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June 9, 2011

FTW Night Fox body shells for RC8B & 808

FTW Racing Components have released their new line of bodies for 1:8 scale off-road buggies with the introduction of fitments for Team Associated’s RC8B and Xray’s 808. In keeping with their stated commitment to create products exhibiting form and function that defies convention, FTW with this product launch enters the 1:8 scale arena with the same dramatic styling, exceptional performance, and uncompromising quality that has gained notoriety in the 1:10 scale market. FTW plans to expand its 1:8 scale buggy lineup to include fitments for other popular platforms. Night Fox for RC8B and Night Fox for 808 are packaged with window masks and a decal sheet.

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June 8, 2011

Xray machined steel screw pivot ball

New from Xray for the XB808 buggy and XT8 truggy are these CNC-machined steel screw pivot ball for mounting the shock absorbers to the shock tower. Sold in a set of 2, they replace the screw and collar that comes standard in the kits.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 2, 2011

JQ Products colour sets & wings

JQ Products have made available some new products for THE Car, including full colour kits that allow drivers to change their cars according to personal taste. The sets include all required hardware, all M3 & M4 shims, shock ride height adjustment nuts, servo saver adjusting nut and throttle link collars, in Black, Green, Red, Blue and Gold (standard) colours. JQ have also different colour wings now available for those who want to stand out from the crowd in White Yellow and Green.

View the other products here

June 2, 2011

Pro-Line Blockade buggy & Revolver 2.0 truggy tires

Pro-Line have shown us their new Blockade buggy tire and the Revolver 2.0 for truggy. The Blockade is an all new tire featuring a larger block with wider spacing between the rows along the circumference, giving good traction levels. Fitting into the range between the Caliber & Revolver tires and is great for racers running longer finals where durability is important. The Revolver 2.0 for truggy is bringing the same technology from the buggy tire, of the same name, to the larger format and is again ideal for longer finals.

View more images of the tires here

June 1, 2011

Ninja JXB02 buggy engine

Mugen Seiki have released some images of their new upcoming Ninja JXB02 buggy engine. Expected to be available around the end of June, the engine features a new low profile light weight cooling head, which is about 8mm lower than that on the B01A. It has a new long stroke piston & sleeve, new button, a new black crankcase and carburetor, with 7mm venturi, and finally a new crankshaft with DLC treatment.

View more images here

May 27, 2011

Sweep Racing Cloud9 closed cell Insert

After extensive testing with molded grooved foam inserts, Sweep Racing have focused their efforts on the development of new closed cell foam inserts. Closed cell foam inserts have many performance benefits over conventional designs, such as increased durability, waterproof, reduced tire deformation during cornering and lighter in weight. These characteristics make their Cloud 9 buggy insert a major improvement over their previous designs. Sweep drivers have reported increased cornering capability and improved acceleration. The Cloud 9 inserts are scheduled to arrive at dealers very soon.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

May 26, 2011

Xray XB808 lower suspension holders

Xray have released this set aluminium front and rear lower suspension holders for the XB808. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated for extra durability and long life. The ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. The set includes all parts necessary for a complete suspension holder system upgrade. These new lower suspension holders provide an even greater range of adjustment for the front and rear suspension. Using different combinations of eccentric bushings, fine adjustment of front kick up, rear anti-squat, front toe-out, rear toe-in, front & rear roll center and front & rear track-width can be obtained. New reinforced bushings (included) have 1° and 0.5° eccentricity which allows up to 17 different positions. Super-fine adjustments can be made by increments of 0.5°. Includes heavy-duty suspension pivot pins that have been heat treated for increased strength.

View the rear suspension holders here

May 24, 2011

STRC Slash 4×4 GT-8/Rally cross conversion

STRC have released images of their upcoming Slash 4×4 GT-8/Rally Cross Conversion kit. Some Slash 4×4 owners might be bored with bashing around or racing their Slash, and with this conversion kit, Slash 4×4 owners have a whole new dimension to enjoy their Slash. Keeping the ground clearance of the Slash 4×4, this conversion makes it perfect for Rally racing as well. We can can expect more details when it is released later this week.

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