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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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October 21, 2011

JQ parts, clutch bells, sway bars & options

JQ Products have released a number of new parts, sway bars, clutch bells and options for THE Car. Firstly there is all new stronger plastics which include new wishbones front and rear, C-hubs and ball joints. JQ have also released a new line of clutch bells in 13T, 14T, 15T & 16T versions to allow you to fine tune your clutch to all conditions. Next up is a new smooth gearing set that was tested in various race conditions by their team drivers, which makes the car more consistent and easier to drive. Other new parts include a pair of lightweight servo saver posts and a range of sway bars in 2,6mm front and 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 2.9mm & 3.0mm rear versions.

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October 21, 2011

Hobbytech STR8 X2 EP buggy

French company Hobbytech have introduced their latest version of their STR8 buggy, the X2 EP. As the name suggests, this electric brushless powered 1/8th scale buggy features correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution and comes pre assembled as a race roller. Some of the features include CNC machined hard coated Spiral cut gears, 16mm big bore oil-filled aluminium threaded shocks, two piece motor mount for fast motor maintenance and new innovative battery tray design 3S or 4S or 6S LiPo capability.

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October 21, 2011

S-Workz S350 BK1 2012 version

S-Workz have announced that their S350 BK1 2012 version is now available. Based on the original car, the new kit now comes with the 4mm longer chassis and also 3mm longer chassis brace. This will give the new BK1 more steering and make it more stable. The 2012 kits will also include a new fuel tank cap system which features a double o-ring for more pressure for your engine system. The new chassis plate and brace can also be bought as a set to upgrade your current buggy.

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October 20, 2011

Mugen Seiki MBX6R buggy

Mugen Seiki have announced the MBX6R based off the ultra successful MBX6 buggy. The 6R contains many high performance parts that the Mugen Seiki design team have created. The buggy comes equipped with a new 5mm longer had anodized chassis and a forward mounted receiver & battery tray, something which we have seen previously. The combination of both new items will improve handling in all bumps and jumps and the increase in stability means you can drive the MBX6R harder and faster. To further improve the handling a new set of front and rear damper springs and chassis braces are included. An aluminium rear toe in block with various toe in and anti squat adjustments and an aluminium front upper suspension arm holder with adjustable roll centre positions will keep the car dialed into all race conditions. The give the new buggy the finishing touch it comes supplied with the newly designed Force cab forward body from Bitty Design in Italy.

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October 18, 2011

DE Racing DEX210 Borrego buggy wheels

DE Racing have announced the release of their Borrego buggy wheels for the new Team Durango DEX210. They were created with the same great scale appearance, but feature an OEM hex size and offset that is specific to the DEX210. The rear wheels will also work with the new Team Durango DEX410 V3 4wd buggy. Available in white, yellow and black.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]

October 17, 2011

Atomic Carbon DEX410 V3 shock towers

Atomic Carbon have announced new Durango DEX410 V3 buggy shock towers. Non V3 owners can now upgrade and have the ability to fine tune the top shock positions and use the new camber link holes. The front is the same as the kit tower, while the rear has an extra row of camber link holes and has had the unnecessary holes removed on the rear tower to strengthen it. Made from genuine 4mm full fat Carbon Fibre and available in standard black or red.

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