Sweep Racing have released their long waited grooved molded inserts for 1/8th offroad buggies. 5 groove lines let the tire beads sit perfectly secured in places and the benefits from this new insert include secure landing, more on power steering especially through off-camber turns and the tires stay more consistent run to run.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Caster Racing have announced the upcoming release of their new 1/10th scale 4wd EP off road buggy. Using a competition RTR chassis design as a foundation, the SK-10 buggy has been given all the racing features that a competition car needs and can be upgraded further to a higher spec at a later time. This RTR features mini big bore shocks with 3.5mm shock shafts and a slipper clutch differential in the center, features that are normally only available in competition kits. Available soon.
Source: Caster Racing [casterracing.com]
Following on the success of their B5 .21 engine, Werks Racing is pleased to announce the release of the new B6 .21 competition off-road engine. Specifically made for use in today’s competition level off-road buggies, the B6 utilizes a true 5 port sleeve design. The Italian made B6 engine provides a buttery smooth, super linear power band with strong mid and top end, perfect for the precise control that is required to compete at the highest levels of off-road buggy racing. Most importantly the B6 also possesses one of the most key ingredients for competition today, efficiency, providing run times amongst the best in the industry.
Source: Werks Racing [werksracing.com]
New from Fastrax is this professional wheel balancing station that allows you to balance both buggy and truggy wheels. Balancing your tyres will improve your car’s traction and stability, and give improved shock absorber action. It also helps to identify improperly glued rubber tyres or differences in inserts. Made by PSM Racing it features quick & easy installation, with an aluminium base board, and is supplied with wheel balancing gum.
Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]
Losi have released their new closed cell foam inserts. Highly durable, making them ideal for long mains, the inserts can be used multiple times between various sets of tires making them economical too. The insert design eliminates air gap between insert and tire and are highly advantageous on tracks that are medium-to-high grip, by decreasing a tire’s slip angle thus enhancing vehicle control. Sold in a set of 4.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
The Hudy Star-Box is a professional starter box designed for 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Claiming to the world’s lowest, ultra-compact starter box, this lightweight design has bracket plate posts to fit most 1/8 off-road cars and truggies. Designed to accept either standard NiMh and LiPo 2S batteries it comes fully assembled and ready to use. The premium quality, long-life drive belt system runs off a powerful 775-type motor, with fan, while the CNC-machined aluminium housing and top plate have a high-quality black coating for extra durability. An integrated switch for comfortable on/off switching is attached to a quality wiring harness with extra-thick cables and quick-change fast-on connector, no soldering required. The quick-change starter wheel system was designed to allow for fast & simple replacement of the starter wheel using only 3 screws. An integrated composite handle with ergonomic back cover allows for comfortable carrying and higher plastic feet are included to configure the Star-Box for use with taller truggies. Finally, the starter wheel can be mounted on both right or left side.
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RB have release this new Limited Edition LTD3 buggy engine, delivered as a combo with polished tuned pipe and manifold. It has a 7 port line, 9mm carburetor with 8mm restrictor, a bi-turbo crankshaft with Concept Coating treatment and big light cooling head. Only 190 of these combos available, so if you want it you better get busy.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Now Team Losi owners have something to ‘strike’ fear into their competition. With this SCX-T upgrade kit from Exotek Racing you can convert the venerable XXX-T into a completely ROAR legal SC power house. Similar to the kit released by CRC, the SCX-t has been developed and tested to ensure the best performance, fit and durability. Made in the USA of G10 material to match the flex of the XXX-T chassis for unsurpassed traction, it includes custom made hardened steel front axles that are narrowed for ROAR legal width and which fit the XXX-T hubs and SC10 wheels. Its unique bumper mounts accepts the Losi Strike front bumper and Traxxas Slash 4×4 rear bumper for extra durability and realism.
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