Tourex have introduced the TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres especially made for artificial surfaces such as astroturf. Offering a multitude of small pins and coming moulded from 50 shore rubber the tyre will combine high grip and optimised durability. The tyres come pre-glued on white disc rims and including TX 4-12 inserts.
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Hot on the heels of the refurbished Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo kit comes its successful buggy sibling, the B4.2. Based on the legendary B4 platform the vehicle includes the Team Associated XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal-gear steering servo. Power is supplied by a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor while the water-resistant Reedy brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff and high current T-connector provides smooth throttle control. The new LiPo Combo package includes all the features of the popular B4.2 RTR along with the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack LiPo 3300mAh 30C 7.4V battery.
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LRP have introduced the updated iX8 V2 brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale applications. The second generation of this competition speedo features new hardware components and the v2.6 Team firmware. Overall the controller will stay cooler during the run for more consistent performance and improved brake control which is further helped by the new BR2 brake setting. For a faster take off the ESC’s software also comes with new and more aggressive Initial Drive settings. The package is rounded out by a full set of accessories including a fan unit and pre-soldered power wires.
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Team Associated recently started to bolstered up their range of ready-to-run vehicles with the LiPo Combo treatment and the latest vehicle to receive the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack 3300mAh 30C LiPo battery pack is the proved T4.2 1/10th 2WD stadium truck. The ROAR Nationals winning vehicle comes factory assembled and includes a powerful 3300kv sensorless brushless motor, a water-resistant speed controller and the XP 2.4GHZ radio system for glitch-free operation. Chassis-wise the T4.2 has a tough gearbox with sealed gear differential, V2 coil-over shock absorbers and a widely adjustable suspension to offer. The kit is rounded out by grippy truck tyres and your choice of two bodyshell designs.
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Available soon from JQ Racing is the White Edition THEeCar 1/8th electric buggy kit. The 2015 kit will include the suspension geometry of the White Edition nitro buggy but with a chassis that is ready to take your choice of 1/8th scale brushless electronics. More images and information about the buggy, with whom JQ Racing’s own Joseph Quagraine recently achieved a 2nd place finish at the 2015 Euro Contest, should be available soon.
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Avid’s Satellite 2.2″ disc wheels are now also available in a limited edition black colour variant. Coming as 2WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant the wheels feature a 12mm hex, making them usable for all Team Associated B5 and Kyosho RB6 buggies. The durable and light wheels sport an angled glue catch bead, contoured inner wheel spokes and a swirl pattern that is designed to mate with serrated locking nuts to keep the wheels secure. Click here to view the rear wheel
MCD have introduced the Micro Stud V2 tyre for large scale off-road buggies. Following an extensive optimisation process the tyres are now even lighter, weighing in at only 150g, saving around 25 percent of weight per tyre and thus scrubbing a total of 200g per set without sacrificing handling and durability. The 180mm tyres are available in a soft and medium rubber compound.
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Tekno RC have new optional shock towers for the EB48SL and the SCT410.3 as well as a 17mm wheel wrench and shock cap tool available. Starting with the shock towers, coming for the front and rear of the company’s 1/10th short course truck and 1/8th super light buggy, the towers are are made from super tough 5mm carbon material and they are 6mm lower than the stock parts for a lower centre of gravity and thus improved handling. Scrubbing 6 grams of weight per tower they also make for a lower overall weight and they should only be used with the TKR5516 front suspension arms and TKR5515 rear suspension arms.
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