November 16, 2017

Tamiya M07 Concept LP shock towers & bumper support

Available soon from Tamiya and made for the M07 Concept M-chassis kit are low-profile carbon fibre shock towers and a carbon fibre bumper support plate. The shock towers are specifically designed for the use with the short TRF dampers and they include all necessary hardware such as screws, pivot balls and washers. As for the carbon fibre bumper support, like the shock towers it comes machined from high-quality material and it includes all needed screws and washers.

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November 16, 2017

Xray RX8 Kevlar-reinforced front & rear belts

Coming from Xray and made for the RX8 1/8th on-road kit are Kevlar-reinforced front and rear belts. The specially designed drivetrain belts are very thin and elastic and they therefore greatly improve the drivetrain efficiency. The 6.0mm x 204mm front and 8.0mm x 204mm rear belts are available separately.

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November 16, 2017

175RC 1/10th off-road titanium lower arm stud kit

175RC have introduced the billet machine grade 5 titanium lower arm stud kit for 1/10th 2WD buggies or trucks. This option is not only super light but also increases strength in the rear arms because the driver is not repeatedly threading a screw in and out when removing the shocks. The set includes two grade 5 titanium studs with .050 drive, a pre-thread screw/depth setter and two aluminium flanges locknuts that are available in seven different colours and it fits kits such as the B6, B64, 22 4.0, YZ-2, RB6.6 and XB2.

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November 15, 2017

Traxxas ProGraphix bodies & hardened steel pinions

Traxxas have introduced a range of new ProGraphix body shells and 32-pitch hardened steel pinion gears. Starting with the bodies, the ProGraphix series lids come pre-painted, trimmed and with applied decals so they are ready to go in no time. Available is the colourful Hawaiian design for the Bandit buggy, Stampede monster, Rustler stadium, and Slash short course truck. Also coming are the Mike Jenkins Edition Nitro Slash and a new Ford Fiesta ST body. In addition to the bodies comes a new line of 32-pitch pinion gears for the Slash and Stampede 4×4 models as well as the brushed versions of the E-Revo and E-Maxx. The gears are available in sizes from 12T to 20T, they are made from high-quality steel and sport engraved size markings for easy recognition.

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November 15, 2017

Lunsford YZ-2 DTM titanium screw sets

Coming for Yokomo’s World Championship winning YZ-2 platform are two new titanium screw kits from Lunsford. Made specifically for the DTM version, two sets are available. The 70-pieces top kit includes all needed 3mm hardware for the upper side of the vehicle while the 26-piece bottom side kit includes a total of 26 fasteners for the lower part of the buggy. All are made from US-made Grade 5 titanium for a low weight, high stability and exceptional corrosion resistance.

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November 15, 2017

Kyosho TF7.7 & TF7 V2 aluminium main chassis

Coming from Kyosho and made for the the just announced TF7.7 touring car is the V2 aluminium main chassis. Machined from 2.0mm thick high-quality alloy and sporting additional cut-outs under the battery and electronics areas, the chassis will improve car response and traction in high to very high-bite conditions and it is available in red or black anodising. The main plate is a direct fit for the new TF7.7 and also usable with the older spec TF7 when used with the TFW175 upgrade package.

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November 15, 2017

Samix CFX-W aluminium servo horn

Samix have introduced an aluminium servo arm for the MST CFX-W trial truck. The item is machined from high-quality aluminium for improved stability while the clamping design adds security in case the servo screw comes loose during a ride. The arm is available in 23T and 25T configuration, making it usable with Futaba, KO, Sanwa and Savöx servos, and it is available in black, gunmetal, silver or green anodising.

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November 15, 2017

CRC 2S charge/balance lead & accessories

Coming from CRC are a new 2S charge/balance lead as well as 14AWG wire, balance extensions and 4mm to 5mm bullet adapters. Starting with the charge lead, it comes pre-soldered with 4mm bullet connectors and an XH balance connector. Also included is the 4 to 5 mm adapter allowing to use the leads on both 4mm and 5mm bullet packs. Unlike stepped adapters, the separate bullet insert has very little exposed metal, practically eliminating the possibility of a short.

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