In addition to the Mini Pin 2 rear tyre, Schumacher now have also introduced the Mini Pin 2 4WD front variant. The version 2 front tyre was designed to match the super high grip Mini Pin 2 rear tyre which is popular on lower traction multi surface venues. The tyre offers maximum steering response and it is available as tyre only or pre-glued on Schumacher’s 12mm hex Flexlight wheel.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Following a first teaser image Exotek have now released full details on their all-new LCG gearbox set for the TLR 22 3.0 buggy. Centred around an aluminium gearbox with 3-gear setup the concersion let the three transmission gears operate in a straight line for an extra low centre of gravity and a smoother running idler gear. The diff case is machined from 7075 aluminium and the new motor plate is of a vented design to lower the motor temperatures. In addition to the lower centre of gravity the gearbox stiffens up the rear of the chassis as well as the shock tower for improved consistency on high-bite tracks. Using the gearbox requires to drill two extra holes into the chassis although the original gearbox can still be used, allowing for gearbox swaps if conditions call for it. Included in the set comes the black anodised and laser-etched gearbox, the alloy lightweight motor plate, a Delrin diff cover, carbon fibre battery strap with alloy hinge as well as alloy waterfall spacers, the chassis drill template, hardware and full instructions.
Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations are lightweight vented motor plates for the Team Associated B5M and the TLR 22 3.0. Cut from high-quality aluminium and coming in an anodised finish the motor plates offer minimised weight, increased airflow, and maximised rigidity. The unique vent slits are machined partial depth on the back side of the motor plate to create two tiny slits in the plate. These slits will keep air flowing through, and everything else outside and the plates are fully machined to keep them from warping under extreme stress and heat and they weight in at only 12.95g for the B5M and 13.8g for the TLR plate. They are available as B5M 3 or 4-gear variant in black or blue colour and as black or hard anodised finish version for the 3-gear TLR 22 3.0.
JConcepts have introduced a titanium front axle set for the TLR 22 3.0 2WD off-road buggy. Designed especially for the 3.0 the user-friendly and lightweight axles are of a single piece design, allowing the use of a traditional 4mm lock-nut instead of the stock screw type design originally used on the 22 platform. Titanium material lowers the weight, increases strength over aluminium and increases the bling factor by 10-fold. This design can easily be installed on the 22 3.0 buggy by using the existing hardware from the TLR kit.
Source: JConcepts [jconcept.net]
Ielasi Tuned have announced the soon release of three new nitro engines. The range will include a 7-port .21 buggy engine as well as two all-new on-road sport engines, a .21 5-port and a .12 3-port. The engines add to the already existing high-performance competition line and more information about features and specifications will become available shortly.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
JConcepts have introduced the Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the TLR 8ight 4.0 nitro off-road buggy. The base of the six main suspension turnbuckles centers around a beefy 5mm square titanium base. The light-weight yet durable material is gradually machined down and tapers into a thread base design which accepts the rod ends featured in the kit. The unique JC set also features two additional turnbuckles, one for the throttle and one for the steering linkage.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of their company, Japanese nitro engine makers O.S. have introduced the Speed 21 XZ-B Spec.II Gold Edition engine. Based on the standard Spec.II the limited edition engine features a gold-anodised cooling head with black-colour lettering. Limited to 100 pieces World-wide the Gold Edition engine is available separately or including a Japan-made EFRA 2042 T-2060SC pipe.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
Horizon Hobby have introduced an ultra light bodyshell for the TLR 22 3.0 2WD buggy. Moulded from thinner polycarbonate material than the standard kit item the body is meant to scrub a good amount of weight for improved performance especially in Stock classes while the overall lower centre of gravity can also be beneficial when running on high-bite surfaces. Included in the set are the pre-cut body and rear wing, an add-on rear fin as well as mounting hardware, pre-cut window masks and a decal sheet.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
