New from Team Associated are +2 degree graphite steering block arms for the RB8B3 and B3e buggy. These new arms increase the steering Ackermann of the vehicle, resulting in a smoother steering feel when compared to the standard steering block arm set. Made from quality woven-carbon fibre for strength, slight weight savings, and a factory look.
Coming from TLR and made for the SCTE 2.0 4WD short course truck is the dogbone centre driveline set. The front- and rear center dogbones eliminate the friction of a CV coupler and reduce the bind caused after the front centre CV coupler wears. The set utilises shorter and lighter front and rear outdrives in the centre for faster acceleration and longer diff life with today’s power systems while also offering increased longevity due to bone float. The set is designed to fit the standard and -3mm chassis.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Absima have two new pre-glued tyre sets for 1/10th 2WD buggies available. First up is a dedicated front tyre with cut rib design that is suitable for a range of surfaces. Also new is a medium-size block tread tyre, good for the use on hard-packed or artificial surfaces. Both come pre-glued on black zero off-set rims with industry standard 12mm hex and they are sold as pairs.
Xray have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming XB2 2WD electric off-road buggy. In development for some time now the XB2 will be the company’s first purpose-designed 2WD buggy following the rear wheel-driven variant of the XB4 4WD buggy, a concept en vogue some time ago for racing on very high-bite surfaces. We bring you more details on the XB2 kit as they become available.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Reds Racing is the limited edition R7E Evoke Euros 3.5cc buggy nitro engine. Issued to celebrate the TQ and win at the 2015 EFRA Nitro Buggy European Championship as well as the Euros Warm-up the engine is build to reproduce the engine used by Euro Champ Elliott Boots. Limited to 300 pieces worldwide the package includes the R7 Evoke EC15 engine and the 2104 pipe, both signed by Elliott Boots, as well as an S manifold and the Reds Racing Quattro clutch system. The engine features a special 7-port inlet and exhaust port with boosters which is only available with this special edition and it also includes a special tuning by Mario Rossi that guarantees low fuel consumption and improved power delivery. This is further supported by the new Gen2 venturi for improved fuel mileage and higher torque. The Gen2 venturi, available in 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 mm diameters, is one of many new features only available with this special edition and the innovative design improves carburettor fluid dynamics for a even better tuning stability. To certify the originality, each package comes with a quality control certificate signed by Elliott Boots and Mario Rossi.
Exotek have introduced the Exo22T mid motor chassis conversion kit for the TLR 22T and mid motor converted 22T 2.0 stadium trucks. With its simple and efficient layout, the Exo22T offers improved rearward weight positioning of the battery and electronics to better suit a variety of track conditions. The chassis allows standard inline shorty battery positioning or the easy to drive side ways mounted shorty battery installation. Included in the set is a black anodised 2.5mm 7075 alloy chassis with 5mm carbon side rails for proper stiffness and strength. Pocket milling in the chassis lowers the battery and speed controller for a lower overall centre of gravity while the included carbon LiPo strap also acts as a top plate. The LiPo strap is fastened to the rear alloy brace and two alloys posts and part of the package is also a machined 7075 alloy nose plate that is used for durability while allowing for inexpensive chassis swaps.
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PR Racing USA have introduced the all-new lightweight aluminium chassis for the S1 V3 2WD buggy. Lightweight yet rigid the chassis is made from high-quality gun-metal anodised aluminium and it sports carbon fibre insets to reduce the overall weight by 30 grams. The chassis is a direct fit and ideal for all applications where a low weight is needed such as in spec motor classes.
Source: PR Racing [prracingusa.net]
German company Absima have new wheel sets for 1/8th buggies available. First up is a tyre called Dirt that features a massive multi-surface tread to tackle a wide range of track conditions and surfaces such as asphalt, dirt, grass and more. The tyre sports a 117mm diameter and a width of 40mm and it comes pre-glued on black disc rims compatible for virtually all 1/8th buggies out there. Also new are two sand paddle tread tyres of different shape. The larger tread comes pre-glued on black rims while the finer tread is mounted to while 5-spoke wheels. The tyres are ideal for bashing in the snow and sand.
