New from K-Factory for the Team Magic B8 chassis, is this aluminium centre chassis stiffener. Made from lightweight 7075 aluminium, the part has been machined hollow for extra weight less, yet retains its tensile strength. The part is mounted to the centre of the chassis plate around the centre differential and easily allows you to stiffen the overall chassis to suit different track conditions.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Racers Edge have developed these new aluminium rear hubs to fit the Associated B4, B44, T4, and SC10. Based on the stock B44 4wd buggy hubs, they have a larger outside bearing for increased performance and bearing longevity, while a set screw holds the hingepin in place with access from the bottom. With four possible vertical ballstud locations for increased setup adjustments, these blocks are designed to add 1/2 degree rear toe in. Available in hard silver color, they have been CNC machined for accuracy, and laser engraved with degrees and L or R for left or right sides.
Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]
Answer-RC have released complete 1/10th bearing sets for the Associated B4 & B44 as well as X-Factory X-6. After much testing to find the best bearings for 1/10th scale Answer-RC are confident they have succeeded. All the bearings used in each of the sets use one rubber seal to keep the dirt out and one metal shield to maintain high rpm, while a special lubricant package help the free rotation of the quality ABEC 5 bearings. Sold in complete sets of 14pcs (B4), 16pcs (X-6) and 18pcs (B44).
Source: Answer-RC [answer-rc.com]
Xray now offers lightweight CNC-machined diff outdrive adapters for the XB808 Active Diff. Made from Hudy spring steel, the outdrives have been strategically machined to be lighter than the standard outdrive adapters. CNC-machined on precision German long-turn machines, they are additionally ground and strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight, then further hardened to ensure maximum strength and extra-long lifespan. Final precision hand-grinding ensures a very high tolerance to ensure an ultra-smooth tight fit in the diff body and diff gear. Sold in a set of 2.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
RB have developed a complete clutch tool set for 1/8 buggy and truggy, which is presented in a handy box. Removing the difficulties of assembling and disassembling your clutch shoe and its spring, a 1/4 of a turn and the clutch is mounted or removed without any risk of damaging parts. These tools can be used on nearly all current clutches and the set includes a flywheel removal tool, flywheel wrench, driver handle, collet wrench, allen key, 1/8th scale wheel nut socket, clutch shoe removal tool and clutch shoe fitting tool.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
New for the S8-BX buggy and S8-TX truggy, LRP releases tuning parts for their successful off road line-up. The wide range of carbon and aluminium options help Increase the performance on all surfaces, as well as lower the overall weight of your car and help reduce rotating mass to improve the handling of your car. The new parts include carbon front and rear shock towers as well as steering bracket, steering top plate, centre brace top plate and steering servo mounting plate. The new aluminium parts include lightweight upper shock mounts and front and rear CVD outdrives.
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More news from LRP who have presented a completely new line of tires with the release of their VTEC truggy ‘LP’ line. LP stands for Low Profile and these new tires are designed with a lower sidewall for more direct response and higher cornering speeds. Developed through long and extensive testing, they are offered in 3 different tread designs, Kamikaze, Suicide and Harakiri with different compound hardness suitable for any racing conditions.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
PSM Racing have created this new epoxy material brake disc for the Hobao Hyper 9. Made from high grade 4mm thick fibre glass (epoxy), it is lightweight and heat resistant and claims to provide better brake performance. A direct replacement for the standard brake disc, it is recommended to use blank brake pads with these new discs.
Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]
