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August 11, 2017

TLR 22 4.0 Stand-up Transmission Conversion

Coming soon from Team Losi Racing is the stand-up transmission conversion for the forthcoming TLR 22 4.0 SR buggy. Originally introduced with the standard TLR 22 4.0, the 3-gear transmission is designed for the use in lower grip conditions and to replace the SR kit’s low-profile gearbox. Included in the conversion are the new gearbox with motor plate and gear cover, a new idler gear, waterfall, battery mount, wing mount and rear shock tower. The set will hit stores late August.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

August 11, 2017

Team Associated Factory Team Ball Cup Wrench

Team Associated have introduced their new Factory Team Ball Cup Wrench suitable for the ball cups of the B6 and B64 range of buggies. It is machined from hard-anodised aluminium and its design, with a knurled outer diameter, makes the tool easy and comfortable to use. When paired with the Factory Team dual turnbuckle wrench it makes the assembly of suspension links quick and easy.

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August 11, 2017

SWorkz S35-3 Front Upper Down Force Wing Set

Coming from SWorkz and made for the 35-3 series of 1/8h buggies is the front upper down force wing set. Made from high-quality carbon fibre the moulded wings attach to the front upper A-arms and they are meant to improve corner speed while also making jumping and landing easier. The set includes two wings and suitable mounting hardware.

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August 10, 2017

Tamiya Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Black Edition

Tamiya’s Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 TA02SW Black Edition is a special color variation version of the Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Jägermeister. This variant uses brand new gold color stickers designed to accentuate a black color scheme. The TA02SW exhibits a short-wheelbase and has a wide track to accommodate the scale form of the real Porsche sports car. It normally features a tub chassis with 4-wheel, fully independent suspension coupled with a rear ball differential and a front gear type differential. This special edition is fitted with a double deck FRP chassis for increased rigidity and a few hop-up options. The kit will hit stores about mid-October.

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August 10, 2017

TLR 22-4 low-profile body – Teaser image

Team Losi Racing have released a first image of their forthcoming low-profile body shell for the 22-4 1/10th 4WD buggy. Making its debut during this week’s 2017 ROAR Electric Off-road Nationals, the 22 4.0 inspired shell features a lower cab section, and no vertically fin, making for a more flowing and better rotating body when compared to the cab forward offering. TLR’s JP Richards was the first to run the body in practice and says: “First glance, the body has that new sleek and edgy design. Then you hit the track and it really helps the car have a fluent feel, with a good balance of steering, stability, and traction without the overbearing feel of a tall front cab.” The body is roughly scheduled for a late 2017 release.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

August 10, 2017

Team C 4-gear gearbox support plate

Coming soon from Team C is a carbon fibre gearbox support plate for their 4-gear 2WD buggy transmission. The set includes a machined carbon fibre plate, orange anodised aluminium spacers as well as longer screws and it is understood that using the parts with keep the gearbox case from twisting under load which will result in more consistent gear mesh and thus gear life and efficiency.

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August 10, 2017

Gary Huang wins at 2017 Shepherd Cup

The 2017 Shepherd Cup was held in Hong Kong last weekend and the event saw Gary Hunang (Xray) taking the 1/8th Nitro On-road TQ after the three qualifiers. In the 45-minute main final Gary opted to change tyres around the 25-minute mark and he would take the win some four laps in front of Hui Zhan Hao (Serpent) and Ng Chiu Man (Serpent).

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August 10, 2017

Muchmore Fleta ZX V2 6.5T Type-R 1/12th scale motor

Muchmore Racing are busy adding more variants of the new Fleta ZX V2 motor to their portfolio with the latest outcome being the 1S optimised 6.5T Type-R for 1/12th scale pan cars. Making use of the same teardown as the previous modified variants, the Type-R is specially tuned for 1-cell applications such as 1/12th scale modified classes thanks to a specific stator and rotor combination, resulting in smooth and controllable acceleration.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]