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January 26, 2021

SWorkz S35-T2e brushless racing truggy

SWorkz have released the electric powered version of their recently announced S35-T2 truggy, the S35-T2e. The geometry of the car aims to provide great corner speed with exceptional traction and improved control. Featuring a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis, this wide layout has been tested by their team driers to guarantee the best performance. The newly developed Truggy HET differentials are included and provide traction that was not possible before. The new S35-T2e also comes with a longer shock layout in the front and rear, the construction of which is adapted to that new optimised layout. The steering geometry, with new Ackerman and steering plates, gives the driver a feeling of total control and with the new toe-in plates, which now contain square inserts, you can easily adjust the geometry to fit every track layout and track condition.

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January 26, 2021

Tekno RC aluminium sway bar collars

Help keep the sway bars of your EB48 2.0 and NB48 2.0 vehicles in place for a long main with these new aluminium collars from Tekno RC. CNC machined from aluminium and hard anodised, these collars are less likely to move due to the threads being damaged from over-tightening or a direct hit to the sway bar. These are a direct replacement for the stock plastic collars and require four M3x4mm set screws.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

January 26, 2021

T-Works XB4’21 graphite electronics mounting plate

T-Works have released this graphite electronics mounting plate for the Xray XB4’21. Replacing the standard plastic electronics mounting plate in the kit, the new graphite version is lightweight and adds that bling factor. Supplied with mounting hardware.

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

January 26, 2021

Xray XB4’21 special 6mm profiled shape steering plate

From Xray for the XB4’21 is this aluminium special 2-hole 6mm profiled shape steering plate. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, it is designed & recommended for use in high-traction conditions and helps increase steering precision and predictability. Also fits the XT4.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 24, 2021

SWorkz S35 drive shaft systems

SWorkz have introduced their latest drive shaft systems for the S35 series of cars which are the Evolution-CVA and Advance-CVD drive shafts. The small ball axle joint system is an advanced design from the CVD system, that can offer the biggest steering angle with super smooth rotation. It is a more sensitive steering feature that is able to produce more corner speed suited for lower grip conditions. The smart design ring holders for the Evolution-CVA is light and gives smooth rotation for steering. This is a good feature that offers the car a lot more forward motion and improves handle for your SWorkz on high grip conditions.

View the different systems here

January 22, 2021

HB Racing welcome Thomas Musso to their team

HB Racing would like to welcome Thomas Musso to their official team. The former French 1/10th National Champion will be racing both 1/8th nitro and electric vehicles in major national and international events in 2021. Worldwide Team Manager Adrien Bertin said, ‘Thomas is a talented racer who brings with him much more than driving skills. He is a very knowledgeable and approachable racer who is a perfect fit for the 2021 team. We are very excited to have him on board again.’ Thomas followed up by saying “‘It’s official I’m back! A huge thanks to Adrien Bertin and the whole HB/Performa/Neidhart team. Now it’s time for some training before the first events, I hope at the beginning of April with the Montpellier GP. See you soon on the tracks’

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

January 21, 2021

Pro-Line Axis body for TLR 8ight-XE

This Axis body from Pro-Line for the TLR 8ight-XE has been designed with the latest in CAD technology and features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the motor and electronics and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of your race buggy perfectly. To run the Axis body on the 8ight-XE electric buggy, the battery must be no taller than 39mm due to the low-slung nature of the Axis side pods.

View more images of the Axis body here

January 21, 2021

Xray XB2’21 lightweight solid axle set

From Xray for the XB2’21 is this solid axle set that includes a lightweight axle shaft with 20T pulley, disc carrier, spur gear and hardware. The axle body is manufactured from hard coated Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and has been strategically machined lighter than the standard solid axle shaft. Hand-ground for maximum precision and smooth operation, additionally it has been heat treated and black coated to ensure long life and maximum performance. Designed for stock class to reduce maximum rotation mass and eliminate slipper effect.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]