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May 31, 2017

Xray XB2 & XT2 graphite side guard braces

Xray have introduced new carbon fibre side guard braces for the XB2 and XT2 off-road vehicles. The parts attach from above to the front section of the chassis, sandwiching and reinforcing the composite side guards around the servo section and ultimately taking flex out of the area for increased corner speed, an easier to drive vehicle and more forgiving landing. Also included in the set are new, narrower composite upper bulkhead connectors.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 31, 2017

SWorkz 23T & 25T aluminium steering servo horns

SWorkz have introduced new aluminium steering servo horns for 1/8th scale off-road vehicles. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver chamfered edges the parts make for improved steering emphasis and increased durability by replacing the standard composite servo arms. The clamping design horns corm including mounting hardware and they are available in 23T and 25T specification, suiting most of today’s servos.

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May 31, 2017

Serpent Cobra SRX8E saddle pack battery conversion kit

Coming from Serpent and made for the company’s Cobra SRX8E electric buggy is a saddle pack battery conversion kit. Using the set converts the standard brick battery mount into a rearward mounted saddle pack configuration that makes for near perfect weight distribution. The set includes composite parts such as the battery retainers, a new centre diff cover, rear stiffener as well as new 85mm and 105.5mm centre driveshafts and mounting hardware.

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May 31, 2017

Rusti Design B64 differential oil stickers

French brand Rusti Design has introduced a set of differential oil stickers for the Team Associated B64 buggy. Designed to take the guesswork out of tuning and maintaining the buggy’s gear differentials the stickers fit snuggly into the recesses of the diff gear where they are kept safe and secure, reminding on the fluid viscosity inside. The set includes four each of the most used oil viscosities, some blank stickers for custom oils and the stockers are also usable for a range of other cars and brands.

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May 31, 2017

BarcoOff track added to VRC Pro

VRC have announced the launch of the Italian BarcoOff track, home of the Euro Contest, for the VRC Pro RC car simulator software. Included is the 310m long 2014 layout that is ideal for 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggies as well as Short Course Trucks. As with most VRC tracks, the track has been optimised to be raced in both directions and with this latest addition the number of full-size off-road tracks has now reached 18. The BarcoOff track will be released on June 1st and will be available to all VRC members with an All-inclusive membership. Free2Play members can obtain the track in-game with vEuros which can be purchased in the eshop. More impressions of the track can be found here.

Source: VRC Pro [vrcworld.com]

May 31, 2017

RC Maker carbon fibre wheel arch tool

New from RC Maker is a carbon fibre wheel arch tool for 1/10th electric touring car body shells. Made from super stiff 1mm carbon fibre, it is super lightweight and durable and shaped to the optimum size to prevent tyre rub on the arch, as well as body tucks from steering. It ensures replicable wheel arches for that perfect shape, location and look every time.

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May 30, 2017

Serpent Lex-IS v2 pre-painted & pre-cut body shells

Made for Serpent’s Eryx 411 and 411 RTR touring cars are the company’s new pre-cut and pre-painted Lex-IS v2 body shells. Made from high-quality polycarbonate the EFR 4030 homologated bodies are available in orange, red, blue and green pre-painted versions and they include rear wing and light/grill decals. The bodies are also available in lightweight semi-painted and clear variants for those who seek the ultimate in weight-saving.

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May 30, 2017

Roche Rapide F1 aluminium front body post mount

Coming from Roche and made for the Rapide F1 formula car kit is an aluminium front body post mount. Compatible with most formula front wings the mount separated the front body post from the wing, keeping it at the exact same place even when swapping the front wing for a different type. This allows to use the body with multiple wings without having to worry about the body’s position on the chassis. The alloy mount is cut from high-quality material, it comes red or black anodised and including mounting hardware.

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