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December 16, 2019

Fantom FR-8 Pro ESC & ICON 1/8th scale motor

Fantom have introduced their new FR-8 Pro brushless speed controller and ICON Pro brushless motor for 1/8th scale applications. Starting with the speed controller, the FR-8 Pro features a high-performance 32-bit CPU and proprietary firmware, providing the driver with smooth throttle response, exceptional power delivery, and all the adjustable parameters that can be expected from a pro racing ESC. The 3S to 6S LiPo compatible controller is 220A rated, it features a 6V/7.4V, 8A BEC system, 10AWG wires and a 34mm fan unit with aluminium fan cover.

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December 16, 2019

Yeah Racing SW-01 front bumper & wheelie bar

Yeah Racing have introduced new aluminium and carbon fibre optionals for the popular Tamiya SW-01 stunt truck in the form of a front bumper and a rear wheelie bar. Starting with the front bumper, the multi-piece assembly is constructed from an aluminium front bumper mount and carbon fibre rails. The increased weight of the bumper in combination with the high rigidity lets the truck perform front flips more easily. The front bumper is available in blue and black anodising to match the remainder of Yeah Racing’s SW-01 option parts.

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December 13, 2019

Bittydesign S35-3 Vision buggy body shell

Bittydesign have introduced their new Vision body shell for the SWorkz S35-3 1/8th scale buggy. The shell features a new cabin design for increased corner speeds while the roof and slightly angled rear area design ensure a perfectly blended balance. The rear side flaps of the futuristically shaped body improve airflow towards the rear wing, ensuring optimised downforce and thus quicker lap times. The body comes pre-cut including the outer cutting lines and body clip holes, it is made of 1mm genuine Lexan material and includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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December 13, 2019

Schumacher Cat L1 Evo 4WD buggy kit

Schumacher have officially unveiled their new Cat L1 Evo 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. The buggy maintains the successful, unique mid motor belt drive system, but includes several new features developed by the Schumacher international racing team. Such as wider 5mm drive belts, S2 shock towers and side rails, thicker diff shims, a new bodyshell and wing mounts, plus many more features like a pocketed 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with removable carbon fibre trays for the electronics. These improvements add to the proven durability, ease of maintenance, and on track performance of the buggy. The kit will hit stores this December.

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December 13, 2019

Xray XB2’20 long & short aluminium chassis

Coming from Xray and made for their XB2 2020 2WD off-road buggy are new long and short aluminium chassis options. Starting with the long chassis, it is machined from 2.5mm 7075-T6 aluminium and it sports bent outer sides for improved weight balance and ground clearance during cornering. Using the chassis will increase the car’s overall traction and this is recommended for low traction or bumpy astro turf tracks. The universal fit is usable with both the Dirt and Carpet editions of Xray’s popular XB2 buggy.

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December 13, 2019

Aigoin Racing introduce new 1/8th off-road optionals

Aigoin Racing from France have announced the release of new option parts for a range of 1/8th off-road vehicles. First up are front upper arm wings for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 and the Mugen MBX8. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre the wings help to fine-tune the aerodynamics, as they improve front downforce during high speed cornering and while jumping. Included in each set come plastic mounting brackets and hardware for secure fastening of the wings.

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December 13, 2019

RPM X-Maxx shock shaft guards orange

RPM have announced the release of select Traxxas X-Maxx option parts in orange colour. First up are the shock shaft guards for the popular Traxxas truck. Rocks, dirt and debris striking the shock shafts lead to dents, dings and burrs, which, in turn, lead to torn shock seals. Torn shock seals means leaky shocks and poor shock performance. The shock shaft guards shield the shock shaft from those deteriorating elements, prolonging the life of the shock shaft, which improves the long-term performance of the suspension and in turn, prolongs the time between seal replacement and shock rebuilds. The guards are a simple design, replacing stock shock spring cups with ones that have mounting holes for a thin but tough shield that rises up to the base of the shock body. The guard completely blocks debris from striking the shock shaft. The back and sides are open, which prevents debris from building inside the guard as well. As an added bonus, RPM increased the length of the tubular spring support of the spring cup by nearly 2mm. The added length helps prevent the spring from jumping off of the spring perch when the conditions are less than ideal. The guards are sold in pairs with two packs being needed to outfit a complete truck.

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December 13, 2019

Yeah Racing 15mm offset aluminium hex adapters

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for many of today’s 1/10th scale crawlers are 15mm offset aluminium hex wheel adapters. The parts allow to easily widen the track width of a truck which can lead to a more stable ride in challenging terrain. Machined from aluminium the black anodised hex adapters are usable with 12mm hex wheels and they come in sets of four including suitable wheel screws.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]