July 6, 2016

T-Works RX8’16 titanium & steel hardware sets

T-Works RX8'16 titanium & steel hardware sets

New from T-Works come several hardware sets for the Xray RX8’16 1/8th on-road car. First up is the 64 titanium turnbuckle and anti-roll bar ball end set. Included are two steering and two rear camber link turnbuckles as well as four anti-roll bar ball ends, all made from high-quality titanium and designed to replace the standard steel parts. The set makes for an overall lower weight and added “bling”. Included is also a suitable 4mm turnbuckle wrench. Also new and made for the RX8’16 is a 140-piece 64 titanium screws set and a 100-piece gold-plated steel M3 screw kit. The titanium kit will significantly lower the overall weight while the gold-plated screw add visual impact while retaining weight.

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July 6, 2016

Duratrax Onyx 255 dual output AC/DC balancing charger

Duratrax Onyx 255 dual output AC/DC balancing charger

Hobbico have introduced the Onyx 255 dual output AC/DC balancing charger. It can peak charge a 15-cell NiCd at the same time it’s balance charging a 6S LiPo with push-button menu operation and 10-battery charging routines. Two reverse-backlit LCDs makes reading the eight types of pack/cell data and safety alerts a breeze even when lighting conditions are at their worst. Two independent 60W power supplies make for up to 6A of charge current per channel and the package is rounded out by an assortment of charge adapters.

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July 6, 2016

MIP B6/B5 Pucks 17.5 drive system

MIP B6/B5 Pucks 17.5 drive system

MIP have introduced the popular Pucks 17.5 drive system for the Team Associated B6 buggy. Shaving off nearly 50 percent of rotating mass compared to the standard diff-and-driveshafts assembly as well as including all necessary diff components, except the diff gear, the kit is the ultimate 17.5 kit for the B6, B6D, and also the older B5M. Included are high-quality tungsten carbide diff balls, lightweight outdrives and multi-piece dogbones, diff rings, bearings and small parts such as MIP’s rebuildable diff locknut.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


July 5, 2016

Bittydesign 8ight 4.0 Force bodyshell

Bittydesign 8ight 4.0 Force bodyshell

Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their new Force bodyshell for TLR’s 8ight 4.0. Purpose-designed to fit onto TLR’s latest incarnation of the 8ight buggy, the body is of a steering-enhancing cab forward design, it features a rear flap section for an overall increased downforce and a roof-top shark fin feature adds stability on high-speed straights. On top of this a side scoop makes way for the throttle and brake linkage, ensuring free movement. Also incorporated into the design is a stronger nose section, a point where the original body has a weak spot and that was addressed by Bittydesign by making it a 2-piece offering with separate nose piece. The body is made from 1mm high-quality Lexan material, it comes clear, and including window masks and a decal sheet.

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July 5, 2016

Techra double joint shafts & 1/10th buggy wings

Techra double joint shafts & 1/10th buggy wings

Coming from Techra are a range of double joint driveshafts for 1/10th touring cars as well as two 1/10th buggy rear wings. Starting with the driveshafts, the parts are of the now-common dual joint design to reduce wheel chatter and improve efficiency at high steering angles. The are machined from high-quality spring steel, come with a hardened surface and they are available in a range of specifications including 41.3mm front and 39.3mm rear variants for Xray and VBC cars and also 40.6mm front and 39.1mm rear variants for the Yokomo BD7. All come laser-etched with respective markings for easy identification.

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July 5, 2016

MR33 190mm touring car rear wing & alloy car stand

MR33 190mm touring car rear wing & alloy car stand

Coming from MR33 are the pre-cut version 2 rear wing for 190mm touring car bodyshells as well as an on-road car stand. Starting with the wing, the part is made using sturdy 0.7mm high-quality polycarbonate material and its shape makes for high downforce, improving corner speed significantly. The wing is cut to maximum dimensions with a second trimline for the depth and two additional height settings already moulded in for easy adaption to the track rules or personal preferences. Included come two pre-cut 20x40mm end plates.

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July 4, 2016

Samix SCX10 aluminium front cross brace

Samix SCX10 aluminium front cross brace

Samix have introduced an aluminium front cross brace for the Axial SCX10 truck. Machined from aluminium and coming with laser-etched Samix logos and in a range of colours including orange, gun metal, green and black, the brace is a direct fit and it provides improved front end rigidity while also making for some visual impact.

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July 4, 2016

X-Act Pro 8 Italia .21 8-port nitro engine

X-Act Pro 8 Italia .21 8-port nitro engine

X-Act have introduced their all-new Pro 8 Italia 8-port .21 nitro off-road engine. Built by Novarossi using high-quality components and specced to X-Acts needs, the 8-port piston and liner engine will provide high power output all the way from bottom end to top end with impressive maximum RPM. Allied with a typical Novarossi 24069 carburettor this makes for a very easy to live with power plant that will work well on a variety of tracks in both buggy and truggy classes.

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