August 16, 2019

ORB Racing Forward 2WD FWD buggy – Coming soon

ORB Racing have released a first teaser image of their Forward called 1/10th scale 2WD front-wheel drive buggy conversion kit. The entirely new front/mid-motor platform utilises donor parts of a Team Associated B6.1D/DL buggy, doing away with the need to source discontinued Team Durango parts – as it was needed for its predecessor. The buggy is currently in its final stages of design and the conversion kit will become available soon.

Source: ORB Racing [facebook.com]

August 16, 2019

HB Racing sign Jason Nugroho

HB Racing have announced the signing of Indonesian off-road star, Jason Nugroho to their team. Jason will use the D819 1/8th scale and D418 1/10th scale buggies at national Indonesian events as well as major events around the world. His vast racing experience will be a valuable addition to the team with Jason having already scored some high-class race results around Asia.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

August 16, 2019

Bezerk Cat L1 carbon fibre option parts

Bezerk RC have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the Schumacher Cat L1 4WD buggy in the form of lower shock towers and thinner upper decks. Starting with the shock towers, through testing in Australian conditions the designers have found that 4mm lower towers add the droop required for better handling on rougher terrain and make the car easier to drive on lower grip levels. The top of the front tower has been shaped the same to retain the kit plastic tower guard. The front and rear tower are cut from 4.0mm carbon fibre and they are available separately. Also new are front and rear upper decks in 2.2mm and 2.0mm variants that are both thinner than the standard kit parts for an easier to drive car in lower grip levels. The two thicknesses available allow to adapt the car further, enabling to fine-tune chassis stiffness. The top decks come as pairs separately for the front and rear and in the respective thicknesses.

View the other new parts here

August 15, 2019

DMS Partz SBX-410 4.8mm swaybar ball 2mm hole

Coming from DMS Partz are new 4.8mm swaybar balls with 2mm holes for the Corally SBX-410 4WD buggy. The black anodised balls feature a 2mm centre hole to accept larger size sway bars which comes in when running in high to very high bite track conditions. The swaybar balls come in sets of four and they are available now.

Source: X-Factory UK [xfactoryrc.co.uk]

August 15, 2019

Traxxas TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² trail truck

Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg International Toyfair, Traxxas has now announced the official release of the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² RTR trail truck. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz released the limited-production G 500 4×4² to stake its claim as the ultimate off-road vehicle. Outfitted with a powerful V8 engine, dynamic 4WD system, and military-grade portal axles, the G 500 4×4² had no equal. Traxxas honours the rich history of the G-Class with this highly-detailed RC replica. Based on the class-leading TRX-4, the Traxxas Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² features portal axles, a high/low transmission, and locking differentials for all-terrain capability. Outfitted with 2.6” replica wheels and tyres, chrome grill and skid plate, and a full complement of scale details, the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² combines iconic style with the toughness and technology of the TRX-4 Scale and Trail crawler. Portal axles lift the truck at the wheels for huge centre pumpkin ground clearance while virtually eliminating torque twist. The TRX-4’s highly adjustable chassis offers a nearly endless supply of upgrades ranging from lift kits and portal weights to full LED light kits and tough aluminium accessories.

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August 15, 2019

Bezerk B74 standard front shock tower

Following their B74 Extra and Mid hole front shock towers, Bezerk from Australia now also introduced a standard front shock stay for Team Associated’s B74 buggy. The part matches the standard kit geometry, however an updated shape adds strength up top for improved reliability when the going gets tough. The shock tower is available in heavy duty 5.0mm or lightweight 4.0mm thickness.

Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]

August 15, 2019

Leadfinger Racing Strife D817T truck body shell

Leadfinger Racing have added the popular HB Racing D817T to their Strife line up of truck bodies. The lid is a drop fit for both the standard truck and vehicles using HB Racing’s upgrade front shock tower with LFR having added better front shock tower clearance for less wear and better flex. The straight, clean lines are giving the truck an aggressive look while keeping a traditional truck styling. Each Strife body comes in clear, ready for paint and with window masks, front grill, headlight and LFR stickers provided. The body is usable with nitro and electric trucks and it is available from now on.

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August 14, 2019

TMG Speed B74 2mm carbon fibre top decks

TMG Speed have introduced their new 2.0mm carbon fibre upper decks for the Team Associated B74 buggy. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the top decks provide increased rigidity when running in high-grip track conditions, making the buggy easier to drive. The front and rear upper deck can be used together or separately, allowing to adjust overall chassis flex to your liking.

Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]

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