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May 23, 2017

Xray XB2D’17 1/10th 2WD buggy kit

Xray have introduced the 2017 edition of their XB2D dirt spec 2WD off-road buggy kit. Based off of the popular XB2 mid motor platform, that also includes a carpet spec kit, the buggy was specifically designed for the lower traction outdoor and indoor dirt tracks with the 2017 edition featuring some subtle changes to further improve handling and traction especially on lower grip tracks. First up is a new chassis with optimised flex characteristics thanks to an increased amount of longitudinal grooves that make for an overall softer chassis, resulting in improved overall traction and a more forgiving handling. New Multi-Flex points further increase the ability to adapt the overall chassis stiffness to suit a range of track conditions.

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May 23, 2017

Xray Lexan 1/8th off-road lightweight rear wing

Xray have introduced their new lightweight Lexan 1/8th off-road rear wing. Designed as a direct fit on the XB8 platform the pre-cut wing greatly lowers the overall centre of gravity thanks to its low weight while the optional centre fins and the pre-bent wicker area make for optimised stability and downforce. The rear wicker area also does away with the class-standard composite gurney flaps while also greatly improving the overall stability of the wing. Moulded-in dimples for the wing mounting screws allow to mount the wing in different positions without the need to make any measurements and the wing is usable on all XB8 platform vehicles including the XB8, XB8E and XT8.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 23, 2017

Team Associated RC8B3 FT rigid engine mount

Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC8B3 series of off-road vehicles is the Factory Team rigid engine mount. Using the part will reduce chassis flex and extend clutch bell and spur gear life as it restricts the clutch bell and spur gear area from flexing, saving tooth wear and ensuring more consistent power delivery. The part is machined from blue anodised aluminium and it comes including an aluminium fuel tank standoff and mounting hardware.

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May 22, 2017

Arrowmax 1.200cSt to 12.000cSt silicone diff fluids

Arrowmax have introduced several new silicone diff fluids in a 1.200cSt to 12.000cSt range. Available are 1.200 to 1.800cSt oils in 200cSt increments to achieve a finer range of adjustments while 2.500cSt, 3.500cSt, 8.000cSt, 9.000cSt and 12.000cSt oils round out the portfolio in the higher viscosities. All come in handy 59ml bottles and they are available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 19, 2017

Hudy Ultra double-sided tape

Hudy have introduced their new Ultra double-sided tape. The use of an ultra-strong adhesive means even heavy items can be securely fixed while still being easy to remove. The long-lasting tape comes in 150cm rolls and it is available now.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

May 19, 2017

Xray XB8-series 44T & 45T differential gears

Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 series of buggies and GT cars are new 44T and 45T differential gears. Both are machined from high-quality steel with a hardened surface further increasing durability. Using different gears allows to adjust the final drive ratio and also the top speed and bottom end power. The smaller 44T gear will increase top speed, make for smoother bottom end power and decreased wheel spin while the larger 45T gear leads to “medium” top speed, bottom end power and wheel spin. The gears are available separately and they are usable on the XB8’17 and the new GTX8.

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May 19, 2017

Axon 64 pitch pinion gears

Coming soon from Axon is a full range of 64 pitch pinion gears. Their design allows to run them much closer to the motor which can result in less clearance issues especially in belt-driven touring cars. The precision-cut gears are available in a range of 22T to 60T, covering both modified and stock classes and they are available from June.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

May 19, 2017

Arrowmax 2800mAh 7.4V LiPo receiver hump pack

Arrowmax have introduced their new 2800mAh LiPo hump-style receiver battery. Measuring 57x31x31mm the pack fits all nitro vehicles that accept hump-type battery packs and its high capacity makes for long operation times even when using power-hungry digital servos. The battery comes pre-assembled with a Futaba-style receiver plug and it is usable with all high-voltage compatible servos and receivers.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]