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April 21, 2017

X Factory Infinity XB2 & XT2 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from X Factory’s Infinity line of option parts are new carbon fibre accessories for the XB2 and XT2 off-road kits. First up is a front carbon fibre shock tower for the XB2. Cut from 4mm sheet material the part is a direct replacement with unchanged geometry and fitting both the dirt and carpet spec kits. Also new but fitting the carpet edition XB2’s only is a 4mm rear shock tower that replaces the standard 3.5mm part. A dirt spec shock tower will become available soon.

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April 21, 2017

Team Associated B6 FT ESC plate & rear hub inserts

Team Associated have introduced a Factory Team carbon fibre ESC plate for the B6 and B6D buggies as well as Factory Team rear hub link inserts for all B6 and B64 vehicles. Starting with the electronics plate, the part is a lightweight option that provides for easy installation and removal of the electronics for easy chassis cleanup. The part is made from 1.5mm high-quality carbon fibre and features blue anodised nut inserts. It weighs in at only 7.5g and is usable with both the B6 and B6D 2WD buggies.

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April 20, 2017

K-Factory ultra-lightweight servo mounting screws

HRC Distribution have introduced the K-Factory ultra-lightweight aluminium servo mounting screws. Made from aircraft-grade 7075 alloy the fasteners are of a special design with a collar right under the head that fits snugly in most servo case mounting lugs, greatly reducing the change of the servo moving in the event of a crash. The screws do away with the need for additional washers and thus make for easy and convenient building and maintenance. The screws are usable with most 1/10th and 1/8th vehicles, they come in packs of six and are available now.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

April 20, 2017

RDRP B6-series electronic chassis plate

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products and made for the Team Associated B6-series of buggies is an aluminium chassis insert called electronic chassis plate. The part was designed to be a drop fit for the chassis’ machined pocket behind the steering servo and using it allows to easily remove the speed controller and receiver from the car for cleaning and maintenance purposes. 0.75mm thick and weighing in at only 7g the plate hardly adds any additional weight to the car meaning the buggy’s weight bias remains pretty much the same compared to thicker alloy or even brass parts. The machined pocket also keeps the electronics such as speed controller and receiver very low in the chassis for a low overall centre of gravity. The mounting plate fits both the B6 and B6D, it comes including suitable mounting hardware and in blue or black anodising.

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April 20, 2017

Shepherd 18 & 12-piece ceramic diff ball sets

Shepherd have introduced two new ceramic diff ball sets containing high-quality 3.175mm balls. Made for the company’s Velox F1 formula car the diff balls also fit a range of other brands and they will improve the overall performance of the differential as the balls are both super true and hard-wearing when maintained properly. The balls are available as 18 and 12-piece sets.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

April 20, 2017

DKT RC8B3 high roll centre front suspension mounts

Coming from DKT and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 are front arm A and B mounts in high roll centre specification. Developed with the help of Italian frontrunner and newly-crowned Neo Race Nitro Buggy champion, Davide Ongaro the parts are machined from aircraft-grade aluminium and they come black anodised for wear and looks. The mounts are available separately or as combo set including both the A and B hangers.

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April 20, 2017

MIP B64 Puck drive system & 22-4 alloy race shaft set

Coming from MIP are new option parts for the Team Associated B64 and the TLR 22-4 2.0 buggies. Starting with the B64 part, the new 13.5 aluminium Puck drive system sheds about 50 percent or 36 grams of rotational mass when compared to the OEM drivetrain. The puck system is only to be used in 13.5 and lower turn classes with gear diffs only. The set includes front and rear Bi-Metal R-CVD dogbones for the front, rear and centre as well as outdrives, diff cross pins, the Puck assemblies and small parts. As for the TLR 22-4 2.0 specific part, the MIP 13.5 Race Shaft set sheds nearly 10 grams or 60 percent rotational mass from the two layshafts. Both of these systems will increase acceleration, shed grams, and decrease motor fatigue throughout the run.

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April 20, 2017

Yeah Racing Sprint 2 adjustable battery tray

Yeah Racing have introduced an adjustable battery tray for RWD drift car converted HPI Racing Sprint 2 cars. The mount attaches to the very rear of the chassis, shifting the weight back for improved traction and corner stability. The design allows to take either standard-size or shorty packs and the battery is easily removed by undoing four body clips. Thanks to its adjustable design and bottom plate the battery mount is also usable for the cars of other brands.

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