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September 12, 2013

Tamiya Egress 2013 4WD buggy kit

Tamiya America today released first information on the Egress 2013 4WD electric off-road buggy. The re-release of the 1989 buggy builds on a long wheelbase Avante-type carbon fibre chassis and includes newly designed parts such as ball differentials, universal driveshafts and fibre-reinforced parts in order to make the buggy ‘2013-ready’ in terms of durability and overall rigidity. Included with the kit comes a full ball bearing set, a clear polycarbonate body shell with Egress sticker sheet and black lightweight rims with pin tyres. There is no official release date yet but according to Tamiya America the item is ‘coming soon’.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]

September 12, 2013

Serpent Spyder 2WD buggy kit

After releasing first teaser images Serpent now have body-off images and additional information on the Spyder 2WD buggy available. Thought out by Cobra 1/8 buggy designer and former World Champion Billy Easton the Spyder is a purpose-built rear motor buggy with a composite rub chassis, 3-gear gearbox with 3-pad slipper clutch and adjustable differential height. The differential itself is a ball-type unit with large balls for improved power transfer while retaining good drivability on slippery surfaces. The suspension is highly adjustable and allows for easy castor changes using 0° to 2.5° inserts while at the rear toe-in, roll centre and anti-squat settings are adjustable inboard with the rear hubs allow also outboard toe changes. Included are 12mm RCM-type big bore shock absorbers, carbon fibre shock towers, metric hex hardware, lightweight yet durable spring steel driveshafts and an aerodynamic cab forward body shell. A dedicated mid motor buggy for high-traction surfaces will follow soon.

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September 12, 2013

Miguel Matias joins Vampire Racing

Multiple Portuguese National Champion, former European Champion and multiple European and World Championship podium finisher Miguel Matias recently joined the Vampire Racing factory team through to 2014 to run the company’s 1/10th and 1/8th brushless motor and speed controllers along the Vampire Racing line of high performance LiPo battery packs. Miguel already used the components during the 1/10th Buggy Euros and the recent Neo Race with great success.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

September 12, 2013

Sweep MP9 Birdie buggy body

Sweep Racing soon have their Birdie design body shell for Kyosho’s MP9 line of buggies available. Sporting a radically shaped cabin section the body that TQ’d the 2013 FEMCA race is meant to offer a direct steering response because of the aggressively angles windscreen and side pods while offering good engine cooling at the same time. The body is made from high-quality polycarbonate and comes clear, ready for your favourite paint job.

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September 12, 2013

Much More Fleta ZX replacement stators

Much More Racing introduce replacement stators for the Fleta ZX line of brushless motors. Included in the variants available are 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T Type-W offerings as well as a 13.5T Type-S stator. They are a direct fit for all Fleta ZX cans and ideal to replace a damaged stator. You can also use them to upgrade an existing motor doing away with the need to buy a totally new one.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]

September 12, 2013

Team Associated RC10 Classic accessories

In the wake of the RC10 Classic release Team Associated introduce the first option parts for the iconic 2WD buggy. Available soon are a steering bellcrank set that offers increase rigidity and less slop than the kit set-up, transmission and axle ball bearing sets to replace the kit’s brass bushings, 1/4″ and 13/16″ CVA axles as well as a black-colour nose plate, main chassis and transmission plate. On top of this come 2.2″ wheel conversion kits for the front and the rear allowing to use modern 2.2″ buggy wheels and tyres. The kits include new steering knuckles, wheel hubs, shafts and bearings. All parts become available till October.

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September 12, 2013

Yokomo Europe B-Max2 brass front bulkhead

After releasing an 11g brass insert for the front bulkhead of the B-Max2 buggy Yokomo Europe now introduce a complete brass suspension mount. The bulkhead is machined from a single piece of brass and weights 50g in total. It is designed to add weight to the front end of the buggy, a tuning option that can be useful for both rear and mid motor buggies when running on high grip surfaces. The part is a direct replacement and available now.

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September 11, 2013

JConcepts RB6/RT6 aluminium steering bellcrank set

JConcepts have a new aluminium option part for the Kyosho RB6 and RT6 available in the form of a steering bellcrank set. The servo saver-less aluminium steering system is CNC-machined and replaces the stock plastic levers with a more rigid solution for improved steering feel and response on high grip surfaces. The fit of the new bellcranks has been improved to help eliminate binding when assembled and the parts are available in blue or black colour.

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