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January 7, 2012

Associated RC10B4.1 Worlds Car kit

Since its release in 2003 the RC10B4 remains undefeated on a world level, having won five IFMAR World Championships in a row. In commemoration of their most recent 2WD Off Road World Championship win, Associated are proud to bring you the RC10B4.1 Worlds Car kit. The kit comes with the chassis spec’d out the same as the Team Associated buggies that were driven by Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Maifield and Neil Cragg at the 2011 IFMAR World Championships in Vaasa, Finland. It has all the latest Factory Team features, starting with the +8mm B4.1 chassis conversion which greatly improves the overall stability and handling of the buggy, making it easier to drive and lower your lap times. Topping off the +8mm B4.1 chassis is the Pro-Line Bulldog +8mm body. Other features include the Factory Team 0° rear hubs, Factory Team rear ballast weight, and the new B4.1 Worlds Car setup sheet.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 5, 2012

Phat Bodies Phat Head, Piranha & For Four

Phat Bodies have released 3 new shells that you’ve all long been waiting for. Suitable for all the Losi Mini-8ight, Carisma GT14B and the LRP Shark LWB there is the ‘Phat Head’ which is a cab forward shell, the ‘Piranha’ which is the semi cab forward shell and ‘For Four’ which features a more conventional cab position.

View the other 2 shells here

January 4, 2012

MIP TLR 22 CVD set

MIP have released this line of aftermarket CVDs for the TLR 22 2wd buggy. Made from high quality steel for excellent wear resistance and toughness, they are a direct replacement for the stock drives, and require no modiﬁcations to fit them.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

December 30, 2011

S-Workz S350 X-system transmission

S-Workz have released their X-system transmission gear, which is the latest option part for their S350 series of buggies. Base on the same BK1 gearbox but with a special design to allow 3 bearings to securely hold the unit in place. The pinion gears are now directly connected with the centre shaft. The system uses longer lightened centre drive shafts.

Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]

December 30, 2011

X-Factory black hardware

X-Factory adds four new hardware items to the ‘Real Men Wear Black’ line so your R/C car can look totally dialed. If you are serious about racing, you want a serious race car. The new hardware includes black counter-sink washers, and black locking nuts in 4-40 mini, 4-40 low profile, and 8-32 low profile to fit CVD. axles. All three sizes of locking nut are 4 per pack, while the counter-sink washers are eight per pack. Priced less than the blue stuff, now at fine hobby stores everywhere.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

December 28, 2011

TQ Racing SX10 2w sneak peek

TQ Racing have shown a sneak peek of their new SX10 2w 1/10th scale 2wd buggy. Manufactured by Academy Model Company, the new platform requires some final new parts before being finalized but they claim to be really close to releasing their new car.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]

December 23, 2011

Serpent pivot balls & clutch bells

Two new items from Serpent, the first for the 966 & 733 and the other for the Cobra buggy & truggy. For use in the 966 & 733 and older kits too, are these 8.5mm pivot-balls which have been made from TiNi coated titanium. Sold in a set of 8 they are super lightweight, weighing in at on 2.2 grams each, and offer an ultra smooth movement. For the Cobra are a line of hardened steel clutch-bells with ventilation / cooling pockets. Available in 13T, 14T, 15T, 16T & 17T they are laser engraved with Serpent logo and number of teeth.

View the clutch bell here

December 23, 2011

Sweep Racing Tendroid 1/10th buggy rear tire

Sweep Racing have released their first 1/10th offroad buggy rear tire, the Tendroid. The Bar pattern was designed to have maximum forward bite on hard packed clay tracks, while droids control the side bite. Combined together, the 10droid has optimum traction and a long life span. Available in 4 different rubber compounds, Silver (Ultra soft), Blue (Extra Soft), Red (Soft) and White (Medium), available to suit any track conditions.

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