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March 11, 2022

T-Works 8ight-X steel chassis skid protectors

T-Works have release their stainless steel chassis skid protector sets for the TLR 8ight & 8ight X buggy. The skid plates will provide additional chassis protection in the front of the car, something that comes in handy especially when running on highly abrasive surfaces or on track with large jumps. The protector plates are made of high-quality stainless steel material for durability and corrosion resistance and come in a set of two.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

March 9, 2022

Leadfinger XT8 truck body

Leadfinger has teamed up with RC America and Ty Tessmann to redesign a one-of-a-kind truck body that is specially fit for the Xray XT8. With this there are no extra holes or cutlines to navigate when cutting out the body. By request Leadfinger has also lengthened the back of the cab into the bed of the truck allowing for more room of the oversized air filter. The rest of the styling remains the same form the popular original. To mount the body, use the single post from the XB8 buggy and raise it using a longer screw and 5mm spacers. This allows it to be the lowest sitting body in its class and is why it has been become a preferred tuning option by Ty Tessmann and the Xray team. This body is available from RC America, Leadfinger Racing and its trusted dealers for purchase. The new truck body for the Xray XT8 comes clear and ready for paint. Window masks and grill/ headlight stickers are included.

View more angles of the body here

March 9, 2022

LC Racing PTG-1 1/10 4wd racing buggy

LC Racing have introduced their latest release, the PTG-1 1/10 4wd racing buggy. An all new platform, it does still use some suspension parts and geometry from their LC10B5. The PTG-1 will be sold as a factory built roller without any electronics and features a single main shaft, driven directly by the rear mounted motor. It also comes as standard with some of the competition parts from the LC10B5 like the front & rear high capacity oil filled gear diffs and front & rear CVDs. Other features include a hardened aluminium chassis with front kickup, fully sealed drivetrain with easy diff access and front 4mm & rear 3.5mm fibre composite shock towers.

View more images of the PTG-1 here

March 7, 2022

T-Works MBX8R carbon front shock tower

Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MBX8R buggy is this carbon fibre front shock tower. Machined from high-quality 4mm carbon fibre the tower is a direct replacement for the standard aluminium version. Also suitable for the newly released MBX8R Eco.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

March 5, 2022

SWorkz 1/10th 2wd universal battery holder

Produced by SWorkz factory team supplier RC Carbon Cavalieri, they have designed this new universal battery holder for their 1/10th 2wd buggy. The position of the battery can be adjusted front to back to suit the track conditions and the set is delivered with large rubber o-rings to hold the pack safely in place.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

March 4, 2022

Mugen Seiki MBX8R Eco EP 1/8th buggy

With the success of the MBX8R kit, Mugen Seiki is now offering a MBX8R Eco that includes many of the same parts from the MBX8R. The team at Mugen Seiki spent a lot of time testing and developing the MBX8R geometry in race conditions throughout 2021, which lead to many major victories resulting in the MBX8R Eco having many new parts to increase stability, rear traction, improved jumping, and have a wide tuning range. The suspension has seen new suspension mounts and geometry, new longer box-shaped suspension arms and arm stiffeners as well as a new front shock tower and upper front arm mount that uses new pivot inserts for increased tuneability. The MBX8R Eco chassis features a slightly new design to accommodate the new suspension geometry while on top there is a new battery mount for 4S shorty and standard batteries. High Traction Differentials are included in the MBX8R Eco. The Mugen Seiki HTD provides increased acceleration, longer runtime, and more consistent handling. A lightweight high down-force wing allows more air to flow to improve jumping while a revised rear wing mount will provide additional downforce and increase durability. Other final updates include new sway bar collars to reduce sway bar movement, emulsion shock caps, aluminium wing button and updated centre diff cover with holes for lightening.

View more images of the MBX8R Eco here

March 3, 2022

ProTek R/C Samurai RM Maifield Edition 3-port engine

ProTek R/C have announced their new Samurai RM Maifield Edition 3-port .21 competition nitro engine, the engine which dominated last week’s Dirt Nitro Challenge. The Maifield Edition combines features hand picked by ProTek R/C team driver Ryan Maifield, with the proven race winning performance of the ProTek Samurai platform. It features a unique backplate with steel insert to reduce friction which helps to provide increased conrod lifespan, a more stable idle and higher RPM, while also eliminating the risk of aluminium debris in the engine due to backplate wear. The RM Edition is paired with the proven “high power” 21j carburettor and long stroke configuration, making it a great option for large track 1/8 nitro buggy and 1/8 nitro truck racing. A low CG 9 fin “RM” cooling head, 3 port sleeve and ceramic rear bearing round out the package to create a pro-level engine that delivers the power and performance needed to win, with the reliability required to compete at the highest levels of competition.

Source: ProTek R/C [amainhobbies.com]

March 2, 2022

T-Works MBX8-R arm stiffeners & engine screw set

T-Works have introduced new carbon fibre suspension arm stiffeners for the Mugen MBX8-R buggy. Available for the lower rear arms, they help reduce overall arm flex while preventing the built up of dirt. The stiffeners are available in 1mm and 1.2mm variants with the different thickness helping to further fine-tune the flex characteristics. Included with the sets comes suitable hardware. Also for the MBX8-R is an engine mount washer and screw set.

View the engine mount washer & screw set here