AKA have released their new Moto tire, designed to take on the roughest and toughest terrain that you can throw at your 1:8 buggy. The massive lugs, race proven carcass, and AKA’s proprietary rubber compounds will ensure that your tires last while tearing up the dirt. As with all of AKA tires, these are designed and made in the USA. Available in Soft or medium compound as well as unmounted or premounted.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
These RDRP DEX210 aluminium thumb screws are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, come gold anodised and laser etched to add cool looks to your DEX210 buggy. The thumb screws are slightly larger in size to make for easier handling when swapping battery packs. They are usable with the stock plastic as well as both the RDRP DEX210 Aluminium and Carbon Fibre Battery Plate (above) and of course all other vehicles that make use of metrical thumb screws.
Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
VP have released another 1/10 electric off road buggy rear tire, called the VP404 Turbo Evo. It has inherited all the advantages of Turbo family and is made from top quality in super soft and soft compounds. Available in early November.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Reds Racing has developed a new off road clutch system, specifically designed to optimize engine power output and to guarantee better traction. The clutch is an integral part of the engine and allows increased performance, improved tuning and increased engine reliability. Its main feature is making the engine power output, at low RPM, very smooth and linear, ensuring better traction. This helps reduce fuel consumption and to improve driveability, thanks to lower wheel spin. The clutch is 100% made in Italy and has been designed to be easily assembled, thanks to their effortless ‘One Touch’ system that requires no tools. The clutch kit comes pre assembled and tested to ensure best performance and reliability.
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PSM Racing have released this complete set of lightweight aluminium turnbuckles for the Associated RC8.2. Machined from race proven ultra strong 7075 aluminium the set includes front and rear upper links as well as steering track rods as well as the steering servo link.
Source: PSM [psm-shop.com]
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.
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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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]
