Utah based 175RC has released chassis skins for the recently released MSB1 1:10 Buggy from Mugen Seiki. The pre-cut skins are made from high quality material and offer protection for the chassis with each skin comes with 3 tear offs for the rear. 5 different colour options are available with Clear, Black, White, Titanium Gray, and Carbon.
Source: 175RC [175rc.com]
Xray has introduced new ventilated Aluminium 2-Pad Slipper Clutch Plates for its XB2 2WD Buggy. Made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated, the Ventilated design improves slipper clutch cooling. Lighter than standard plates, it features cleaning grooves for consistent performance and ensuring more consistent slippage effect.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following the release of their Cactus Evo, VP-Pro has now added the Gripz Evo to their range of 1:10 Buggy tyres. The tyre range represents the tried and tested thread patterns from their 1:8 version of the tyre providing stable and excellent wear during testing and actual runtime during races. Manufactured using high quality rubber, the tyres come with durable closed cell inserts with a choice of yellow or white rims. Available as a 2WD or 4WD front and a single standard rear, the Gripz Evo is offered as soft M3 and super soft M4 compound.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura has released new Aluminium Bleeder Screw Shock Caps for vintage Team Associated vehicles featuring narrow bore shock absorbers. The product adds functionality and ease of maintenance for the vintage racer with their discrete bleeder screw for easy air free shock building. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminium, they are anodised in a neat black finish. These shock caps fit all Associated narrow bore shocks from the original RC10 gold pan all the way up through the B4.1, plus all corresponding Truck and 4WD buggy variants, and RC10 & Worlds Car re-releases. Sold as a set of two shock caps and includes bleeder screws, bleeder screw seals, and shock cap O-rings.
Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]
Following on from the recent release of its aluminium 0-4 degree C Block for the new Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy, British company TMG Speed has released a brass version of the block. With the kit coming standard with a 1-5 degree C Block, this block gives the car a range of 0 and up to 4 degree toe in and now with the machined brass option allows you to add more weight to the rear if needed.
Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]
Body shell producer Blitz has announced multiple British 1:8 Onroad Champion Tim Wood is to officially use their bodies as part of his 2024 programme with Shepherd Micro Racing. Having clinched the 2023 BRCA British National title for an 8th time in 2023 using Blitz’s Spider body, Wood now joins the Taiwan company’s team driver line-up and will have use of the Spider, Speed and TS040 bodies to help him with the defence of his title. Running over the 7 rounds and visiting four different tracks across the UK, the 2024 championship kicks of in two weeks time at Cotswold where Wood clinched the title last September.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
New from RC Upgrade is their Shock Tower Protector for Team Associated’s RC8B4 1:8 buggies. They are engineered to safeguard your front shock tower with precision and finesse and are made from durable and wear-resistant polyurethane which offers flexibility without compromising on strength. Designed to fit seamlessly onto the shock tower, they won’t interfere with shock performance. Whether you’re tackling jumps or rough terrain, these bumpers provide peace of mind and confidence as an insurance against costly damage during those unexpected landings. Sold as a pack of 3 protectors, they are available in either blue or black.
West Coast R/C Works has released this convenient new electronic vacuum pump which is compatible with popular air remover models. The pump features a new and improved design that makes it incredibly easy to use, ensuring you achieve optimal results in record time. Its versatile battery power allows you to effortlessly switch between using it at home or on the track, while the long-lasting battery is built to withstand the demands of an entire race weekend. Supplied with a convenient USB-A charging cable, keeping your pump ready for action has never been easier. The vacuum pump will work with models such as RIDE, Tamiya, MR33, and more.
