FTW Racing Components announce the release of a carbon fibre rear shock tower for Team Durango’s DEX210 buggy. Eliminating the flex of the OEM piece and being exponentially stronger the new part also improves the airflow to the wing due to the lower centre section. All factory mounting locations and adjustments are retained and the wing mount holes are countersunk for a sleeker look.
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Tresrey introduce new option parts for Team Durango’s DEX210 and 410 line of off-road vehicles. First up is a layshaft and slipper hub set for the 210 that allows the use of standard spur gears such as the ones from Team Associated, Tamiya, and generally every spurgear with a 4.8mm centre hole. The part allows for a wider gearing range compared to the stock TD spurgears.
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The Pulse-RC body for Team Durango’s DEX210 2WD buggy is designed with performance and looks in mind. Offering a one-piece design the body is usable for rear and mid motor configurations alike as well as 3 gear and 4 gear usage. Redesigned side pods with air intakes make for improved airflow around the electronics and channel the air towards the motor to allow for best possible cooling even in hot weather conditions. The raised sides also make for more room for the electronics and additional fans if needed. The body is made from high-quality Polycarbonate, comes including a straight design rear wing and sports cutting lines for all motor configurations helping you to perfectly fit the body to the chassis.
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More new products from Serpent with the release of these aluminium options for the S811 Cobra-T truggy. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium the rear uprights have been anodised titan grey and offer less flex and improved durability. They fit both the current sized ball bearings as well as the larger ones in future thanks to the supplied delrin inserts. There are also new wheel hexes in +1 and +2mm offset.
New from JConcepts, the Hybirds for 1/10th features a mid-lug design with unique inner Crowbar center lug DNA. The Hybrid is built for speed on medium to high traction conditions and the ultimate high-speed control, handling, durability and corner speed. Supported lug control and X-braced sidewall lug detail is designed to go the distance in long qualifiers, final main events and beyond. Available in Soft (Blue) and Super Soft (Green) compounds. There are also new medium profiled 1/10th buggy rear inserts which are a more durable insert in a softer density. Having an insert with proper density for track conditions pays dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. Finally there is the 1/10th, 1/8th and SCT Striker setup board w/ foam pad. Having a portable, convenient and flat working surface allows a driver to make necessary pit adjustments with speed, consistency and accuracy. The bottom can be outfitted with the included foam pad which adds depth, work space and a flexible footing for irregular surfaces.
Serpent have released a Team Edition version of their S811 Cobra buggy. The new kit include the pro-version 5.5mm machined aluminium shock towers in 7075-T6 alumnium front and rear and hard coated shock-caps front and rear. The use of larger, stronger bearings on all 4 corners of the car makes the Cobra even more reliable combined with new spring-steel wheel-axles. The new V3 diff-coupler and pinion system with 2 larger bearings also improves reliability a lot. The lower rear wing, as already in use on the E-Cobra is now also fitted to the GP Buggy. Finally the machined lowered pockets of the chassis plate have been revised to reduce flex, creating a stiffer / stronger chassis.
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Expanding their body range, JConcepts have introduced the MP9 and RC8.2 Finnisher shells. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the rear which allows another option for air-escape. The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The area behind the cab has been greatly lowered exposing more of the engine heat-sink allowing more heat-escape while the V-stepped feature which is a highlighted styling cue of the Finnisher buggy bodies has been incorporated toward the rear and allows an additional area that can be trimmed to allow air-flow through the body.
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Bitty Design have released their 8.2 Force body shell for the Associated RC8.2. Different from their other cab forward they focussed on making a good looking shell that fits the chassis well and makes the car easy to drive. Their tests revealed a balanced body which give better feeling while driving, the lap times are not better but the handling was more consistent in long runs. The body is sold complete with windows masks, decal and protective film and has been produced with high quality 1mm Lexan.
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