New from VP Pro and made for the HB D812 & D815 off-road kits are high-flow air filter foams. The 10-piece sets include inner and one outer foams made from micro density material that provides maximum filtration for an extended engine life even in very dusty conditions while maintaining a high airflow for best possible engine performance.
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Team Losi Racing have two new option parts for the 22-4 1/10th 4WD buggy available in the form of an “in-between” C-hub set and the front belt cover set +. Starting with the C-hubs, the parts are designed with 12.5 degree built-in caster to add to the already existing 10 degree and 15 degree parts. The hubs are machined from 6061-T6 aluminium, they come grey anodised and are laser-etched for easy identification.
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Made from the same high-quality titanium material as their screws, ball ends and turnbuckles are T-Works’ new serrated wheel nuts. The M4 fasteners offer a large contact surface for improved wheel support while the serrated portion helps the nut to stay in place even in the most severe racing action. The M4 wheel nuts come in packs of four.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Arrowmax have introduced a setup system for 1/10th off-road buggies. Precision machined from high-grade aluminium and sturdy acrylic all parts feature precise engravings for instant reading and accurate measurement. The ball-raced system features Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design for a light weight and good looks and it comes packed in a cushioned box for easy and secure storage and transportation and including wheel thumb nuts.
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Horizon Hobby have introduced the ECX Temper 1/18th scale 4WD RTR rock crawler. Featuring a 4-link setup the vehicle is basically a scaled-down 1/10th scale model and it sports a 2mm alloy chassis, locked front and rear differentials, metal pinion and main gear, waterproof electronics and a high-torque motor. Also included are a pre-designed bodyshell, grippy tyres, a 900mAh NiMH battery pack and a suitable charger along a 2.4GHz radio set.
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RC4Speed’s Fuel Gun to Fuel Stick conversion allows to convert an old fuel gun to a fuel stick in 5 minutes. With this kit it’s more easy to refuel when the pit line wall is high and its not a problem which direction the car is in the pit line to refuel. The kit is design with a better geometry that allows opening the nozzle more for fast fuel flow. It can be used on 1/10th and 1/8th nitro off-road and on-road cars and the kit contains CNC cut cast acrylic plastic parts as well as a 3mm stainless rod for durability and it will fit with the most common fuel guns in the market like the ProTek R/C, VP Pro, S-Works, Team Durango, Jammin YT-0036, Fastrax, Brilliant RC, and Novarossi 37001.
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STRC’s popular line of Axial Yeti option parts is expanded with a second wave of option parts available in the new blue anodising. Featuring shock components like precision CNC machined shock collars, shock caps, and shock spring retainers there are also the CNC machined aluminium 4-link mounts, front bumper skid plate drive shaft reinforcement cups, rear upper shock mounting plates and HD lower shock mounts available. All parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come anodised in a special blue tone.
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The final round of the French Electric Buggy Nationals was held at the chalk track of La Ville Aux Dames near Tours. The race was a challenge for every driver as the French federation selected new hand out tyres only days before the event. In the 4WD class Team C’s Nico Risser took the TQ and the win from Floran Jadot (Team C) and Alex Bauguier (Team Durango). Nico then also went on to TQ and win the 2WD class although he had to defend the position against Ludovic Valtier (Team Associated) who ended the race in 2nd spot. In 3rd Alex Desbrosses (Team C) completed the podium result.
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