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July 6, 2018

T-Works D817 series graphite A-arm stiffeners

Made for all HB Racing D817, D815 and RGT8 based kits are T-Works’ new carbon fibre A-arm stiffeners. The CNC-machined add-on plates allow to fine-tune the overall stiffness of the arms depending on the surface traction or ambient temperatures. The stiffeners are available in 1.0mm, 1.2mm or 1.5mm thickness, equaling softer to harder settings, and as complete sets or as separate pairs for the front or rear of the vehicle.

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July 6, 2018

Samix TRX-4 6mm & 8mm aluminium wheel hex adapters

Samix have introduced new 6mm and 8mm aluminium wheel hex adapters for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Coming as separate 4-piece sets the adapters are made of high-qualify CNC-machined aluminium and they are available in the three different colours of silver, gun metal or black. Using the adapters allows to fine-tune the track width on Traxxas’ popular truck and they are a direct fit using the stock hardware.

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July 6, 2018

Tamiya Hahn Racing MAN & Conghead 6×6 XB RTR

Coming from Tamiya are two new ready-to-run XB series kits in the form of the Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS Euro race truck and the Conghead 6×6 monster truck. The MAN TGS builds on the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis and it comes factory assembled and including a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The specifications are identical to the kit version, however the XB variant also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, steering servo, receiver, speed controller as well as a NiMH battery and a wall charger. The same items can also be found in the 1/18 scale Conghead 6×6 package with the 6-wheeler monster truck also coming with a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The vehicle builds on the G6-01 chassis and both trucks will hit stores sometime in August.

View the Conghead 6×6 truck here

July 5, 2018

JConcepts 817 series front scoop

JConcepts has introduced a front aero item for the popular and successful HB Racing 817 1/8th off-road buggy platform. The front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics and increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections while helped jumping attitude in tricky jump sections of the track. The front scoop is usable with the D817 and E817 series buggies includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and e-buggy with the same package.

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July 5, 2018

Samix TRX-4 rear shock plates

Following the release of Samix’s front shock plates the Asian company also has respective rear plates available for Traxxas’s TRX-4 trail truck. The items are machined from high-quality aluminium and sport six different shock mounting locations, ensuring that even complex suspension setups are accessible. The shock plates are available with a silver, gun metal or black anodised finish and they are a direct fit.

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July 5, 2018

Highest CR900 monster truck & rock crawler servo

Highest have introduced their all-new CR900 standard-size servo for monster truck and rock crawler applications. The high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 23kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.12s. It features a soft start function for smooth steering response, full metal gears for durability and a middle heatsink section for low operation temperatures. The power is developed by a coreless motor and dual ball bearings ensure efficiency and precision.

Source: Highest [highestrc.com]

July 4, 2018

Answer-RC V2 lightweight locking wheel nuts

Answer-RC have introduced their new V2 lightweight locking wheel nuts for 1/8th off-road and GT kits. The revised wheel nuts are lighter, offer a lower profile and now match Answer-RC’s Spokes wing washers in terms of design. The fasteners are CNC machined and drilled for low weight yet still serrated on the rear for a solid lockdown of the wheel. Coming in set of four in red or black colour they are suitable for pretty much every 1/8th nitro buggy, truggy and GT car.

View the black colour wheel nuts here

July 4, 2018

Samix TRX-4 aluminium front shock plates

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a new front shock plate set. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in silver, gun metal or black anodising the items will greatly improve overall suspension rigidity while offering six different shock mounting locations and machined silver edge details for looks. Included with the two shock stays are also a panhard link mount and all needed hardware.

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