June 27, 2024

MXLR TRF421 FlexBumper and Front Body Support

Germany’s MXLR has released a version of its FlexBumper and a Front Body Support for Tamiya’s TRF421 competition level 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The FlexBumper is 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure.  More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash.  The MXLR FlexBumper for the TRF421 matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile! Also the front body post adjustment of the TRF421 is fully in function with their design, the bumper can slide back and forth depending on the used body post position.  A direct replacement for the kit foam, the lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range.  There are two MX logos on the backside to proof the originality.

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June 27, 2024

Willspeed B7 Machined PEEK Idler Gears

New from British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed is this machined 26T PEEK Idler Gears Set for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy.  Looking to create the ultimate fit and forget Idler Gear solution for the B7 in terms of performance and reliability, they redesigned the 3 gears to take 5 X 9 X 3mm bearings (supplied).  Reducing the bearing diameter to increase the material section at the root of the gear tooth to improve strength and durability.  PEEK (polyetheretherketone) a premium high performance engineering plastic and boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics making these gears truly a fit and forget item.

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June 26, 2024

Hong Nor Pinion Gear Tool Set

World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new Pinion Gear Tool Set for the easy replacement of pinions.  The set is used to replace the 1st and 2nd gear pinions on the clutch bell of the X3GT-61 Clutch Set.

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June 26, 2024

Roche P12V updated Chassis Plate

1:12 Specialist manufacturer Roche has introduced an updated main chassis for their P12V pancar.  The new 7075 aluminium main chassis has a reduced material front section meaning less front weight and a reduce area that can touch the track surface.  This changes gives improvement with the car’s steering response especially on high grip conditions.

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June 26, 2024

Raceform 1:8 Buggy Lazer Rig electronic upgrade

Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig to electronic operation.   The upgraded is backward compatible with versions of the tyre gluing jig from 2017 onwards.  This innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system.  It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel.  You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands.  Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue.  The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes.  Once fitted it  will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers.  The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use or 240 sets of tyres.

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June 25, 2024

VP-Pro Daggers Evo 1:8 Buggy tyre

Following the recent release of their Diamond Evo, VP-Pro has added another new pattern to its 1:8 Buggy tyre range with the launch of the Daggers Evo.  The new tyre is designed specially for Loamy/Hard Packed/Blue Groove conditions offer stability at high-speed and high-grip.  Made from high quality rubber and supplied with a durable closed cell insert the wheel os offered pre mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange wheels.  As with other tyres in the range, the Daggers Evo is available in M1,M2,M3 and M4 compounds.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]


June 25, 2024

Sworkz 1:8 Offroad Sonic Lexan Wing

New from Sworkz and following the latest wing trends is their Sonic Lexan Wing for 1:8 Offroad racing.  With a lexan wing holder, it makes the whole wing set super light weight.  It is especially good in high grip and carpet track condition. The lexan wing helps stabilise the rear suspension and makes your buggy move quicker and yet in a more stable way. The Sonic Wing is “Pre-Cut” and ready to be used out of the pack saving a lot of time and preparation.  Coming as a set of two wings it is offered in a standard or durable option.

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June 24, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP9R24 .21 Onroad Engine

Ielasi Tuned concludes it 2024 engine releases with the new GP9R24 .21 Onroad engine.  Compared to their previous flagship GP9R23WC engine the the new GP9R24 engine get an exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston which allows the Italian engine tuners to have a tighter piston/cylinder coupling than the WC allows it to maintain better compression even when hot.  The GP9R24 will be released with the new “R” reinforced connecting rod, crank with different timing and balancing to attenuate internal vibrations, new engine backplate and inner head with revised configuration and cooling head with the new 2024 graphics.

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