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December 13, 2019

Schumacher Cat L1 Evo 4WD buggy kit

Schumacher have officially unveiled their new Cat L1 Evo 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. The buggy maintains the successful, unique mid motor belt drive system, but includes several new features developed by the Schumacher international racing team. Such as wider 5mm drive belts, S2 shock towers and side rails, thicker diff shims, a new bodyshell and wing mounts, plus many more features like a pocketed 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with removable carbon fibre trays for the electronics. These improvements add to the proven durability, ease of maintenance, and on track performance of the buggy. The kit will hit stores this December.

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December 13, 2019

Xray XB2’20 long & short aluminium chassis

Coming from Xray and made for their XB2 2020 2WD off-road buggy are new long and short aluminium chassis options. Starting with the long chassis, it is machined from 2.5mm 7075-T6 aluminium and it sports bent outer sides for improved weight balance and ground clearance during cornering. Using the chassis will increase the car’s overall traction and this is recommended for low traction or bumpy astro turf tracks. The universal fit is usable with both the Dirt and Carpet editions of Xray’s popular XB2 buggy.

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December 13, 2019

Aigoin Racing introduce new 1/8th off-road optionals

Aigoin Racing from France have announced the release of new option parts for a range of 1/8th off-road vehicles. First up are front upper arm wings for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 and the Mugen MBX8. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre the wings help to fine-tune the aerodynamics, as they improve front downforce during high speed cornering and while jumping. Included in each set come plastic mounting brackets and hardware for secure fastening of the wings.

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December 13, 2019

RPM X-Maxx shock shaft guards orange

RPM have announced the release of select Traxxas X-Maxx option parts in orange colour. First up are the shock shaft guards for the popular Traxxas truck. Rocks, dirt and debris striking the shock shafts lead to dents, dings and burrs, which, in turn, lead to torn shock seals. Torn shock seals means leaky shocks and poor shock performance. The shock shaft guards shield the shock shaft from those deteriorating elements, prolonging the life of the shock shaft, which improves the long-term performance of the suspension and in turn, prolongs the time between seal replacement and shock rebuilds. The guards are a simple design, replacing stock shock spring cups with ones that have mounting holes for a thin but tough shield that rises up to the base of the shock body. The guard completely blocks debris from striking the shock shaft. The back and sides are open, which prevents debris from building inside the guard as well. As an added bonus, RPM increased the length of the tubular spring support of the spring cup by nearly 2mm. The added length helps prevent the spring from jumping off of the spring perch when the conditions are less than ideal. The guards are sold in pairs with two packs being needed to outfit a complete truck.

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December 13, 2019

Yeah Racing 15mm offset aluminium hex adapters

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for many of today’s 1/10th scale crawlers are 15mm offset aluminium hex wheel adapters. The parts allow to easily widen the track width of a truck which can lead to a more stable ride in challenging terrain. Machined from aluminium the black anodised hex adapters are usable with 12mm hex wheels and they come in sets of four including suitable wheel screws.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

December 13, 2019

Revtech X-Factor modified motors

Trinity have introduced the new Revtech X-Factor modified brushless motors in a range of 3.0T to 9.5T windings. The power plants utilise a highly machined aluminium case for exceptional heat dissipation and this, in combination with highest quality materials, gives virtually zero fade during a run. New and improved solder tabs now make wiring even easier. A huge variety of optional roots such as 12.3mm long, 12.5mm long, 11.5mm, 12mm, 12.5mm and 13mm allows to tune to power to the drivers preference. The motor is available in 3.0T up to 7.5T windings in even and .5 variants and also as 8.5T and 9.5T versions.

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December 12, 2019

DE Racing 8ight-X & MP10 BumpSkids & rear skid plates

Coming from DE Racing are their new BumpSkids and rear skid plates for the TLR 8ight-X and Kyosho MP10 buggies. Starting with the BumpSkids, they combine a well functioning front skid plate with a refined front bumper to create the ultimate in protection, performance, and styling. As for the rear skid plates, like the front BumpSkids, these are ultra thin, they wear like aluminium and save the chassis from becoming overly scratched or damaged. They are sold in packs of three and use the original bulkhead mounting hardware.

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December 12, 2019

Reds Racing Tetra V3.0 off-road clutch system

Coming from Reds Racing is their new Tetra V3.0 clutch system for 1/8th off-road vehicles. The updated clutch features a new dust-proof flywheel that has been redesigned compared to the previous version in order to better protect the engine’s front bearing from dirt even in very dusty track conditions. Furthermore, Reds Racing have improved the shoes and springs to optimise fuel consumption and performance. The shoes and springs can be used on the previous clutch versions and the V3.0 is available in a total of four variants; with 32mm or 34mm flywheels and as aluminium clutch of medium inertia, good on all types of track layouts and also as steel clutch with high inertia, recommended for low grip tracks. Both clutches utilise four aluminium shoes and 1.0mm springs but they can be outfitted with optional parts carbon shoes and 1.1 mm springs.

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