LRP have new option parts for the S8 1/8th off-road platform available in the form of three aluminium suspension mounts. Coming as FR, RF and RR variant the suspension hangers are CNC-machined from aluminium, come blue anodised and make for a more precise and durable location of the lower wishbones. The parts fit the S8 Rebel, S8 BX, S8 BXe and S8 TX.
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New from RB comes the Blast V17 .21 nitro off-road engine. The limited edition 5-port engine features RB’s dual bypass multi exhaust system, a lightened and bi-balanced 14mm turbo crankshaft with silicone insert and a lightweight piston with a durable competition conrod. The lightweight low-profile cooling head is coupled to a Turbo combustion camber insert and the composite carburettor is equipped with a 7mm venture insert. The engine is build around a strong crankcase with high speed bearings and available separately or as combo set including an in-line exhaust system.
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Protoform is introducing another aerodynamic option for Dirt Oval Late Model racing, the Cyclone 10.0. Measuring 10″ wide, the body is a full half an inch wider than its predecessor, making it a good fit for rubber tyre and loose dirt track racing. It can also be an option for Nitro Late Models and 4WD classes as well. The Cyclone 10.0 incorporates all the latest aerodynamic tricks from the full-scale racers, made to fit all popular dirt oval late model chassis. From the offset front fenders and skewed rear ¼ panels to the rooftop vortex generators, the Cyclone is built for speed, downforce and side bite. The Cyclone 10.0 is fully approved by the DirtOval.com National Rulebook and comes with a pre-cut and pre-drilled spoiler kit complete with end plates and hardware. It’s produced in genuine .030″ lexan and also includes a detailed decal sheet, window masks, and paint-then-peel overspray film.
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Alpha presents the new Ryan Lutz Worlds Edition .21 buggy engine. Based in the experience gained with the Lutz Edition motor Alpha have updated several integral parts such as the crankshaft that now features a stronger crankpin for better durability as well as brass weight insert that lies underneath the silicone filling for a perfectly balanced crankshaft. Also new is the conrod that received an update in terms of the material used for added reliability while the crankcase has several sections with increased material strength, again or durability reasons. Included with the engine come different venturi inserts and a suitable glowplug.
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Seen as teaser image some days ago Xray now introduce the XB4 2WD mid-motor buggy kit. Based on the European Championship winning XB4 4WD buggy the 2WD kit makes use of around 95 percent of the parts of the all-wheel kit including the main chassis frame and the rear end. The only real difference compared to the XB4 are the aluminium backbone chassis that sports increased kick-up to make for a 2WD-ish castor angle and the front bulkhead including shock tower. The chassis weight distribution with a saddle pack battery mounted in the rear of the chassis combined with front-located electronics and motor is what appears to be the holy grail for 2WD buggy when run on medium to high grip clay, astro and carpet surfaces.
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With the return of Team Associated’s RC10 Classic JConcepts introduce the Detonator body shell. The spirit of the Detonator lives in the 1980’s, starting with the rear biased, over rear tower, hung cab, large window detail and roll-bar treatment outlining the stout individual pillars. The side-pods are simple, yet effectively cover the aluminium tub chassis and multiple side windows, including the vintage back window, stand out as class leading details. Included in each Detonator package is a 5.5” wing that is designed to sit flat on the geometry of the body and sits down and hugs the back of the body. A full selection of gurney options on the rear of the wing gives racers a selection of heights to trim to, depending on the level of traction. The wing side-dams are finished off with a little inspiration from today with the leading edge angled and already in attack mode. The body comes clear and includes the 5.5″ wing, window masks and decals.
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Available soon from RPM come front A-arms for the Team Associated SC10B, SC10.2 and T4.2FT. The wishbones are designed to replace the original gull-wing style arms with a tougher and more durable solution. Despite being of a straight design the RPM wishbones retain the stock geometry with the shocks sliding through the centre of the A-arm. Also part of the new design is a new hinge pin retainer screw position that now sits in-line with the pin. The arms will come in black or blue colour.
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Tenshock introduce the X-211 4-pole brushless motor. The sensored motor is build to match current 540-size dimensions and features a CNC-machined aluminium can, heavy-duty solder tabs, it is of a 4-pole 12 slots design and comes with a kevlar-wrapped rotor. High purity copper windings make for maximum conductivity while the sintered neodymium magnet promised the highest torque possible. The motor is available as 3.5T to 8.5T “modified” as well as 10.5T to 21.5T “stock” variant.
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