New from VP Pro is this range of aftermarket parts for the popular Associated RC8 1/8th scale buggy. You can now upgrade your chassis with some CNC precision machined aluminum shock towers, for both the front and rear of the car, as well as chassis braces and 2 different steering racks. Also available are some high performance clutch shoes and 3 different coil springs to fine tune the performance of your clutch.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Speed Passion have released their new brushless conversion kit for the popular HPI Savage, which includes motor mount, motor plate and battery cases. To power your BL ready Savage you can install one of the new range of Silver Arrow V10 1/8 brushless motors, ranging from 3.5R to 6.5R, the mount also fits Novak motors, together with the new Silver Arrow high performance ESC that can easily handle the dual 7.4 volt LiPo packs.
Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]
With Steve O’Donnell’s name on these tools, modelers are assured of quality and performance. Heat-treated stainless steel tips are precision ground for proper fit, while extra-long shanks are stepped for strength and permit easier access to hard-to-reach fasteners. Comfortable, molded handles won’t roll around on pit tables and the bright orange color lets modelers know exactly where to find their tools when they put them down. Available in a wide range of sizes and types, the tip size is conveniently laser-etched into the anodized handle inserts for easy identification.
Source: O’Donnell [odonnellracing.com]
New from Team Checkpoint is this 7.4V 4800mAh Saddle pack, which offers factory-matched cells to generate excellent power for extreme on-road and off-road performance. With a 20C discharge rating, this pack delivers all the power and punch the racer demands, fits today’s sedans & buggies and features gold-plated connectors. The included series connector has a built-in balancing jack.
Source: Team Checkpoint [bestrc.com]
Fine-tune your brushless motor with this new set of tuning armatures from Team Orion developed by Oscar Jansen. Available in a set of 4, and sold in addition to the ROAR Stock and Race standard versions already available, each armature has a different diameter which allows you to play with the acceleration characteristics of your Vortex brushless motor. Colour coded for easy recognition, there are two versions with 12mm diameter magnets and a 5 or 6mm diameter axle and two 12.5mm diameter magnets with both 5 or 6mm diameter axles. Supplied in a handy case for easy storage.
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Xray have released these CNC-machined diff drive shaft adapters for T2’008 Composite Solid Axle, made from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. The alu driveshaft adapters for the front solid axle are a direct replacement for the stock composite versions but with increased strength and lifespan. The modular design of the front solid axle allows for easy removal and servicing. Internal slots key to drive shaft pins require use of the included driveshaft blades, enabling direct power transfer to the wheels and eliminating excess play between the outdrives and drive shafts.
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With the CORR series very big right now Upgrade RC want a piece of the action and have officially licensed the colour scheme of front runner Todd Le Duc. Featuring all the same Rockstar and Makita decals as seen on the real truck, this graphic kit will see your Traxxas Slash, Slayer or Proline Hardcore shell looking like a replica in no time.
Source: Upgrade RC [upgradercshop.com]
New from KM Racing for the Kyosho V-One RRR series is this carbon fibre radio plate. Designed the fit the car with no modifications it allows the user to install the Xray NT1 fuel tank, something that was seen in use at the Worlds in Portugal but by another manufacturer. Supplied with rubber grommets for mounting the tank, the plate has a hexagonal counter bore design machined into the surface for locking the fifth body post.
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