T-Works have introduced their new narrow 2WD front wheels for buggies such as the Team Associated B6 series, the Kyosho RB7, Yokomo YZ-2 or Xray XB2. The wheels are ideal when running narrow front tyres such as Schumacher Staggers, they utilise a standard 12mm hex wheel adapter and are available as pairs or 8-piece packs in yellow or white colour.
Coming from NathoBuilds are their new 5.5mm broached Grade 5 titanium ball studs. They are 45 percent lighter than standard steel ball studs, twice as strong as Grade 2 material and they have been designed and made with a taller neck for added strength and character for the car, but still having the same geometry as the standard ball studs. The ball studs are available as pairs or complete sets for the Yokomo YZ-4SF, or Team Associated B74, B6.2, SC6.1 and T6.1.
Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]
T-Works have announced the release of new option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 buggy in the form of a titanium turnbuckle set, titanium and gold-colour steel screw kits, as well as a ball bearing set. The turnbuckle set includes steering, steering servo link, and rear chamber link turnbuckles as well as two suitable turnbuckle wrenches that ensure easy building and adjustment. Using the lightweight titanium turnbuckles will reduce overall weight for improved overall performance.
New from Associated Electrics’ Factory Team brand are optional carbon fibre inserts for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 suspension arms. The 1.2mm thick carbon fibre inserts replace the stock plastic inserts and offer improved stiffness and a clean Factory Team look. Available are front lower arm, rear lower arm and front upper arm inserts for the RC8B3.2 and B3.2e suspension arms 81434, 81438, and 81442.
View the other arm inserts here
Team Associated have introduced their new TR28 and CR28 1/28th scale ready-to-run sets. Both trucks are small in size, but they are packed full of features and ready for fun right out of the box. The TR28 truggy and CR28 trail truck that looks great and drive smooth thanks to powerful electric motors and capable drivetrains. The included 2.4GHz transmitter allows complete control, enabling drivers to navigate around, through and over obstacles with ease. The increased ground clearance and rubber tyres allow the TR28 to handle like no other vehicle in its category. When the truck’s integrated LiPo battery becomes discharged, the convenient built-in transmitter charger makes it easy to get back to full power and ready to run in less than an hour. A built-in rechargeable LiPo battery and 4 AA’s are included, making the truck ready to go right out of the box.
Exotek have announced the release of new titanium rear CVA axles for the TLR 22 buggies as well as carbon fibre body mount plates for the TLR 22, Kyosho RB7, Team Associated B6 and Xray XB2 buggies. Starting with the titanium rear axles, the parts are of super light weight and usable with all 1.0 to 5.0 buggies, however they do not fit the 5.0 Elite VHA axles and hubs. The axle shafts reduce the weight and rotating mass of the driveline for quicker acceleration and they are recommended for drag racing only.
Coming from NathoBuilds and made for Team Associated’s, Team Losi Racing’s, Xray’s, and Yokomo’s current 1/10th buggy kits are several stainless steel screw bottom kits. The fasteners are made from Grade 316/A4 stainless steel, which is durable and doesn’t rust, helping to add some strength, bling and corrosion resistance as well as weight. The kits are available for the Team Associated B6.1/B6.2, T6.1, SC6.1, and B74, the TLR 22 5.0 and 22X-4, the Xray XB2D 2020 and XB4 2020 as well as the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM3 and the YZ-4 SF.
Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]
The Factory Team M4 low-profile wheel nuts from Associated Electrics are designed to fit on the front of 1/10th scale buggies such as the Team Associated B74, B64, TLR 22, TLR 22-4, Tekno EB410, Yokomo YZ-4 SF that require a thin nut to maintain the legal width limit at major events. With large-diameter locking serrations, these wheel nuts bite into the face of the wheel to create a secure hold and they come in sets of four.
Source: Associated Electrics [associatedelectrics.com]
