Bi-Metal R-CVD drive system

MIP introduce the Pucks 17.5 Bi-Metal R-CVD drive system for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck. The design is unlike standard C-CVDs as it features a keyed joint made out of hardened alloy steel that connects to 7075 hard anodised aluminium. This feature allows to lighten up the drivetrain without sacrificing the durability that steel components offer. Also with the R-CVD design it couples the original wheel axle components with the MIP Bi-Metal bone to keep costs low and give the essentials to transfer over to MIP’s Pucks system. Included are also 7075 hard anodised aluminium outdrives and the necessary components to build an aluminium puck ball differential differential.

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April 20, 2015

MIP TLR 22SCT 2.0 Pucks drive system

The latest vehicle to receive MIP’s Pucks drive system treatment is the TLR 22SCT 2.0 short course truck. Designed especially for 17.5T stock class racing the set greatly reduces the drivetrain’s rotating masses by utilising aluminium C-CVD driveshafts, aluminium differential outdrives and the drivepin-replacing Pucks cushions that take the place of the inferior steel pins. This combination greatly increases the longevity of the drivetrain and most importantly decreases the drivetrain’s overall rotating mass by a whopping 50 percent. The decrease in weight directly results in quicker acceleration, deceleration, and lower motor temperatures. Beside the driveshafts the set also includes a full MIP ball differential, minus the diff gear, as well as wheel axles and small parts.

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April 11, 2015

MIP TLR 22-series ball diff rebuild kit

Coming from MIP and made for all TLR 22-series vehicles is a ball differential rebuild kit. It includes all necessary components to completely freshen up a diff without having to source several different part numbers. Part of the package are MIP modified diff rings, hardened thrust race washers, 3/32″ chrome steel balls, 5/64″ chrome steel thrust washer balls, a diff spring, a 2-56 x .925 diff screw shoulder, a moulded T-nut, diff thrust cover and a cup of diff lube and grease.

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March 28, 2015

MIP 5ive-T Real Brakes Kit

Introducing a system that looks and works much like disk brakes on motorcycles, bikes, and large cars, MIP’s all new Real Brakes are here for the Losi 5ive-T. Consisting of proper and replaceable brake pads for stopping power and a disk rotor that is sure to last the life of the car, this system is sure to stop Losi’s large scale truck on a dime. With the updated brakes adjusting the pitch of the car in the air is a synch and as the car reacts in the air the brake rotor will not get cocked forward or backward due to special brake guide. This system has been tested for months by MIP’s product development team and is attributed with the 2014 West Coast Nationals Win and 2015 Nitro Challenge wins.

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February 15, 2015

MIP 5ive-T Bypass1 32mm big bore shock kit

Formerly only available for 1/10th shock absorbers MIP now introduces the Bypass1 shock piston technology for Losi’s 5ive-T large scale truck. The kit builds around all-new 32mm shock absorber bodies that do away with the standard 28mm items that may limit the suspension’s performance especially when running bigger engines or when racing in harsh conditions. The new big bore system allows the truck to be more responsive, predictable, and stable on the straights, in the corners and during jumping and landing. With the race proven MIP Bypass1 system equipped and two sets of springs included, the set allows for proper fine-tuning right out of the box. Included in the set are four hard anodised shock bodies, four anodised shock and cartridge caps, two pairs for front and rear springs as well as the Bypass1 piston system with slow, medium and fast rebound valves. The set is rounded out by several small and hardware parts and it is a direct fit with the standard piston rods, seals, spring cups and hardware.

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February 2, 2015

MIP B5M 3-gear aluminium transmission set

Seen for the first time at the recent Reedy Offroad Race of Champions MIP now officially introduce the 3-gear transmission set for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The often debated question among stock class racers is whether to use a rear or mid motor setup as with a mid motor better corner speeds can be achieves whereas a rear motor layout leads to less drag and more initial punch. The new MIP Box 7075 aluminium 3-gear transmission for the Team Associated B5M bridges that gap and gives the mid motor buggy all the benefits of the rear motor car but less drag and more initial punch. Not only does the transmission eliminate one idler gear to equate to less drag but its all aluminium construct offers a huge advantage pertaining to more precise internal gear mesh, less overall heat, and stiffer bracing. The gearbox is a direct fit on the B5M and the set includes two gearbox halves, a blue anodized motor plate, gear cover and small parts.

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January 25, 2015

MIP B5M aluminium 3-gear transmission

During this weekend‘s Reedy Offroad Race of Champions MIP have a new 3-gear transmission for Team Associated’s B5M buggy to show. The sturdy 7075 aluminium case offers improved precision, optimised gear mesh and thus higher efficiency compared to the standard moulded cases. At the same time the transmission package is relatively of the same overall weight as the OEM 4-gear transmission, keeping the weight distribution the same as what the car was designed for which can often be more beneficial than scrubbing tons of weight. Also as the motor sits at a 3mm offset to the left an optimised left to right weight balance is achieved – the needed spacer and new spring will be supplied with the transmission kit. On top of that the all-alloy gearbox will act as a giant heatsink, making for improved motor cooling and a reduced power fade during a run. The 3-gear design also makes for a more efficient operation making the gearbox ideal for stock and modified racers alike.

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January 14, 2015

MIP 1/5th scale 54mm 8-shoe racing clutch

MIP introduce their new 54mm 8-shoe racing clutch for 1/5th scale applications. As the stock clutch is non-rebuildable, heavy, prone to loose its edge in the first 15 minutes and fades quickly after, and most of all it takes a long time for the engine to spool up and the clutch to engage properly MIP have come up with a dedicated design to overcome these downfalls. With months of direct input from MIP’s engineering and race team the 54mm racing clutch hits harder faster, its shoe longevity is vastly improved, and when shoes and springs do wear out there’s no need to ditch the entire assembly as it is completely rebuildable. The lightweight design scrubs 50 percent of rotating mass, the 7075 aluminium construct offers 4, 6 or 8-shoe adjustability and it is a direct replacement on most large scale vehicles.

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