April 13, 2012

Kyosho MP9 TKI3 parts

Kyosho America announce the release of new option parts for the MP9 buggy. Seen for the first time at last weekend’s Neo Race the parts mainly include a new battery box that replace the standard carbon mount, a new receiver box, updated transponder mount, redesigned radio plate with interlocking servo mount brackets, redesigned side pods, a new and harder shock tower as well as new universal shafts. The parts will become available very soon.

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April 13, 2012

8-Racing DEX210 front shock tower V2

8-Racing introduce the V2 front shock tower for Team Durango’s DEX210 buggy. The shock stay is CNC-machined from 4mm carbon fibre and comes with brass mounting brackets. The parts are more rigid than the stock plastic tower and weight 26g in total. Integrated into the design is an anti-roll bar mount.

Source: 8-Racing [8-racing.com]


April 13, 2012

Avid B4.1 clamping hex adapters & solid axle pins

Avid introduce new option part for Team Associated’s B4.1 buggy in the form of 12mm clamping hex adapters and solid axle pins. The wheel hex adapters are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminium and chamfered for easy wheel installation. Available for the front and rear of the buggy the parts come with 2-56 stainless steel clamp screws and require the car or truck outfitted with Associated part #9880 steering block and #9881 truck or  #7496 buggy front axle. The Avid 1/16” solid axle pins are made of 303 stainless steel and are the perfect complement to a set of Avid hex adapters. The pins are 0.375” long and fit most Associated and Losi brand 10th scale vehicles.  Each package includes a container with a minimum of 10 solid axle pins.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


April 13, 2012

Dualsky Z5 challenge motor

Dualsky introduce the updated Z5 challenge motor that incorporate an improved 13mm diameter rotor with better temperature stability, as well as new can and packaging design. The ROAR and IFMAR approved motor now also includes a manual with gearing recommendations. 

Source: Dualsky [dualsky.com]


April 7, 2012

Durango DNX408 V2 radio box set

The Durango V2 radio box set is available now as an upgrade for the original DNX408 buggy. The new radio box features an updated design with more room for the receiver and wiring, a neat hinged door for quick and easy battery access and a relocated antenna mount to make access easier.

Source: Durango [team-durango.com]


April 6, 2012

JConcepts carbon options for Associated vehicles

The Monroe battery brace for B4.1 +8mm, T4.1 and SC10 by JConcepts is highly functional and aesthetic eye-candy, designed from genuine 2.5mm carbon fiber, it performs as good as it looks. With so much variety in today’s batteries and with most vehicles having a flexible mounting position forward and aft, functionality is always a top priority. With the Monroe battery brace, running different battery positions is possible while maintaining the necessary terminal clearance and providing a healthy holding force to keep everything in tact even in the most demanding conditions or the inevitable crash.

View more product information here


April 6, 2012

Associated RC8.2 carbon shock towers

Team Associated have released these new woven carbon-fiber shock towers for the RC8.2 buggy. The front tower is 5mm thick, while the rear is 4mm. These shock towers are lighter than their aluminium Factory Team counterparts, yet they maintain the same optimized geometry as the aluminium versions. Available in May.

View the rear shock tower here


April 5, 2012

Arrowmax MBX-6 wheel axle shafts

Arrowmax have released these new front and rear wheel axle shafts in lightweight 7075 aluminium for the Mugen MBX-6. Featuring a special hardening treatment for increased durability they also sport multiple CVD drive pin holes for increased axle life.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]