Thunder Innovation introduce the Team Alien titanium turnbuckles made from 6AL/4V material. The threaded rods are CNC-machined and available in several diameters including 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm and 5mm. Beside separate turnbuckles also complete sets for many of today’s popular brands will become available.
Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]
The Pro-Line Ion 1/8th buggy indoor clay tire was designed from the ground-up and requires zero break-in tine. The unique molecular structure tread design provides forward and side traction and with the super-low tread height, maximum wear is reached by the alternating dual center lugs. The ION is also extremely easy to drive due to the super-smooth side tread that flows organically out of the tire sidewall. The new tire already proved its performance by taking the ROAR National Championship in Electric 1/8th buggy in the hands of Ty Tessmann.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Xceed have released these set-up tools for offroad cars, buggy and truggy. Made from strong and durable aluminium, the set-up blocks will keep your buggy or truggy well placed while doing set-up work on your car. They are 40mm high and 80mm long and green anodized with Xceed engraved logo’s. To accompany the blocks, there is also a lightweight aluminium ride height tool with measurable height from 0mm to -20mm in 1mm increments. The set-up blocks (2) and ride-height gauge are available separate or as a set.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
RDRP have released some new items for the popular Team Durango DEX210/DEST210 and DESC210 vehicles. First up for the DEX210 are the shock towers machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium. Stronger, than any other plastic or carbon fibre part it´s simply impossible to break it. The additional holes for your shock-position will also help you for fine-tuning your car. The next item is the 7075-T6 aluminium steering plate, which fits the Team Durango DEX/DEST and DESC210 series. An additional hole at the front improves the Ackermann geometry a lot, especially in tight corners you will feel the difference. Finally the Brass RF suspension mount also fits all vehicles of the DEX/DEST and DESC210 series. With a weight of 30 grams it helps to plant the rear-end of your car on the track, especially in the MM configuration. First to be released is the 3/3 block with the 0/3 and 1.5/3 blocks to follow.
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Team Associated have announced their new, highly anticipated 12mm Big Bore shocks. The shocks are precision CNC machined, hard anodized aluminium with aluminium shock caps, threaded collars and seal caps. These shocks have been tested and developed by Team Associated’s top drivers to provide a plush and consistent feel for the 1:10 off-road fleet of Team Associated vehicles. Since their winning debut in prototype form at the 2012 Cactus Classic, the team has used them to win every major event in the US, including a dominating performance by Ryan Cavalieri at the ROAR 1:10 Off-Road Super Nationals in 2WD and 4WD Modified.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
JConcepts has released a number of new aftermarket parts to their line with the release of the steering system on the B4.1, T4.1 and SC10. This servo saver-less blue anodised aluminium steering system is CNC-machined and replaces the stock plastic bell-cranks providing a more rigid steering system with increased steering feel and response. The fit of the new bell-cranks has been improved by the positioning of the bearings to help eliminate binding when assembled. Also new is a beefed up aluminium rear wing / body mount for the rear of the B4 and T4. CNC-machined and available in blue or black, these mounts are designed in a creative but functional way to add rigidity to a high-impact area. Finally there is a pair of aluminium battery hold down thumb / wrench nuts available in blue and black.
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Seen in pre production guise previously, JConcepts have released their Finnisher 1/10th truck body for the T4.1 racing truck. The slight cab forward, raked windshield and aggressive stance highlight a performance oriented core. Front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight. Also new for 1/10th truck is the Pressure Points in blue, green and gold compounds. They are the latest low-height tread option specifically designed to tame high-speed courses with either wet or blue groove traction conditions. The design starts as an angular, low pin design as a carryover from the successful Bar Codes front tire line-up. The small “points” combined with “lower case” Y elements developed on the original Bar Codes V1 rear tire provide the ultimate in surface area “pressure” penetration and tack.
From Serpent for the Cobra 1/8 Truggy, they have introduced upgrade parts to use larger bearings in the steering blocks (same as Cobra Buggy) and in the up-rights (new axles, uprights, driveshafts), a set to upgrade the front coupler to use larger bearings, and a longer front center shaft and a set to upgrade the rear to use of larger bearings. Top quality spring steel parts for precision fit and durability. These changes will make your Serpent truck even more bullet proof than before.
