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February 5, 2014

Tamiya TRF503 4WD buggy kit

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During last week’s International Toyfair in Nuremberg Tamiya introduced their latest competition 4WD buggy in the form of the TRF503. Building on the design elements of the TRF511, the buggy features a new, long wheelbase aluminium chassis and a redesigned motor mount that shifts the motor 10mm forward and closer to the centre line for improved chassis roll and steering characteristics. Also new are a 12 degree front kick-up plate, new aluminium belt pulleys, a “floating” servo mount as well as updated front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, new front and rear bulkheads and updated front and rear driveshafts.

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February 5, 2014

Sweep MBX7 Birdie bodyshell

Sweep Racing are currently working on a new bodyshell for the Mugen MBX7 1/8th buggy. The shell makes use of Sweep’s distinctive “Birdie” design that incorporates an extreme cabin shape with a steep angled and quite narrow windshield while the cab itself sits in a very forward position. Pronounced and heavily angled sidepods and loads of free space around the engine’s cooling head are other features of the body. Sweep does has not given a release date yet but expect the body to hit the stores soon.

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February 4, 2014

RDRP RB6/RT6 battery positioner sets

New from RDRP come two new battery positioner sets for the Kyosho RB6 buggy and RT6 stadium truck. First up is the aluminium variant that is only slightly heavier compared to the kit’s plastic parts. They are designed to enhance the look while offering higher rigidity at the same time. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium the C-shaped parts sport laser-etched graphics and are usable for standard length, shorty and saddle pack battery configurations alike.

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February 3, 2014

JConcepts 3Ds stadium truck tyres

JConcepts introduce the 3Ds tyre for 1/10th stadium truck. Debuted at the IFMAR World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, for the 1/8th buggy class, the 3Ds’ are developed to be the ultimate slick-groove tyre and are a first to combine the high-stability design of a black groove bar tyre into an individually flexible pattern of finely spaced Double Dee lugs in one package. 3Ds excel on indoor and outdoor hard packed surfaces with either dry or wet conditions and they come in a variety of compounds including blue (soft), green (super soft) and black (mega soft).

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 3, 2014

Revoltion Design Racing Products Ultra Body Reamer

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce the Ultra Body Reamer. Making use of the proven RDRP tool handle for effortless usage the reamer is equipped with a high-quality and very sharp spring steel reamer tip that sports a stepped design allowing to drill holes from 3mm up to 11mm in diameter. A vented safety cap protects the tip as well as your hands and other tools in your pit bag. The black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium handle sports the proud Revolution Design Racing Products logo and perfectly matches with the other high-quality RDRP tools.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.coom]

February 2, 2014

Much More aluminium body repair tape

New from Much More comes an aluminium body repair tape for a variety of applications. The flexible tape is easily applied from the inside of the body and protects and reinforces not only new or already damaged shells from the rigours of racing but also safes nitro bodyshells from the heat created by the motor and exhaust system. The tape is 50mm wide and comes on 2 metre rolls.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]

February 2, 2014

Xray XB4 long graphite upper deck

Xray introduce this long graphite upper deck for the XB4 and XB’14 4WD buggy. Machined from 2.0mm carbon fibre the long 1-piece upper deck is designed for the use in medium to high traction conditions such as carpet and astro turf racing. The part reinforces the chassis assembly by connecting the front diff bulkhead with the central drive system, and provides a location for the body mount. The deck also captures the central drivetrain bearings and holds them in place in their supporting bulkheads.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 1, 2014

Arena optional upper decks & silicone wires

Arena have new optional upper decks for the Xray T4’14 and the Yokomo BD7-2014 as well as a range of silicone wires available. Starting with the upper decks, the Xray part is machined from 1.6mm carbon fibre while the Yokomo deck is made from slightly thicker 1.65mm material. Both are direct replacements for the stock parts. Also new are high-current silicone wires in 10, 12 and 14 AWG. The 10 and 14 AWG wires come in black and red colour while the 12 AWG variant will be available in a translucent white and transparent silicone coating also. Last but not least are black colour high-flex silicone servo and ESC wires with KO/Futaba and Sanwa/JR compatible plugs. They are ideal for create the sought after “all-black wire” factory look.

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