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August 7, 2013

Yaiba B4 & RB6 option parts packages

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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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August 7, 2013

Avid 1/8th titanium lower shock screws

Avid introduce these titanium lower shock screws for 1/8th off-road vehicles like the ones from Mugen, Xray, Agama, or Tekno. The screw set offers two left and two right hand threaded screws with a 5.5mm socket head which makes taking the shocks off a breeze. A centre-drilled hole for easy docking of callipers while measuring shock lengths is also incorporated. The special design of the screws makes sure the fasteners do not come loose in long mains as they are constantly fastened by the up and down travel of the arm and the shock’s ball cup.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 6, 2013

Xray XB4 shock tower reinforcement parts

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New from Xray come two shock tower reinforcement parts for the XB4 buggy. First up is the rear shock tower protector that is designed to save the upper part of the shock stay from becoming damaged in upside down landings. The part not only protects the carbon layers from de-laminating but also minimises the chances of cracking the shock mounting holes. The second new part is the roll centre brace that protects the inner camber rod mounting positions during hard impacts. Both parts are available separately and are made from high quality hardened steel.

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August 2, 2013

JConcepts 1/10th AE ball-cup assortment

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JConcepts introduce their new ball-cup assortment for Team Associated 1/10th off-road vehicles. They are of a heavy-duty design and come as wedged and rib type. The wedge ball-cup has an increased diameter around the turnbuckle which naturally provides a beefy cushion between metal and plastic plus the cups feature a longer boss which slides over the solid shank of the turnbuckle increasing the overall strength of the connection. Included is an angled version of the wedge which can be used on the outside of the rear camber link for increased clearance on the rear wheel and also to the inside which increases clearance around big bore shock springs. The rib ball-cup is a more traditional design but incorporates 3 ribs across the weakest point resisting bends and tweaks normally associated with hard crashes. A short, rib ball-cup is also included for servo to steering bell-crank connection. Both the wedge and rib ball-cups include an open top which allows for ball-end accessibility for quick and damage free adjustments and they come as 36-piece sets.

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August 2, 2013

Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI3 ReadySet

Kyosho introduce the Inferno MP9 TKI3 ReadySet 1/8th nitro ready-to-run buggy. Based on the 2010 World and 2013 European Championship winning MP9 the buggy features a fully adjustable suspension with anti-roll bars, new oil-filled shock absorbers with threaded housings and dirt shields for the rear A-arms. The wishbones are located by suspension mounts with inserts for easy toe and anti-squat adjustment and the 3-differential drivetrain is quipped with lightweight gears and a high capacity centre differential. The buggy builds on a hardened aluminium chassis plate for increased durability and features the latest forward-biased weight distribution thanks to a front-mounted RC box. Included with the factory-assembled buggy come high-performance steering and throttle servos, a KT-201 2.4GHz FHSS radio set and a race-legal KE-21R engine with polished tuned pipe. The whole package is topped off by a pre-designed body shell, a high-downforce wing and grippy tyres on white disc rims.

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August 2, 2013

Yeah Racing XV-01 alloy suspension mounts

Following the 1XJ suspension mount for the XV-01 chassis Yeah Racing now release more option parts for Tamiya’s 4WD sport-level chassis. Available are 1XM split inner suspension mounts made from high-quality aluminium that are designed to replace the stock plastic parts with more durable items. When used in combination with the 1XJ suspension mount the rear A-arms show a greater toe-in for added stability during cornering. The split suspension mounts are also available as 1XJ version.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

August 2, 2013

Future Tamiya kit releases

Tamiyablog.com have some information on forthcoming Tamiya kit releases available. Coming this Fall are two TT-02 based classic race cars in the form of the Zakspeed Capri Würth and the Porsche 99 Carrera RSR as well as the Monster Super Swift on M-05 chassis and the RR version of the DB01 intermediate-level 4WD buggy. There are no official pictures yet but the Ford Capri Würth was released as 1/24th scale plastic kit before and especially the Monster Super Swift looks to become a nifty piece of kit. As for the DB01 it is understood that the kit will feature a lot of new option parts to make the club-level chassis more race worthy.

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August 2, 2013

Novak Crusher brushless crawler ESC

Novak introduce the Crusher 2S-4S LiPo-compatible brushless crawler speed controller. The follow-up model of the famous Goat 3S speedo is designed for a multitude of applications such as rock crawling, rock racing, monster trucks and even short course racing. The device features auto-detect LiPo sensing, onboard programming and Novak’s RPM Boost Timing for increased performance when needed. The case is of a sealed design and the ESC comes with an add-on fan unit, features replaceable wires and a built-in 5A heavy-duty BEC system. The Crusher controller is available separately, as Rock Crawler System including a 18.5T or 21.5T Ballistic motor or as Extreme Sport System including a 17.5T Ballistic motor.

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