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March 6, 2018

B-Power competition LiHV standard & shorty packs

Star RC from Italy have introduced the new B-Power competition LiHV battery packs. First up is a 6000mAh 100C standard-size battery that measures 138x47x25.4mm and weighs in at 285g. The hardcase pack utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors and it is recommended for both modified and stock applications. Also new is a 4600mAh 100C shorty battery that measures 96×47.25.4mm and weighs in at 213g. With its high-performance cells and high capacity the pack is usable for both modified and stock classes. Both LiHV packs are available now.

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March 5, 2018

JConcepts 1984 Ford F-250 MT body shell

JConcepts have introduced the new 1984 Ford F-250 MT body shell for 1/10th solid axle monster trucks. Considered to be the last of the “classic” Ford trucks, the 1984 model screams 80’s style and features a Ford oval placed in the center of the grille. The square body trucks from this generation are just plain mean and with the single cab design, long bed and flat body panels, tradition was an important part to the JConcepts design team. The Ford bloodline runs deep with the hard body lines running horizontally top and bottom which helps to create a rigid panel. The front windshield is large and in charge and offers the scale driver a clear view of the road ahead. The JConcepts manufactured body measures 7.25”/184mm width and built for a 13”/330mm wheelbase truck. The body is carved with traditional rectangle arched wheel wells but can be trimmed larger for jumbo tires such as the Renegades and Firestorms, found on the typical RC monster truck. The set includes a clear body shell, paint mask for all windows and detailed Ford and JConcepts logo decal sheet.

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March 5, 2018

Xray XB8 long travel shock shafts

Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 series of 1/8th buggies are new long travel shock shafts. The front 58.5mm and rear 67.5mm shaft are 2mm longer than the standard kit parts for increased suspension droop which can be beneficial in a range of track conditions. The piston rods are available as separate pairs for the front or the rear of the buggy, they are made of high-tensile steel material and are hand-ground for a super-smooth finish.

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March 5, 2018

RC Cars Cavalieri MP9 carbon fibre shock towers

RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany have expanded their range of carbon fibre option parts for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 with the introduction of front and rear shock towers. The front tower is machined from 5mm material while the rear tower uses 4mm carbon fibre. The towers will reduce overall weight compared to the stock aluminium items, they fit both the TKI4 and older spec TKI3 and they are available separately or as a complete set.

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March 4, 2018

Samix SCX10 II brass rear brake adapter set

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck is a brass rear brake adapter set with mock-up brake discs and brake callipers. The adapters are designed for the use with he Samix rear lock outs and attach to the rear axle, adding 61g of weight per side for greater stability and improved climb performance. A black surface coating and gold-colour edge details round out the visual appearance. To up the scale looks the adapters can be equipped with the included fake brake discs and callipers.

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March 4, 2018

Schelle B6.1 alloy rear hubs & low front wing mount

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced new option parts for the Team Associated B6.1 buggy in the form of alloy rear hubs and a low front wing mount. Starting with the rear hubs, the proven 2-piece design allows fine-adjustment and increases durability as the upper cap design can space away from the main hub with ballstud shims, allowing racers fine in-between adjustments for the rear upper link location. The upper caps are shared with the B6 and B64s design, with the same parts used both left and right. The upper cap design with a shorter washer stack reduces leverage on the outer ballstud, as well as increasing shock clearance for the turnbuckle. The hubs are available for the 67mm driveshaft setup in the B6.1 and B6.1D kits, they come in black or blue finish and they are also available as the B6.1 Carpet Hub Set, a black version which comes with -2mm upper caps and ballstuds specifically for carpet racing.

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March 3, 2018

Schelle Racing Innovations B6.1 limited edition starter kit

Coming soon from Schelle Racing Innovations is the limited edition Starter Kit for the Team Associated B6.1 buggy. The set contains the essentials that Schelle would bolt onto a fresh B6.1 kit to take it up a notch, such as the B6 Extreme battery strap, blue aluminium steering rack, carbon fibre wire caddy, tungsten carbide diff balls and ceramic caged thrust race as well as the B6.1 low front wing mount. The set is available for pre-order now and will be up for grabs soon.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

March 2, 2018

HB Racing Gridlock V2 1/8th buggy tyre

Following the introduction of HB Racing’s new 1/8th buggy pre-mounts comes a new tyre, the Gridlock V2. Based on the original Gridlock tread, the V2 design features staggered blocks for more lateral grip compared to the original tyre. New sidewall blocks help on bumpy tracks and make the Gridlock V2 easier to drive and not as edgy for the driver. The V2 is a durable design with longer life than HB Megabite tyre and it is mounted on HB Racing’s version 2 dish wheels, available in yellow and white, that are 20 percent lighter than the original version. The pre-mounts are built using black closed cell inserts and they are available in Pink super soft, Red soft and White medium compound.

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