As used in our review of the new X Factory X-6 squared, Vampire Racing have released their aluminium toe-in bar, which is also suitable for the X-60. Made from high quality aluminium, the blue anodized part adds extra strength to this vital area of the car and are available separately in 3 or 4 degree versions or you can purchase both versions in a set.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Caster Racing has released two new aluminum turnbuckles for use on buggies track rods. Anodised black, and sporting the Caster Racing logo as well as size on the side, they are available in both 4mm and 6mm versions. Caster have also released a range of 3 new clutch bells for use in buggies made from special S4 steel that come in 13T, 14T and 15T.
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VP Pro Racing have announced the release of their new Zero truggy wheels. Following the latest trend of having zero offset, they feature a same special lightweight design as their previous versions and tests of the wheels ensure outstanding toughness and flexibility. Available in white or fluorescent yellow.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
New from Pro-Line are the Caliber 1/8th scale buggy tire and the Suburbs for 1/10th scale trucks. The Caliber’s step-pin technology collides with small pin technology to bring you a tire tread that is versatile and long-lasting. The small top pin is good for light to heavy loose dirt, while the base pin works great on hard-packed/blue-groove surfaces. Available in XTR, M2 and M3 compounds. The Suburbs are now available for 1/10 truck owners in M3 and new MX compounds and feature an inner and outer radius rib tread for increased corner holding and predictable side-bite. The internal carcass webbing resist tire expansion under acceleration and deceleration, while the internal sidewall ribbing maintains sidewall structure in extreme traction conditions for greater corner control. Tread height is predictable, aggressive, and long-lasting for use on a variety of blue-groove, and surfaces where you would typically run soft compound tires.
New from Aluminum aftermarket specialists King Headz are some new parts to fit the RC8 and RC8T from Team Associated. For the truggy there is this new CNC machined 7075 aircraft grade aluminium front shock tower. The tower has been anodised and then machined for a cool look and is super strong and is supplied with the necessary spacer to mount it. For the buggy there is a rear body mount block, which too is CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum and anodized and are designed to increase rigidity and add strength to this area.
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Hong Kong based Zeppin Racing have released new rear end chassis protectors for the Losi 8ight buggy and truggy, similar to those made by DE Racing. Low profile, they are made from a soft but tough plastic, they protect the rear of the chassis plate and are mounted using the cars 4 rear block screws. Weighing only 5 grams each, they are sold in packs of 2.
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Team Azarashi have shown some early photos of their Womoog body shells designed to fit on both the Hot Bodies Cyclone D4 and the Tamiya TRF501X. As with previous versions of this body, these too will offer high levels of stability and a cool new look and the photos here show the almost final version, with only small modifications needing to be made before the bodies’ release in the near future.
With Short Course racing gaining popularity JConcepts have developed their Goose Bumps for the Slash / Slayer and SC10. Retaining the realistic look the tires are completely detailed with center lug all-terrain inspired tread and side wall. Combining a totally unique step pin and bar lug design with sticky green compound to allow even greater control on off-road surfaces. The Goose Bumps are a special breed, designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Once the driver wears through the initial pin, a bar follows to maximize potential on aggressive surfaces. The Goose Bumps incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense short course racing competition. In new condition they excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn Goose Bumps excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed.
