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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 5, 2016

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 2, 2016

Schelle XB2 Nova slipper conversion & top shaft

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced the Nova slipper conversion for the Xray XB2 buggy. The popular Nova slipper clutch is of a 3-plate design that is meant to offer better driving feel, improved durability, and a lower rotating inertia. The weight is 12 grams for the entire clutch assembly using the included 81 tooth spur gear, making it ideal for stock racers. The Nova slipper clutch has 20 percent more torque capacity in a compact package that helps to put more power to the ground while lasting longer between rebuilds. For fine-tuning purposes the set includes two slipper pads of each material Schelle offer and a tuning guide to help racers learn how to tune the clutch for different conditions from slick to astroturf. Also included are a 81T and 69T spur gear as well as the Schelle XB2 Nova aluminium top shaft that is also available separately.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

July 1, 2016

Xray XB4 graphite composite steering blocks & uprights

Coming from Xray are new graphite composite steering blocks and rear uprights for the XB4 buggy. The parts are aimed at racing in high-grip condition, they improve durability and corner speed. The rear hubs make use of larger 5x12mm outer and smaller 5x10mm inner bearings to maximise durability and minimise unsprung weight. Both parts are of a symmetrical design, allowing to use them on both sides of the car.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 29, 2016

Xray XB8 carbon fibre rear chassis brace inserts

Xray XB8 rear carbon fibre chassis brace inserts

Xray have introduced a carbon fibre insert set for the rear composite chassis braces of the latest XB8 and XB8E buggies. Specially shaped the inserts drop right into position in the composite rear chassis brace and they make for an overall stiffer rear part of the chassis, making the option parts ideal for high traction surfaces. Included in the set come two carbon fibre braces and suitable mounting hardware.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 27, 2016

Xray RX8 graphite suspension arms

Xray have introduced new graphite suspension arms for the RX8 1/8th on-road car. Moulded in a special graphite composite material the arms are significantly harder than the standard parts, making them ideal for high to very high grip tracks and also high ambient temperatures. Due to being less flexible the suspension parts make for a more precise handling and improved traction. Available are front and rear upper and lower arms with all parts being symmetrical, allowing to use them on both sides of the car.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 23, 2016

Xray develop XB8 GT 1/8th nitro GT car

Xray are currently developing a XB8-based 1/8th GT nitro on-road car. The prototype already made a first public appearance at the recent EFRA 1/8th GT Euros where the car finished on the runner-up spot in the hands of Fabio Callegari, behind new European Champion Toni Santana Yanes. No official images are available yet beside a couple of body-on podium photos. We bring you more information as soon as they surface.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 23, 2016

Techra introduce new on-road & off-road option parts

Coming from Techra are several aluminium and carbon fibre option parts for a range of kits. First up are aluminium body height adjusters for Yokomo, Xray and VBC touring cars. Machined from 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver details, their design allows to use the parts with Yokomo-style 2mm and Xray/VBC-style 2.5mm body post pins. As usual with these type of adjusters the design of the parts allows for virtually step-less body height adjustments.

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