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August 15, 2018

Schumacher Cactus Fusion 4WD front buggy tyre

Schumacher have introduced their new Cactus Fusion 4WD front tyre for 1/10th off-road. This new tyre is a specialist carpet tyre, especially designed for the front of 4WD buggies to give great traction yet not be too aggressive on high grip surfaces. The tyre will be the new 4WD front tyre for the 2018/19 Euro Offroad Series and has been made to exacting requirements for championships such as these. The tyre is available in yellow, blue and silver compounds as tyre only and also as pre-mounts on universal rims.

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August 14, 2018

JConcepts 2014 Chevy 1500 MT single cab body

Coming from JConcepts is their new 2014 Chevy 1500 MT single cab monster truck body shell. Designed for 12” to 12.5” trucks the shell offers the unmistakable Chevy single cab design with the exterior design blends a strong and study look while refining the details reserved for modern aesthetics. The muscle was chiseled into the tyre openings while the aerodynamics remain for the truck to hold its own in a straight-line. A twin-port grille, full-width bumper and dual power hump hood create a strong presence, which is carried through in sculpted body sides and fender flares. The grille area has not been compromised and accepts the detailed JConcepts decal sheet and includes two different grille and headlight options. The front fascia is strong and while the large tire openings swoop through, the bumper has recessed areas for side-marker lights and air inlet. The tailgate is rigid in appearance with a slight undercut that is so common on the Chevrolet trucks. The 2014 Silverado’s bed features a slight recess which painters can leave clear or detail to their specification on any build. No race truck would be complete without a bobbed rear bedside to give racers extra clearance and an unmistakable visual rake. Each package includes window mask, new 2014 generation Chevy Silverado specific decal sheet and clear polycarbonate body.

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August 14, 2018

Reds Racing Z8 1/8 scale speed controller

Available now from Reds Racing is their new Z8 brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale applications. Built from high-quality components the 6S LiPo-capable speed controller has a 220A rating, allowing to use it with down to 2400kV 4274-size motors at 6S input. The ESC is housed in a 3-piece lightweight aluminium case for exceptional heat dissipation, it offers advanced Turbo timing control and utilises a 6V/7.4V BEC system to make use of the latest generation of high-voltage servos. Other features include optimised throttle and brake algorithms for improved power control, programmability using an optional LCD programming card, and the included high speed fan ensures the controller stays cooler for longer.

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August 13, 2018

Agama A215SV Performance Pack

Nemo Racing have announced the soon release of the Performance Pack for the A215SV 1/8th off-road buggy. The set includes a new 1-piece lightweight wing mount with adjustable height for quick and easy adjustment to the downforce being created by the wing. Also new is a 5mm aluminium rear shock tower with updated shape and wing mount multi-fitment holes to house the new wing mount securely to the buggy. Updated A and B blocks with the same roll centre as the previous block but a new mounting position and shape allow for the front differential to be lifted by 4mm, this gives a better balance to the front and rear of the buggy whilst now also allowing for a quick release of the front diff from the gearbox casing. The new 5mm aluminium front shock tower with simplified upper link position and a 4mm lower shock mount height factor in the raised gearbox, maintaining the original shock positions when using the included composite front gearbox inserts for the new front gearbox position. Other new parts include new aluminium steering posts with a 4mm higher mounting position for the raised steering rack assembly and a new 4mm aluminium front chassis brace spacers brings up the front chassis brace position to the new front diff height. The kit is rounded out by 2mm aluminium steering link spacers to correct the steering link angle with the new steering rack height and also included are new 18mm countersunk M4 screws for the front gearbox assembly. The performance pack will become available by end of August.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

August 13, 2018

T-Works YZ series 5.5mm titanium ball studs

Coming from T-Works are new 5.5mm titanium ball studs for the Yokomo YZ-2 and YZ-4 series off-road buggies. The pivot balls are machined from high-quality 64 grade titanium and they are available in sets of two and in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm or 12mm specification – all are direct replacements for the original parts. However, due to being cut from lightweight yet more corrosive-resistant material they scrub both overall weight and unsprung mass.

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August 13, 2018

Yeah Racing M3 aluminium servo washers

Yeah Racing have introduced their new threaded M3 aluminium servo mount washers. The were designed to ensure better and more reliable servo fitment as they fit into the servo’s mounting lugs, making for more evenly spread force while preventing the servo from moving under load or in the event of a crash. the washers come pre-threaded for easier installation and removal and they are available in red, blue or black colour.

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August 11, 2018

Dash AI LCG competition speed controller

Arrowmax have introduced the new Dash AI LCG competition brushless speed controller for stock racing classes. With its 10.5T motor limit the ESC is usable for both blinky and open stock classes. The speedo is housed in a compact low-profile case with integrated dual colour heatsink for a low centre of gravity and it comes equipped with a 6V/7V 3A BEC system, TLAB function and an innovative feature that allows to switch the ABC terminals for cleaner wiring, ensuring the motor wires will not cross.

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August 11, 2018

Avid roll out new B6.1 & YZ-2 optionals

Avid have announced the release of new option parts for the Team Associated B6.1 and Yokomo YZ-2 2WD off-road buggies. Coming for the B6.1 are the customisable Evo slipper and Stock direct drive sets that are designed to replace the standard slipper assembly. The customisable Evo slipper set allows to choose two spur gears of 69T to 87T in size and either the triple CPD pads, triple red pads, triple white pads or two white and two red pads – all depending on the chosen application. The Evo slipper scrubs nearly 5g or weight compared to the stock slipper assembly for improved acceleration and efficiency.

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