German company PSM introduce this carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Yokomo B-Max III 4WD buggy. CNC-machined from 2.5mm glossy finish carbon fibre the part weights in at only 73.5g and therefore it is some 55g lighter than the kit’s aluminium chassis plate. Offering higher flexibility than its alloy counterpart the chassis is suggested for outdoor use and it comes with two additional carbon chassis stiffeners.
Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]
ZZRacing have new titanium and stainless steel hex socket screw kits available for a variety of chassis such as the Serpent SRX2, the Tamiya TRF418, Hot Bodies R10 and Team Associated B5. There are also coming kits for the Xray XB4 2014, XB4 2WD as well as the Team Durango DETC410 and DEX210v2. The sets are made as a direct replacement for the stock steel screws, they save weight, add durability and a certain amount of bling to the chassis.
Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]
Duratrax now have their Pit Stand line of car, tool and shock stands available in black colour too. In addition to the already existing blue versions, the new, dark colour variants sport the same features such as a sturdy, high-impact construction from polystyrene and aluminium, and the stands can be stored flat when not in use saving workbench and pit bag space. Available are four different variants for cars, trucks, tools and shock absorbers.
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New from O.S. comes the 21XZ-B VII competition buggy engine. Sharing the same liner, piston and conrod as the Speed version the engine’s output is comparable to the Speed Spec II but the price tag is more aimed towards the regional and national level racer. The engine features a 22B2 single needle carburettor with 7mm venturi insert, a silicone-filled crankshaft with tungsten counter weights and a blue anodised low-profile cooling head with lightening holes for reduced weight.
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Coming in April is Kyosho’s MP9e TKI ReadySet 1/8th electric off-road buggy. Building on the proven MP9 platform, the buggy features an aluminium chassis and shock towers, threaded aluminium big bore shock absorbers, machined suspension plates, front universal driveshafts and moulded chassis braces. The factory assembled vehicle comes with a 2.4GHz radio system, a newly developed high response KT-401 steering servo and a genuine Team Orion Vortex 8 waterproof speed controller and Neon8 2100kv brushless motor. The package is rounded out by a pre-finished bodyshell and grippy pin tyres on white disc rims.
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Available from end of March is VP Pro’s Friction 1/10th buggy tyre. Designed with clay indoor racing in mind, the tread sports a unique outer horseshoe pattern and different size inner blocks to create both side bite and forward traction on hard-packed surfaces.
Source: VP Pro [vapon-company.com]
Available from mid-March is this Schelle tool for Team Associated’s 12mm big bore shocks. Making use of several machined slots and cut-outs the tool helps to lock and undo the lower shock caps, moulded or aluminium upper shock caps, and it also holds 4-40 Factory Team or Schelle’s own aluminium shock stand offs. On top of that the tools allows to adjust Factory Team, JConcepts and Lunsford turnbuckles, with angled turnbuckle slots giving more tool and hand clearance when working on the car. The part is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and comes black or blue anodised in a resealable snap case.
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Available soon is a radical cab forward bodyshell for the TLR 22-4 4WD buggy. Sporting an extreme cab forward design with a steep angled and very wide windscreen the body on the other hand features a plain rear section above the battery tray as well as a rear “shark fin” for improved airflow towards the rear wing. The body comes clear, pre-cut and including window masks, decal sheet and a suitable rear wing.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
