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February 19, 2015

Team Orion CRF 21 7-port Factory Tuned Truggy engine

Team Orion introduce the new CRF 21 7-port Factory Tuned truggy engine, specially designed for the use in 1/8th off-road trucks. Compared to its predecessor the engine features a reduced displacement of now 3.5cc, a reinforced crankcase and a 9-sphere rear ceramic ball bearing. The engine, that is also good for the use in 1/8th buggies, comes with a 2-needle aluminium carburettor and it is of a long stroke design.

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February 18, 2015

Xray XB4 4-hole aluminium steering link

New from Xray and made for the XB4 line of 1/10th buggies is a 4-hole aluminium steering link. Made from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-etched the part offers additional steering Ackermann positions for a wider range of steering angle settings while being of a higher rigidity at the same time. The sturdy construction also makes for improved steering precision and a more predictable handling especially on high-bite surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 18, 2015

Schumacher Minispike large scale tyre

Schumacher introduce the new Minispike tyre for 1/5th large scale vehicles. Offering an inner diameter of 130mm the tyre is designed for the latest larger diameter wheels and it is available in Schumacher’s most popular yellow compound suitable for grass and astro surfaces. The tyre is supplied in pairs without inserts.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 18, 2015

Exotek D413 steering rack, wheel hexes & spur gears

Exotek have new option parts for the Hot Bodies D413 buggy available in the form of an aluminium steering rack, 12mm clamping wheel hex adapters and spur gears with an aluminium mounting plate. Starting with the steering rack, the part is CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium and it is orange anodised to match the remainder of Exotek’s D413 options. Included with the rack come four ball bearings, two shims and hardware and the part allows to set the same bump steer and Ackermann settings as the stock rack.

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February 17, 2015

New Team Associated B5M, T5M & B44 alloy options

Team Associated has new Factory Team aluminium option parts for the B5M, T5M and B44 available. First up is the +4mm aluminium arm mount for the B5M and T5M. The part makes the rear pivot 4mm wider for improved stability. It required flipping the insert in the D plate and is recommended with the use of the second new part, the 5.0mm clamping wheel hexes that reduce the width by 4mm from stock. Combining both parts alters the rear suspension geometry and they come blue anodized to match the remainder of the Factory Team options. Also new is the 3 degree aluminium toe plate for the B44 buggy. The part adds strength and improves corner speed and on-power traction.

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February 17, 2015

Ultimate Electro LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing introduces the Ultimate Electro range of LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 2S 6500mAh 60C standard size battery, a 6000mAh 60C saddle and a 4600mAh 60C shorty pack there are also a lightweight 4200mAh 45C battery and two 14.8V 5200mAh/60C and 3300mAh/25C packs available. The range is rounded out by two 11.1V batteries made from 2200mAh 60C or 35C cells. The 2S and 4S packs feature protective hardcases while the 3S batteries are made using shrink-wrapped semi-hardcases.

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February 17, 2015

New Schumacher Mi5evo option parts

Schumacher has new optional parts for the Mi5evo touring car available such as a twin point dual bellcrank steering, new diff O-rings and slider inserts. Starting with the steering, the twin point design with two bellcranks replaces the kit’s rail-type assembly and it provides a smoother and more consistent steering feel. Included comes the floating servo mount with the updated steering assembly, new carbon fibre outer steering knuckle levers and different size lock stop triangles to precisely adjust the overall steering throw.

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February 17, 2015

SWorkz S350 & MBX7 steel skid plate

New from SWorkz and made to fit the S350 EvoII, FCSS chassis converted standard S350’s as well as Mugen’s MBX7 is a stainless steel skid plate. The plate protects the rear end of the chassis on abrasive surfaces from excessive wear while the slightly wider design keeps harm away from the rear suspension hanger. Countersunk holes allow for precise positioning of the plate on new or nearly new chassis plates.

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