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June 23, 2017

MIP TLR 22 4.0 Bi-Metal Super Diff 13.5 drive kit

MIP’s recently introduced Bi-Metal Super Diff kit for the TLR 22 4.0 is now also available as 13.5 drive kit including bi-metal driveshaft bones. Offering a 35 percent lower rotational mass than the standard diff and dog bones, the kit comes in handy especially for Super Stock and Stock racing as the lowered weight makes for increased acceleration and less motor fatigue while offering pin drive binding characteristics. Included in the kit are bi-metal outdrives and bones, heat treated outdrives, carbide diff ball, ground diff rings, an aluminium T-nut and a captured thrust race assembly. Not included are wheel axles and the diff gear.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

June 16, 2017

MIP TLR 22 Bi-Metal Super Diff kit

Coming from MIP and made for the TLR 22 series of buggies and trucks is the Bi-Metal Super Diff kit. It features a race-proven 2-piece outdrive design that helps to shed about 30 percent of the OEM rotational mass without sacrificing strength and durability. To compliment the advantages of the Bi-Metal outdrives it also includes all-American diff components including tungsten carbide diff balls, diff rings, 2-piece captured thrust assembly, bearings, machined aluminium T-Nut, and a new spring/screw. Also part of the package are updated aluminium diff hubs that now accept the TLR dimension diff rings, allowing for easier rebuilds. The diff fits all 22 series vehicles and it is available now.

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April 22, 2017

MIP No.1.5 & No.1 Pucks rebuild kit

MIP No.1.5 Pucks are a direct update for those users that find No.1 Pucks screws are coming in contact with the aluminium outdrives over time. By switching over to the taller No.1.5 Pucks it will effectively eliminate the chance of the capturing screw head coming in contact with the outdrive face during wear or articulation, since the screw head is now up and out of the way. And being that the No.1.5 Pucks is taller there is now more surface area for the system to spread load, which will improve overall wear. No.1 Pucks and pins will always be usable in a bind but MIP recommend the use of No.1.5 Pucks. They are also a direct replacement for the front and rear diff assembly of the recently introduced MIP B64 13.5 performance bundle package. Also available as a rebuild kit are the No.1 Pucks that are used for the B64 centre diff assembly.

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April 20, 2017

MIP B64 Puck drive system & 22-4 alloy race shaft set

Coming from MIP are new option parts for the Team Associated B64 and the TLR 22-4 2.0 buggies. Starting with the B64 part, the new 13.5 aluminium Puck drive system sheds about 50 percent or 36 grams of rotational mass when compared to the OEM drivetrain. The puck system is only to be used in 13.5 and lower turn classes with gear diffs only. The set includes front and rear Bi-Metal R-CVD dogbones for the front, rear and centre as well as outdrives, diff cross pins, the Puck assemblies and small parts. As for the TLR 22-4 2.0 specific part, the MIP 13.5 Race Shaft set sheds nearly 10 grams or 60 percent rotational mass from the two layshafts. Both of these systems will increase acceleration, shed grams, and decrease motor fatigue throughout the run.

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January 13, 2017

MIP introduce metric & SAE nut drivers

MIP have introduced metric and SAE nut drivers sporting the company’s iconic orange amber handles. Both the metric and SAE drivers are available for pre-order now with the SAE tools only being made in case they find enough potential buyers, due to the decline of US standard hardware RC kits. The nut drivers will be made using heat-treated alloy steel tool tips with slim hex walls and deep bore to ensure they are usable even in the tightest of places. Laser engraving and coloured rings allow for easy identification while shorter lengths shanks minimise tool box space. Metric sizes available will be 4.0mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 7.0mm and 8.0mm while the planed SAE sizes include 3/16″, 1/14″ and 11/32″ tool. The wrenches will become available separately or as convenient combo package.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

November 30, 2016

MIP limited edition Black hex driver set

MIP have introduced the limited edition Black hex driver set. It includes tool that sport the proven MIP handles and tool tips but they come in a stealthy black design over the standard translucent honey-colour appearance. The set contains 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex drivers and it becomes available by mid-December.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

November 17, 2016

MIP Monster Beetle Super Ball Diff kit

Available now for pre-order is MIP’s Super Ball Diff kit for the Tamiya Monster Beetle and all other Tamiya vehicles that make use of the iconic “Frog”-style transmission. It is a direct bolt-on kit, with no modifications needed for both the 2015 Monster Beetle and 2016 Blackfoot trucks. It was designed to work with Tamiya’s brand-new universal pin drive axle, giving the option of installing brushless motors without fear of destroying the stock gear differential or extremely expensive vintage ball differential. The ability to add different grease viscosities for tuning and no fear of slipping will bring the Blackfoot into the 21st Century without losing that old-school 1980’s feel. The kit is available for pre-order now and it will go into productions once a total of 250 pre-purchases are reached. More information on the process can be found here.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

October 22, 2016

MIP introduced updated Wraith CVD centre drive kits

MIP have introduced their updated CVD centre drive kits for the Axial Wraith off-roader. Running changes over at Axial made it necessary for MIP to update their design and thus MIP’s new Wraith axles will no longer feature a double set screw design to clamp onto the through hole but now incorporate a pin set screw for attachment. Along with that improvement MIP have also changed the drive hubs so that there is no longer any interference when it comes to making contact with the stock spur gear cover. Last but not least this kit covers all Wraith models.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]