SWorkz new black power series lightened 7075 front and rear shock towers are now available for their S350 buggy. Made from 5mm thick 7075 aluminum, the designers have calculated the perfect balance between weight and strength. They are even lighter than the standard S350 shock tower and with all the new shock position and rear upper arm holes you will be able to bring your car to next level.
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Xray have released these rubber o-rings in size 12x1mm suggested to use for Xray XB4 shock absorbers in the upper cap to prevent the shocks from leaking. Sold in a pack 10.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Schumacher announce the release of the Stagger Rib tread tire for short course trucks. Available in soft yellow compound the tire is designed for the front of 2WD trucks and best suited for EU-style astro turf tracks.
Source: Schumacher [racingcars.com]
Available soon from Pro-Line Racing are several new or updated BullDog design body shells for popular 1/8th and 1/10th scale buggies and trucks. Completely new is the High Downforce BullDog line for the Team Associated RC8.2 and the Hot Bodies D812. The bodies are designed to increase high speed stability and also feature improved rear end downforce due to a spoiler design that guides more air towards the rear wing. Large roof air channels give the bodies a distinctive look. Other new or updated BullDog bodies are available for the TLR 8eight-E 2.0 buggy, the Team Associated B4.2 and T4.2 as well as the TLR 22. In addition to the 1/10th bodies Pro-Line also introduce the 7″ wide Stabilizer rear wing. The wing is designed to maximise rear downforce and comes in sets of two.
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Vampire Racing announce that Xray factory team driver and two times EOS A-finalist, Jirka Mara joins Vampire Racing’s growing team of talented racers. Jirka already used VR equipment as a customer and will now receive full factory support during his campaign. He will use the entire line of Vampire racing products including the upcoming SR8 Plus 1/8th speed controller.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Orcan extend the cooperation with German front-runner Tobias Hepp. With the GT7 and GT7-MH .21 on-road engine series has been introduced two years ago, these engines have been continuously developed to strong and successful power units. Tobias is integrated in this progress and was able to achieve good results in his first year with Orcan. He will use the engines as well as Orcan fuel and accessories in his upcoming campaign that will include races such as the EFRA GP in Lostallo, the Xray Challenge in Germany, the German 1/8th and 1/10th nationals and the EFRA Euros A in Halifax. This is what Tobias has to say about the deal:
I am very happy to continue the cooperation with the whole Orcan team. As a young driver I can benefit a lot from this teamwork. I am looking forward to the new season.
Source: Orcan [orcan.de]
Yeah Racing introduce these 3-in-1 shock shaft pliers made from high-quality aluminium. They are designed to protect 1/10th and 1/8th scale shock shafts from becoming damaged when attaching or detaching the ball ends. The ergonomic design makes for convenient working and the pliers also incorporate holes to measure metrical pins and screws so you do not have to juggle around with a calliper to find out the correct pin or screw diameter. The pliers are available in your choice of blue or black anodising.
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New from RT come three aluminium servo arms for the use with most 1/8th and 1/10th cars, buggies and trucks. The arms are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and come as clamp-type steering, standard type single arm and ‘throttle’ dual arm variant. The clamp-type arm comes made for 25T splines while the two other arms include 23T, 24T and 25T inserts to fit virtually all servos on the market.
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