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June 27, 2024

Willspeed B7 Machined PEEK Idler Gears

New from British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed is this machined 26T PEEK Idler Gears Set for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy. Looking to create the ultimate fit and forget Idler Gear solution for the B7 in terms of performance and reliability, they redesigned the 3 gears to take 5 X 9 X 3mm bearings (supplied). Reducing the bearing diameter to increase the material section at the root of the gear tooth to improve strength and durability. PEEK (polyetheretherketone) a premium high performance engineering plastic and boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics making these gears truly a fit and forget item.

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June 26, 2024

Raceform 1:8 Buggy Lazer Rig electronic upgrade

Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig to electronic operation. The upgraded is backward compatible with versions of the tyre gluing jig from 2017 onwards. This innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system. It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel. You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands. Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue. The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes. Once fitted it will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers. The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use or 240 sets of tyres.

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June 25, 2024

VP-Pro Daggers Evo 1:8 Buggy tyre

Following the recent release of their Diamond Evo, VP-Pro has added another new pattern to its 1:8 Buggy tyre range with the launch of the Daggers Evo. The new tyre is designed specially for Loamy/Hard Packed/Blue Groove conditions offer stability at high-speed and high-grip. Made from high quality rubber and supplied with a durable closed cell insert the wheel os offered pre mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange wheels. As with other tyres in the range, the Daggers Evo is available in M1,M2,M3 and M4 compounds.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

June 25, 2024

T-Work’s Multi-function Bag w/Hardware Storage Boxes

New from T-Works is this Multi-function Bag complete with 10 Hardware Storage Boxes. The bag features double protection with Oxford cloth and waterproof lamination ensuring that tools and parts are properly protected in all environments. Built-in zipper pocket with removable compartment design you can adjust freely the layout according to your needs. Measuring 17.7×10.2×2.6cm, the transparent 15 compartment Hardware Storage Boxes allow you to quickly identify and access your parts providing you with a neat and organised parts management solution. On removal of storage boxes you have the option to adjust bag compartment space for tool and accessory storage.

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June 25, 2024

Sworkz 1:8 Offroad Sonic Lexan Wing

New from Sworkz and following the latest wing trends is their Sonic Lexan Wing for 1:8 Offroad racing. With a lexan wing holder, it makes the whole wing set super light weight. It is especially good in high grip and carpet track condition. The lexan wing helps stabilise the rear suspension and makes your buggy move quicker and yet in a more stable way. The Sonic Wing is “Pre-Cut” and ready to be used out of the pack saving a lot of time and preparation. Coming as a set of two wings it is offered in a standard or durable option.

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June 24, 2024

Factory Team RC10B7 Weight Options

New from Factory Team for the Team Associated RC10B7 is this range of weights to further dial in the weight bias of the 2WD Buggy. The plates and arm mounts are a direct fit with the servo weight offered in 4g Carbon Fibre, 6g Aluminium and 16g Steel material options. A steel Arm Mount C weighs in at 26g with the D Mount coming in at 9g.

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June 21, 2024

AKA Supernova 1:8 Offoad tyre

AKA has announced the launch of its newest 1:8 Offroad race tyre, the Supernova. Designed specifically for hard-packed, dusty track conditions, the Supernova is the culmination of years of research, development, and testing by AKA’s team drivers. It features a unique star-shaped tread lug pattern that enhances traction and stability, ensuring maximum control and speed on hard-packed and dusty tracks. Constructed with AKA’s proprietary rubber compounds, the Supernova offers exceptional wear resistance, allowing racers to push their limits without compromising performance. The tyre’s optimized carcass and inner reinforcements create a larger contact patch, delivering increased forward bite. It is available in AKA’s most popular rubber compounds Super Soft, Super Soft Long Wear, or Soft Long Wear.

Source: AKA [horizonhobby.com]

June 21, 2024

Yokomo SO/MO & YZ-870C Offroad Parts release

Yokomo has added number of new parts for some of the buggies in its 1:10 Offroad range. For the SO series 2WD Buggy they hand an LC gearbox made from Graphite-mixed resin. Harder than standard gearbox, it provides increased rigidity of the rear area and on throttle there is less yawing and snagging, allowing for sharper cornering. Also for the SO is a Rear bulk cap and differential height adapter which also made of graphite-mixed resin increases stability around the rear. New SO series rear lower suspension arm feature a modified shape to make it more flexible and the wheelbase has been extended to increase the relative front load and achieve higher cornering speeds. They are available in standard type and graphite molding. For their YZ-870C, the buggy’s large-diameter 2.2-inch wheels are now available in a new white colour, allowing the use of current 2.2-inch size tires while retaining the YZ-870C’s distinctive wheel hubs, making it possible to choose the best tires from a varied lineup for a variety of surfaces. One new optional part for MO2.0 4WD Buggy is a replacement axle for front double-joint universal. Finally Yokomo are offer 5.5mm size rod end balls manufactured from titanium. Reducing weight at the tie rod and upper rod section, they are especially effective in improving steering response and dynamic performance on high-grip surfaces.

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