August 19, 2016

JConcepts XB2 Aero front wings

JConcepts XB2 Aero front wings

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Xray XB2 buggies are the Aero front wings. Already available for a range of 2WD buggy the tailor-made wings help to fine-tune the buggy’s aerodynamic behaviour. The Aero front wing mounts in “clean air” and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. Available in two widths, the driver can choose either the “narrow” for a lighter feel or “wide” for heavier down force. Each set includes two narrow or two wide wings.

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August 19, 2016

Team Magic Pro-J touring car setup tools

Team Magic Pro-J touring car setup tools

HRC Distribution have introduced the new Pro-J touring car setup tools. First up is the 3mm to 9mm ride heigh gauge. Offering fine 0.2mm increments in the 3mm to 6mm range the gauge offers a more coarse 0.5mm increments for the 6mm to 9mm range. The tool is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised and with laser-etched markings. The second new part is the conventional droop gauge. Designed for “under arm” measurements the tool offers a -3mm to +10mm range and like the ride height gauge it is made from black anodised and laser-etched alloy.

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August 19, 2016

Tekno introduce revised SCT410 bumper & shock parts

Tekno introduce revised SCT410 bumper & shock parts

Coming from Tekno RC are a revised SCT410 bumper as well as revised shock parts. Starting with the bumper, the front skid plate has returned to the SCT410 bumper by popular demand. This change brings increased durability and chassis protection to the front of the truck. For those that would prefer the added ground clearance, the skid can be easily removed. The part is fully compatible with all generations of the SCT410 and requires one M3x8mm cap head screw and two M4x15mm flat head screws.

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August 19, 2016

Shepherd Velox V10 “WC” 3mm carbon radio plate

Shepherd Velox V10 "WC" 3mm carbon radio plate

Hot on the heels of Shepherd’s Velox V10 WC upgrade kit comes the new 3mm WC carbon fibre radio plate. The new optional upper chassis plate is made using an extra stiff 3mm carbon material to reduce the overall flex of the car, resulting in an even more precise handling especially under high-grip conditions. Furthermore it is more resistant against crashes. Sporting the same design as the “WC” radio plate with different positions for the servo saver and the steering servo it is necessary to use the new #408142 servo saver bushing and a 5x8x2,5mm ball bearing to mount the part.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


August 19, 2016

Exotek D216 alloy chassis brace & direct spur mount

Exotek D216 chassis brace & direct spur mount

Coming from Exotek and made for the HB Racing D216 buggy are an aluminium chassis brace and the direct spur mount. Starting with the chassis brace, the part is machined from 6061 aluminium and it comes black anodised. The lightweight battery-to-transmission brace removes one of the pivot points in order to increase chassis stiffness and it includes a long wear steel bushing.

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August 19, 2016

Arrowmax Limited Edition black/gold car stand

Arrowmax Limited edition black/gold car stand

To celebrate the forthcoming 2016 IFMAR Electric On-road World Championships in Beijing, China, Arrowmax have introduced a limited edition carbon fibre and alloy car stand. Coming in Arrowmax’ signature black and golden anodising the car stand is made up using honeycomb-design aluminium side frames and a carbon fibre upper deck, made from 2mm material and coming with anti-slip foam strips and a special print in the form of the 2016 Worlds logo. Limited to 200 pieces World-wide the car stand also sports machined holes to take four shock absorbers during building and maintenance and it is available from now on.

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August 19, 2016

New STRC SCX10 II, Wraith & RR10 Bomber alloy options

New STRC SCX10 II, Wraith & RR10 Bomber alloy options

ST Racing Concepts have introduced new optional parts for Axial’s SCX10 II, Wraith and RR10 Bomber kits. The release includes heavy duty front and rear shock towers, servo mounts, and transmission mounts. The Front shock tower features heavy duty design that incorporates the front panhard link mount in the exact location as the stock plastic piece. The rear shock tower features the same beefy design that eliminates any flex and also keeps the body posts firmly in place.

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August 18, 2016

TLR 22 3.0 carbon fibre & aluminium battery strap

TLR 22 3.0 carbon fibre & aluminium battery strap

Team Losi Racing have introduced the carbon fibre and aluminium battery strap for the 22 3.0 2WD off-road buggy. Utilising a carbon fibre brace and aluminium hinge the part replaces the standard composite plastic hold down with a more sturdy and cooler looking assembly. Included with the set come different size foam blocks that allow to shift the battery pack forth and back in order to fine-tune the weight bias.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]