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March 1, 2017

JConcepts MBX7R/RC8B3 front scoop

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Mugen MBX7R and Team Associated RC8B3 is the front scoop. Introduced at the 2016 IFMAR World Championships in Las Vegas, the front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The scoop can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish and the set includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and E-buggy with the same package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 1, 2017

JConcepts YZ-2 3-gear laydown gear shield

JConcepts have added a new 3-D-printed option part to their Shapeways store in the form of the 3-gear laydown transmission gear shield. The part slides directly on the Yokomo 3-gear transmission case and aligns with the stock geometry. The motor plate installs just over the gear shield and is positioned as normal. The gear shield is protection for the spur gear itself but also protects the low-profile body designs such as the JConcepts S2 and F2 bodies. The part is now available exclusively through Shapeways.

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March 1, 2017

SWorkz S35-3E 1/8th E-Buggy kit – Coming soon

SWorkz have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming S35-3E 1/8th E-Buggy kit. No detailed information is available yet but looking at the image it appears the buggy will sport the same new chassis and suspension features as the nitro kit, with some purpose-designed gizmos for the electric side of things. We bring you more information on the buggy as soon as they surface.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

March 1, 2017

Exotek XB2 RF brass suspension mount

Coming from Exotek is a RF brass suspension mount for the Xray XB2 series of vehicles. It quickly adds weight to the rear of the vehicle for improved rear traction and stability – for example when running the carpet laydown gearbox on dirt tracks. The part maintains the stock geometry, it adds 24g of weight and comes with a protective black coating.

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March 1, 2017

Leadfinger Racing Strife 8ight-T 4.0 bodyshell

Leadfinger Racing have introduced the Strife 8ight-T 4.0 bodyshell. Made from thicker polycarbonate material for added durability the body offers an aggressive look, a low-profile design and it comes clear, ready for your favourite paint job. The body is a direct fit on the TLR 8ight-T 4.0 and it includes window masks and grille decals.

Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]

March 1, 2017

Peter Roeygens wins at Lovan RC Challenge Rd4

Round four of the Lovan RC Challenge was recently held in Belgium and in the Touring Stock class it was Christophe Wojsznis who took the pole position after the qualifiers. Peter Roeygens and Christophe Libeer came in second and third. The finals were a pretty entertaining affair with Peter taking the win in the opening A-main while pole sitter Christophe scored a DNF. Leg 2 then had Mathias Van Laere coming out on top from Christophe Wojsznis while Peter only finished in fourth. In the third and decisive main Peter was back on top again from Christophe Libeer in second, handing the overall win to Peter Roeygens from Mathias Van Laere and Christophe Libeer.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

March 1, 2017

Yokomo YZ-2DTM Ryan Maifield edition 2WD buggy

Yokomo have introduced the new YZ-2DTM Ryan Maifield edition 2WD buggy kit. Based off of the “dirt specific” YZ-2DT, the kit however utilises a laydown transmission as found in the carpet kit to better suit today’s high-grip dirt tracks. Additionally the DTM comes with a new rear shock tower brace, it features height adjustable rear hub carriers with fine 0.5mm increments, and it comes with new high-grip specific steering hub carriers. The kit is rounded out by updated ball ends for smoother and more reliable operation and it includes a JConcepts S2 bodyshell and Aero rear wing. The kit will become available by beginning of April.

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March 1, 2017

Procircuit Addictive 1/8th buggy tyre

Modelix Racing have introduced the new Addictive 1/8th buggy tyre. Designed especially for racing on tracks with an abrasive surface, the dense tread will also offer exceptional durability and wear characteristics in hard-packed and polished conditions or when a dust layer makes for excessive wheel spin. The tyre is available pre-glued on yellow dish wheels and in P1 super-soft white, P2 soft yellow and P3 medium orange compounds, including the new XL insert for improved overall performance and a more consistent handling.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]