PR Racing have introduced a set of vented slipper clutch plates for the S1 vehicle. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming hard anodised and with a “vented” design the plates will lower the slipper’s temperatures which results in a more consistent performance. The plates are suitable for the 2WD V2 and V3 buggies as wells the V3T and SC201.
Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]
Made for the Team Magic E6 III and E6 BES are new +15mm hex wheel adapters. Machined from aluminium and including serrated wheel nuts the adapters greatly increase the overall width of the E6 series vehicles for cooler looks and a wider range of wheel options. The adapters come as pairs and they are black coated for looks and wear.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are the new brass RF and RR suspension mounts for the Xray XB2 series of cars. They are a direct replacement for the kit’s lightweight parts and add valuable weight especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges the parts weigh in at 12g (RF) and 15g (RR) which shifts the weight bias further back for improved traction and a more planted ride when running on bumpy tracks. The RF and RR suspension mounts fit all XB2 series cars and trucks except for the XB2D’17, they are available separately and can be used together or in a mix with the standard mounts to achieve the desired weight bias and driving feel.
Xray have introduced new carbon fibre side guard braces for the XB2 and XT2 off-road vehicles. The parts attach from above to the front section of the chassis, sandwiching and reinforcing the composite side guards around the servo section and ultimately taking flex out of the area for increased corner speed, an easier to drive vehicle and more forgiving landing. Also included in the set are new, narrower composite upper bulkhead connectors.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
SWorkz have introduced new aluminium steering servo horns for 1/8th scale off-road vehicles. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver chamfered edges the parts make for improved steering emphasis and increased durability by replacing the standard composite servo arms. The clamping design horns corm including mounting hardware and they are available in 23T and 25T specification, suiting most of today’s servos.
Round 2 of the UK Northern Regionals series was held at the North West Nitro track near Blackpool. Xray’s Paul Crompton took the win in the Nitro Buggy main final from Stuart Mahon (Mugen) in 2nd and Graeme Miller (Agama) 3rd. Kiernan Cox (Kyosho) and Dom Nun (Xray) would round out the top 5 result.
Source: RC Pit Box [rc-pitbox.com]
Coming from Serpent and made for the company’s Cobra SRX8E electric buggy is a saddle pack battery conversion kit. Using the set converts the standard brick battery mount into a rearward mounted saddle pack configuration that makes for near perfect weight distribution. The set includes composite parts such as the battery retainers, a new centre diff cover, rear stiffener as well as new 85mm and 105.5mm centre driveshafts and mounting hardware.
French brand Rusti Design has introduced a set of differential oil stickers for the Team Associated B64 buggy. Designed to take the guesswork out of tuning and maintaining the buggy’s gear differentials the stickers fit snuggly into the recesses of the diff gear where they are kept safe and secure, reminding on the fluid viscosity inside. The set includes four each of the most used oil viscosities, some blank stickers for custom oils and the stockers are also usable for a range of other cars and brands.
