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December 14, 2011

Durango DESC410R rear bumper

Durango have announced that the DESC410R rear bumper is now available. The new full-width rear bumper gives extra protection as well as scale looks and also meets the strict rules governing some race meetings where large rear bumpers are a requirement. The bumper can be run in lightweight or full-protection setups by adding or removing the included optional lower bar. The bumper comes supplied with instructions on fitting and you can read a full online guide on installing the bumper and cutting the bodyshell to fit.

View an image of the bumper mounted here

December 14, 2011

Exotek EX06 pro conversion chassis

Exotek have released their EX06 pro conversion chassis that turns your TA-06 into a power house that can rival the performance of any other high end car model on the market. They have taken the center battery layout of the TA-06 and tuned it for maximum performance. Some of the refinements include an extra long narrow top plate design which works the same way as high end touring cars allowing controlled flex laterally to improve overall side bite and corner speeds. The top plate is mated to an alloy front section that connects directly to the front bulkhead without any chassis posts to generate traction and to help eliminate tweak inherent in chassis post designs. An alloy front top plate section securely mounts the front pulley set for proper belt function while a new steering assembly design is not attached to the top plate just like in high end tourers to help generate front traction and to eliminate top plate tweak.

View more images of the conversion here

December 14, 2011

Xray release more details on the XB9

Following the initial teaser by Xray on their XB9 1/8th buggy, the Slovakian company have today announced more details on the all new platform. Featuring an all new and improved weight balance and weight distribution, it has easy chassis flex setting for traction and stability adjustment. The car will also sport all new shocks with completely redesigned parts as well as new drivetrain parts for increased performance and reliability.

View all the new details here

December 14, 2011

Carsten Keller joins Kyosho Germany

Kyosho Germany is proud to announce the signing of German Truggy National champion Carsten Keller. Running for Losi/Horizon the previous years, Carsten was looking for a new challenge and is joining the reigning world champion team with national team mates like Timo Engelstätter and two time German national champion Tim Bremicker. Carsten will compete in all major races like the Neo12, the Euros and World Championship as well as the German national championship. His rides will be powered by Team Orion engines and ground contact will be provided by AKA tires. Carsten had the following to say about his new deal:

First I would like to thank Losi, Horizon Hobby UK, Horizon Hobby Germany and especially David Spashett and Sascha Bauman for supporting me the past years. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. But time goes by and I am ready for a new experience. I am happy that Kyosho Germany put their trust in me and I will do my best to represent the brands and achieve as good as possible results in the upcoming races.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

December 14, 2011

Hudy conical clutch washer springs

New from Hudy, these conical clutch washer springs offer more consistent clutch operation for maximum punch. When using the standard spring, after the clutch is set for the first time the spring becomes deformed over time and needs re-tightening. This new conical clutch washer spring set allows the clutch to retain its setting for a very long time without needing readjustment. Suitable for 1/8th and 1/10th clutches they are sold in a set of 0.4mm washers (8pcs) and 0.6mm washers (8pcs).

View the washer springs here

December 14, 2011

F.V.S.S. titanium screws

F.V.S.S. have introduced a new range of titanium screws to their existing product line. These premium titanium screws are made in Europe and machined from grade 2 titanium and compared to the standard screws, these versions are more approximately 45% lighter. Available in 3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12 & 3x16mm countersunk versions and 3×4, 3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12 & 3x16mm button head versions. They are also available as complete sets for the most popular 1/8, 1/10 & 1/12 on road car.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com]

December 14, 2011

JQ aluminium rear hubs & soft bladders

JQ Products have released these new CNC machined aluminium rear hubs which come in gold or black and are stronger and more tunable than the stock plastic ones. The upper link holes are one row higher than on the plastic hub, so the 2nd highest row is the same as the plastic hub top row. The new top row makes THECar smoother in corners, and it seems to keep a more consistent arc around corners. Also, the hub requires 4 plastic spacers to fit in the arm, with 2 in front, and 2 behind being the stock position. This means it can be moved 2mm further forwards for even more rear traction, or backwards for high traction tracks, compared with the plastic hub. JQ have also released new soft bladders for the shocks which give THECar more traction and makes the suspension feel smoother. The shocks are also easier to build with this bladder.

View the bladders here

December 13, 2011

Venom Gambler red alloy hop-up parts

Available from Venom for the 1/10 Gambler RTR Short Course Truck is this range of red hop-up parts. Whether you’re a racer or a basher, these parts will provide additional tuning options for increased performance and durability. Now available in anodized red and machined from high-grade alloys, these parts give you the same look and performance edge usually reserved for factory-sponsored drivers. The new parts include 7075 T6 pivot balls, Alloy front pin supports and alloy 3.5 degree toe-in block front, 3.5 degree toe-in block rear and 1.5 degree toe-in rear sub set.

View the other parts here