RB has developed a new buggy manifold called Compact V2 to perfectly fit the narrower modern 1/8th cars which removes the need to cut the body and body guard. Designed with a parabolic progressive shape to keep the right gas flux, it is polished inside and out and fits the Mugen MBX6 and RB One perfectly. Supplied with strong silicone gasket and springs it is available in two sizes, medium and long.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
The latest addition to AKA’s proprietary compounds is the indoor or “clay” compound. After thorough research and development, the compound has been finely tuned to create maximum traction and performance on clay tracks. The clay compound will be available in 1:8 Buggy, 1:10 Short Course and 1:10 Buggy in many of the tread patterns they currently offer.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Pro-Line have announced their new Big Blox 1/8th buggy tire. Customers and Racers continue to demand higher and higher performance out of 1:8 Buggy Race tires while also requiring tires that last longer and longer. Large center lugs formed into a grid pattern provide the base for the long wear characteristics and unmatched mechanical grip found by all test drivers. The Big Blox tire also features Bow-Tie shaped lugs that scoop the Earth and propel your buggy to the top step of the podium. Great care was taken in detailing the side tread to achieve the same smooth side bite and steering feel found in Pro-Line’s highly successful Blockade Race Tire. The Large Lugs on the Big Blox allow racers to choose softer compounds than previously possible while still lasting through long A-Mains.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Yaiba Racing is a new Japanese brand aimed at releasing new products for competition RC cars, on and off road. Their products have been designed and tested by their experienced design-engineer and produced in Japan. The first products are for the Associated B4 and include a new machined motor plate with heatsink. Made from 3mm thick 7075 aluminium, the special heatsink design allows for more heat dissipation and weight reduction. Next up is the battery plate thumb nuts, also made from aluminium, and a complete set of 12mm clamping hex wheel hubs which stay in place when removing your wheels. Finally there is a big bore shock mount kit for the B4, SC10/T4 and B44 that allow you to attach the 12mm big bore shocks to the current range of off-road cars of Team Associated.
Hitec announce their new H4 four port DC multicharger. Housed in a sleek aluminium case with backlit graphic display and four computer controlled 120W ports the charge can make use of NiMH, LiXX and Pb batteries. The 8A independent ports can also be paired into two 240W outputs for even more charging power. The charger sports the usual line of safety features, is upgradable with the latest firmware and PC-interface capable using Hitec’s own HPP-22 PC interface.
Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]
The S-ePower Electrical Switch is an electronic on/off switch with build-in LiPo battery low-voltage cut off to protect receiver batteries from damage. It features an integrated battery indicator, large power switch and dimensions of 39.2×17.5×9.5mm and weights 11g. The switch is useable in a voltage range of 5V to 10V and is able to handle a peak current of 14A. Designed by Japanese company KO Propo it is a direct for the S-Workz S350 PSP radio tray and also fits many other vehicles.
Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]
Exotek Racing introduce these shock absorber caps for Team Durango’s 1/10th big bore shock absorbers as used on the DEX210 and DEST210 line of cars. The weight optimised parts are CNC machined, come black or gold anodised in sets of four and include O-ring seals for the bleeder screw.
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RC-Trim introduce the hardware briefcase containers to store screws, nuts, washers and other small parts. Constructed of ultra thick plastics, fitted with durable clasps and available in two sizes, 18.3×15.7x4cm and 28.9×19.2x4cm, the containers help to keep all sorts of small parts in place during storage and transportation.
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