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July 7, 2016

Xray XB2 brass rear lower suspension mounts

Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy are the RF and RR lower suspension mounts machined from heavy brass material. The parts match the standard kit geometry and are usable with the I.S.S. suspension inserts for quick and easy set-up changes. Due to being heavier than the standard alloy parts the hangers improve stability and traction on lower grip surfaces. The mounts are available separately as RF and RR variants.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 6, 2016

Tornado Racing 335R .21 off-road engine

Showgame have introduced the Tornado Racing 335R .21 nitro off-road engine. The 3.5cc engine weighs in at 335g, it is of a 3-port-plus-booster design, features a silicone-filled crankshaft and it produces up to 2.4HP at 31,200 RPM.

Source: Showgame [showgameshop.com]

July 6, 2016

JConcepts 12mm AE replacement shock O-ring set

JCocepts 12mm AE replacement shock O-ring set

Coming from JConcepts is a replacement shock O-ring set for Team Associated’s 12mm dampers. The larger 14mm replacement shock O-rings are designed to fit to the shock cap for sealing the top of the shock body. The same 14mm O-ring also fits inside the shock adjustment collar and the smaller 8.5mm version fits the lower shock cap which seals the bottom of the shock body. The seals are blue in colour for identification and produced in a medium/soft material for the ultimate in sealing and mating characteristics. The items are compatible with Team Associated 12mm stock kit components as well as the JConcepts hop-up items made to replace the same parts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 6, 2016

Ruddog RP120 sensored brushless speed controller

Ruddog Distribution have introduced their all-new RP120 sensored brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. Rated at 120A and sporting an aluminium case the ESC is designed with both on-road and off-road racing in mind. The integrated heavy-duty switch minimises wiring and several timing and turbo functions, programmable using an optional programming box, give extra performance for boosted racing classes. The controller comes including a replaceable receiver wire, capacitor board and all-black power wires.

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July 6, 2016

MIP B6/B5 Pucks 17.5 drive system

MIP have introduced the popular Pucks 17.5 drive system for the Team Associated B6 buggy. Shaving off nearly 50 percent of rotating mass compared to the standard diff-and-driveshafts assembly as well as including all necessary diff components, except the diff gear, the kit is the ultimate 17.5 kit for the B6, B6D, and also the older B5M. Included are high-quality tungsten carbide diff balls, lightweight outdrives and multi-piece dogbones, diff rings, bearings and small parts such as MIP’s rebuildable diff locknut.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

July 5, 2016

Bittydesign 8ight 4.0 Force bodyshell

Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their new Force bodyshell for TLR’s 8ight 4.0. Purpose-designed to fit onto TLR’s latest incarnation of the 8ight buggy, the body is of a steering-enhancing cab forward design, it features a rear flap section for an overall increased downforce and a roof-top shark fin feature adds stability on high-speed straights. On top of this a side scoop makes way for the throttle and brake linkage, ensuring free movement. Also incorporated into the design is a stronger nose section, a point where the original body has a weak spot and that was addressed by Bittydesign by making it a 2-piece offering with separate nose piece. The body is made from 1mm high-quality Lexan material, it comes clear, and including window masks and a decal sheet.

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July 5, 2016

Techra double joint shafts & 1/10th buggy wings

Coming from Techra are a range of double joint driveshafts for 1/10th touring cars as well as two 1/10th buggy rear wings. Starting with the driveshafts, the parts are of the now-common dual joint design to reduce wheel chatter and improve efficiency at high steering angles. The are machined from high-quality spring steel, come with a hardened surface and they are available in a range of specifications including 41.3mm front and 39.3mm rear variants for Xray and VBC cars and also 40.6mm front and 39.1mm rear variants for the Yokomo BD7. All come laser-etched with respective markings for easy identification.

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July 4, 2016

Samix SCX10 aluminium front cross brace

Samix have introduced an aluminium front cross brace for the Axial SCX10 truck. Machined from aluminium and coming with laser-etched Samix logos and in a range of colours including orange, gun metal, green and black, the brace is a direct fit and it provides improved front end rigidity while also making for some visual impact.

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