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May 16, 2013

JConcepts B44.2 aluminum bulkhead cap

New from JConcepts comes this replacement bulkhead center cap for the famous B44.2 buggy kit. The machined aluminum component, anodized in blue, is a handy replacement for the stock plastic unit and is a drop-on to the center slipper assembly. With the motor mount and bulkhead as one assembly in the B44 vehicle, temperatures peak out and transfer through the entire center assembly allowing the new cap to act with heat-sink capability. The stout design with external ribbing has increased strength over the plastic unit, is symmetrical in design and adds a higher level of detail and aesthetic appeal to an already championship vehicle.

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May 16, 2013

Yaiba Racing RB6 graphite battery plate set

Yaiba Racing have released this woven graphite battery plate set with red anodized aluminuim posts and aluminium battery strap thumb nuts. An easy direct replacement for the standard plastic battery holder it is compatible with all types of motor layout and battery style and is approximately 12% lighter than the standard plastic battery holder.

View the complete set here

May 16, 2013

Losi 1/5th 5ive-T Roller

Losi 5T Roller

The Losi 5ive-T 4WD Racing Truck is now available as a Roller. The same great chassis, toughness and driving exhilaration, but this time you get to choose what engine and RC equipment best suits your needs. They have also left the 4-piece bodyset clear so you can finish it up in whatever colours and wild schemes match your personality. Factory-built as a rolling chassis, leaving you to finish it off with your choice of electrics, engine and pipe.

View more details and images here

May 15, 2013

X-Factory X-6 Cubed 2wd buggy

X-Factory have released shots of their prototype X-6 Cubed 2wd buggy ahead of the release of the final car. This car shown is close to the final version with only a few minor changes between this and final production. The biggest one is the way the ball studs are mounted to the rear tower, in production the ball studs will be in the same location but mounted vertically. As you can see from the photos the Cubed will be an all carbon fibre car in keeping with X-Factory’s recently released SCX-60CF short course and the X-60CF stadium truck. The buggy has a top deck for easily adjustable chassis flex, a new slim design for better cornering and performance over bumps and is very close to minimum legal weight. It will also come with an all new body and medium downforce wing. Expect it to hit shops in June.

View more image of the X-6 Cubed here

May 15, 2013

Tamiya TRF201 XR aluminium lower deck set

Seen at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby show in Japan, Tamiya have their new longer XR aluminium lower deck set for the TRF201 2wd buggy. Replacing the car’s composite chassis the set comes with a new aluminium main chassis, composite side rails and battery mountings. The new chassis is heavier and more importantly 11mm longer bringing it inline with the other buggies on the market who have already switched to a long wheelbase version.

Source: Waigo [waigohobby.com] via Area52.cc

May 15, 2013

RDRP Durango machined 48DP main gears

New from Revolution Design Racing Products come machined 48DP main gears for Team Durango 1/10th vehicles. The gears are made from a special compound material for improved strength, lowest running noise and highest precision. Sporting machined inner holes to reduce weight and to make for a cool factory look the gears are available in 78T, 83T and 87T specifications.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

May 14, 2013

JConcepts metric washer set

Small adjustments matter when it comes to competitive racing and JConcepts is on top of the small adjustments with the release of this metric washer set. These washers are perfect for roll-center adjustments on 1/10th scale vehicles and are also extremely handy for shimming suspension components or common wheel base adjustments. The (.5, 1, 2 and 3mm) washers are constructed in aluminium, anodized blue and include 4 pieces of each thickness per package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 14, 2013

Xray XB9 graphite lower arm plates

New for the XB9, Xray have released these optional 1.6mm thick graphite lower arm plates that when mounted stiffen the arms and make the car more stable and easier to drive under high-grip conditions. The plates can be easily mounted/dismounted on the arms with 4 screws, and easily change the hardness of the whole front and rear suspension.

View the front plates here