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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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August 7, 2019

Xtreme Racing MBX8 wear guard

Coming from Xtreme Racing and made for the Mugen MBX8 buggy is a wear guard machined from 3mm T6 aluminium. The skid plate helps to prevent the rear of the chassis from excessive wear and it comes black anodised for looks and greater surface protection. Xtreme Racing recommend to use 3mm longer fasteners for better support of the plate, chassis and gearbox.

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August 6, 2019

Avid Triad 17mm capped brass wheel nuts

Coming from Avid are their new capped 17mm brass wheel nuts for 1/8th off-road vehicles. The heavy brass wheel nuts are designed to help generate a little more traction in slippery and loose conditions. They will also raise the driver’s confidence that they will never come off with our aggressive serration. The brass nuts weigh 6g each instead of 2g which will aid in more traction while the capped design protects the end of the hubs, keeping dirt out. The nuts come laser etched with three small A’s and the large AV logo in the center, which are protected from being scratched off. The unique Triad 3-cornered nut uses common 17mm wheel wrenches and with their M12x1.0 fine thread they fits all modern 1/8th scale off-road and GT kits.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 6, 2019

Samix Enduro 6mm offset brass wheel hex adapters

Made for the Element RC Enduro trail truck are Samix’s new 6mm offset wheel hex adapters made of heavy brass material. The set of four hexes adds 20g of weight to one of the lowest areas of the chassis, improving climbing performance while their black and golden appearance also adds visual impact when the wheels are off. The parts are a direct fit on the Enduro truck.

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August 6, 2019

Power HD TR-4 TRX-4 crawler servo

Power HD have announced the release of their Traxxas TRX-4 specific TR-4 waterproof mini servo. The high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 2.6kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.10s and it features a long 35cm receiver wire and mini-class dimensions of 22.5×12.5×24.0mm to ensure the servo is a direct fit in the TRX-4 crawler. The servo utilises a 25T spline, metal gears and special gaskets make it waterproof for go-everywhere capabilities.

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August 5, 2019

Samix Enduro brass driveshaft cap set

Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro trail truck is a brass driveshaft cap set. Included are two thin and two thick driveshaft caps that add a total weight of 17g to some of the lower parts of the chassis, which results in improved climbing performance. In addition the caps ensure greater drivetrain durability while adding visual impact. The parts come as 4-piece set and they feature a black surface coating and gold-coloured Samix logos.

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