PSM Racing have released some new aluminium option parts for the Losi 8ight and Hobao Hyper 9. For the 8ight/2.0 and 8ight T are these pair of new blue anodised aluminium fuel tank posts, which feature holes for body clips to allow quick removal of the tank. For the Hyper 9, is an aluminium rear wing mount set, which has a super light design and is very stable way to mount the wing.
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H.A.R.D. Racing have expanded their current line of setup tools to include a 1/8th scale truggy setup system. Precision machined from aluminium plate, and hard coated, this system is similar to previous versions from the company which has the side plate attached to the main plate by the lower side knob. On conventional systems where the 2 plates connect at the top point, sometimes the main plate cannot move freely and it may cause some accuracy problems. Sold in a set of 4, for each corner, they are supplied in a handy carry case and can be assembled and disassembled with ease.
Source: H.A.R.D. [hard-racing.com]
As reported at the beginning of December, Hot Bodies have now released full details on their new buggy tire range. Featuring 4 new lines, the Proto, Block, Khaos and Megabite, all but the Proto threads are available in red, blue and white compounds. The Proto is an all-purpose tire that performs great on grass, dirt and even tarmac, the HB Block tires have been specially designed to work at their best in a variety of off-road racing conditions, including dirt, grass and astroturf, while the HB Khaos tires have been designed specifically to suit a range of off-road racing conditions, and are perfect for loose dirt, grass, and damp tracks. They also work great on hard dirt surfaces with a scattering of dust or pebbles on top and finally the Megabite tires are mini-pins that are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed dirt, mostly clay dirt, and even ‘blue groove’ conditions.
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GRP have released their latest product in their tire range, the narrow Jolly. Reduced in width from 44mm to 30mm in width, they offer the best performance under wet and muddy conditions compared with standard width tires. It is possible to use it also under dry conditions on the front combined with the standard Jolly on the rear, if your car has too much bite on the front. Available in the same compounds as for all other GRP standard tires and they are also available as pre-mounts.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.com]
New for the Xray XB808 buggy is the unique Active Differential which is a high-performance, adjustable front gear differential that vastly improves the buggy’s speed and handling characteristics. The special design of the internal components, using different angled segments, allows the diff gears to engage on-power to increase the forward traction and stability to the buggy, making it faster and easier to drive. While this is a performance option for serious racers who want to gain an edge, it is also of great benefit to any level of driver that wants to a more predictable and easy-to-drive car in any racing conditions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Rymart Racing have been in contact to tell us about new products from Ghea and Rogue element. From Ghea is this brass front bulkhead and delrin front brace kit. Adding 23g of weight to the front end of your B4 in the most effective manner, testing has found this to be the ideal amount. Also from Ghea is a brass rear block with internal plastic bushing for a smooth action and longer lasting block. Finally from Rogue Element is the SCAB, an Internal Slipper adjustment for your B4. Forgot your slipper wrench or just Want something easier this custom built gear cover with a slipper tool.
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New from Factory team are these 1/8th scale muffler and header. Perfect for your RC8, SC8 and RC8T this 3-chamber muffler provides the best combination of bottom end punch and top end performance. Hard anodised they are EFRA Homologated (#2035). Also new from FT, for the RC8T are a pair of narrow aluminium wheel hexes. Recommended for use in both the front and rear of your RC8T and RC8T RS, they reduce your overall width by 9.0mm, yielding quicker steering response and more speed through the corners. Finally for the RC8T are front and rear chassis braces, made from aluminium, which both help stiffen the chassis in bending and torsion.
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Trinity have produced these new and improved rear uprights for the Losi 8ight 2.0. Featuring the same outstanding characteristics of the original Trinity developed Losi 8 1.0 uprights, but have been updated for the new Losi while also give you the option to adjust your roll center by raising or lowering the ball stud.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
