“I like building tie-rods”, no one said ever and that’s why Wallie Builds have introduced pre-built tie-rods for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies. Made using genuine Lunsford turnbuckles the tie-rods sport greased AE ball cups that are set at flush with the threads for ease of adjustment when setting camber and toe and they are available soon with your choice of gold or optional silver turnbuckles.
Source: Wallie Builds [walliebuilds.com]
Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is the front bumper mount. A direct replacement for the Traxxas part, the mount is a stout, ultra strong alternative to the small beam supports offered with the stock mount. RPM’s version replaces those small tubular posts with a large, 4mm thick plate, offering increased durability and flexibility to help absorb those heavy frontal impacts. The mount is made from high-quality nylons and available now.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
TLR have introduced their new TLR 22 4.0 1/10th 2WD off-road buggy kit. Building on the successful 3.0 kit, that was introduced back in November 2015, the 4.0 variant was developed with maximised versatility in mind. The kit builds on a new lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that has been revised to accommodate a variety of battery configurations while machined pockets take optional weights to fine-tune the buggy’s weight bias. Included are also two transmission options, a standup gearbox for low to medium-bite tracks as well as a laydown option that moves the motor about 20mm towards the centre which is helpful especially on high-bite surfaces.
Coming from JConcepts and made for the Mugen MBX7R and Team Associated RC8B3 is the front scoop. Introduced at the 2016 IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas, the front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The scoop can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish and the set includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and E-buggy with the same package.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts have added a new 3-D-printed option part to their Shapeways store in the form of the 3-gear laydown transmission gear shield. The part slides directly on the Yokomo 3-gear transmission case and aligns with the stock geometry. The motor plate installs just over the gear shield and is positioned as normal. The gear shield is protection for the spur gear itself but also protects the low-profile body designs such as the JConcepts S2 and F2 bodies. The part is now available exclusively through Shapeways.
SWorkz have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming S35-3E 1/8th E-Buggy kit. No detailed information is available yet but looking at the image it appears the buggy will sport the same new chassis and suspension features as the nitro kit, with some purpose-designed gizmos for the electric side of things. We bring you more information on the buggy as soon as they surface.
Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]
Coming from Exotek is a RF brass suspension mount for the Xray XB2 series of vehicles. It quickly adds weight to the rear of the vehicle for improved rear traction and stability – for example when running the carpet laydown gearbox on dirt tracks. The part maintains the stock geometry, it adds 24g of weight and comes with a protective black coating.
Leadfinger Racing have introduced the Strife 8ight-T 4.0 bodyshell. Made from thicker polycarbonate material for added durability the body offers an aggressive look, a low-profile design and it comes clear, ready for your favourite paint job. The body is a direct fit on the TLR 8ight-T 4.0 and it includes window masks and grille decals.
Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]
