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October 23, 2018

Traxxas Slash 4×4 Ultimate short course truck

Traxxas have given the popular Slash 4×4 Ultimate short course truck an overhaul, adding durability, performance and looks. The truck will feature new blue anodised aluminium big bore shocks with a larger oil capacity, an updated metal gear steering servo, new heavy duty driveshafts and suspension arms as well as alloy optionals such as C-hubs, steering knuckles and rear uprights. Also part of the package os the Traxxas Stability Management, a Bluetooth module and telemetry sensors. All that attaches to a new black-colour LCG chassis and is topped off by new wheels and new design ProGraphics bodies.

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October 23, 2018

Roapex Rhythm & Trigger 1/8th tyres

HRC Distribution have introduced the new Roapex Rhythm 1/8th buggy and Trigger 1/8th GT tyres. Both are moulded from a soft-compound rubber for exceptional traction in average track conditions. The buggy tyre features a multi-purpose knob tread especially for softer tracks while the on-road tyre sports a scale-looking tread. Both tyres are available on black or black-chrome wheels and in sets of two.

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October 23, 2018

MIP SCX10 II X-Duty centre drive kit 12.3” wheelbase

Coming from MIP is the new X-Duty centre drive kit for 12.3” wheelbase Axial SCX10 II chassis. Made out of high quality, heat treated alloy steel and black oxide coated, the centre drive kit is completely rebuildable and built to last as it replaces the standard plastic driveshafts. Designed for competition crawling or backyard bashing the kit ensures reliable and durable power transfer even with high-power motors or when the going gets tough.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

October 22, 2018

Mugen MBX8T & MBX8T Eco 1/8th truggy kits

Mugen have announced the soon release of their new MBX8T nitro and MBX8T Eco electric 1/8th truggy kits. Both use the successful MBX8 buggy as a base with the trucks featuring a new 3mm aluminium chassis for improved handling and consistency in bumpy conditions as well as improved overall steering thanks to greater stability. HTD high traction differentials come as standard, ensuring better acceleration, longer runtimes and more consistent handling especially in rougher track conditions. The larger oil volume ensures great consistency in long mains and improved traction in lower grip conditions. Part of the drivetrain package are also new straight-cut 10T bevel and 46T conical gears – again helping with acceleration, runtime and efficiency. The diffs are housed in new front and rear gearboxes that help to quicker extract the diffs from the chassis while new suspension hangers further help with maintenance and drivability. Also new in the suspension department are box-shaped suspension arms with arm stiffeners. They make for reduced flex while adding durability and optional inserts allow to fine-tune overall arm flex. Other new parts include a lightweight 1-piece wing mount for a lower centre of gravity with the wing mount being height adjustable to have additional control over downforce and jump characteristics. A lightweight high downforce wing helps with cornering and an updated carbon fibre radio plate – for the nitro kit – rounds out the package. The MBX8T trucks are decked out with Pro-Line body shells and they also include clamping servo saver nuts, updated front and rear shock towers as well as universal-type centre driveshafts.

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October 22, 2018

Ruddog 48 pitch steel pinion gears

Coming from Ruddog Distribution are their new 48 pitch steel pinion gears. Available in a range of 18T to 27T the pinions are sold separately or in two different sets of five odd or five even tooth gears. The gears are precision made and are ideal for everyday bashing or racing.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

October 22, 2018

T-Works RC8B3.1 skid plates & upright nut spacers

T-Works have introduced new optionals for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 buggy. First up are stainless steel front and rear chassis protectors. They are a direct fit and help to prevent the chassis from becoming overly scratched for damaged when running on abrasive surfaces or on tracks with high jumps. The add to the chassis bottom using the stock hardware and they come in sets of two front or two rear. Also new are front upright adjustment nut spacers made of high-quality POM material. The blue-colour items are usable on the RC8B3 and B3.1 and they offer great precision and durability.

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October 22, 2018

Vision Racing introduce new 22 & B6.1 optionals

Coming from Vision Racing are new option parts for the TLR 22 series kits as well as the Team Associated 6.1 buggies and trucks. First up is a carbon fibre motor mount for the TLR 22 4.0 and TLR 22T 4.0. The 3mm carbon fibre motor plate knocks off four grams of weight and a threaded aluminium insert is pressed into place for the one threaded portion of the plate. This eliminates weak treads into carbon fibre. Also new are the CFCS slipper pad sets for the TLR 22 4.0, 22T 4.0 and 22-4 2.0 vehicles as well as Team Associated B6.1 based kits. The plates offer a more consistent slipper action throughout a run as they are more resistant to heat. Each set contains two slipper plates.

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October 22, 2018

PowerStar PL-8509 HV servo

Available now from PowerStar is their new PL-8509 HV high-voltage digital cordless standard-size servo. It features a plastic case and with up to 8.4V input it offers 10.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.085s. A metal gear train ensures exceptional durability and the black composite plastic case keeps the weight down.

Source: PowerStar [powerstar-racing.com]