Much More continue to release helpful tools, this time in the form of this aluminium clutch assembly tool. It is designed to make assembly and disassembly of off-road style nitro clutches a breeze as it helps with the fiddly task of pressing the clutch shoes and springs in place. The tool features a high quality aluminium body and its light weight and compact size makes clutch maintenance easy and comfortable.
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Much More Racing introduce the multi wheel wrench for 17mm and 23mm wheel nuts and also three and four pin nitro flywheels. The tool is completely made from high-quality aluminium and comes with a 17mm and 23mm wheel nut insert for 1/8th buggies and trucks, monster trucks and many large scale vehicle. The inserts are simply clicked into place and held by an O-ring making tool swap a breeze. Also incorporated into the handle is a dedicated flywheel holder, doing away with the need to hold the clutch with large pliers, a technique can destroy the wheel’s surface, while undoing the flywheel nut. The wrench comes black anodised and with laser-etched markings.
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Exotek announce their +8mm carbon chassis kit for the Team Durango DEX210 kit. The chassis is light of weight for a more nimble response and sports slightly more flex then the alloy part for increased overall grip to take advantage of the lighter weight. Included with the 2.5mm chassis plate is a 7075 alloy nose plate for longer wear and extra strength at the chassis bend, +8mm side plate extenders and mounting hardware. Machined pockets at the rear of the chassis allows the use of LRC option suspension hangers while the increased rear end surface area maintains chassis strength for mounting of the rear suspension hanger.
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The TLR 22 slotted battery bulkhead from Avid allows to run never before available battery locations on the 22 platform buggies and trucks. For racers running the shorty pack, the battery can be moved forward an additional +15mm versus a fixed position of +10mm with the TLR brand aluminium tray. This super-forward position makes the rear end more predictable as grip increases. The part comes CNC-machined from aluminium, sports laser etched markings, weights 7g and it fits any TLR 22, 22T, or 22 SCT.
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Tresrey introduce these aluminium big bore shock spring retainers for Team Durango’s 210 and 410 line of buggies and trucks. They sport an updated design over the original plastic parts, make for secure and precise spring positioning and improved shock performance. Useable on all big bore shock equipped DEX210, DEST210 and DESC210/410 vehicles they come anodised in Tresrey signature red and feature heavy machining to prevent excessive dust, dirt and moisture build-up.
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Team Associated introduce a new body shell variant of their SC10RS 2WD RTR short course truck. Coming factory-assembled and with a blue colour ‘Lucas Slick Mist’ body the truck features the proven 2.6:1 gear box with V2 slipper, hex-drive wheels, V2 oil-filled shock absorbers and grippy racing tyres. Included in the package are a 3300kv Reedy brushless motor, XP brushless speed controller, a metal gear steering servo and a 2.4GHz pistol grip radio system.
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Made for all Losi and TLR SCTE 4WD short course kits is the MIP Pro4mance front steering linkage kit. Containing virtually slop-free Dubro rod ends and lightweight Lunsford titanium turnbuckles the linkage set does away with any binding upon compression for improved handling and control. Fitting on all SCTE kits the parts also scrub some weight compared to the stock setup. Included with the set, that is available for pre-order now, comes all needed hardware.
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New from Vampire Racing come LiPo receiver battery packs for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro vehicles. Available as standard-size 2500mAh hump and 2300mAh straight pack the 2S packs offer a voltage of 7.4V ideal for the new breed of HV-compatible receivers and servos. The semi-hardcase packs come with a protective inner shield and sport a stealthy black heat shrink tube for cool looks and best possible protection of the cells in all racing conditions. Both battery packs are pre-wired with a balancer connector and JR/Futaba-compatible universal plug.
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