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August 3, 2016

X Factory Infinity B6-series carbon fibre shock towers

New from X Factory’s Infinity line of option parts are front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggy. Machined from heavy duty 4mm carbon fibre the towers are available as straight and gullwing A-arm front variants as well as standard rear and also a new taller variant for the use with the longer B5M shocks for improved rough track handling. 0.5mm thicker than the standard parts the shock towers are also more durable.

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August 2, 2016

Fastrace introduce new RC8B3 option parts

Fastrace have introduced a range of new option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. First up are anti-twist bushings for the rear suspension of AE’s latest 1/8th buggy. Machined from aluminium and coming in a shiny silver look the bushings prevent the A-arms pivot pin area from deforming under load, resulting in a more precise suspension action. The parts are a direct fit and do not require any modification.

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August 2, 2016

O.S. Engines 24K Gold-plated #80 glow plug

O.S. Engines have introduced their limited edition 24K Gold-plated #80 glow plug. The release goes along with the the recently announced O.S. Speed Spec II Gold Edition and B2101 Las Vegas Edition engines with the #80 glow plug being a renamed #8 covered in a luxurious gold-plating in honour of O.S.’s 80th anniversary. The plug is usable just like a standard #8 and available for a limited time only.

Source: O.S. Engines [osengines.com]

August 2, 2016

JConcepts RC8B3 Strike 2 bodyshell

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy is the Strike 2 bodyshell. It samples elements from its famous relatives the Finnisher and Silencer bodies but packs a slightly refined image. Used in prototype form by Spencer Rivkin during the 2016 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, the Strike 2 was victorious the first event out. The base enhancements to the design come from the added “finger” channeling on the front-pod increasing mid-corner steering while a complete wicker section was added on the rear-pod to further plant the rear of the vehicle. The offset of the race proven shell provides a compact fit for fuel tank, linkage and air filter assembly and the heavy channeling on the front windshield and upper cab keeps the Strike 2 aligned at high-speed while the side-pods have multiple hard-edge angles that spill off neatly into 90 degree side-panels. Just behind the engine head, a sleek up-rising flows from the body like running water. As usual the clear body set includes window templates and a decal sheet.

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August 1, 2016

Pro-Line B6 chassis protector & Igloo cooler wrap

Pro-Line have introduced a black chassis protector decal for the Team Associated B6 and a Pro-Line Team Cooler wrap. Starting with the chassis protector, the decal made by Upgrade RC adds extra protection to the chassis thanks to its 0.5mm thickness and the durable material used. The pre-cut sticker is a direct fit on the B6 and B6D and it prevents the chassis from becoming overly scratched or damaged when running on abrasive surfaces.

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August 1, 2016

Arrowmax Shock Length Gauge

Coming from Arrowmax is the new Shock Length Gauge for 1/8th off-road vehicles. The precision calliper allows to measure the shock length and thus droop with the damper attached to the chassis and it is made of black and gold anodised aluminium. A slider with locking knob, measurement window and detachable pointing cone allows to precisely measure droop settings on 1/8th buggies, truggies and even on-road cars. The tool attached to the shock tower using a detachable 6mm cap and the settings are easily readable thanks to a laser-etched scale.

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July 30, 2016

STRC introduce more SCX10 II aluminium option parts

Coming from STRC and made for Axial’s all-new SCX10 II truck is a range of aluminium option parts that add to the already existing range. Available are a CNC-machined aluminium heavy duty motor mount, front C-hubs, and heavy duty diff covers. The centre motor mount combines the once two piece plastic construction into one solid aluminium piece that will also help with dissipating heat from the motor. The front C-hubs greatly increase durability of the front axle along with the great looking diff covers as well. The alloy option parts also add a bit more desirable overall weight to the vehicle improving its stability over the trails and they are available in anodised black, gun metal, red and silver.

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July 30, 2016

Schelle B6-series 2-piece aluminium rear hubs

Schelle Racing Innovations have announced the soon release of an aluminium rear hub set for Team Associated’s B6-series off-road buggies. Fitting the B6 and B6D, as well as older B5M, T5M and SC5M, the 2-piece hub concept offers replaceable upper increases adjustment and durability and they allow to use the kit axle height inserts for 0, +1, +2, and +3 adjustability. The standard location “inside, +1mm shim” matched the kit standard upper row middle “B” hole. 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. True to the kit geometry, the Schelle aluminium hubs are 0 degree toe-in when using the Associated inserts. The upper caps carry over from the B5M design, and are shared left and right with the upper cap design reduces leverage on the outer ballstud, as well as increasing shock clearance for the turnbuckle. The hubs come without the needed inserts and they are available for pre-order now.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]