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August 13, 2019

Arrowmax 1/8th GT & buggy tyre warmer

Available now from Arrowmax is their new tyre warmer for 1/8th GT and buggy tyres. Featuring a very small control unit with front-side warming belt connectors the warmer takes only minimal pit space and it allows to independently set the front and rear tyre temperatures. An XT60 input connector enables the user to utilise a DC power supply or a 3S LiPo battery pack to power the tyre warmer with an optional warming bag also allows to use the main unit as a battery warmer. The main unit sports Arrowmax’s signature black and golden colours and it uses a back-lit display for easy temperature monitoring.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 12, 2019

Merlin McFly carbon fibre off-road setup wheels

Coming from Merlin Depta’s Merlin McFly brand are new carbon fibre off-road setup wheels. Made in Northern Germany from high-quality 3mm high quality carbon material the setup wheel offers a lightweight design with maximum precision and stiffness, making them a valuable travel partner for years. The 112mm diameter wheels are usable with all 1/8th off-road buggies.

Source: Merlin McFly [facebook.com]

August 12, 2019

Kyosho Lazer ZX7 alloy centre driveshafts

Kyosho have announced the release of 7075 aluminium centre driveshafts for the Lazer ZX7 4WD buggy. Machined from aircraft grade alloy and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks, the centre dogbone driveshafts are available in 88mm, 77.5mm, 71.5mm and 68.5mm specifications. Due to their lighter weight compared to the standard steel parts the driveshafts allow for quicker spool-up, making them ideal especially for stock racing classes.

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August 12, 2019

West Coast R/C Works 2WD fan shrouds

West Coast R/C Works have announced new additions to their popular fan shroud line in the form of dedicated 2WD buggy fan shrouds. Developed using customer feedback, the newly developed shrouds make maximum use of the tight space available in mid motor 2WD buggies and trucks with three different variants being available. The 2WD buggy fan shroud was designed for the weight conscious Stock racer while the 2WD buggy fan shroud long provides extra cooling for Modified and Stock classes. The third option is the directed fan shroud that provides the most cooling due to the cooling of the front and end bell. The standard and long versions should be installed behind the motor and trimming of the side guard may be required while the directed shroud should be installed on top of the battery.

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August 9, 2019

Samix Enduro 8mm brass wheel hex adapters

Samix have announced the release of new 8mm brass wheel hex adapters for the Element RC Enduro trail truck. Machined from high-quality brass material and coming with a black surface coating for corrosion prevention and looks, the 8mm adapters increase the track width of the truck while also adding about 27g of weight for improved climbing performance. The adopters are a direct fit and they come in sets of four.

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August 8, 2019

T-Works electric on/off switch

T-Works have introduced their new electronic on/off switch for nitro vehicles. It replaces the standard mechanical switches for a multifunctional unit that not only is a lot more reliable but it also offers a battery monitor function for LiPi and NiMH receiver battery packs. The switch is usable with 5V to 9V input and up to 8A of current and it installs in the same location as a mechanical switch. Included with the splash-waterproof device is a dust cover ad well as a counter plate and mounting hardware and it comes pre-wired with universal-type connectors.

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August 8, 2019

Darkside Design B74 carbon fibre optionals

Darkside Designs have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated B74 buggy. First up is an O-ring battery hold down that features a carbon fibre battery locator cut from 3mm high-quality carbon fibre. An O-ring battery retainer ensures quick battery swaps and less influence on chassis tweak. Using the hold down system requires cutting the battery strap posts to the low pro location or lower depending on pack thickness.

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August 7, 2019

HB Racing D418 universal joint sets

HB Racing have announced the release of new front and rear universal joint sets for the D418 buggy. Precision machined from high strength steel and featuring a reinforced design for durability the universals provide extra drivability on high bite tracks by allowing the suspension to run more freely. Universals also offer improved bumpy track performance and ease of maintenance compared to CVA joints. The driveshafts are sold in pairs for the front and rear.

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