RB have announced that their complete line of .21 buggy engines will, for a limited time, come supplied with one of their new gas coolers as well as an engine protect system. To avail of this special offer you will need to order your new engine before the end of April.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Sanwa have released their new super-response coreless torque-servos, the SRG-CZ and SRG-BZ. The CZ has been designed specifically for use in the 1/8 off-road area, while the BZ is better suited for the nitro and electric on-road classes. Both feature high quality Japanese ball bearings, double isolation against humidity and a special high quality plastic case.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
New from LRP, their R&D team and team drivers have specially developed a new thread design with special pin design featuring an additional reinforcement pattern for optimal driving response and perfect stability. The VTEC Banzai tire provides high grip and low wear based on a special compound of high-quality rubber and is perfect for tracks with only a little dust or dust free conditions. In combination with the moulded foam tire inserts, tire wear is reduced to a minimum. Released in super soft, soft and medium compound and they come loose or pre mounted.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
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TQ Racing sent us the video above showing some ‘top secret’ testing of their soon to be released SX8 Evo buggy. Following the series of tests they have declared themselves very happy with the progress and feel that they have zeroed in on a strong platform.
Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]
When anodized screws just aren’t bling enough, Hiro Seiko have introduced these genuine Swarovski crystal mounted screws for your radio. Available in the seven colours that you see above, they are suitable for Futaba and KO Propo transmitters.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1, are these low friction, long life spur gears. Made from a special harder plastic they are available in a 59T first gear and 54T second gear. Also from KM for the Kyosho V-One RRR, is this aluminium 21T brake pulley. Hard anodised it is lightweight and prevents the accumulation of dust on the teeth.
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Some new items from CRC, who have released this new Team CRC Flex fit cap. Providing awesome ventilation for those hot outdoor races, this black cap sports the CRC logo embroidered on the front in green and purple. Also new is a carbon fibre battery brace for the HPI Blitz. Lightweight, stiff and strong it looks great and will make your car stand out from the rest.
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Tamiya have made their race debut with the new prototype electric powered 801X, called the 801Xe. Being driven at the Canadian Indoor Shootout in its maiden race by team drivers Steve Bortolotti and Tom Wright, it performed well amongst fierce competition, leading the way for most of qualifying before electrical problems hampered their progress. In the mains it was again a solid performance, with only some bad luck and race incidents keeping the car out of winners circle. According to those driving the prototype buggy, the design of the car and layout give incredible on-power traction as you exit the corners and is very stable as you accelerate. More information as we get it.
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