New from VBC Racing and made for the FireboltDM 2WD buggy is a rear anti-roll bar set. It includes three different thickness and colour-coded anti-roll bar wires as well as all needed mounting hardware including ballcups, and ball joints. The set comes in handy when adjusting the buggy to high-grip surfaces as it reduces body roll on grippy tracks.
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Exotek introduce new carbon fibre and aluminium option parts for Losi’s Mini 8ight-T off-road truck. First up is the carbon bottom plate set that includes a 2.25mm thick main chassis plate and a heavy duty machined alloy nose plate. The main chassis offers a sleek factory carbon look and a lighter weight while the machined motor area allows the use of some larger diameter motors. In combination with Exotek’s 8ight-T servo mounts a larger 1/10th low-profile servo can be used for extra steering performance while the new optional shorty battery blocks help to fit 2S LiPo shorty battery packs. Included with the set comes mounting hardware and a decal sheet and the set can be used with the stock top plate or Exotek’s optional top deck.
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Coming from Schumacher and made for 1/8th off-road buggies is the new 1/8th Stagger tyre aimed at astroturf and multi-surface high grip tracks. The unique design allows the tyre to generate enough steering without causing grip roll. Also having plenty of forward drive due to the central row of horizontal bars. The tyre is meant for the front of the car but can also be used on the rear and it is available in two compounds, yellow for dry astro and softer silver for damp/wet conditions as a pair of tyre only or as pre-mounts on a Schumacher Revlite rim with medium foam insert.
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Made for the XB8 and XB8E equipped with the Active Diff gear differential are new lightweight outdrives from Xray. Made from Hudy spring steel the parts are lightened to reduce their overall weight compared to the standard outdrives and they come with a hardened surfaces to maximise durability. Final precision hand-grinding ensures tight tolerances and an ultra-smooth fit in the diff body and gear.
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Coming soon from GForce is the Rev Limiter module to limit the maximum RPM of electric brushless motors. Looped between the motor, controller and receiver the device limits the maximum RPM of sensored brushless motors in four steps between 10,000 and 17,000 RPM. Micro switches and status LEDs help to check the setting, making the module ideal to equalise the performance of brushless motors for entry level and stock racing classes. The 2S LiPo-compatible Rev Limiter comes in a lightweight case, it measures 22x15x10mm and comes pre-wired with universal connectors and including a sensor wire.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
Team C introduce a rear aluminium arm mount with composite inserts for swift and easy suspension geometry adjustments. The suspension mount is machined from aluminium and it comes orange anodised to match the remainder of the car’s aluminium parts. The included inserts allow to adjust the toe-in and anti-squat setting by using different inserts or by rotating them in the suspension mount.
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Italian company DKT introduce the DBlock flywheel retaining system for the Mugen buggy clutch. Designed to make for easier and faster maintenance the system also helps avoiding any damage to the springs as it features two nuts, one of which secures the flywheel to the crankshaft, while the second holds the clutch springs and shoes in place. To maintain or change the springs or shoe you simply have to undo the upper nut while the flywheel retaining nut remains untouched. The DBlock system is fully compatible with the Mugen kit parts.
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AKA introduce the updated Enduro 3 and Cityblock 3 1/10th short course tyres. Starting with the Enduro 3, the all-round tyre sports the same tread as the previous versions but an updated carcass as used on the 2014 ROAR National Championship winning Typo for improved performance in any track condition. The tyre is available as pre-mounted pairs or tyres with inserts in soft, super soft, and new ultra soft compound.
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