Coming soon from Team C Racing is a new swaybar set for the TM2 2WD and TM4 4WD buggy. Included are hard 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm swaybar wires as well as a pair of pivot balls. The large diameter rear swaybars are ideal to fine-tune the buggy’s roll characteristics on high-traction surfaces.
Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]
Coming from JConcepts are the Fin styled serrated 17mm wheel nuts for 1/8th scale off-road vehicles and GT cars. These high-precision wheel nuts are flanged and knurled for locking security and feature a closed end to protect from dirt and debris build-up in the axle or hub. Completely CNC-machined, the large flange and clamping surface area supports the wheel and helps maintain geometry during flex and load. The larger area also provides more footing for the serrated area which provides a more comfortable lock-down. Cutting weight was accomplished by reducing material sections in unneeded areas, in addition, the nut is sliced removing even more bulk and adding a “Fin” like appearance. The wheel nuts come in sets of four and in blue or black colour.
Yeah Racing have introduced several sets of 24K Gold-plated stainless steel screws. The M3 fasteners are made from high-quality 12.9 grade steel to reduce wear to a minimum and they are available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm length, both with in a flat and button head design. The screws come in packs of 10 pieces.
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New from Hudy comes a double-sided Velcro tape set for the use with off-road bodyshells. Included are 8mm wide and 500mm long hook and loop straps that are ideal to mount off-road buggy bodies to the chassis instead or in addition to body posts and clips.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Schumacher have introduced 12.5 degree alloy yokes for the CAT 4WD buggy. The parts are made from black anodised aluminium and using them makes for more on-power steering coming out of the corner while increasing straight line stability. This will help on bumpy tracks but with the loss of some initial steering. The laser-etched hubs have the same features as the kit plastic 10 degree yokes as well as an optional longer camber link and +1mm wheelbase adjustment.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
New from LMR comes a stainless steel battery spacer weight for Yokomo’s YZ-2 2WD mid motor buggy. The weight comes in at 75g and it will improve grip and stability. Running the weight behind the LiPo gives more traction and the buggy feels like it is run with a big LiPo and it can also be used up front if necessary.
Coming soon from ECX are the Roost 1/18th scale desert buggy and the Temper 1/24th scale rock crawler. Starting with the desert buggy, the 300mm long vehicle features a 4WD drivetrain, oil-filled shock absorbers, grippy off-road tyres and water-proof electronics. The Roost is powered by a 380-size brushed motor and a Dynamite 6-cell 900mAh NiMH battery and features are rounded out by a polycarbonate bodyshell with LED lightbar, an AC wall charger and a 2.4GHz radio system.
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Mugen Seiki have introduced a droop gauge as well as two balance weights for the MBX7 line of off-road vehicles. Starting with the gauge, the tool is made to easily adjust the suspension droop as it slides over the upper shock mounting nut while the lower scale helps to read the actual suspension droop. The gauge is large enough to be used on both the MBX7 buggy and MBX7T truggy and, when used with the shocks alone, it also comes in handy to determine the shock rebound. Also new are the 20g and 40g balance weights for the MBX7 cars. They can be used in the front and the rear of the nitro-powered vehicles while the electric-powered variants only allow to mount the weights behind the front gearbox. The balance weights are marked for easy identification and they easily attach using screws and the pre-drilled holes in the chassis.
