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February 28, 2014

Schelle AE 12mm shock & turnbuckle tool

Available from mid-March is this Schelle tool for Team Associated’s 12mm big bore shocks. Making use of several machined slots and cut-outs the tool helps to lock and undo the lower shock caps, moulded or aluminium upper shock caps, and it also holds 4-40 Factory Team or Schelle’s own aluminium shock stand offs. On top of that the tools allows to adjust Factory Team, JConcepts and Lunsford turnbuckles, with angled turnbuckle slots giving more tool and hand clearance when working on the car. The part is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and comes black or blue anodised in a resealable snap case.

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February 27, 2014

TLR 22-4 cab forward bodyshell

Available soon is a radical cab forward bodyshell for the TLR 22-4 4WD buggy. Sporting an extreme cab forward design with a steep angled and very wide windscreen the body on the other hand features a plain rear section above the battery tray as well as a rear “shark fin” for improved airflow towards the rear wing. The body comes clear, pre-cut and including window masks, decal sheet and a suitable rear wing.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

February 27, 2014

New WRC Formula 1 body coming soon

WRC soon have a new Formula 1 bodyshell available. Being of 1-piece design the body is meant to offer a better steering response and improved aerodynamics thanks to its design. The body will fit the WRC F-One kit and should be usable with other formula chassis too.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

February 27, 2014

RSD TC6.2 adjustable body mounts

Reflex Racing now have these RSD adjustable body mounts for the Team Associated TC6.2 touring car available. The set contains two threaded tubes that slide over the original body posts for a rough body height adjustment and then two O-ring equipped support bushings are screwed onto the tubes for near infinite height adjustment. Coming as pair the body mounts also allow for body angle adjustment in order to bias the downforce.

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February 27, 2014

Speed Passion Reventon Pro 1.1 EX ESC

Speed Passion introduce the updated Reventon Pro 1.1 EX brushless speed controller. The latest version of SP’s World Championship winning ESC received a smaller black colour case that now measures 35x35x20mm, it comes with a new low-profile 30mm fan and the ESC is usable with 1S and 2S LiPo batteries. The 140A rated speedo features a 6V/3A BEC system, a build-in on/off switch and it is available now.

Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]

February 27, 2014

Exotek TB-04 stock motor adapter

Made for Tamiya’s TB-04 chassis is this aluminium stock motor adapter. The C-shaped 6061 alloy part allows to use up to 52T 64dp and 37T 48dp pinions without further modification, making it ideal for all high-turn stock motors and “blinky” spec racing. The polished and anodised part is of a vented design for improved cooling and is also TCS North America series legal.

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February 27, 2014

SWorkz S350 series wheel hub balance weight set

SWorkz introduce this wheel hub weight balance set for the S350 series of 1/8th buggies. Included in the set are 10g weights for each front steering knuckle as well as 5g and 8g weights for the rear hubs. Adding unsprung weight may sound strange at first but can add traction on a variety of surfaces in order to get better laptimes out of the buggy.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

February 26, 2014

JConcepts B5 Silencer bodyshell

Seen for the first time during the recent JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals JConcepts now officially introduce the Silencer design bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 buggy. Sporting a mild cab forward design with a shark fin moulded into the roof, the Silencer separates from the B5 kit body by sporting forward raised sidepods, air scoops for improved airflow and an overall low-profile appearance for improved aerodynamics and a different look. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance wings.

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