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March 2, 2017

Sweep Racing FTG tyre glue

Coming from Sweep Racing is the FTG tyre glue, an adhesive specially designed for use on front tires. With the latest generation of high-grip tracks it is often needed to seal the tyre’s sidewall with CA glue to prevent the car from flipping in tight or high speed corners. The FTG glue was specially developed to offer easy application, without having to fear the glue drips over the tyre’s tread, ruining a brand new set, but it is also meant to last much longer than conventional adhesives that often chip easily, making it necessary to frequently reapply a fresh coat of glue. The glue is usable for both rubber and foam tyre racing on any track surface and it comes including a set of needles for easy application.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

March 2, 2017

BMT 016GT 1/8th nitro GT kit

Italian company BMT has revealed full details on their all-new 016GT 1/8th nitro GT car. Building on the success of the 011, the kit was developed to provide an ultra low centre of gravity which was achieved by a newly shaped fuel tank and a laydown servo configuration. A specially designed electronics support allows for a swift release after undoing only three screws. Also new is the lightweight transmission with 2-speed gearbox being as light as possible for improved acceleration, braking and mileage while also utilising 0.8 module gears for greater overall drivetrain efficiency.

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March 1, 2017

JConcepts MBX7R/RC8B3 front scoop

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Mugen MBX7R and Team Associated RC8B3 is the front scoop. Introduced at the 2016 IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas, the front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The scoop can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish and the set includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and E-buggy with the same package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 1, 2017

JConcepts YZ-2 3-gear laydown gear shield

JConcepts have added a new 3-D-printed option part to their Shapeways store in the form of the 3-gear laydown transmission gear shield. The part slides directly on the Yokomo 3-gear transmission case and aligns with the stock geometry. The motor plate installs just over the gear shield and is positioned as normal. The gear shield is protection for the spur gear itself but also protects the low-profile body designs such as the JConcepts S2 and F2 bodies. The part is now available exclusively through Shapeways.

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March 1, 2017

SWorkz S35-3E 1/8th E-Buggy kit – Coming soon

SWorkz have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming S35-3E 1/8th E-Buggy kit. No detailed information is available yet but looking at the image it appears the buggy will sport the same new chassis and suspension features as the nitro kit, with some purpose-designed gizmos for the electric side of things. We bring you more information on the buggy as soon as they surface.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

March 1, 2017

Exotek XB2 RF brass suspension mount

Coming from Exotek is a RF brass suspension mount for the Xray XB2 series of vehicles. It quickly adds weight to the rear of the vehicle for improved rear traction and stability – for example when running the carpet laydown gearbox on dirt tracks. The part maintains the stock geometry, it adds 24g of weight and comes with a protective black coating.

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March 1, 2017

Leadfinger Racing Strife 8ight-T 4.0 bodyshell

Leadfinger Racing have introduced the Strife 8ight-T 4.0 bodyshell. Made from thicker polycarbonate material for added durability the body offers an aggressive look, a low-profile design and it comes clear, ready for your favourite paint job. The body is a direct fit on the TLR 8ight-T 4.0 and it includes window masks and grille decals.

Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]

March 1, 2017

Yokomo YZ-2DTM Ryan Maifield edition 2WD buggy

Yokomo have introduced the new YZ-2DTM Ryan Maifield edition 2WD buggy kit. Based off of the “dirt specific” YZ-2DT, the kit however utilises a laydown transmission as found in the carpet kit to better suit today’s high-grip dirt tracks. Additionally the DTM comes with a new rear shock tower brace, it features height adjustable rear hub carriers with fine 0.5mm increments, and it comes with new high-grip specific steering hub carriers. The kit is rounded out by updated ball ends for smoother and more reliable operation and it includes a JConcepts S2 bodyshell and Aero rear wing. The kit will become available by beginning of April.

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