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October 16, 2012

Speedpassion 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 buggy tire

Speedpassion have introduced their new 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 offroad buggy tire. The unique mini pin shape and tread design is designed to provide superior traction and side bite on all types of track surfaces in any condition. The specially formulated tire compound provides excellent endurance to ensure racers have plenty of grip throughout long mains. The 3X Dot Matrix tire is available pre-mounted with inserts on a variety of different wheel styles and wheel offsets to suit any 1/8 buggy.

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October 16, 2012

Blaze Racing Plasma motor & axle mount

Blaze Racing have release this upgraded Kyosho Plasma motor and axle mount. This set eliminates the problems of insufficient ride height with small diameter tires and allows the use of small spur gears. It also has standard top-button motor screw slots, eliminating motor flex. The parts are made from polished 7075 T6 aluminium with engraved logo on top of the left bulkhead.

Source: Blaze Racing [blazerp@o2.pl]

October 15, 2012

Sweep XB9 Birdie body shell

Sweep are proud to announce the release of the Birdie body shell for the Xray XB9 buggy. Great care was taken to refine the design in order to achieve a body that creates maximum stability with enhanced steering feeling and increased airflow to lower the engine temperature. Sweep factory team driver Reno Savoya was full of praise after the initial test and he attests the body plenty of traction in high speed sweeper sections, and a smooth and stable cornering making the Birdie ideal for open tracks like the World Championship track in Argentina or Cnetic in Indonesia.

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October 15, 2012

TOP Rebel R-F01 offset front axle

TOP Racing introduce these optional offset front axles for the Rebel R-F01 formula chassis. The parts relocate the wheel axles in relation to the king pin to make for a different steering feeling and response that some track conditions may ask for.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]

October 15, 2012

Hiro Seiko aluminium hex screws

Asian option parts company Hiro Seiko introduce their new 7075-T6 aluminium hex screws. Available with button and flat head the fasteners are significantly lighter than steel screws, reduce the overall weight of the chassis and come in Tamiya blue, Yokomo blue, orange, red and purple colour. Both screw types comes with M3 thread and in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm length.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

October 14, 2012

Phat Bodies B44/44.1 Gohuwj body shell

Phat Bodies introduce the Gohuwj body shell for the Team Associated B44 and B44.1. The body sports an aggressive design with a forward placed cab, pronounced side pods and a specially shaped rear to channel more air toward the rear wing. Made from high quality polycarbonate the body comes with overspray film and Phat stickers.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.bigcartel.com]

October 14, 2012

Xtreme Racing MP9 carbon options

Xtreme Racing have released new option parts for the Kyosho MP9 TKI2 1/8th buggy. Available are a carbon fibre servo tray and also a transponder mount. The servo tray is cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and replaces the aluminium kit part while the 2.0mm transponder mount does away with the kit’s plastic part. According to Xtreme Racing the parts are also usable on the TKI3 kit.

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October 13, 2012

Avid RC8.2 rear hub & chassis brace support

Avid introduce two new option part for the Team Associated RC8.2 platform in the form of adjustable aluminium rear hubs and a rear chassis brace support. The aluminium rear hubs incorporate many adjustments available for the first time on the RC8 platform. First, the hubs feature 3.5mm thick carbon fibre mounting towers which can be flipped to have a total of 8 possible upper link locations for fine-tuning. Secondly, the rear hinge pin pivots on machined delrin inserts which can be flipped or changed to get 1 of 4 possible axle height locations in 1mm increments. The hubs are made of 7075 aluminium and then machined with the signature machined highlight. Each set includes two aluminium hubs, four hub towers, four standard hub inserts, four mid hub inserts, mounting hardware and an Avid mini decal sheet.

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