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April 24, 2019

JConcepts T6.1 & SC6.1 Fin titanium turnbuckle kit

Coming from JConcepts is their new Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the Team Associated T6.1 stadium and SC6.1 short course truck. Designed specifically for style, durability and performance, the base of the shafts design is centered around a .143” titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts the standard AE ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the finned cuts that rotate about the center. The turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.

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April 24, 2019

RC Concept MC5RS 3.5cc off-road engine

RC Concept have introduced their new MC5RS 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The RS is based on the popular MC5X and MC5 World engines but utilises a new lighter piston for quicker spool-up and higher RPM. In addition a redesigned cooling head makes for a lower centre of gravity while retaining the same heat dissipation capabilities which is important when running in high ambient temperatures. A new black and red looks makes the engine stand out. Other features include an Avid ceramic front bearing, a Swiss-made ceramic main bearing as well as a DLC-coated crankshaft, a double needle carburettor and a piston sleeve. The package is rounded out by 7mm and 8mm venturi inserts. The engine is available separately or including EFRA 2099 or 2133 exhaust systems.

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April 24, 2019

Yeah Racing FF03 & XV01 carbon bumper support

Coming from Yeah Racing is a carbon fibre bumper support for the Tamiya FF03 and XV01 kits. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the support plates offer improved structural integrity of the bumper for added chassis and motor protection. The set includes two plates that are a direct fit with the above kits.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

April 24, 2019

Xray XB8 graphite PB steering block & rear upright LB

Xray have introduced new graphite composite PB steering blocks and rear uprights for the XB8’19 buggy. The lightweight yet strong parts utilise a new graphite composite material that ensures free suspension movement in dusty conditions while also offering increased stability and corner speed on high to very high bite tracks. Both parts are designed for the use with larger 8x16x5mm outer ball bearings for increased reliability and life-span with the front pivot ball steering block being usable for the XB8’19 while the rear upright also fits the GTX8 and GTXE. The parts are non-directional meaning hey are usable both on the left and right hand side of the car and they are available separately.

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April 24, 2019

RC-Project 8ight-X titanium & aluminium option parts

RC-Project from Italy have introduced new option parts for the TLR 8ight-X 1/8th off-road buggy. First up is a set of titanium shock standoffs that are made of high-quality Grade 5 6Al4V material and that features rolled threads that guarantee a perfect coupling with the shock nuts and increase the resistance of the Titanium by 35 percent. Weighing in at 4.8g for the pair, the standoffs will lower the overall centre of gravity while adding rigidity and visual impact at the same time.

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April 23, 2019

Xray XT8 1/8th nitro truggy – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of their new XT8 1/8th nitro truggy kit. No official details about the 2019 variant are available yet, but as usual they will surface in time for the official release which will take place very soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 23, 2019

T-Works S35-3 titanium & golden screw sets

T-Works have expanded their range of optional fastener sets by two kits for the popular SWorkz S35-3 buggy. Available are a 153-piece 64 grade titanium UFO head and a 181-piece gold-colour steel screw set. The titanium fasteners will add visual impact and lower the overall weight compared to the standard steel screws while the gold-coloured set will retain the car’s weight but it adds a luxurious touch and corrosion resistance. Both screw kits are available now.

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April 20, 2019

T-Works MP10 brass rear hub inserts

T-Works have introduced a set of brass rear hub A and B inserts for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy. Machined from heavy brass material the inserts are a replacement for the standard composite parts and they help to add unsprung weight to the suspension, something that can help to gain traction in low-bite track conditions and on bumpy parts of the track. The hubs come laser-etched for easy identification and the set includes two A and two B inserts.

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