August 8, 2013

Azarashi Redseal ZX-5 conversion kit

Azarashi Redseal ZX-5 conversion kit

Following the Grayseal conversion kit for the Team Associated B44 buggy Azarashi now also have a respective kit for Kyosho’s ZX-5 SP2 buggy available. The set is developed around a new upper and lower carbon fibre chassis that makes use of a 2S shorty-type LiPo battery pack over the conventional 2S saddle packs for a lighter and better handling buggy. The longer 293mm wheelbase helps to calm down the vehicle without scrubbing corner speed or agility. The motor and speed controller are now located on the right side of the chassis opposite of the battery pack. Lighter components such as the steering servo and the receiver found a new home in the front of the buggy. Include in the set are the upper and lower chassis parts made from carbon fibre, a carbon battery strap, new servo mounts, longer centre driveshafts and hardware.

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August 8, 2013

TLR 22 2.0 cab forward body shell & wing set

TLR 22 2.0 cab forward body shell & wing set

Coming late September is Team Losi Racing’s 22 2.0 cab forward body shell. Seen for the first time at the recent Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout the newly designed shell sports a very wide and highly angled windscreen and a long roof section that ends in a low shark fin and raised rear area, again with fins to bundle the air towards the new rear wing. The body is designed for the use with the new TLR 22 2.0 and offers more room around the battery section. As usual it comes clear, with window masks and a new heavy-duty rear wing.

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August 8, 2013

TLR 22 V2.0 2WD buggy kit

TLR 22 V2.0 2WD buggy kit

Horizon Hobby introduce the new Team Losi Racing 22 V2.0 kit. The buggy builds on the known 22 platform and includes many new features such as a revised front suspension geometry for better corner-entry speed and optimised weight distribution for improved rear traction. Updated shock absorbers with new shock caps and a redesigned ball differential with carbide diff and thrust balls, larger diff rings and a 1-piece nut further assist with acceleration. Included in the kit is also an array of option parts such as an aluminium front bulkhead, rear aluminium camber plate, rear clamp-type hex adapters, aluminium suspension spacers, as well “clip-less” threaded hinge pins and new shock shafts, all of them coming with a new coating to reduce friction.

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August 8, 2013

Centro C4.2 Conversion Kit for the B4.2

Centro C4.2 Conversion Kit for the B4.2

Available now for pre-order on rc10.com is the updated Centro C4.2 Mid Motor Conversion kit for the B4.2 buggy. Developed in Europe and designed specifically for very high-traction surfaces, the Centro C4.2 Mid Motor conversion for the B4.2 features a hard aluminium one-piece chassis, and an all-new moulded gearbox and bulkhead assembly that positions the motor in front of the rear wheel centreline, creating a centralised weight balance. Additional tuning possibilities are available with Centro’s range of optional accessories, including front bulkhead brass weights, front brace, and carbon chassis side stiffeners.

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August 8, 2013

Avid B4.2 motor centering kit & servo mounts

Avid B4.2 motor centering kit & servo mounts

Avid is busy adding more option parts to their range of after market parts. First up is the motor centering kit for Team Associated’s B4.2, T4.2 and SC10.2 line of off-road vehicles as well as the respective predecessors. The parts are designed to overcome the imbalance issue often associated with the vehicles that are heavy on the left rear, which also makes an imbalance on the front tires. By shifting the motor, motorplate, and slipper 5mm towards the right, the balance is restored close to 50/50 for a more predictable handling. Along with the improved balance also goes a 6.7g weight saving. The set includes a 5mm aluminium spacer, 5mm slipper spacer, and stainless steel mount screws.

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August 7, 2013

Yuki Model Yakuza 1/8th brushless motors

Yuki Model Yakuza 1/8th brushless motors

CN Development & Media have new variants of their sensored Yakuza brushless motor series available. In addition to the existing motors the 41/48 buggy variant is available as 2250kv version and the longer 42/74 truggy motor now also comes as 1750kv and 2150kv variant. All are supplied with 5.5mm gold-plated bullet-type connectors and feature 5mm output shafts for standard 1/8th pinions.

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August 7, 2013

Matrix 1/8th buggy tyres & wings

Matrix 1/8th buggy tyres & wings

After two years of development and testing Matrix announce their new line of 1/8th buggy tyres. Available in four different threads and coming in soft and super soft compounds the tyres cover a wide range of applications from loose dirt up to hard-packed clay. The tyres are available pre-mounted on yellow disc rims and closed cell inserts or as tyre with inserts only. Also new is a radically shaped 1/8th off-road wing that suits buggies and truggies alike. Available in white, yellow or black colour it is a two-stage design and sports a grid on the lower wing part to make for easy and convenient mounting.

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August 7, 2013

Yaiba B4 & RB6 option parts packages

YaibaB4set

Yaiba Racing now offers special option parts packages for the Team Associated B4 and Kyosho RB6 buggy. Starting with the B4 Base Set, included are several red anodised and laser-etched aluminium parts such as big bore shock mounts, front kingpin brace, front bulkhead, steering bellcranks, battery trap thumb screws, rear chassis brace and a motor plate. The RB6 Complete set is available for mid and rear motor cars and includes steering bellcranks, a steering rack, the graphite battery plate set with alloy posts and thumb screws, RF and RR wide suspension mounts, the specific rear bulkheads and a motor plate. The packages are ideal for everyone wishing to upgrade without having to buy the parts separately. All three packages are available very soon.

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