February 24, 2014

New RB BXR long stroke buggy engines

New RB BXR long stroke buggy engines

RB introduce their new line of BXR .21 long-stroke off-road engines. All of them feature a CNC-machined piston, lightened 14.5mm turbo crankshaft, turbo combustion camber insert with O-ring, dust-protected front bearings, a lightweight low CG cooling head and a 9mm composite carburettor with 6mm, 7mm and 8mm venturi inserts. First up is the BXR SLSDI5 super long stroke engine. Featuring a 5+2 port MES technology liner and RB’s direct intake system the engine offers increased throttle response and top speed making it ideal for tight high-grip tracks that also have long straights. The engine is made for the use in buggies and truggies.

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February 22, 2014

Pro-Line 1/8 Pin Point Z3 tyres

Pro-Line 1/8 Pin Point Z3 tyres

Following the release of the Pin Point carpet tyres for 1/10 scale buggies Pro-Line now also introduce an 1/8 buggy variant. Designed to excel on artificial surfaces such as carpet, astro turf and wooden floor the tyre comes as pair in Pro-Line’s new Z3 compound and includes a set of blue closed cell inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


February 22, 2014

RPM side exit mock exhaust tips

RPM side exit mock exhaust tips RPM soon have this cool looking fake side exhaust available. The through-the-body mock exhaust tips are a simple, ultra-lightweight scale accessory designed to look like a set of side exhaust pipes are cut through the body, exiting from some custom flanges that provide a detailed, 3D oval exhaust appearance. When used on 1/10th vehicles the exhaust resemble a 3″ pipe while the flange surrounding the pipe is a design that supports the pipe, yet provides a shoulder for the body mount to keep the pipe in place. Each exhaust kit comes with two complete exhaust tips and instructions for properly mounting the tips to the body.

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February 22, 2014

New Pro-Line Pro-2 options, bodies & tyres

New Pro-Line Pro-2 options, bodies & tyres

Pro-Line was busy adding more short course related option parts to their already impressive line-up by introducing new carbon fibre parts for their Pro-2 truck kit along two new tyres and pre-cut bodyshells. Starting with the parts for the Pro-2 short course truck, first up are front and rear shock tower braces cut from high-quality carbon fibre. The braces are ideal for high-bite track conditions as they reinforce the suspension assembly for a more consistent handling as it eliminates unwanted flex. Available as separate front and rear part the braces are direct bolt-ons. Also new is the a carbon fibre transponder mount that attached right on top of the servo mounts. While adding a certain amount of rigidity, it first and foremost acts as a sturdy base for your personal transponder. Like the shock tower braces the PT mount is a direct bolt-on.

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February 21, 2014

Panther Ocelot 1/10th buggy rear tyre

Panther Ocelot 1/10th buggy rear tyre

Panther introduce the Ocelot, a 1/10th buggy rear tyre with an array of small and dense squared pins for high forward traction and a consistent side bite feel. Designed for both indoor and outdoor tracks the tread will excel in dusty to loamy conditions and is therefore available in Panther’s full range of compounds from medium soft to super soft including a special clay rubber for indoor tracks.

Source: Panther [panthertires.com]


February 21, 2014

Updated RB on-road and off-road nitro fuel

Updated RB on-road and off-road nitro fuel

French company RB introduce their updated nitro fuel range that is now mixed using the latest generation lubricants and additives for improved performance and reduced friction within the engine. The new viscosity optimises fuel consumption and improves the reliability at high pressures and temperatures. RB also did away with the orange colourant the fuel was known for to avoid any efficiency decreasing residue. The updated fuel is available in several 16% and 25% pre-running, buggy and on-road variants with a 30% buggy fuel being available also.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]


February 21, 2014

DMS Partz X-6 Cubed lexan undertray

DMS Partz X-6 Cubed lexan undertray

Now available from DMS Partz comes a clear lexan undertray for the X-Factory X-6 Cubed buggy. Designed to keep dust, dirt and moisture away from the chassis the tray sports cut lines marked for both high and low sidewalls, with multiple location holes added for easy installation.

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February 21, 2014

Powerstar PM-1207LV low-profile servo

Powerstar PM-1207LV low-profile servo

Powerstar soon have the PM-1207LV low-profile servo available. Coming in an all-alloy case the standard voltage servo offers a speed of up to 0.074s/60° and a torque of 12kg-cm – both at 6.0V input. The features include a digital circuitry and a brushless motor while the sturdy case design makes it ideal for on-road and off-road applications alike.

Source: Powerstar [powerstar-racing.com]


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