New from Sweep Racing come this Trilug 1.9″ rock crawler bead lock tires, a first entry into this category for the brand. Trilug tires have three step lugs on the sidewall and special compounds provide maximum traction on multiple surfaces. Gold and yellow compounds are available and the tires fit perfectly with the brand’s double stage inserts and aluminium bead lock wheels.
View another image of the Trilug here
LapMonitor have introduced their new transponder mount for the Mugen MBX7/8 Eco series of buggies. Designed for use with LapMonitor’s own transponders, it provides an easy installation and perfect detection with LapMonitor’s timing system.
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For the Kyosho MP10, T-Works have produced new front and rear DLC coated shock shafts. The front shafts are 57mm, while the rear shafts are 66mm and also fit the MP10T. Sold as a pair, the DLC coating provides a smooth and rigid surface for a better performing shock absorber.
View the rear shock shafts here
Xray have introduced an ultra-lightweight version of the XB2 Gamma 2D body designed especially for low traction conditions. Lower weight reduces the roll of the car and improves corner speed. The profile of the body improves the stability and increases downforce towards the rear of the car to help generate more traction for the car. The high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic body for XB2D is designed to perfectly fit the car and work especially in low traction conditions. Specially designed to maximise rear down force to increase traction the front was designed to give optimal steering. The sides of the body and cockpit are as flat as possible to allow air to flow around the body for improved side stability. On the top of roof are two integrated flow channels for proper airflow. Made from high-quality premium Lexan material.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from Koswork comes these handy aluminium ride height gauges. Easily check the ride height of the your car by rotating the the triangular block to the correct setting and sliding it under the car. Each gauge has 6 different heights over the two ends and are available for 1/10th buggy (16, 17, 18mm / 19, 20, 21mm), 1/10 Truck & 1/8 Buggy (22, 23, 24mm / 25, 26, 27mm) and 1/10 SC Truck & 1/8 Buggy (25, 26, 27mm / 28, 29, 30mm). There are also additional triangular blocks available separately that can be swapped out for 1/10 Buggy Carpet (13, 14, 15mm), 1/10 SC Truck & 1/8 Buggy (28, 29, 30mm) and 1/8 Truck (37, 38, 39mm). The tool itself is made from aluminium with the stem black anodised while the blocks themselves are finished in blue with the gauge displayed in white.
AKA have announced the release of their new 1:10 Slicks 2.2 which utilise the popular 2.2 mounting bead for increased performance and consistency. The Slicks 2.2 expand on what was learned with the popular Scribble 2.2 to create a consistent, long lasting, slick tire with minimal ‘break-in’ necessary. An improved carcass design creates the proper amount of elasticity to get the power effectively to the ground, without ’snap’, from the first battery pack to the 20th. The 2wd and 4wd fronts make use of the new and popular V2 front foams which allow for a wider footprint and a smoother less twitchy steering feel.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Factory Team have introduced a new tuning option for off-road 12mm shocks. The new 2mm thickness V2 shock pistons decrease damping and pack compared to their standard 2.5mm thickness kit counterparts. Keeping the same 2-hole valving, the shorter thickness piston allows for faster fluid flow, and less pack while the shock takes fast impacts from jumps and bumps. This results in a small shift, giving the car more traction and less pack, which racers can tune for an advantage in a wide range of conditions.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
Some various new items from T-Works, starting with a number of new carbon parts for the Mugen MTC2 touring car. Starting with a new rear body mount plate that comes with carbon body post spacers, with the spacers also available separately and also for the same car is the new front upper bumper plate also in carbon, both parts featuring additional machining for looks and further weight reduction. In offroad for both the Kyosho MP10 & MP9 as well as the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 is a hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium servo saver lever.
