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September 12, 2013

Yokomo Europe B-Max2 brass front bulkhead

After releasing an 11g brass insert for the front bulkhead of the B-Max2 buggy Yokomo Europe now introduce a complete brass suspension mount. The bulkhead is machined from a single piece of brass and weights 50g in total. It is designed to add weight to the front end of the buggy, a tuning option that can be useful for both rear and mid motor buggies when running on high grip surfaces. The part is a direct replacement and available now.

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September 11, 2013

JConcepts RB6/RT6 aluminium steering bellcrank set

JConcepts have a new aluminium option part for the Kyosho RB6 and RT6 available in the form of a steering bellcrank set. The servo saver-less aluminium steering system is CNC-machined and replaces the stock plastic levers with a more rigid solution for improved steering feel and response on high grip surfaces. The fit of the new bellcranks has been improved to help eliminate binding when assembled and the parts are available in blue or black colour.

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September 11, 2013

Schumacher Cougar KR 2WD buggy kit

UK company Schumacher introduce the Cougar KR 2WD rear motor buggy kit. Designed especially for dirt and low traction surfaces it sports Schumacher’s new stealth black look, first seen on the Cat K1 4WD buggy and it features a new gear differential, industry standard 12mm hex wheels, a recessed alloy chassis and a new alloy anti-squat plate. The kit also includes a new front skid plate, a new rear wing mount system, stronger steering hubs, and an updated rear top deck mount to optimise rear chassis flex. The Pro spec 13mm big bore shocks come with titanium nitride shafts, CNC machined 3-hole pistons with recessed e-clips, threaded collars, twin O ring sealing and diaphragm volume compensation. Also included is a new maximum dimension rear wing and a 24-piece red seal ball bearing set.

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September 11, 2013

Xray introduce new XB9 & RX8 option parts

Xray have new option part available in the form of a 123cc fuel tank with floating filter for the XB9 buggy and graphite 2-speed gears for the RX8 on-road car. Starting with the fuel tank, the redesigned item features an integrated floating stone filter that ensures reliable fuel pick-up even with the buggy being on its roof waiting to become marshalled. The tank is moulded from a special composite material to ensure rigidity and reliability and it comes with a moulded-in splash guard, composite fuel line mounts, and vibration absorbing rubber grommets. The tank is a direct fit for XB8, XB808 and XB9 buggies.

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September 10, 2013

Associated B4 & B44 stiffer arms

Associated have released new B44 “Front” and B4 & B44 “Rear” Hard arms which were designed for improved suspension stiffness. This helps with handling and consistency on high-traction surfaces and allows for better isolation of the suspension and more precise shock tuning. These parts have been used with success by the factory team at the recent ROAR Nationals, Hot Rod Shootout, and Surf City Classic.

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September 10, 2013

Hudy Ultimate silicone shock & differential fluids

Hudy introduce their new line of Ultimate silicone fluids for the use with shock absorbers and gear differentials. The oils are manufactured in Europe by a specialised manufacturer and tested to ensure consistency and quality. Available are a wide range of ultra thin 100cST up to ultra thick 300.000cST oils in colour-coded 50ml and 100ml bottles that allow for easy identification of the correct oil range.

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September 10, 2013

VP-Pro 1/10th buggy disc wheels

Available now for a wide range of 1/10th off-road buggies are VP-Pro’s new disc rims. They are moulded from a special nylon material for light weight and the right amount of flex. Coming in neon yellow or white colour the rims are available in various specifications for current Team Associated, Team Durango, Kyosho, TLR and Xray buggies.

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September 10, 2013

Team C chassis & LiPo battery pack labels

Team C Racing introduce new protective chassis stickers and pre-cut labels for 2S hardcase LiPo battery packs. Starting with the chassis stickers, they are designed for the use with the upcoming TC10 touring car, come pre-cut and sport a printed carbon fibre design along grey or yellow details. They are made to protect the bottom of the chassis plate from becoming excessively scratched on abrasive surfaces such as asphalt and concrete while adding a distinctive look to your ride. Also new are corresponding 2S LiPo hardcase battery labels. They fit most of today’s battery packs, cover the upper side of the battery and include an additional label for the front side to write battery details on.

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