German aftermarket parts producer Revolution Design Racing Products has added a new Pit Mat to its range. The RDRP4000 Pit Mat is the perfect workbench mat for your workshop or at the track. With a generous size of 120 cm x 60 cm, it offers ample space for your equipment and all necessary tasks. The mat impresses with robust & durable materials and an elegant design that is both functional and visually appealing.
Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
Renowned US tool manufacturer MIP has announced the latest addition to our renowned Bypass1 piston family – the Hi-Flow Tapered Piston. Building on the proven success of our Original Bypass1 and Hi-Flow pistons, this groundbreaking design represents a significant leap forward in shock performance. The original Bypass1 piston introduced revolutionary technology that redefined shock performance, offering unparalleled control and consistency, quickly becoming a favourite among enthusiasts. The subsequent Hi-Flow piston took this technology a step further, enhancing oil flow and responsiveness for even greater performance. Now MIP has pushed the boundaries once again with the Hi-Flow Tapered Piston. Featuring a meticulously engineered tapered design, this piston provides improved oil flow with the tapered profile optimising oil flow through the piston, resulting in smoother and more consistent shock action. Enhanced responsiveness means quicker reaction times to changing track conditions. The Hi-Flow Tapered Piston is compatible with kits from Associated, Hot Bodies, Kyosho, Mugen, Sparko, Tekno, TLR and Xray.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
Mugen Seiki Europe’s parts brand MSE Performance Parts has introduced a 2-Piece Carbon Battery mount for the Mugen MBX8R ECO 1:8 Electric Buggy. Machine from high quality carbon fibre, the mount fits two 2S lipo batteries and is a upgrade from the standard plastic mount that comes with the MBX8R ECO kit.
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Avid Racing Concepts has released 12mm or 13mm Shock Collar Kits to allow you to run either 12mm or 13mm springs on AE 13mm, TLR G3/3.5, and Schumacher LD3/L1R shock bodies. The kit includes 4 threaded shock collars that feature offset laser-etched Avid logos for ease of matching spring tension left and right in 1/4 turn increments with a silver ringer highlight machining. These collars will ensure proper spring fitment without the use of 3d printed adapters and feature standard internal oring design for holding the collar in position.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Yokomo has released a new ‘Dirt Edition’ of its SO2.0 1:10 2WD Buggy. Sharing the same fundamental components as the standard SO2.0 which as launched this time last year, the ‘Dirt Edition’ edition has been optimised for dirt surfaces with several key modifications. The rear suspension arms have been shortened and equipped with dirt-specific springs, allowing the vehicle to better adapt to uneven and loose dirt surfaces. For enhanced rear traction the buggy features a hard graphite-molded gearbox coupled with a ball differential. This setup is specifically designed to increase rear traction, ensuring stability and control even in challenging dirt conditions. The hard graphite gearbox not only boosts rear traction but also contributes to the overall balance of the vehicle. By adjusting the chassis weight distribution, the Dirt Edition achieves a perfect blend of cornering precision and acceleration performance. Other changes over the standard SO2.0 include a ball differential that is now included as standard equipment for improved traction and control. The Dirt Edition comes with newly developed springs specially designed springs tailored for dirt track conditions. Included in the kit is JConcept F2 Body plus a 7-inch Astro High Clearance Wing providing improved downforce and stability. Combined these updates make the SO2.0 Dirt Edition uniquely suited for dirt track racing.
A new addition from Avid Racing Concepts to its range of aftermarket parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy is this Titanium Slipper Screw. Thinned out in the centre for less rotating mass, it has a 2mm hex on the head so you can more easily tighten your slipper while the motor fan is installed. Made from billet 6Al-4V Titanium it is nearly 50% lighter than the kit steel screw.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Following the release of their latest 1:8 Nitro Buggy last month, Tekno has now added the 2.2 version of its EB48 electric 1:8 Buggy. As with the NB48 2.2, the EB48 2.2 is the culmination of over two years of extensive testing and development on tracks across the United States and Europe. With this the eighth iteration of the EB48 series, which first debuted in 2012, Tekno’s team of designers utilised feedback from professional drivers and loyal customers to enhance this version, resulting in a vehicle that has already proven its ability by winning the ROAR 2023 1:8 Electric Off-Road Nationals. Among the standout features of the EB48 2.2 are the new flex-tuned Split Design 7075 CNC Machined Shock Towers, which enhance vehicle consistency on medium to low grip tracks. The 93.5mm Rear Universal Driveshafts contribute to improved stability and support, while the Precision Molded Shock Pistons and Guides reduce internal shock friction, resulting in better bump handling. The Reduced Ackermann Spindle Plates are designed to improve steering predictability mid-corner, and the Adjustable Sway Bar Deadband Bushings help bump handling by allowing suspension movement prior to stabilisation.
Having released its carpet and astro turf track surface developed Alligator 1:10 Buggy tyre as a rear last year, Sweep Racing has now released a front version of the tyre for carpet racing. Designed using the same low profile carcass as the rear tyre, the optimised centre lug pattern and tappered side pins offers the best driving feeling on carpet tracks.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
