October 16, 2012

Speedpassion 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 buggy tire

Speedpassion have introduced their new 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 offroad buggy tire. The unique mini pin shape and tread design is designed to provide superior traction and side bite on all types of track surfaces in any condition. The specially formulated tire compound provides excellent endurance to ensure racers have plenty of grip throughout long mains. The 3X Dot Matrix tire is available pre-mounted with inserts on a variety of different wheel styles and wheel offsets to suit any 1/8 buggy.

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October 15, 2012

Sweep XB9 Birdie body shell

Sweep are proud to announce the release of the Birdie body shell for the Xray XB9 buggy. Great care was taken to refine the design in order to achieve a body that creates maximum stability with enhanced steering feeling and increased airflow to lower the engine temperature. Sweep factory team driver Reno Savoya was full of praise after the initial test and he attests the body plenty of traction in high speed sweeper sections, and a smooth and stable cornering making the Birdie ideal for open tracks like the World Championship track in Argentina or Cnetic in Indonesia.

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October 15, 2012

Hiro Seiko aluminium hex screws

Asian option parts company Hiro Seiko introduce their new 7075-T6 aluminium hex screws. Available with button and flat head the fasteners are significantly lighter than steel screws, reduce the overall weight of the chassis and come in Tamiya blue, Yokomo blue, orange, red and purple colour. Both screw types comes with M3 thread and in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm length.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]


October 14, 2012

Phat Bodies B44/44.1 Gohuwj body shell

Phat Bodies introduce the Gohuwj body shell for the Team Associated B44 and B44.1. The body sports an aggressive design with a forward placed cab, pronounced side pods and a specially shaped rear to channel more air toward the rear wing. Made from high quality polycarbonate the body comes with overspray film and Phat stickers.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.bigcartel.com]


October 14, 2012

Xtreme Racing MP9 carbon options

Xtreme Racing have released new option parts for the Kyosho MP9 TKI2 1/8th buggy. Available are a carbon fibre servo tray and also a transponder mount. The servo tray is cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and replaces the aluminium kit part while the 2.0mm transponder mount does away with the kit’s plastic part. According to Xtreme Racing the parts are also usable on the TKI3 kit.

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October 11, 2012

Voltz 4500mAh 50C LiPo saddle packs

CML Distribution introduce the Voltz 4500mAh 50C hardcase LiPo saddle packs. They feature gold connector tubes that go all the way through the case to allow for connector access in multiple chassis placements. Made from high-performance LiPo cells the packs are available now and come including charging harness.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]


October 11, 2012

Team Alien silicone fuel line

Thunder Innovation introduce the Team Alien silicone fuel line on 50 feet/15.2m rolls. The transparent yellow silicone line is highly temperature stable and flexible sporting an inner diameter of 2.4mm and an outer diameter of 6.1mm.

Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]


October 11, 2012

Revolution tool sets

Horizon Hobby introduce the new Revolution screwdriver, nut and hex driver sets. They sport flat sided aluminium non-slip handles, replaceable titanium-nitride coated tool tips and large easy-to-read labels for quick identification. Available are a three piece screwdriver, three piece nutdriver and four piece hex driver set.

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