November 15, 2014

Sweep XB8 Muzzle bodyshell

Sweep XB8 Muzzle bodyshell

Sweep introduce the Muzzle bodyshell for Xray’s XB8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. Designed in cooperation with Sweep factory drivers Reno Savoya and Jason Nugroho the body provide an easy and predictable driving feeling that allows an aggressive driving style. It sports a pretty hefty cab forward design with a highly angled windscreen, a roof-top shark fin and sculptured side pods. The body is made from 0.8mm polycarbonate material and comes including window masks and decals.

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November 15, 2014

More STRC Axial Yeti aluminium option parts

More STRC Axial Yeti aluminium option parts

Following first a first range of aluminium option parts ST Racing Concepts have more upgrades for Axial’s Yeti off-road vehicle available. First up is the CNC-machined aluminium front skid plate/hinge-pin brace and HD steering bellcrank upgrade set that is made to improve the durability and precision of the steering. The set will replace all the stock plastic steering pieces with stronger and more precise aluminium parts. Also new is the front skid plate/hinge-pin brace for more durability around the front hinge-pin area. The set is available in black, gun metal, green, silver and limited edition red anodising.

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November 14, 2014

FTW B5M Reactor bodyshell

FTW B5M Reactor bodyshell

For The Win introduce their Reactor bodyshell for the Team Associated B5M mid motor buggy. Striking the optimal balance between aggressive down force and stabilising side force, the body offers a somewhat mild cab forward design and large side windows that make it stand out. For 17.5 Stock racers with motors geared to the ragged edge, a moulded air intake is included which, when bolted to the body with the included feather-weight nylon hardware, channels fresh air directly into the motor area and also the speed controller, if mounted inline. Included with the body come two Fulcrum wings, a set of window masks and a decal sheet.

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November 14, 2014

T-Works body post locators

T-Works body post locators

T-Works introduce their new body post locators that help to make body fitting easier. The included aluminium body post guides with sintered magnets will be mounted atop the chassis’ body posts and the (painted) body located on the posts. Now four locator magnets are placed near the guides and the magnetic force will drag them into place. Now that the body post positions are set the body holes can be marked with a permanent pen and drilled with a body drill. The body post locators come laser etched and in the four colours of black, orange, red and blue.

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November 14, 2014

TRG working on budget pan car kit

TRG working on budget pan car kit

Japanese company TRG, know for their highly complex F104 and F103 conversion kits, such as the TRG114, are currently working on a simple pan car chassis for Tamiya front and rear axles. The prototype shows a 1-piece fibre glass chassis with an integrated rear power pod as part of the main chassis rather than a 2-piece solution as seen on the original F104 and F103 cars. Cut-outs left and right make for a “T-bar” design that allows the motor pod to flex as it is needed to create rear traction and side-bite. The front and rear of the chassis take F103 200mm (and we guess also F104 190mm) suspension parts and the car is designed for the use with GT and sports car type of bodyshells. The car/chassis is still in prototype stages and we bring you more information as we get them.

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November 14, 2014

Exotek B44.3 10 degree alloy caster hub set

Exotek B44.3 10 degree alloy caster hub set

Exotek introduce a 10 degree alloy caster hub set for the Team Associated B44.3 buggy. The updated design offers vertical ball end mounting for quick roll centre adjustments by adding or removing spacers. The included 2mm spacers set the roll centre at the stock geometry with the 10 degree caster hub is set at the stock angle. Additionally the hubs offer adjustable steering arm lockout settings and an optional set screw placement against the hinge pin using a 4/40 set screw. The C-hubs are coming as pair, they are polished and anodised in factory blue and laser etched for easy left right identification.

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November 13, 2014

Hudy Exclusive Edition cargo bag

Hudy Exclusive Edition cargo bag

Hudy introduce their new Exclusive Edition cargo bag. Sporting dimensions of 78x51x27cm the roller bag is large enough to carry cars, electric equipment and tools while being compact enough to fit into low-height car trunks or to use them when travelling by plane or bus. An aluminium frame makes for a low weight while adding the needed rigidity as do the reinforced walls with printed Hudy graphics and the two heavy-duty plastic bars on the bottom. Soft rubber handles and ball-raced wheels make handling easy and the spacious interior has enough room for the 5 large boxes that come included with the bag. Alternatively the hauler bag also takes 8 small boxes or combinations of both.

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November 13, 2014

Team Associated 61mm 1/10th buggy wheels

Team Associated 61mm 1/10th buggy wheels

Team Associated announce the soon release of their new 61mm disc wheels for 1/10th scale 2WD and 4WD buggies. They are designed to fit the new generation of buggy tyres, they are light of weight, offer pre-drilled vent holes and a rough, textured gluing bead for enhanced adhesion. A glossy finish helps to prevent the wheels from staining over time. The wheels sport a 12mm hex design and are available as 2WD front, 4WD front and general rear wheels in white and fluorescent yellow colour.

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