June 14, 2017

SMJ Kabuto tuned buggy & on-road exhaust sets

Speedmaster Japan have introduced two new exhaust sets for 1/8th off-road and on-road applications in the form of the SMJ Kabuto tuned silencer sets. Starting with the off-road specific exhaust, the silencer is based on the T2060 SC pipe and it was designed to match perfectly with the Kabuto XB2 engine. It is usable for buggy and truggy racing and comes including manifold, gaskets and mounting springs. Also new is an on-road specific set based off of the T2080 SC exhaust. It will match the Kabuto R21 engine and just like the off-road set contains a suitable manifold, gaskets and springs. Both sets are EFRA homologated and they will hit stores soon.

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June 14, 2017

JConcepts B6 & B6D aluminium shim sets

More new items from JConcepts for the B6 and B6D with the release of a new range of aluminium shim sets. The all aluminium machined and blue anodised components offer benefits not yet available. First, the front suspension set to alter the front roll-centre includes a .5mm and 1mm shim to give racers that all important dual option. The second option is to help when running lower ride-height such as on carpet where 15 and 16mm is very common place. Offroad vehicles are not exactly built to race with excessively low ride-height and special accommodations are being made to allow higher levels of performance. JConcepts now offers the 1mm and 2mm shim kit for the B6 vehicle which can raise the entire transmission of the vehicle to allow a more advantageous drive-shaft angle. As a driver lowers the ride-height, the bone angle drops significantly on the inside of the vehicle, compromising drive-line geometry and efficiency. These shims are sandwiched in-between suspension components and aluminium isn’t as likely to deform under load or screw force

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June 13, 2017

Serpent 4X vertical top-deck option

New for the Serpent 4X comes this double vertical top-deck and top-deck stiffeners. The new top-deck is the base for all the new flex options and it consists of two equal shaped vertical oriented 2.5mm carbon fibre plates. The plates are connected to the front and rear suspension with a machined aluminium adaptor plate and unlike flat top-decks, the vertical oriented double top-deck still allows for a lot of linear torsional flex, but basically eliminates any longitudinal tweaking and reduces torsional tweak drastically. It can be run in addition to the kit aluminium centre stiffener. The H-shaped stiffener plate can be removed when the top-deck is used to create more flex in the front and rear section of the car. To stiffen up the assembly further, there are two top-deck stiffeners available which connect the vertical double top-deck to the centre stiffener/motor mount assembly. Both can be used individually, to tune front and rear flex individually.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


June 13, 2017

Muchmore Racing Fleta ZX V2 motor

Muchmore Racing have introduced the Fleta ZX V2, a brand new motor that guarantees maximum power and efficiency. Featuring a heavily machined can, the Flow-Max 2 Cooling System allows for superior cooling, enhancing the cooling efficiency by 15% in comparison to their previous motors, which is great achievement in terms of keeping the motor performance as high as possible. In addition, the High Power new stator design approach doesn’t use a separate insulator, therefore having less weight and further improved cooling as well as very low internal resistance in exchange for surprisingly high output power. The ZX V2 motor also incorporates ‘maximum low resistance copper wire’ that allows low internal resistance which results in large power output increase.

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June 12, 2017

JConcepts B6 & B6D rear suspension mounts

JConcepts adds to their line-up of accessories for the B6 & B6D with C mount & D mount blocks in aluminium and brass. The aluminium versions are available in blue and black colours, the precision machined piece carefully crafted to accept the standard Team Associated pill inserts. Lightweight enough for the weight conscious racer but beefy enough to stand-up to the rigours of high-end modified buggy racing, the brass version add up to 12g and offer some low mounted weight for added rear-end stability and grip. All mounts feature chamfer highlighted edging which improve the curb appeal and bring out the lustre in any show or race ride.

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June 12, 2017

HB Racing multi function tool

HB Racing have released this multi function tool, an essential item for in your tool box. Able to punch perfect vent holes in tires, with 1/10 and 1/8 punch sizes included, it securely holds shock shafts without scratching the finish (3/4/5mm shafts), holds 1/8 shock bodies and caps for maintenance and allows the assembly and disassembly of uniballs. The MFT is precision machined from aluminium and anodized black, it’s spring loaded and can be locked with a body clip.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]


June 12, 2017

Speedzone 7200mAh 100C LiPo Pack

Speedzone have released this 7200mAh 100C LiPo Pack to their Peerless Series Line. Coming in standard 2S dimensions and meeting ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specs the packs are available with 4mm bullet connectors as well as pre-wired packs with Deans and Traxxas style plugs.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]


June 9, 2017

Raceform Lazer Jig 1/8th truggy tyre gluing jig

Raceform have introduced their latest Lazer Jig, a dedicated tyre glueing station, this time for 1/8th truggy tyres. Compact and lightweight the jig features a clincher roller that peels off the tyre bead while automatically aligning the bead after applying the glue and further rotating the tyre. When turned anticlockwise, the roller also presses the tyre towards the rim. The overall design makes for extremely convenient operation while an anti-slip under site allows for a secure stand on the pit table or workbench. The tool is machined from high-quality plexiglas, it takes all standard 1/8th truly rims and tyres and comes with a 3-piece needle applicator and decal sheet.

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