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June 18, 2012

Serpent 1/8 scale buggy rims

Serpent have released their new lightweight and very durable 1/8 scale buggy rim. Designed by Billy Easton, this large diameter 83mm rim with has just the right amount of flex for maximum performance. The outer edge of the rim moves inward a little to help the glue flow towards the tyre, while the inner rim flanges help stability of the rim and keep the foam inserts in place and stable. Inside the rim there is extra ribs to create the required flex and durability and they flow into the wheel-hex center to increase stiffness and have a strong surface area around the wheel nuts. Available in white or neon yellow, each wheel weighs only 32 grams each.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 16, 2012

Pro-Line Black Diamond shock shafts

More new items from Pro-Line with the release of these Black Diamond shock shafts for the TLR22, B4.1 and B44.1 racing buggies. After months of research, development and testing Pro-Line has produced what they believe is the best performing high-end racing shock shafts ever produced. Starting with the highest grade USA forged Alloy, the shaft is then precision centerless ground and machined to absolute tolerances and finish specifications using CNC machines in the USA. They then roll form the threads instead of cutting in the threads for the highest strength threads possible and then coated each shaft with Black Diamond DLC coating. This coating creates a much harder surface than standard TiNitride shaft coatings and delivers a 10 times smaller Coefficient of Friction for the smoothest shock action that has ever been achieved. As mentioned previously, for 1/10th buggies Pro-Line have officially released their popular Crimefighter and Bow Tie thread in 4wd front and 2/4wd rear tire form respectively.

View the new buggy tires here

June 16, 2012

Pro-Line Cat SX3 & Cougar SV2 shells

Pro-Line have introduced the BullDog body for the Schumacher Cat SX3 4wd and Cougar SV2 Pro 2wd buggies. Pro-Line took great care in refining the design for 2012 to create even more stability with enhanced steering to gain an advantage on the track. The windshield is steeper to create more down force over the front wheels and the roof ridges have been raised to channel the air flow over the middle of the body for increased high-speed stability. The rear of the roof has been lowered and fins have been added to achieve stable air flow over the body. The fins also add rigidity to the body to increase aerodynamic efficiency.

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June 15, 2012

Reedy Sonic 1512 competition motors

Thanks to advancements in battery technology, 1:8 electric buggies and truggies are destined to be the next big racing class. Reedy have released the powerful and reliable Sonic 1512 competition brushless motor which has been designed specifically for the 1:8 electric buggy and truggy classes. A precision-machined case features an integrated heat sink to lower operating temperatures, which results in less fade over the course of a race, longer run times, and increased motor life. Sensored operation results in a smooth and controllable power band, while a high-torque 4-pole rotor featuring neodymium sintered magnets is supported by precision ball bearings for maximum power output and reliability. A choice of three versions means that there is a Sonic 1512 competition brushless motor to suit most tracks and conditions.

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June 15, 2012

S-Workz S350 BE-1 1/8th BL buggy

Seen at the toy fair back in February, S-Workz have released their new S350 BE-1. This 1/8 scale off-road racing brushless buggy, with its super narrow chassis design, comes standard with the S-Workz X-system transmission that provides a powerful punchy acceleration. This pro kit comes equipped with many factory team option parts adding strength and performance to the car with a lot of emphasis on the weight distribution contributing to the car performance and easy general car setup. Equipped with Big Bore Shocks and oil filled differentials, the S350 BE1 delivers good traction and balance on any off road tracks.

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June 14, 2012

Mugen MBX6/6T shock spring set

New for the MBX-6 and 6T from Mugen is this complete set of 10 shock springs. The set comprises of five 75mm long front springs in 8.5T, 8.25T, 8.0T, 7.75T and 7.5T and five rear 86mm long springs in 8.75T, 8.5T, 8.25T, 8.0T and 7.75T.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.co.jp]

June 12, 2012

HB Gridlock buggy tires

Having shown us the prototype back in January, HB are now releasing the Gridlock 1/8th scale buggy tire. The ideal tyre to bridge the gap between the HB Khaos and Megabite tyres, it features taller blocks than the HB Megabite, allowing the tyre to grip through loose, thick or ‘fluffy’ dirt. The Gridlock is also perfectly suited for tracks that have a clean racing line that is high traction and abrasive, the Megabite could have too much traction and the Gridlock would be great in these conditions. Available in extra soft pink compound for extra grip in low traction environments and soft red compound for racing or low-traction surfaces.

Source: HB [hpieurope.com]

June 8, 2012

Pro-Line 1/10th Bow Fighter sneak peek

Pro-Line are showing off some sneak peeks of their upcoming products. For 1/10th scale electric buggy PL will release their popular Bow-Tie rear and Crime Fighter front tires for this resurgent class. Another product being teased is a new shock shaft which is claiming great things, but we have no further details. More information as we get it.

View the shock shaft here