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October 2, 2015

Avid B5 alloy steering bellcranks & servo mounts

Avid have introduced two new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated 5th generation 1/10th off-road vehicles. First up is an aluminium steering bellcrank set. These aluminium bellcranks eliminate flex in the steering system for maximum steering feel with the set being usable for all B5 based vehicles such as the B5/B5M, T5M and SC5M. The parts come machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, they are black anodised and sport silver edge highlights and each package includes one left and one right bellcrank as well as two aluminium crush tubes for the steering rack bearings.

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October 1, 2015

TKO B5M carbon fibre slipper disc set

TKO have introduced a new carbon fibre slipper disc set for the Team Associated B5M buggy and others using the same size, such as the Yokomo YZ-2. Made from carbon ultra poly material to provide consistency, smoothness and feel, the carbon material makes for rapid heat dissipation and thermal stability without glazing and hot spots. The pads are virtually maintenance free, they come in sets of two and weight in at 0.7g.

Source: TKO [facebook.com]

October 1, 2015

Micha Widmeier renews with Schumacher

Up and coming young German driver, Micha Widmaier, has re-signed with Schumacher Racing and CS Electronics. Micha is the current German junior champion in 2WD with his KF2. Just two weeks ago Micha raced a prototype of Schumachers new CAT K2 4WD buggy at the EOS in Nurburgring and won the B final against some world class drivers. Micha plans to race at most of the big races in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland next year, including EOS and Euros. Micha said:

I am very happy that I can drive for Schumacher and CS in 2016. I will give my best at the races.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 1, 2015

Vaterra Twin Hammers DT 1.9 Rock Racer RTR

Horizon Hobby have announced the soon release of the Twin Hammers DT 1.9 Rock Racer RTR vehicle. Based off of the proven Twin Hammers the DT variant will feature an updated bodyshell and a LED light bar for running at night. The rugged 4WD chassis features long travel suspension components like the ones found on full-scale rock racers, it comes with multi-surface beadlock wheels and tyres as well as factory-installed waterproof electronics. Included in the set is also a genuine Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz radio system, a 2000mAh LiPo battery pack and a suitable wall charger.

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October 1, 2015

Intech BR-6 2.0 4mm lightweight aluminium chassis

Intech have a new lightweight aluminium chassis for the BR-6 2.0 and 2.0 Sport available. The 4mm thick chassis is made from 7075-T6 material and it sports excessive machining to reduce the overall weight while the design offers improved flex resistance. A hard-anodised finish for wear and a machined heatsink ribbing in the engine section round out the new main chassis plate.

View the bottom of the chassis here

October 1, 2015

JConcepts SC5M pre-cut chassis protective sheet

JConcepts have new a chassis protective sheet available for the Team Associated SC5M short course truck. Coming in 2-piece sets the pre-cut and graphically pleasing decal helps to protect the chassis bottom from becoming damaged or excessively scratched on abrasive surfaces.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 1, 2015

Vision Racing 1/10th buggy carbon fibre wing brace

Coming from Vision Racing and made for a range of 1/10th buggies is a carbon fibre wing brace. Cut from 2mm carbon fibre and usable with the TLR 22 platforms, the 22-4, Team Associated B5, B44 and B4, the brace will add rigidity to the wing mounting area as well as a little bling.

View the part in place here

October 1, 2015

Mugen Seiki Racing ride height gauges

New from Mugen Seiki Racing come two ride height gauges. Manufactured from aluminium and coming laser etched for precision measuring they are available for on-road and off-road vehicles with the on-road gauge offering a range of 5mm to 15mm while the off-road gauge has a range from 18mm to 45mm. Both gauges come pre-assembled and they use a simple thumbscrew to lock in the desired setting.

View the on-road gauge here