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July 25, 2018

VSR Products TLR 22 front pivot shim

Coming from VSR Products and made for the TLR 22 series of 2WD buggies is a 1mm front pivot shim. The part allows to get the latest SLRC super low roll center setup straight from the TLR factory team without having to glue washers and axle shims. The 1mm shim is simply added to the stock 2mm front pivot shim to get 3mm of spacing. The super low roll center makes the car more forgiving especially in high grip conditions while also greatly reducing traction rolling.

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July 25, 2018

ProStar R/C 22-4 series Kevlar shock tower kit

Coming from ProStar R/C and made for TLR’s 22-4 series of 1/10th scale 4WD buggies is a Kevlar shock tower kit. Made to replace the standard composite shock towers the set includes a rear glass-reinforced nylon bulkhead as well as 4mm Kevlar front and rear shock towers. Using the items will lower the overall weight and centre of gravity while making for improved stability. The towers are available in several colours including custom tones and they fit both the 22-4 and 22-4 2.0.

Source: ProStar R/C [prostarrc.com]

July 17, 2018

Exotek 22 4.0 Titanium hinge pin set

Made for the TLR 22 4.0 buggies raced in 17.5T stock classes is Exotek’s new titanium hinge pin set. The precision-machined lightweight titanium hinge pins weigh in at only 11g which is almost half the weight of the stock pins, scrubbing a good amount of unsprung mass while reducing the buggy’s overall weight. The set includes hinge pins for the front and rear inner and outer arm locations and it is recommended for 17.5T spec buggies only.

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July 12, 2018

Avid TLR 22 4.0 carbon fibre electronics tray

Avid have announced the immediate release of their new carbon fibre electronics tray for the TLR 22 4.0 2WD buggy. The item is machined from 1.0mm carbon material and allows to remove the electronics easily and conveniently for cleaning or maintaining purposes. The tray including hardware weighs in at only 4.4g and it comes including two flathead screws and two black alloy nuts.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

June 25, 2018

BSRC 1/8th buggy air filter foams

Coming from Ben Sterling RC are several new air filter foam sets for a range of 1/8th nitro buggies. Available as natural, un-oiled foams or pre-oiled with a specifically designed bio filter oil, the foams are sold in packs of ten. The bio oil is a very tacky, but very breathable fluid that is biodegradable and non-toxic while still being fuel and water-proof. The sets are available for the TLR style air filters, the Mugen MBX8 and Kyosho MP9 TKI4.

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June 21, 2018

TLR 5ive-T/B electric conversion kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the TLR 5ive-T and 5ive-B electric conversion kit. The conversion makes it possible to change the 1/5-scale gas powered TLR 5ive-B buggy or Losi 5ive-T truck into an electric-powered rig. No special tools are required to complete the conversion, the kit parts mount into the existing holes already in the frame and chassis. A carbon-fibre radio tray included can be configured to run single, dual or HS-1000/1005 servos and also included is a mount for an optional mechanical brake servo. The new dual sided servo saver arm provided delivers the precision of a push/pull steering setup and it is made from aluminium for the long lasting durability this monster demands. New adjustable battery trays are made from machined carbon-fibre plate and can accommodate batteries up to 163mm in length so owners can take advantage of multiple battery configurations, including some of the higher capacity XL LiPo packs. Also included is a new motor mount designed to fit most 58mm motors. The motor mount uses the original front engine mounting location with new motor mount slugs designed for use with the electric conversion. ESC mount is elevated to create space on the chassis and get more natural airflow from the body.

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June 14, 2018

TLR 8ight-X Race Kit 1/8th nitro buggy kit

Following a couple of teaser images TLR have officially announced the forthcoming release of their brand new and completely redefined 1/8th off-road racing platform. The buggy utilises a new, wider chassis layout to aid in stability and to give the buggy a more neutral feel. New chassis guard have an improved fit on the chassis and a large footprint engine mount reduces flex underneath the engine to eliminate chassis fatigue on high traction race surfaces. Optimised chassis balance with the weight has been moved forward in the chassis provides a better driving balance to the vehicle while the updated radio tray now puts the throttle servo near the engine to eliminate additional linkage. The updated radio tray will ensure the throttle servo is rigidly mounted to avoid any flex by floating the servo off of the centre differential.

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June 13, 2018

TLR 8ight X 1/8th nitro buggy – Coming soon

During this week’s ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals in Lake City, Florida, JConcepts have snapped a first couple of images of TLR’s forthcoming 8ight X 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. The new kit was first seen during the recent Horizon RC Fest in Monticello, Illinois in the hands of TLR factory driver Dakotah Phend with the example in the new set of images belonging to veteran racer JR Mitch. The buggy is expected to become officially announced later this week and we bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.

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