December 19, 2019

Yeah Racing SW-01 aluminium steering optionals

Yeah Racing have released new option parts for the popular Tamiya SW-01 stunt truck in the form of aluminium steering blocks and an aluminium steering set. Starting with the steering blocks, the redesigned parts offer more stability and durability over the standard plastic items, greatly improving the overall crash resistance. A clip system for mounting the upper links ensures the truck will have equal height links left and right while the included bearings make for a smoother drivetrain. The steering blocks are available in black or blue anodising and they sport laser-engraved logos for looks.

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December 19, 2019

Pro-Line Prism 2.0 2.2” 4WD carpet front tyre

Pro-Line have introduced their new Prism 2.0 2.2” 1/10th scale 4WD carpet front tyre. The Prism 2.0 features a new carcass shape that provides more steering in low speed corners and more forgiveness and stability at high speeds. The second-generation Prism features the same iconic hook shaped pins that racers have come to know, and love combined with Prism shaped pins for incredible forward grip. Pro-Line engineers have perfected the carpet compound options of Z3 Medium and Z4 Soft, which have been developed specifically for the needs of indoor carpet racing. The tyres are sold as pairs including suitable foam inserts.

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December 19, 2019

Associated Electrics roll out new Enduro optionals

Associated Electrics have announced the release of new option parts for the Element RC Enduro line of trail trucks. The range includes 10x90mm Factory Team shock absorbers that comes standard with CNC-machined aluminium shock bodies, ultra-smooth Delrin pistons, polished steel shock shafts, threaded aluminium spring collars, chromed steel pivot balls, mounting hardware and Element RC’s 1.49 lb/in gray springs.

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December 19, 2019

Pro-Line Air Force 2 HD pre-cut 6.5” rear wing

Coming soon from Pro-Line is their new pre-cut Air Force 2 HD 6.5” 1/10th buggy rear wing. The wing was designed with the latest in CAD technology to meet extreme performance and durability specifications. Huge radiuses on the wing corners prevent cracks from starting and allow air to flow smoothly over the wing for incredible performance. The wing is made from medium thickness polycarbonate for maximum strength while still being lightweight. Extra tyre clearance has been built into the wing to reduce tyre rub as much as possible during racing. The AF2 HD wing comes pre-cut, allowing for instant use after drilling the required mounting holes.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

December 18, 2019

Pro-Line Axis YZ-4 & B74 lightweight body shells

Pro-Line have introduced the new Axis lightweight buggy body shells for the Yokomo YZ-4 and Team Associated B74 buggies. The new design was recently introduced for several 2WD buggy and it will soon be available to deck out two of the hottest buggies on the track. The Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The design features a cab-forward design which provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balances out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body is super low and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of the race buggies perfectly. Made in the USA, the bodies are made from light weight polycarbonate material and included are two Air Force II 6.5” rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals.

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December 18, 2019

Answer-RC 1/8th buggy carbon fibre side guards

Available now from Answer-RC are carbon fibre side guards for the majority of the current 1/8th buggies. Strong, good looking and about 50 percent lighter than the kit items typically, the hand-laid, CNC-machined and Kevlar-reinforced side guards are available for the Agama A319, HB Racing D817 and D819, Kyosho MP10, Mugen MBX8, SWorkz S35-3 and Team Associated RC8B3.1. The side guard sets include all the bits and pieces needed for installation.

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December 18, 2019

Chris Laos doubles at Battle At The Pond Rd2

Mills Pond RC Speedway of Fort Lauderdale, Florida held round 2 of the Battle At The Pond series last weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class it was Chris Laos with the overall TQ and the young man would also bring home a popular win in the 20-minute A-main event, leaving behind Robert Romano in 2nd, a lap down. A further lap down Kevin Neumann would complete the top 3 result. Over in 1/8th E-Buggy it was again Chris Laos with the overall TQ and win, leading the single 10-minute A-main event from tone to tone. 4th place qualifier, Kevin Neumann came in 2nd, some 26 seconds behind as 6th place qualifier, Nelson Garcia came in 3rd overall.

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December 18, 2019

Xray XB’20 LCG aluminium shock towers

Coming from Xray and made for their XB 2020 2WD off-road buggy are new low centre of gravity aluminium shock towers. Machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium the shock stays fit both the Carpet and Dirt edition kits and they offer updated upper shock mounting positions with the rear tower also featuring three different wing height mounting positions. The rear variant fits both LCG gearbox configurations and like the front shock stay, it is machined of 3mm aluminium and comes black anodised for wear and looks.

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