Coming in late August is the TLR shorty chassis conversion kit for the 22-4 4WD buggy. The set does away with the need to modify the standard chassis and side rails when running a shorty LiPo battery instead of the intended saddle pack. The aluminium chassis comes excessively milled to make sure all components sit as low as possible and included are new composite side rails, foam battery cushions and mounting hardware.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
New from Exotek comes a clamping alloy hex set for the Losi Mini 8igh-T Truggy. The heavy duty machined alloy 12mm hexes come anodized red and they match the stock geometry. Included are 2x6mm screws.
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Tamiya USA have announced the re-release the Monster Beetle 1/10th 2WD kit. The reincarnation of the 1980’s icon will feature some subtle changes to make the vehicle 2015-ready and so rear universal driveshafts with protective rubber boots and a large dust cover come included with the kit that will also sport large diameter 130mm tyres, chrome-plated wheels and an ABS bodyshell with sticker sheet. The rugged original ABS space frame chassis has been kept and it utilises double-wishbone front, and trailing arm rear suspension setups in tandem with CVA oil-filled dampers. No definite release date is available yet but according to Tamiya USA the 2015 Monster Beetle will become available “soon”.
Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]
GForce have introduced a range of 64 pitch aluminium pinion gears. Coming as 25T to 50T variant the gears come precision-cut from high-quality aluminium and they are hard-anodised for wear. The first batch will include 25T to 40T pinions while the larger 41T to 50T gears will be available shortly.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
Axial have two new bodyshells for the SCX10 truck available. First up is the Jeep Nukizer 715 concept vehicle that was revealed back in 2010 at the 45th Annual Easter Jeep Safari. The body is scaled around 12″ wheelbase SCX10 vehicles and compatible with the SCX10 Wheel Wells. The wheelbase can be easily adjusted by using the SCX10 TR Links Set 12″. Also new is the Mighty FC concept vehicle body. Again made for the SCX10 the pick-up body uses a 11.4″ wheelbase. Included with the bodies are full decal sheets, easy to install LED light buckets, front and rear body assemblies, all necessary body hardware and window mask sheets.
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Serpent have introduced a range of 61mm wheels for 1/10th off-road buggies as well as standard size 4WD front wheels. Starting with the 61mm rims, they are of a larger diameter compared to standard wheels to accommodate the latest ROAR wheel dimension updates. Available as 2WD front, 4WD front and general rear variant in yellow and white colour the wheels fit Serpent’s range of 1/10th buggies as well as many other brands. Also new are standard size 4WD front buggy wheels for the forthcoming Spyder 4WD kit. Like the 61mm rims they are available in fluorescent yellow and white colour.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
German company PSM have introduced a range of option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. First up is a set of aluminium shock standoffs. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with EV2 silver coating for improved surface protection the set weighs in at only 11g including mounting material. The 12-piece set is made in Germany and includes the standoffs, shock alignment shims as well as counter shims. Also new are 5mm front and 4mm rear carbon fibre shock towers. Made from authentic PSM semi-gloss finish material the ultra lightweight parts are direct replacements for the stock shock towers and they weigh in at 16g and 18g respectively.
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LRP’s VTEC Groove 2WD front and rear tyres are now also available with white multi-spoke rims. The proven tread design allows to use the tyres on a range of surfaces while the special J-compound rubber makes for optimised traction and a high durability. Coming pre-glued and including moulded foam inserts the wheels are usable for many of today’s 1/10th 2WD off-road buggies with 12mm wheel hex adapters.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
