Following on from the recent release of its aluminium 0-4 degree C Block for the new Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy, British company TMG Speed has released a brass version of the block. With the kit coming standard with a 1-5 degree C Block, this block gives the car a range of 0 and up to 4 degree toe in and now with the machined brass option allows you to add more weight to the rear if needed.
Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]
Body shell producer Blitz has announced multiple British 1:8 Onroad Champion Tim Wood is to officially use their bodies as part of his 2024 programme with Shepherd Micro Racing. Having clinched the 2023 BRCA British National title for an 8th time in 2023 using Blitz’s Spider body, Wood now joins the Taiwan company’s team driver line-up and will have use of the Spider, Speed and TS040 bodies to help him with the defence of his title. Running over the 7 rounds and visiting four different tracks across the UK, the 2024 championship kicks of in two weeks time at Cotswold where Wood clinched the title last September.
Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]
New from RC Upgrade is their Shock Tower Protector for Team Associated’s RC8B4 1:8 buggies. They are engineered to safeguard your front shock tower with precision and finesse and are made from durable and wear-resistant polyurethane which offers flexibility without compromising on strength. Designed to fit seamlessly onto the shock tower, they won’t interfere with shock performance. Whether you’re tackling jumps or rough terrain, these bumpers provide peace of mind and confidence as an insurance against costly damage during those unexpected landings. Sold as a pack of 3 protectors, they are available in either blue or black.
T-works has added to its range of 1:10 Buggy front wings with the release of options for the Team Associated RC10 B7 and Mugen Seiki MSB1. Made from vacuum formed Lexan, they come as one molded piece which after cutting leaves you with two wings.
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Oregon based performance racing accessories producer Vision Racing has released new +2mm and STD 4mm carbon fibre shock towers for the TLR 22 5.0 2WD Buggy with included aluminium upper wing mount. The new aluminium wing mount makes installation and removal of the upper wing much easier.
JConcepts has released two new bodies for the popular Axial SCX24 1:24 Crawler, the 1990 Chevy S10 crawler body and 1979 Ford Courier. A classic in the fleet of General Motors products, with the Chevy S10 JConcepts adapted the mid-sized truck to fit the crawler vehicle with sculpted features throughout. The single cab body sits on top of the square body shape and flexes its muscles as one of the meanest little trucks during the 1990 period. The pre-cut body sports wheel well openings set for 52-57mm tires but can be user trimmed to allow more clearance as vehicle articulation picks up. With the Courier, laying out the mid-sized truck on the smallest platform in crawling was a different task to get the 1:24 scale body looks proportionate on these fun little vehicles. Trucks such as the Axial SCX24 with 5.20” WB now has a lid that looks tough with a heavy retro vibe. JConcepts has applied plenty of touches to the Courier such as a rigid side body panels, extruded and arched wheel wells with blended rocker panels. The clear and pre-cut body shells include a decal sheet, window mask for easy painting, and are covered with overspray film direct from the factory.
West Coast R/C Works has released this convenient new electronic vacuum pump which is compatible with popular air remover models. The pump features a new and improved design that makes it incredibly easy to use, ensuring you achieve optimal results in record time. Its versatile battery power allows you to effortlessly switch between using it at home or on the track, while the long-lasting battery is built to withstand the demands of an entire race weekend. Supplied with a convenient USB-A charging cable, keeping your pump ready for action has never been easier. The vacuum pump will work with models such as RIDE, Tamiya, MR33, and more.
Exotek Racing has released their latest 1:10 formula pan car kit with the new F1Ultra R5. Lighter, leaner and meaner, it is a cutting edge high-performance F1 racing kit that evolves all of the great features of the original F1Ultra into a perfected race machine. Featuring a new lightweight 1 piece carbon chassis, also new to the R5 are new heavy duty 1 piece extra long side links provides reduced rear bump steer typical of shorter side links. It gets a new motor mount with upper and lower motor attachment for less motor flexing. There is 1 piece front suspension pins for less play and new easy grip/easy removal custom e-clips on the front suspension pins. A new wider and lighter rear pod set gives extra motor sensor wire clearance and there is a new direct servo horn and alloy servo mounts. With new extra stiff alloy caster posts Exotek have introduced new high tolerance front axle. Finally the kit gets a high downforce rear wing set with heavier duty front wing that fits to new double bolt front wing mount.
