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November 3, 2011

Serpent Cobra option parts

Serpent have announced the release of a whole bunch of optional parts for their Cobra buggy and truggy. The new parts include new lightweight wheel hexes available in +1mm, +2mm and +3mm offsets and come anodized with hardware and lightweight nuts. Also new is pivot pins in titanium nitrade coating for extra smooth travel and a hard coated aluminium transmission brace. There is also lighter, hard coated anti-roll bar holders for the ball-raced system and hard coated aluminium front bushings for suspension arms. For the Cobra-Be 1/8 electric buggy there is new hard anodized aluminium wheel axles which are 70% lighter than the steel ones reducing rotating mass. They also fit the Cobra nitro buggy but require the conversion-set to V2 hubs & driveshafts and larger bearings.

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November 3, 2011

Axial EXO 4wd terra buggy kit

Axial have introduced the EXO a 1/10th scale electric 4wd terra buggy kit, which is ready to hit the desert or any other terrain you throw at it with all-out, high speed performance. The car features an adjustable motor mount, oil filled differentials, durable driveline components, quick release battery mount and lots of ultra realistic features such as the light bar, bumpers, tires etc.

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November 3, 2011

Fastrax Enduro .21 buggy engine

Fastrax have entered the competitive nitro engine market with the new Enduro. This 3-port 3.5cc engine has already received rave reviews from teams competing in the 2011 UK Endurance Masters, where the Enduro was the control engine for 15 teams in the non-stop 6-hour race. Easy to start, longevity and value for money were the criteria when developing the Enduro. Featuring the latest in machined aluminium heat-sink head design, ABC sleeve construction, turbo glow plug head button and with quality materials and bearings, the Enduro provides a smooth power output and fuel economy that is easy to drive for beginners and experts.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

November 2, 2011

Team C TC02 Evo buggy

Team C have released an update to their TC02 2wd buggy and have called it the Evo. The new version follows the current trend by going with a 6mm longer chassis as well as a newly design cab forward body shell. We are told it will be available from this month.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

October 31, 2011

Reds Racing R5 buggy engine

Reds Racing have released their new R5 .21 Buggy engine, a 5 port powerful and lightweight motor. Thanks to the new long needle carburetor and its new ABC liner configuration, the engine is extremely driveable and is suitable for all types of track. It also features a CNC machined billet piston, hard chromed liner, a separate cooled combustion chamber and Swiss main bearings.

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October 28, 2011

Thunder Power TP1430C multi-chemistry charger

The TP1430C is a powerful and advanced multi-chemistry charger, discharger and balancing system. With up to 1000 watts of total charging power the TP1430C is equipped to charge, discharge and cycle a variety of 1-14S LiPo, LiIon and LiFe (A123) batteries, as well as 1-40 cell NiCd and NiMH along with 6-48V Pb batteries. The built-in 2-14S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell balancer and included balance connector adapter board are readily compatible with Thunder Power balance connectors and the JST-XH balance connectors found on most other batteries. The TP1430C is capable of charging at rates up to 30 amps offering the ability to charge many of the latest-generation LiPo batteries at ultra-fast rates up to 6C and beyond. Other features include built-in data monitoring and internal resistance measurement, plus the ability to use a standard USB cable to install future firmware updates available for free download from the company’s website.

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October 26, 2011

Team Associated RC8.2e Factory Team Kit

Team Associated has taken all of the refinements from the RC8.2 and have applied them to their electric-power platform, creating the RC8.2e Factory Team Kit. The RC8.2e has already been proven as a winner after TQing and winning the 2011 Sidewinder Nitro Explosion in the capable hands of Ryan Cavalieri. The RC8.2e Factory Team Kit has a long list of new performance parts, making for the best and lightest Associated EP 1:8 scale buggy to date. The RC8.2e starts with the Factory Team +3mm 7075 hard anodized chassis. The new chassis and side-guards shed over half an ounce along with adding 3mm of length to optimize weight distribution and overall handling.

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October 22, 2011

Pro-Line 12mm hex adaptors & Blockade pre mounts

Pro-Line have released these aluminium 12mm Front and rear clamping hex adapters for the B4.1. If you just converted your B4.1 to 12mm hexes, then Pro-Line’s clamping hexes are a must have for all serious racers. These hexes clamp on to the axle and will not fall off when you change tires like the plastic hexes. Made from high quality, aircraft grade aluminium so you know that they will last and stand up to the power of your B4.1. Pro-Line have also released their popular Blockade tire in pre mount form. Available in M2 (medium) and M3 (soft), they come pre glued to V2 white wheels.

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