July 2, 2014

Exotek B5M wingmount & B5 rear clamping wheel hex

Exotek B5M wingmount & B5 rear clamping wheel hex

Exotek have two new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated B5M/B5 available in the form of an alloy wing mount for mid motor buggies and general B5 series rear clamping wheel hex adapters. Starting with the wing mount set, the parts are machined from 7075 aluminium and offer extra durability. The mounts use low profile M3 screws over the standard body clips to securely mount the win. The mounting hardware though is not supplied and the mounts come polished in your choice of glossy black or blue colour. Also new are the 6.75mm wide clamping type rear wheel hex adapters for the B5 and B5M. The precision machined parts stay in place even with the wheels taken off and they are available in black or blue anodising.

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July 1, 2014

RDRP DEX410 HD carbon fibre shock towers

RDRP DEX410 HD carbon fibre shock towers

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce their latest option part of the ever popular Team Durango DEX410 in the form of the HD front and rear shock towers. Being of an improved design the towers are less prone to break around the upper shock mounting holes, making them much more durable than the kit shock stays. Machined from high quality carbon fibre the towers are available as separate front and rear item.

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July 1, 2014

Scorpion Z-1410-8500kv Mini-Z brushless motor

Scorpion Z-1410-8500kv Mini-Z brushless motor

Following the release of their first ever line of car-related brushless motors Scorpion now also have an optional motor for Kyosho Mini-Z VE vehicles available. Made to fit both the Mini-Z on-road and buggy chassis, the motor is made using aero grade aluminium and ultra high quality 0.2mm stator steel with high temperature resistant magnets and enamel wires, to work with high efficiency and to produce higher peak power and higher torque in combination with a lower running temperature. Weighting in at 20.5 grams the motor is ultra light weight to increase top speed and acceleration while improving the car’s handling at the same time.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

July 1, 2014

Serpent SRX2 SC carbon fibre option parts

Serpent SRX2 SC carbon fibre option parts

Serpent introduce first option parts for their new SRX2 SC short course truck in the form of front and rear shock towers and a battery hold down plate. All parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre, they offer improved looks and increased rigidity with the shock towers making for a more efficient suspension action. The parts are direct replacements for the stock composite parts but the rear shock tower also needs an optional nylon mount to fit on the rear motor SRX2 SC truck.

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June 30, 2014

Team C TM4 aluminium steering link plate

Team C TM4 aluminium steering link plate

New from Team C Racing and made for the TM4 4WD buggy is this aluminium Ackermann steering link plate. Designed to replace the kit’s plastic link with a more rigid and durable part, the plate not only keeps the ballstuds held in place more securely but it also improves steering reaction by eliminating the flex of the stock part. The link is machined from high-quality aluminium and comes orange anodised to match the remainder of the buggy’s alloy parts.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.com]

June 29, 2014

No new 1/8th buggy but upgrades from SWorkz

No new 1/8th buggy but upgrades from SWorkz

Following the Facebook announcement of Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai to stick with their tried and tested 1/8th buggy platform (for the 2014 IFMAR Worlds in Italy) now also SWorkz announce that there will be no new buggy for 2014 despite the good tradition of many manufacturers to introduce new platforms ahead of important races. However the Asian company will have several new option parts such as the “LDS” Lightened Drive System with new driveshafts, bearings, gears and more, along other new upgrades to make the buggy “Worlds ready”. More information will become available in the near future.

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June 28, 2014

Pro-Line Pro-2 Buggy full kit

Pro-Line Pro-2 Buggy full kit

Following the release of the Pro-2 Buggy conversion kit for the Pro-2 SC and the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Pro-Line now release the the Buggy as a full kit including all needed parts to build a rolling chassis. The vehicle builds on a 3mm 7075 low centre of gravity aluminium chassis and included are a vast amount of PL option parts such as the Performance Transmission set, the ProTrack suspension components, PowerStroke shock absorbers and a realistic buggy bodyshell. Part of the package are also Blockade SC tyres and F-11 wheels. The kit comes partly assembled, making it ideal for entry level modellers and experienced racers alike.

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