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April 14, 2017

RDRP XB2 Ultra Servo Mount

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products is the Ultra Servo Mount for Xray’s XB2 platform buggies and trucks. Designed to replace the kit’s plastic servo mounting brackets and by using machined aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and machined carbon fibre, the assembly greatly improves the overall rigidity of the servo area which results in a more precise steering feeling especially when running on high-bite surfaces. The alloy mounts sport RDRP’s new signature finned look for a low weight while the heavily machined carbon fibre upper brace further adds to the all-out factory looks. The servo mount is available in black and orange anodising and it fits the XB2 and XT2 series kits.

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April 14, 2017

SMJ Kabuto 21XB2 & R21 3.5cc nitro engines

SMJ have introduced the new Kabuto 21XB2 off-road and R21 on-road engines. Starting with the off-road engine, the 21XB2 is available in a Power and Eco variant with he first one being aimed towards racing on high-speed off-road tracks on the the growing 1/8th GT class while the Eco variant is best used on low-grip or bumpy tracks. Both long-stroke engine feature DLC-coated and balanced crankshafts as well as ceramic rear ball bearings. On the carburettor side of things the Power variant is equipped with a 7mm venturi while the Eco engine utilises a smaller 6mm venturi. Both engines come pre-run-in meaning minimal preparation time to get them track-ready.

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April 14, 2017

Team Bianchi Racing 5x7mm washer set

Italian brand TBR have release a 5-sheet set of laser-cut 5x7mm washers. Coming in 0.1mm to 0.5mm thickness, with the 0.3mm sheet also including 7x9mm washers, the sets are usable for a range of applications.

Source: TBR [bybianchi.com]

April 13, 2017

RDRP XB2 brass & aluminium 26 degree front bulkheads

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are new 26 degree front bulkheads for the Xray XB2 and XT2 kits. The overall design and material used greatly improves durability while also giving a more solid base for the inner hinge pins and additional weight, resulting in improved lower A-arm support on high-bite to very high-bite tracks. The bulkheads sport laser-etched markings for easy identification with the brass item weighing in at 45g while the alloy item only is a fraction heavier than the standard composite part. As with all of RDRP’s Xray-specific alloy parts the bulkheads are available in either orange or black anodising.

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April 13, 2017

Kyosho introduce new RB6.6 option parts

Kyosho Europe have introduced new option parts for the RB6.6 2WD buggy in the form of heavy duty carbon fibre shock towers, a carbon fibre battery brace and a carbon composite rear bulkhead. Starting with the shock towers, the parts are made from 5mm carbon fibre and available are a standard front and a mid motor rear shock tower. Both include mounting hardware for a drop fit. Also new is the carbon fibre battery plate that features different mounting positions for the battery stops, allowing to easily adjust the weight balance. Last but not least comes a carbon composite rear bulkhead set that offers improved rigidity compared to the standard parts.

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April 13, 2017

Team Magic E5 soft & hard shock spring sets

Coming from Team Magic are two new shock spring sets for the E5 series of monster trucks. Available are the white-marked soft and black-marked hard springs that complement the already existing medium hardness offering. All feature an orange coating for looks and corrosion prevention and they come in sets of two.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

April 13, 2017

Tasos Paparegas wins at Hobbytech Cup Rd1

The Greek Hobbytech Cup recently kicked off at the Serres track in the North of the country. Xray’s Tasos Paparegas took an easy TQ and win in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy main final from his brother John on the runner-up spot. Mugen driver Zois would complete the top 3 podium result.

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April 13, 2017

Exotek ZX6.6 HD shock towers & B6 brass C arm mount

Coming from Exotek are new option parts for the Kyosho ZX6.6 and the Team Associated B6 buggies. Starting with the Kyosho parts, new are the heavy duty 5mm carbon fibre front and rear shock towers for the company’s current 1/10th 4WD buggy. Made of high-quality 5mm carbon fibre and weighing in 11g for the front and 13.4g for the rear shock tower, the parts add durability and overall rigidity by replacing the standard composite plastic shock towers. This results in a more consistent handling especially on high-grip tracks. Both towers are cut from glossy finish carbon fibre and they are available separately.

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