Sweep Racing have released their new and improved silicone fuel tube. Featuring a 2.6mm inner diameter, it has been made out of an extra flexible heat resistant silicone material, functioning under most demanding conditions. Sold in 100cm (39″) lengths.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
More new parts from Serpent for their S811 Cobra buggy with the release of this precision machined anodized T6 aluminium monoblock type engine mount. The lower mounts remains seated on the chassis, and only the upper bracket remains attached to the engine, for quick and easy engine mounting/removal. Precise positioning is achieved with steel bearing-pins and threaded holes. A super finish with extra cooling fins on the side. Serpent have also introduced precision machined and anodized aluminium servo posts, these lightweight parts replace the standard steel parts.
Pro-Line has released their all new pit bag. Designed with 4 easy access drawer compartments, 5 zipper pockets and a top mounted tool pouch, the pit bag is user friendly and has enough room to store all your stuff. A collapsible pull handle and smooth rolling casters make transportation a breeze. Available in very limited quantities through Pro-Line’s website only.
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Having already seen some shots of this new tread pattern, Pro-Line have officially announced the Sniper. These 1/8 buggy tire uses the same design philosophy and technology as the Hole Shot, but scaled up to work in looser and dustier conditions. After initial testing, Pro-Line team drivers like Ryan Cavalieri and Travis Amezcua are already sold on the tire saying that the Sniper offers awesome forward traction and side bite in a variety of track conditions. The bigger pins also provide longer wear, giving you lasting traction through long A-mains. Available in M2 (Medium), M3 (Soft), M4 (Super Soft) compounds. PL have also released their all new Scrubs 2WD front buggy tire. Designed specifically for wet and dry clay tracks, the scrubs front tire offers an optimum angled bar side bite, as well as a pin design, which will make your buggy track like an arrow. Offered in our M3, MX and MC compounds to meet your entire clay track needs.
New for HPI Blitz owners, Pro-Line have released the Desert Rat 2.0 designed exclusively for the Blitz that maintains all the design queues required to maximize performance while keeping your SC looking sharp. Featuring bold off-road Short Course (SC) styling, it has been made made with Crystal Clear Genuine GE Lexan and comes supplied with a detail decal sheet and window mask.
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New for the short course class, Pro-Line have released their Bow-Fighter SC tire, a combo of the highly successful and popular Bow-Tie and Crime Fighter treads. It is specifically designed to give you the best traction possible for your SC truck in the most demanding conditions, all while achieving the durability you desire. Made from M2 (Medium), M3 (Soft), M4 (Super Soft) compounds.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
The new LiFeSource AC/DC Economy LiFe charger is a simple option for powering up your LiFe packs. Utilizing the cc/cv charge method, with voltages customized for LiFe batteries, it’s small, lightweight and very simple to operate and comes in at a very low price. The AC/DC Economy Charger can handle 110V AC or 12V DC input so it’s great to use at home or at the field/track A built-in balancer ensures all cells are charged to optimum voltage every time.
Source: LiFeSource [lifesourcebatteries.com]
More new optional parts for the Hot Bodies TCX with the release of this new line of spur gears. Made by Xenon Racing in Japan these 64P light weight and smooth running spur gears are made to the highest tolerances and are a direct fit for the car. HB have also release a new 20T centre oneway pulley set which gives another setup option to help tweak your car to various track conditions.
