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October 5, 2016

PSM RC8B3 carbon fibre downforce flaps

PSM from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre downforce flaps for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. Cut from lightweight yet durable 0.5mm carbon fibre sheet the flaps attach to the rear end of the RC8B3 kit body and help to generate extra rear downforce for improved rear end stability and easier jump control. The highly impact resistant parts are cut from semi-gloss carbon material, they weigh in at only 2g per piece and thus have virtually no impct on the centre of gravity or overall weight distribution. The set includes two plain flaps without stickers.

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October 5, 2016

T-Works MP9 TKI4 hard-coated aluminium pivot balls

Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP9 TKI4 off-road buggy is a set of hard-coated aluminium pivot balls. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and coming hard-anodised as a protection from excessive wear, the parts offer a lower weight than the standard steel balls, resulting in a reduced overall weight and thus improved performance.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

October 4, 2016

RDRP B6-series carbon fibre front & rear shock towers

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced three carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B6-series 2WD buggies. Available for straight or gullwing front A-arm setups and also as standard B6-shock rear variant, all three are of a reinforced design to reduce breaking issues and to improve suspension efficiency. All parts are direct replacements for the standard AE towers with no setup changes needed when swapping parts over. The shock towers, made from high-quality carbon fibre, are available now.

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October 4, 2016

Azarashi Maximum polycarbonate 1/8th rear wing

UK Azarashi distributors XFactory UK have introduced the Maximum 1/8th rear wing. Developed using the experiences made with the 1/10th scale variant the gas buggy wing is of a signature style that offers cut lines for the gurney flap, air release holes and sub wing. Made from 1.5mm thick Lexan the wing is available in two versions, as twin pack with two wings and two sub wings or single with one piece of each. The wing will comply with the newly enforced IFMAR wing rules.

Source: XFactory UK [xfactoryrc.co.uk]

October 4, 2016

Serpent Natrix 748-WC 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit

To celebrate the 2016 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championship title achieved by German’s Dominic Greiner, Serpent have introduced the Natrix 748-WC kit. Based off of the previous 748 the World Championship edition comes with a range of newly designed parts as well as an assortment of useful optionals, such as low-profile big bore shock absorbers that make for a lower centre of gravity. The dampers sport coated aluminium bodies, precision moulded shock pistons and selected and matched springs. Part of the updated suspension package are also new front and 3.0mm shock towers to accommodate the upgraded shocks.

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October 4, 2016

Arrma Raider XL BLX 1/8th scale 2WD RTR buggy

Coming from Arrma is the upgraded Raider XL BLX 1/8th scale 2WD electric ready-to-run buggy. Based off of Arrma’s proven 2WD platform the buggy features a TVP chassis, tough transmission components, large volume shock absorbers and the buggy is equipped with the newly introduced BLX85 brushless system consisting of the 60A rated BLX85 speed controller and BLX 3800kv brushless motor. With a 3S LiPo battery and the included optional gearing the buggy is good for speeds of up to 90km/h but even in off-road trim the vehicle can reach top speeds of up to 80km/h. Included with the 465mm long buggy come a Tactic TTX300 2.4GHz radio system, a pre-painted and pre-decorated bodyshell as well as dBoots multi-surface tyres on black chrome wheels.

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October 4, 2016

T-Works RX8’16 titanium hinge pins

T-Works RX8'16 titanium hinge pins

T-Works have introduce a range of titanium hinge pins for the Xray RX8’16 1/8th scale nitro on-road car. Made from high-quality 64-grade material the suspension pins are available for all parts of the chassis including the upper and lower front arms, the upper and lower rear arms, the rear body bar, front and rear axles and also as rear solid axle pins. All shafts come in sets of two with a 15-piece full-combo kit also being available. As usual titanium parts will offer a lower weight than standard steel shafts while being highly corrosion-resistant and durable.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

October 4, 2016

RPM X-Maxx wheelie bar & rear bumper mount

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck are the low visibility wheelie bar and the rear bumper mount. Starting with the wheelie bar, the part was designed to take stress off of the low hanging rear bumper whenever the rear end wants to drag on the ground. The wheels we designed are large enough to touch down before the rear bumper does in 99 percent of normal acceleration wheelies, eliminating the fears of blowing the rear bumper off of the truck or using the rear bumper as a plow. The set includes all needed parts and in only works with RPM’s rear bumper mount.

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