Sweep introduce the Muzzle bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 rear motor buggy. The body sports Sweep’s distinctive Muzzle look with a cab forward design, a channelled roof section and a moderate step-up section towards the rear that is meant to give the buggy a predictive driving feeling and good in-air stability. Made from lightweight 0.8mm polycarbonate the body includes two 6.5″ high-downforce rear wings.
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The latest TLR 1/10th electric kit to receive the 2.0 treatment is the ROAR Nationals winning 22T stadium truck. The vehicle is heavily based on the previous kit with some refined parts finding their way into the box such as the dual bellcrank steering that replaces the often criticised rack-type steering with an assembly that promises improved steering response and much less slop. Part of the updated steering package are also new caster hubs and new steering knuckles. Also included with the 2.0 are Gen II shock absorbers with machined pistons and X-ring seals for more precise shock absorber action. Other new parts included are updated, wider, rear wishbones for quicker direction changes, new hub carriers and narrower wheel hex adapters as well as matching camber links and CV driveshafts. The package is rounded out by an updated ball differential with tungsten carbide balls and a 10g lighter hard-anodised aluminium main chassis.
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New from Pro-Line comes the Phantom design bodyshell for the TLR 22-4 buggy as well as a front swaybar for the Pro-2 truck. Starting with the body, it is made to tailor fit the 22-4 and it comes pre-cut to get you on the track faster. The Phantom originated from the mind of Lee Martin and features a stealthy cab forward look and sweeping body lines that flow back to a single point. Included comes an optional centre fin for improved high-speed stability and a Trifecta rear wing.
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The DE Racing SpeedLine Plus truggy wheel was designed to deliver maximum corner control and stability by utilising the company’s “Sure Lock” foam retention system. This design, comprised of radial ribs that lock the wheel and foam insert together, retains maximum tyre traction to the racing surface while eliminating the vague inconsistencies that come from an insert that is free to move around on its wheel. The high-precision 4.0″/101.5mm wheels are also very durable, they weigh in at 58g and come in yellow, white or black colour.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.com]
Reedy’s 6500mAh 65C 14.8V competition LiPo battery is all-new for the 2015 racing season. Competition-tested and developed by the racing team, this battery features high capacity for maximum duration on large 1/8th scale tracks, with a 65C rating for maximum power output. Designed specifically for competition 1/8th electric buggies and truggies, the battery fits a variety of chassis brands. The moulded hard case protects against crash damage and a T-plug connector minimises resistance and increases power output.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
New from Xray and made for the XB4 line of buggies is a 35T bevel gear precision cut from 7075-T6 aluminium. The part offers a lighter weight than the standard steel gear, it is highly durable thanks to the black hardcoated surface and it fits all XB4 2WD and 4WD buggies.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The new Revolution Design Racing Products B5 series brass Multi Option front bulkhead set is made to replace the standard plastic composite bulkhead on B5, B5M and T5M kits with a heavier part in order to adjust the vehicle’s weight distribution. The part is made from high-quality brass material and it comes laser-etched for easy identification. Included is also an aluminium front suspension pin brace to round out the factory look and to help add rigidity. While the heavy brass part shifts the weight distribution to the front of the vehicle in order to reduce wheelies on high-bite surfaces the part also helps to calm down the front end on bumpy surfaces and it can help adding steering in low-bite conditions. On top of that the included delrin bulkhead inserts allow to run 25 degree or 30 degree wishbone kick-up to further fine-tune the steering characteristics without having to swap the whole bulkhead.
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Yeah Racing have several new aluminium motor heatsink sets available. Offering different designs with single and dual fan units the heatsinks also come in a range of colours to match your car’s colour theme. Available are single fan “low-profile” heatsinks with a vertically mounted fan as well as single and dual heatsinks with horizontally mounted fans. The low-profile sets come in anodised red or blue colour while the other sets are available in red, orange, gun metal, blue or black anodising.
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