May 5, 2020

Exotek TLR 22 5.0 Ti hinge pins & HD servo arm

Coming from Exotek and made for the TLR 22 5.0 buggy is a new titanium hinge pin set as well as a HD servo arm. Starting with the precision-machined lightweight titanium hinge pin set, the kit weighs in at only 11g which is almost half the weight of the stock pins. The fun set includes suspension shafts for the front and rear inner and outer arms and it is recommended for 17.5 spec class buggies only and compatible also with older series 4.0 and 3.0 buggies.

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May 4, 2020

JConcepts S15 NB48 2.0 body shell

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno NB48 2.0 buggy is the S15 body shell. The S15 blends performance features from the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The engine area remains clean and a deep-rooted position allows the engine head maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the Tekno NB48 2.0 and other kit variants. For the precise fit, the design has undergone changes to match the Tekno chassis side-guards and body mount positioning. The S15 stance cockpit allows ample fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed windshield transition which tackles even the most high-speed conditions. The hard-edged chamfering provides the classic JConcepts look while also delivering aero benefits and perfect decal positioning. Included with the clear body come window masks, and a decal sheet.

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May 4, 2020

Xtra Speed introduce new CC01 optionals

Xtra Speed have announced the release of new option parts for the Tamiya CC01 trail truck. First up are front and rear adjustable damper mounts that are machined from aluminium and that allow to adjust the suspension droop. While enabling the owner to access more complex setups the parts also add strength and durability when tackling demanding terrain. Also new are 1.9 stainless steel brake rotors for the use with the SSD Vanquish wheel. The fake brake rotors come in a polished finish and including high-quality mounting hardware.

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May 4, 2020

RC-Project introduce new 1/8th off-road shock standoffs

Coming soon from RC-Project from Italy are new shock standoffs for HB Racing, Mugen, SWorkz and Team Associated 1/8th off-road kits. The standoffs are machined from high-quality Ergal 7075-T6 material with the design of the standoff increasing the surface between the shock cap bushing and shock mount, meaning less wear to all parts involved. A hard-coat finish and teflon treatment further enhance parts life. The standoffs, that are available separately for the front and rear, come with colour-matching shims specific to each vehicle and they also include high-quality mounting screws.

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May 2, 2020

Arrowmax chassis balancing tool

Coming from Arrowmax is their new-generation chassis balancing tool. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium the tool allows to check and adjust left-to-right chassis balance by placing the race-ready chassis on top of the pins using the small dimples or holes found in the front and rear of most competition chassis. An imbalanced chassis will be visible by hanging to one side with optional balance weights allowing to bring the chassis in balance again. Adjusting the chassis balance will make for a more predictable car and the tool is usable with most of today’s on-road and off-road kits.

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May 2, 2020

LRP X44 Modified 1/8th scale brushless motor

LRP have announced the release of their all-new X44 Modified brushless motor for 1/8th scale applications. The motor features highly precise adjustable timing from 0 degree to 15 degree both CW and CCW, it utilises a new precision-balanced 4-pole rotor design with carbon/kevlar wrapping, and it is housed in a black anodised aluminium can with heatsink ribbing for improved heat management. The motor is available in five different kV variants including 1500kV, 1800kV, 2100kV, 2300kV and 2600kV. The motor already prove its performance by allowing Davide Ongaro to take the 2019 EFRA European Championship title and it will hit stores very soon.

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May 2, 2020

T-Works S14-3 & S12-2 optionals

T-Works have introduced new optional parts for the SWorkz S14-3 4WD and S12-2 2WD buggies in the form of titanium turnbuckles kits, ball bearing sets, and screw kits. The turnbuckle sets are machined from high-grade 64 grade titanium and they include a turnbuckle wrench for easy building and adjustment. The ball bearing sets include rubber and metal-shielded ball races for an efficient drivetrain and exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. As for the screw kits, these are available as UFO head titanium and standard gold-colour steel sets. The titanium fasteners will help to lower the buggy’s overall weight while the gold-colour steel screws add visual impact.

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May 1, 2020

Spektrum S9110BL & S9120BL large scale servos

Spektrum have introduced their new S9110BL and S9120BL large scale servos. The S9110BL (0.14s/88kg-cm) high speed and S9120BL (0.21s/104kg-cm) high torque servos have been designed to give 1/5th scale enthusiasts huge torque and brushless motor precision, taking their driving experiences to a new level. Starting with a new case design with improved support for pins holding the gears, and a new aluminium top plate with re-designed bearing house, the servos have been designed for improved durability. A new brushless motor design will give more power than any previous Spektrum servos and additional improvements include a sleek new stealth black design and new thicker 18AWG wire detachable connector. Both are already race proven, the S9110BL and S9120BL having won the 2020 1/5 Worlds Buggy Class at SoCal Nitro.

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