September 29, 2009

RB Shark.9 LE .21 Buggy engine

RB Shark.9 LE .21 Buggy engine

To commemorate Renaud Savoya’s win at the recent European buggy Championships in Austria, RB products have released this limited edition Shark.9 motor. Only 400 pieces to be sold, this high performance engine has 3 ports along with the Multi Exhaust System that delivers excellent power/fuel consumption. The 14mm long stroke crankshaft is balanced and features a coated pin and both glow plug and combustion chamber are turbo. The 9mm nylon carburetor is provided with 6, 7 and 8mm venturis and this engine will be delivered in complete kit only, with the RB in-line 2045P pipe and compact manifold, plus a free RB gas cooler.

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September 28, 2009

Phat Bodies SC18 body shell

Phat Bodies SC18 body shell

New for the LRP Shark mini buggy, comes this new body shell from Phat Bodies. The Short Course SC18 shell is made from high quality 0.8mm polycarbonate and is a simple way to get into the latest craze without the need for a large track. Sold clear, it is available soon.

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September 24, 2009

JConcepts BAJR Slash body shell

JConcepts BAJR Slash body shell

New for the Traxxas Slash, the BAJR as it is named, is concept inspired from the ground up to be the ultimate in desert and off-road looks and performance. The BAJR is a fresh design, starting from the front of the vehicle, the super narrow and tucked front quarter panel treatment creates one of the slickest Illuzionized looks around. The round Baja-esque profile of the cab area gives that familiar desert appearance. As the design develops toward the rear, the pronounced roof scoop, and proceeding cut-out and escape area makes this body unmistakably JConcepts. Pronounced rear fender flare treatment and dovetail rear end finishes off the most concept inspired Short Course body to date.

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September 23, 2009

AKA Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel

AKA Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel

AKA have announced the release of their Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel aimed at the Short Course truck segment. The Pro-5 wheel is designed to use standard 1:8 buggy tires, but retain the scale look of Short Course trucks. This makes it a perfect compliment to the AKA 1:8 Wheel Adapters for the SC-10 and Slash SC trucks or a great ‘dress-up’ item for any buggy. Manufactured in the USA, it features a zero off-set, 17mm hex and will fit all standard 1:8 buggies, the Associated SC8 and the SC10 or Slash using the AKA adapters for those trucks. The five spoke design with the chrome accented bead lock really captures the essence of the SC trucks while offering the flexibility of fitting all the current buggy tires on the market.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]


September 22, 2009

JConcepts Rulux T4 Rear standard axle wheels

JConcepts Rulux T4 Rear standard axle wheels

JConcepts new Rulux T4 rear standard axle wheels are here, great for Associated T4 owners. Rulux wheels make a statement with their large appearance, spoke design and superior inner rib design and also incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. All JConcepts wheels are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity. Available in fluorescent  yellow and white.

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September 21, 2009

AKA Yellow Pre-Mount tires

AKA Yellow Pre-Mount tires

By popular demand AKA have announced the release of our pre-mounted tires with yellow wheels in both Buggy and Truggy sizes. Yellow pre-mounts are assembled with the same attention to detail and quality that make current AKA pre-mounts some of the best in the industry.  All the company’s current tread patterns and compounds are now available on yellow wheels.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]


September 17, 2009

Nova Plus 21-4C LE Buggy engine

Nova Plus 21-4C LE Buggy engine

Novarossi’s Plus 4 Buggy engine has been very successful for the Italian company with a second place at the European Championship as well as winning the ROAR nationals in the USA. Aiming to further improve the engine the new Nova Plus 21-4C is the result of close collaboration between their factory drivers and the engineering department at Novarossi World S.r.l. Using the Plus 4 Buggy engine as a starting point they worked to improve the throttle response, lower fuel consumption and give it a better driveability by fitting a lighter tuned crankshaft in combination with a ceramic rear ball bearing. Note that the new Plus 21-4C is a limited edition of only 600 pieces and is available right away.

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September 9, 2009

X-Factory X-6 and B4 front axles

X-Factory X-6 and B4 front axles

X Factory have announced new front axles to fit both the X-6 Squared and the RC10B4. B4s are sold with steel front trailing axles that secure the wheel with a nut. The nut protrudes from the front wheel and can catch on things. The new X Factory trailing front axles are hardened steel so they won’t break and secure the wheel with a button head screw. Made for X Factory by M.I.P., the new axles are completely drilled through the center so they each weigh just 1 gram more than the aluminum FT axle. The package contains two axles and four button head screws, X Factory’s axles are secured in the car with a screw instead of an E-clip, so each pack contains everything needed for both sides of the car.

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