From Xray comes this new low-downforce body designed specifically for rough, damaged tracks. The body reduces downforce and makes the car easier to drive on these type of tracks. The body is also wider to fit the wider chassis of the XB9’13. When used with earlier XB9 cars, this body will be a bit too wide at the base.
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Also new from Pro-Line is this Hauler Bag. Designed with 4 easy access drawer compartments, several zipper pockets and tool storage, this Hauler Bag is perfect for your RC needs. Stylish Pro-Line logos on the front, top and side stand out when arriving at the track and a collapsible pull handle and smooth rolling casters combine to get you organized in the pits. The new Hauler Bag also includes tie-down Bungee straps for securing 1 vehicle (Buggy, SC, Truck, etc.) on top of the Bag for fewer trips between the Track and your vehicle.
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Pro-Line have released their all new Pin Point buggy rear & Wedge 2wd Buggy front Carpet Tires. The Pin Point has thousands of Ultra-Sharp Pins in a unique Sine Wave pattern that grip the carpet better than Velcro. The Wedge has a true drop-in bead that does not require cutting or hand fitting and is super narrow and low-profile. The Hook shaped pins provide all the steering you can handle without being grabby. Pro-Line engineers have perfected an all-new Carpet Tire Compound (Z3) specifically for the needs of Indoor Carpet racing and this new Z material provides the best grip on a variety of surfaces used indoor (carpet, wood, cardboard, plastic, etc.). Also new for buggy from Pro-Line is the release of the Proton rear tire in M3 Soft and M4 Super Soft compounds.
ZZracing have released this aluminium front spindle for the HB D8. CNC machined from premium 7075 T6 aluminum they are hard coated for extra durability and long life. Simple to adjust roll centers, in hard turns the steering can be more fluid and turn faster. This part also fits the Vorza & Apache C1.
Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]
JConcepts introduce the SC10 body mount grommet with leash. Made specifically for the height adjustable, extended .200” diameter body mounts, the silicone rubber based grommet cushions the body and retains the body clip for the most user friendly experience. The body mount grommet has the JConcepts.net logo embossed on the leash portion and the units are available in 3 different colors, blue, black and clear. The body mount grommet is designed specifically for the original SC10 body mounts but can be used on other vehicles with similar geometry.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Mon-Tech have introduced their new O-RO 1/8 off-road body series featuring shells for popular models from Kyosho, Mugen, Xray & Losi, some in two different configurations. Featuring a new and improved design and better performance the bodies are molded from high quality 1mm thick polycarbonate and are supplied with masking for the windows and decals.
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Reds Racing have announced a new update for their 3 shoes ‘one touch’ effortless clutch system, called Reds Three 2.0. The development of the new version has affected the clutch shoes 7075 T6 which have been completely redesigned in order to improve the engine performance at low RPM and increase clutch life. The new shoes are shorter, lighter and designed for engagement during the entire shoe stroke and are less sensitive to wear and as such life time is increased. The clutch engages at higher RPM range, resulting in more controllable power during acceleration, while still maintaining good handling and performance on jumps. The clutch can be adjusted thanks to the traditional combination of different springs and shoes. Three different types of springs are available, with a diameter of 0.9 – 1.0 – 1.1 mm, and two different types of shoes, the traditional aluminium 7075 shoes and the optional ones in carbon.
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]
JConcepts have released the Silencer body for the Hot Bodies D812, a brand-new, ground up design which has new elements created for the highest speed circuits. A narrowed, Finnisher stance cockpit allows more fuel tank access a smoother high-speed transition and increased flow around the engine heat-sink. A deep recess around the heat-sink area with dual channeling out the rear provides air escape along with rear-end stability, while the Silencer side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tires. The extended runner features are placed on the rear-end of the body enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. The main pods are heavily chamfered and a more heat-shrink design over the pipe, fuel tank and electrical / linkage make up the main pods. The end result has the body looking extremely low-profile with heavy JConcepts edginess and appeal. The Silencer is capped off with a cock-pit “shark fin” for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness.
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