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January 25, 2015

MIP B5M aluminium 3-gear transmission

During this weekend‘s Reedy Offroad Race of Champions MIP have a new 3-gear transmission for Team Associated’s B5M buggy to show. The sturdy 7075 aluminium case offers improved precision, optimised gear mesh and thus higher efficiency compared to the standard moulded cases. At the same time the transmission package is relatively of the same overall weight as the OEM 4-gear transmission, keeping the weight distribution the same as what the car was designed for which can often be more beneficial than scrubbing tons of weight. Also as the motor sits at a 3mm offset to the left an optimised left to right weight balance is achieved – the needed spacer and new spring will be supplied with the transmission kit. On top of that the all-alloy gearbox will act as a giant heatsink, making for improved motor cooling and a reduced power fade during a run. The 3-gear design also makes for a more efficient operation making the gearbox ideal for stock and modified racers alike.

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January 24, 2015

VP Pro RS-602 high-output glow igniter

VP Pro have their new RS-602 high-output glow igniter available. Made from anodised aluminium and stainless steel and coming quipped with a single 5000mAh cell the igniter offers a higher capacity than the previous model for longer lasting power per charge. Included comes a suitable overnight wall charger.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

January 23, 2015

Xray XB4 12mm aluminium offset wheel hubs

Xray introduce a range of 12mm aluminium offset wheel hubs for the XB4 line of buggies. Coming machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting a black anodised finish for improved wear characteristics the hubs are available with several offset values of -0.75, 0, +0.75, +1.50, +2.25 and +3.00mm allowing to run industry standard 12mm hex wheels such as the EOS handout Schumacher tyres. The clamp-type adapters are of a lightweight design and they are marked for easy identification.

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January 23, 2015

RDRP B5 lightweight heatsink motorplate

New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the B5 lightweight heatsink motorplate for the Team Associated B5 buggy. The part is a direct replacement for the standard motor plate on the B5, B5M and T5M and it sports an updated design with machined cooling fins that reduce the weight and improve cooling without sacrificing rigidity. The closed design keeps dirt out of the pinion and main gear area allowing to run the part in every racing condition. The motorplate is cut from aircraft quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes blue anodised and laser etched to match with the remainder of RDRP’s Team Associated option parts.

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January 23, 2015

Max Airbrush XB8 Magma bodyshell

Italian company Max Airbrush introduce the Magma V1.0 bodyshell for the Xray XB8 buggy. Made from clear polycarbonate material the body adapts the unique look of the company’s Magma design in order to create a new look for the XB8. Both material and shape ensure a good amount of robustness while a special shape around the engine’s cooling area provided sufficient cooling.

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January 22, 2015

AKA tyre balancer, tyre punch & mini pump bottle

AKA have a range of new pit accessories available such as a tyre balancer, tyre punch and mini pump bottle. Starting with the 2-in-1 handheld wheel balancer, the tool has been meticulously engineered to balance most 12mm hex and 17mm hex wheels, including 1:10 buggy, short course, 1:8 buggy and truggy. The sleek, lightweight design fits in any toolbox without taking up much room. Included with the balancer is one block of balancing clay.

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January 22, 2015

Marka Racing 4700mAh 100C shorty LiPo battery

New from Marka Racing comes a high-quality 4700mAh 100C shorty LiPo battery pack. Sporting a protective hardcase with 4mm bullet-type connector tubes the battery weighs in at 210g and it is ideal for pan cars, formula cars and 1/10th off-road buggies alike.

Source: Marka Racing [markaracing.com]

January 22, 2015

Exotek B5 alloy 3-gear motor plate & suspension parts

Exotek have three new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated B5 buggy available in the form of a 3-gear motor plate, an angled front hinge pin brace and a B5M rear hanger set. Starting with the motor plate, the part is specially designed for the use with the new 3-gear transmission and it comes machined from high-quality aluminium. The vented design with heavy machining not only reduces the weight but also allows for improved heat dissipation of the motor and slipper clutch. Weighing in at 13g the plate is around 6.5g lighter than the stock part and it is available in blue or black anodising.

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