Coming from Yeah Racing and made for Traxxas’ TRX-4 trail truck are aluminium rear C-hubs. Machined from aluminium and sporting a black surface coating, the hubs add strength and precision to the rear end of the truck without adding too much weight, making them the ideal choice over optional brass items.
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JConcepts have introduced their Satellite tyre rubber bands in a new orange colour option. Specifically developed for tyre mounting, the rubber bands are produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tyres. Finely detailed array of handles are designed to ergonomically conform to your fingers so the user can deftly adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tyre to apply the pressure where it is needed. The Satellite rubber bands are usable for 1/10th, SCT and 1/8th buggy tyres and a set includes four bands per package.
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Coming from ArndtCraft is a 30mm motor cooling fan brace that was designed to prevent fan breakage in extreme off-road conditions. The brace is ideal for all WTF-style fans and it attaches from the bottom, air flow outlet side of the unit. The 1mm carbon fibre plate is very light of weight and it will improve the fan’s life when running on carpet or astro turf tracks with wood or concrete base. It supports the fan’s centre section, as well as fan housing structure, to prevent fan centre section, and housing, from deflecting under hard impact, which can result in fan breakage.
Coming soon from Losi is their new 5ive-T 2.0 1/5th scale 4WD short course truck. The gas-powered truck has all of the unrivalled performance of its predecessor and includes Bind-N-Drive technology allowing owners to pick the transmitter that best fits their driving style. The powerful Zenoah G320 32cc engine has been built specifically for the 5IVE-T 2.0. The revised chassis layout reduces the front drive shaft angle for improved durability and increased 4WD balance. Plus, the new rack style bellcrank steering assembly makes for easy Ackermann changes and overall improved steering geometry. Additional advances include an updated front hood, upgraded brakes, and hard anodised bleeder caps and shock bodies for improved shock performance. The truck is available in grey/blue/white or grey/orange/white livery from November.
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Exotek have released a host of new option parts for the Losi LST 3XL monster truck. The range includes new aluminium suspension parts such as front steering blocks, C-hubs and rear hubs all of which add precision and stability. The items are machined from high-quality aluminium and they are available in either blue or gun metal anodising. Also new are front and rear 2.5mm carbon fibre top plates as well as a 5mm carbon fibre LiPo battery strap. The items are direct replacements for the standard parts and they add visual impact for a cool racing look.
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas 1/16 E-Revo and Summit trucks are HD tool steel universal driveshafts. The heavy duty items will greatly improve overall durability as they add maximum strength to the driveline. The driveshafts come in sets of two and they can be used either on the front or the rear of the truck.
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Following a first teaser back in August, Xray have officially revealed their new XB2C 2019 2WD buggy kit aimed at high-grip astro and carpet racing. The buggy builds on the popular 2018 kit and features a host of new parts such as the multifunctional rear uprights that help to generate more traction and increase overall stability. Also new are all-new rear driveshafts that are longer and feature 2.5mm cross pins for smoother operation while the wheel axles sport safety collars and Xray’s unique multi-position driveshafts to easily adjust the overall driveshaft length which helps to adjust the car’s behaviour. Next up are new longer camber links in order to make maximum use of the roll centre settings accessible through the new rear hubs.
Further expanding their Octagon tire line up, JConcepts have introduced the popular semi-slick for Short Course. Available in gold, green and black compound, the carcass is new, slightly lower and rounder profile than JConcepts slick tires of the past and incorporates heavy X-pattern style inner ribbing for increased support. The continuous thickness carcass is lightweight and utilises the industry standard 3.0” x 2.2” mounting bead mounting bead. Like the name suggests, the embossed tread which is Octagon shaped is repeated and overlapped to form a subculture of grippy surface edges for dry or abrasive surfaces.
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