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July 10, 2014

TLR 22SCT 2.0 short course truck kit

Team Losi Racing introduce the 22SCT 2.0 2WD short course truck kit. The evolution step of the popular 22SCT makes use of the experience gained with the 22 2.0 buggy kit and features a vast amount of improvements such as an updated front and rear suspension geometry with revised castor blocks and spindles that make for an easier to drive truck without sacrificing corner speed. In the rear, a wider arm and less off-set on the rear hub make it possible to change direction more easily and make faster exits from the turn.

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July 9, 2014

Hot Bodies D8T Tessmann Edition truggy kit

Hot Bodies introduce the D8T Tessmann Edition 1/8th nitro truggy kit. Based off the original D8T the Tessmann Edition kit was designed with the input of Ty and Gord Tessmann to create an even faster and even more durable truck. The drivetrain has been lightened with new lightweight diffs and lightweight spur gear for quicker acceleration response, plus a new centre rear CVD and longer rear CVDs get the power from the engine to the wheels more efficiently. All the CVDs feature captured pins as well as dust boots for less rebuilding time, plus extra pin holes for a longer useful racing life. A one-piece CNC engine mount holds the engine in place on the 4mm thick 7075 chassis.

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July 9, 2014

JConcepts 1/8th Dirt-Tech buggy tyre insert

New from JConcepts come the Dirt-Tech tyre insert for 1/8th scale buggies. Designed in conjunction with Brian Kinwald, the insert has medium sized cuts on the outside which touch off against the tyre inner carcass providing a cushy response and feel. The inside has horizontal channels cut in a 360 pattern to soak up the large impacts and help create forward bite and increase acceleration. The newly developed material providing racers a durable option capable of being used in medium to extremely high-traction conditions. The 83mm inserts work with any 1/8th buggy tyre and wheel and they come as 4-piece sets.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 9, 2014

Arrma 2014 Mega brushed motor RTR vehicles

Arrma present their updated “2014” Mega range of brushed motor 2WD off-road vehicles. Based on the proven twin vertical plate “ladder” frame, the buggies and trucks offer a super tough chassis, large volume shock absorbers and a durable drivetrain with fluid-filled gear differential. The kits are topped off by pre-painted polycarbonate bodyshells and pre-mounted multi-surface dBoots tyres for best possible traction on a variety of surfaces. Included with the factory-assembled kits also comes a fully waterproof 35A brushed controller, a 15T Mega brushed motor, a water and dustproof 5kg-cm steering servo and a 2.4GHz radio system. The Mega range vehicles are available as Raider desert buggy, Granite monster truck, Fury short course truck and Vorteks stadium truck.

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July 9, 2014

Exotek B44 aluminium, carbon & steel option parts

Exotek introduce a total of four new option parts for the Team Associated B44 4WD buggy in the form of a centre bulkhead cap, front wheel hexes, a carbon fibre battery strap set and steel centre drive cups. Starting with the lo-pro bulkhead cap, the part is machined from high-quality aluminium and designed to offer a sleek profile while the included 4-40 countersunk screws insure the bulkheads are lined up straight. The part is available in blue or black colour.

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July 9, 2014

MIP Twin Hammers X-Duty CVD spline drive kit

Made for Vaterra’s Twin Hammers rock racer is the X-Duty CVD spline drive kit from MIP. The custom involute spline design makes for smooth telescoping operation and thus a more efficient working drivetrain. The kit is a direct replacement for the stock drives and it includes durable steel male and female bones, 5mm drive hubs, cross pins, grub screws and a cup of MIP thread gel and grease.

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July 8, 2014

Muchmore Racing 1/10th off-road ride height gauge

Muchmore Racing introduce their Perfect 0.5mm step 1/10th off-road ride height gauge. Made from aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-engraved, the tool allows to precisely measure ride height values of 15mm to 25mm in 0.5mm increments. The white height markings on the top and side of the gauge help with visibility when measuring on whatever part of the chassis.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

July 7, 2014

STRC B5 series weight reduction kits

ST Racing Concepts introduce their new weight reduction kits for the Team Associated B5 series buggies. Coming as dedicated B5 and B5M set, the kits include high-quality titanium screws and blue anodised aluminium locknuts to cut the weight of the buggy’s fasteners in half. The B5 rear motor configuration weight reduction kit contains 71 pieces including 58 flat head and button head titanium screws as well as 13 blue anodised aluminium locknuts in M4 and M3 size while the B5M kit features 11 additional screws and 2 additional locknuts. The weight reduction kit will soon also be available for other popular vehicles…

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]