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December 14, 2014

TLR 8ight-T 3.0 electric body & 22 series hardware

Team Losi Racing have new optional parts available for the 8ight-T 3.0 truck as well as the 22-4 4WD buggy. Starting with the 8ight-T 3.0, the new electric body offers the same style and performance as the 8IGHT-T 3.0 body, but all of the “nitro specific” holes for the engine head, fuel gun, and tank pull have not been cut out for the electric version. The body is made from durable 1.5mm polycarbonate, it is pre-cut around the front, sides, and back of the body as well as the body mounting holes and it includes die-cut vinyl window masks and a die-cut 8ight-T 3.0 sticker sheet.

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December 14, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max4 aluminium bellcrank set

The Arrowmax aluminium steering bellcrank set for the Yokomo B-Max4 buggy does away with the integrated servo saver of the original part to make for a rigid steering for improved cornering performance on high-bite surfaces. The set is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, it comes blue anodised and it it recommend for european style carpet and astro turf track as well as high-bite dirt tracks.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

December 14, 2014

VBC FireboltDM rear anti-roll bar set

New from VBC Racing and made for the FireboltDM 2WD buggy is a rear anti-roll bar set. It includes three different thickness and colour-coded anti-roll bar wires as well as all needed mounting hardware including ballcups, and ball joints. The set comes in handy when adjusting the buggy to high-grip surfaces as it reduces body roll on grippy tracks.

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December 13, 2014

Exotek Mini 8ight-T carbon & aluminium option parts

Exotek introduce new carbon fibre and aluminium option parts for Losi’s Mini 8ight-T off-road truck. First up is the carbon bottom plate set that includes a 2.25mm thick main chassis plate and a heavy duty machined alloy nose plate. The main chassis offers a sleek factory carbon look and a lighter weight while the machined motor area allows the use of some larger diameter motors. In combination with Exotek’s 8ight-T servo mounts a larger 1/10th low-profile servo can be used for extra steering performance while the new optional shorty battery blocks help to fit 2S LiPo shorty battery packs. Included with the set comes mounting hardware and a decal sheet and the set can be used with the stock top plate or Exotek’s optional top deck.

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December 12, 2014

Schumacher 1/8th Stagger buggy tyre

Coming from Schumacher and made for 1/8th off-road buggies is the new 1/8th Stagger tyre aimed at astroturf and multi-surface high grip tracks. The unique design allows the tyre to generate enough steering without causing grip roll. Also having plenty of forward drive due to the central row of horizontal bars. The tyre is meant for the front of the car but can also be used on the rear and it is available in two compounds, yellow for dry astro and softer silver for damp/wet conditions as a pair of tyre only or as pre-mounts on a Schumacher Revlite rim with medium foam insert.

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December 12, 2014

Xray XB8 Active Diff lightweight outdrives

Made for the XB8 and XB8E equipped with the Active Diff gear differential are new lightweight outdrives from Xray. Made from Hudy spring steel the parts are lightened to reduce their overall weight compared to the standard outdrives and they come with a hardened surfaces to maximise durability. Final precision hand-grinding ensures tight tolerances and an ultra-smooth fit in the diff body and gear.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 12, 2014

GForce Rev Limiter for brushless speed controllers

Coming soon from GForce is the Rev Limiter module to limit the maximum RPM of electric brushless motors. Looped between the motor, controller and receiver the device limits the maximum RPM of sensored brushless motors in four steps between 10,000 and 17,000 RPM. Micro switches and status LEDs help to check the setting, making the module ideal to equalise the performance of brushless motors for entry level and stock racing classes. The 2S LiPo-compatible Rev Limiter comes in a lightweight case, it measures 22x15x10mm and comes pre-wired with universal connectors and including a sensor wire.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

December 12, 2014

Team C TC02C Evo rear aluminium arm mount

Team C introduce a rear aluminium arm mount with composite inserts for swift and easy suspension geometry adjustments. The suspension mount is machined from aluminium and it comes orange anodised to match the remainder of the car’s aluminium parts. The included inserts allow to adjust the toe-in and anti-squat setting by using different inserts or by rotating them in the suspension mount.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]