Coming soon from Tamiya is the TT-02B MS 1/10th scale 4WD kit. Based off of the entry level TT-02 chassis the buggy also received the MS treatment with FRP shock towers, aluminium centre driveshaft, front and rear metal cup joints, rear aluminium hubs and white CVA shock absorbers. Other features include adjustable camber and steering links, fluorescent orange rims and a special bodyshell and rear wing.
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Avid’s new black shock kit for the Team Associated 5-series off-road vehicles includes everything needed to convert four shock absorber to all-black aluminium parts. The kit includes four threaded shock collars that feature offset laser etched Avid logos for ease of matching spring tension left and right in 1/4 turn increments as well as four shock bottom caps that are knurled with a silver highlight edging. The collars have a standard internal O-ring design for holding the collar in position and the set fits all shocks that use the VCS3 design which currently includes the B5, B5M, T5M, and SC5M.
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Following yesterday’s announcement of the 1/10th tyre sticks JConcepts today introduce the respective 1/8th variant. The accessory helps to easily and conveniently group tyres together, reducing the chance to mix up different compounds or inserts. To use, simply slide the mounted tyres down the stick portion and position them so the last tyre has the hex facing outward. Slide the clinching retainer down the stick and align the into place in the wheel and pull snuggly together. The tyre sticks are available in black and blue colour.
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Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team 500cc Pro fuel bottle. This 500cc size will fill a 125cc buggy fuel tank four times before needing refilling, leaving time to focus on more urgent pitting tasks. A rubber cap prevents contamination and evaporation of contents and the bottle is measured from 50cc to 500cc in 50cc increments while a long, strategically curved neck provides easy reach of fuel tank opening.
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Horizon Hobby have introduced the Team Losi Racing 8ight-T E 3.0 1/8th scale electric truggy kit. The latest incarnation of TLR’s popular 8ight-T platform features an all-new chassis that has been widened and balanced specifically for electric power. It is milled from lightweight, 4mm 7075-T6 aluminium and has been hard anodised for maximum durability. The chassis gives racers multiple ESC and battery mounting locations which makes it possible to easily relocate components when tuning the vehicle’s balance for varying track conditions. Specific suspension components such as springs, shock pistons and sway bars have also been updated to better complement electric power systems. Included in the 3.0 kit are also new CNC-machined aluminium shock towers, tapered shock springs for improved clearance and less chances of spring cup ejection during extreme impacts. The kit is rounded out by a special electric version bodyshell which shares many of the same lines with the nitro version body but extends the rear stabilisation fin so that it meets the rear of the cab. The adjustable rear wing includes a .250 and .500 inch spacer that let the wing move back for extra stability on high-speed tracks.
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Gens Ace have a new high-performance LiPo hardcase battery pack available. Made from the latest generation 6000mAh 70C cells for improved power supply throughout the run the battery also features 5mm connector tubes which are accessible from both the top and the bottom. The battery, that comes in a new black colour hardcase, has already shown its potential with the maiden win of Julian Borowski at this year’s Luxembourg round of the ETS.
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T-Works Europe have introduced two 7.4V standard size LiPo battery packs. Available as 6000mAh variant made from 70C cells and also coming as 5000mAh pack built from 65C cells, the packs are of standard dimensions, making them ideal for many on-road and off-road applications alike.
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JConcepts introduces the new 1/10th tyre sticks which allow a driver to neatly group sets of front and rear tyres together. With availability in blue or black colours, the tyre sticks can make an eye popping appearance in the pits or tucked away nicely in storage or racing bags. The sticks operate with two separate pieces that are designed to interlock and work together to snap and clinch into place. To use, simply slide the mounted tyres down the stick portion and position them so the last tyre has the hex facing outward. Slide the clinching retainer down the stick and align the hex into place in the wheel and pull snuggly together. As a bonus, extra stick length can be manually trimmed off for a more compact fit or finish to any clinched set of tyres.
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