Team Associated have added four softer springs to their big bore lineup for more tuning options. Suitable for the RC8B3.1, B3.2 RC8T3.1 and T3.2 series nitro and electric vehicles, these rear springs range in stiffness from 11.25T-12T in .25 increments.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
Tekno RC have announced the release of two new optional shock towers for the EB/NB48 2.0 buggies. Improve the handling of your EB/NB48 2.0 with this new 7075 aluminium, CNC machined front and rear shock towers. The shock and camber link mounting locations on both towers have been fine-tuned, making it easier to dial your vehicle into the track conditions. An extra column of inner camber link positions was added to allow running a longer front and rear link for added stability. They also added an additional shock position to further lay down the front shocks for high grip tracks. The rear tower features two additional, higher wing mount positions have also been added to increase high-speed downforce and mid-corner rear grip. Both towers are gun metal anodised.
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The new Willspeed RF2 conversion platform for the Xray XB2’20 & ’21 was designed and manufactured by engineers and racers alike for the true ultimate in performance on medium to high traction surfaces. The RF2 design focus’s on moving the weight bias forwards by utilising a 5 gear transmission that allows the motor position to be moved further forwards creating a smaller located area of main mass which aids to control weight transfer. The billet aluminium tub chassis is the ultimate in chassis design, the centre of gravity is super low, the chassis has no additional guards or stiffeners removing unwanted tweak and is self integrally stiff. The aluminium was selected for its natural dampening properties that not only allows for an incredibly agile platform but its also super predictable. The end result, a platform that not only loves corner speed but it is also dependable and predictable lap after lap making going fast, easy.
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Exotek Racing have introduced two new front end options for their F1 Ultra chassis. The first is a pro style front sway bar set which comes with 3 sway bar weights included (soft, medium, hard) so that you can tune for track conditions. The set also includes ball bearing supported mount that attaches to most standard F104 type wings such as Montech, Tamiya, Protoform etc. The mount also has cantering screws to insure it stays centred on the wing and the sway bar’s tension can be adjusted for proper left right balance with the quick tension adjust ball cup design included. Also new is the lightweight damper tubes for the F1 to minimise bumpy asphalt track conditions. Extra lightweight and positioned for low centre of gravity and tucked away to avoid frontal impacts for more durability the set includes machined POM barrels and alloy tubes with included steel ball ends.
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JConcepts have introduced a bunch of new brass options for their Regulator MT chassis conversion. First up is a stackable chassis weight, the machined brass unit can be easily added to the bottom of the chassis to increase weight to one of the lowest locations on the vehicle. The design allows the ability to stack additional weights if necessary to the same footprint with (not included) hardware. Weight added to the chassis area on a retro monster truck can improve suspension performance by increasing the sprung weight. This allows for better jump handling and landing and the ability to plant the tires into the racing surface via front to rear weight transfer.
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The team at JConcepts have developed a new option for tire sidewall support. During high traction or loaded conditions, tire sidewall deflection causes oversteer and inconsistency with driving performance. By adding the inner sidewall support adaptor and gluing it into place, the sidewall effectively becomes much harder and allows a driver to enter smoother arcs and radius turns on the race track. Already used in competition, the sidewall support pieces have shown to work on glued, sealed, or naturally grippy surfaces where traction rolling or oversteer is an issue. In addition, when conditions are rough, bumpy or dusty, the additional support drives smoother and with more consistency. Available for 1/10th buggy (above) and 1/8th buggy tires, they come in a pack of 4 pieces.
Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of US 1/8th offroad front runner Ryan Cavalieri to their team for the 2022 season and beyond. Ryan, a 4 time World champion and 29 time US National champion, will use Ielasi Tuned nitro engines at all major National and International races. The TLR facto had the following to say about the deal, ‘I’m super excited to be joining Ielasi Tuned engines for 2022. I feel with Daniel’s knowledge and passion for engine building we will have great success together.’
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Tekno RC have released the long awaited NT48 2.0, the fastest and most durable nitro truggy that they have ever produced. The bar was set high with the legendary NT48.3 and its countless victories and podiums across the world. The new NT48 truggy incorporates all of the 2.0 platform’s best features such as quick access diffs, incredibly free suspension, twisted caster front arms, and a decoupled radio tray. After all of the performance features were worked out, they spent some time adding strength in all of the right places. The suspension arms are ridiculously beefy, the driveshafts are thicker, and they decided on a stout 4mm chassis. The chassis components are kept as far forward as possible to aid in steering response and corner rotation. Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last year, you’ve probably noticed that the entire RC racing industry has adopted their fresh approach to truggy body aesthetics.
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