Schumacher has released a new Alloy Shock Cap Set for use with its L1R 4WD Buggy, LD3 2WD Buggy and ST2 2WD Stadium Truck. The Alloy shock cap minimises any potential play due to the new shock bush insert design. This shock cap set allows the shock to be quickly removed from the car by removing a single M3 nut.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Willspeed has released a new Aluminium +2 -2 Caster Block Link Mounts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy. Manufactured in 7075 Aluminium, the single piece alu design gets machined threads to remove the factory nyloc nut. This makes for ease of ball stud removal and adjustment. Pair these up with our 0 +4 option you have all the possibilities covered! Component Weight (Pair) – 3.01g
New from Factory Team for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy are these carbon fibre Front Bulkhead Shims, Titanium Top Shaft Screw, and Aluminium Differential Height Inserts. These parts are of alternate materials to the kit parts to improve precision over molded parts or remove weight from steel parts.
JConcepts has released its F2 body for the Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy.. As the release drops of the MSB1, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning shell and wrapped it around the newest dynamo from Mugen Seiki Racing. The exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes the F2 a classic performer. T he body includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world. The body arrives as clear polycarbonate with protective film and is available in standard and lightweight formed thickness.
New from Schumacher Racing for its CAT L1R 1:10 4WD Competition Buggy is this ‘Recon’ Steering set. Designed and tested by the British manufacturer’s engineering department and race team that includes reigning EFRA European 4WD Buggy Champion Michal Orlowski, the ‘Recon’ optional steering assembly offers initial smoothness, but allows you to use all of the steering throw with an improved feel.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
New from British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed is this machined 26T PEEK Idler Gears Set for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy. Looking to create the ultimate fit and forget Idler Gear solution for the B7 in terms of performance and reliability, they redesigned the 3 gears to take 5 X 9 X 3mm bearings (supplied). Reducing the bearing diameter to increase the material section at the root of the gear tooth to improve strength and durability. PEEK (polyetheretherketone) a premium high performance engineering plastic and boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics making these gears truly a fit and forget item.
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Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig to electronic operation. The upgraded is backward compatible with versions of the tyre gluing jig from 2017 onwards. This innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system. It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel. You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands. Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue. The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes. Once fitted it will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers. The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use or 240 sets of tyres.
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Following the recent release of their Diamond Evo, VP-Pro has added another new pattern to its 1:8 Buggy tyre range with the launch of the Daggers Evo. The new tyre is designed specially for Loamy/Hard Packed/Blue Groove conditions offer stability at high-speed and high-grip. Made from high quality rubber and supplied with a durable closed cell insert the wheel os offered pre mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange wheels. As with other tyres in the range, the Daggers Evo is available in M1,M2,M3 and M4 compounds.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
