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October 31, 2017

MIP TLR 22 4.0 Pucks 17.5 Drive System

MIP have introduced the Pucks 17.5 Drive System for the TLR 22 4.0 buggy. It features an aluminium based drivetrain system which includes a 2-piece aluminium outdrive cup and aluminium outdrive hub, two Bi-metal bones, and the replaceable plastic orange wear Pucks that take the place of the inferior steel pins. This combination greatly increases the longevity of the drive train and most importantly decreases the drivetrain’s overall rotating mass by 50 percent. The decrease in weight directly results in quicker acceleration, deceleration, and lower motor temperatures. The set includes all needed parts including the ball differential but except the diff gear and wheel axles. The kit is available for pre-order now and will be produced if 125 pre-orders are received by MIP until November 20th.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

October 24, 2017

RPM Baja Rey front bumper & skid plate

Coming from RPM and made for the Losi Baja Rey truck are a front bumper and skid plate set. With the original Losi front skid plate being too stiff, preventing the bumper from absorbing impacts, RPM have designed an all-new assembly by moving the entire skid plate from between the chassis plate and differential to below the aluminium chassis plate. This move solved a couple of problems, it offers additional chassis protection while also creating a flex zone on the skid plate that would allow more movement of the bumper in impact situations, ultimately saving from costly repairs. The bumper was redesigned as well, strengthening the mount between the skid plate and bumper, yet also creating another flex zone that allows the bumper to compress under extreme impacts, yet return back to its original shape once the impact energy has dissipated, ultimately protecting the more fragile areas of the truck such as the front differential and chassis plate since the bumper now absorbs the impact instead of transferring that energy into the chassis. The bumper and skid plate are moulded from RPM’s renown nylon composite and the set will hit stores soon.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

October 13, 2017

Exotek titanium Puck bones & B64 81T spur gear

Exotek have introduced new titanium Puck bones for MIP bi-metal driveshaft systems as well as a heavy duty 81T POM spur gear for the B64 buggy. Starting with the driveshaft dog bones, they are available as 76mm front bones for the Team Associated B64 buggy and also as shorter 67mm bones for the TLR 22 4.0 and AE B6 67mm CVA/hub/axle sets. At half the weight of steel and twice the strength of aluminium the driveshaft dogbones increase durability and reduce wear and tear. The replacement parts for the MIP bi-metal bone puck sets are machined from polished and laser-etched Ti 6-4 titanium and they come as pairs and separately for the front and rear of the buggy.

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October 12, 2017

Prostar R/C 8ight 4.0 carbon nylon pills

Prostar R/C have introduced a set of carbon nylon pills for the TLR 8ight 4.0. They have been designed to replace the stock and often sloppy inserts which are the main issue why hinge pins are bending. Prostar have made them from a special carbon nylon material for durability and strength and the set includes eight 0 degree, four 0.5 degree and four 1.0 degree inserts all of which are of a tight fitting design.

Source: Prostar R/C [prostarrc.com]

October 12, 2017

Losi Rock Rey 1/10th 4WD rock racer kit

Coming from Losi is the Rock Rey 1/10th 4WD rock racer kit. The kit variant of the company’s popular Rock Rey comes standard with a handful of option parts, allowing racers to customise the vehicle how they want as they have the complete freedom to accessorise and hop up the vehicle to their liking. With a new roll cage that resembles full-scale rock racers and its new front-end geometry, the changes add the needed handling for rock racing while taking advantage of the Baja Rey platform’s rear-loading battery and bottom-loading motor. The kit includes aluminium rear upper links and upper rod track mounts, as well as adjustable camber links and turnbuckles for the steering. For U4 racing, Losi includes a diff locker for the centre differential. Also part of the package are 2.2″x5.8″ Maxxis Creepy Crawler LT tyres and clear body panels to create custom paint jobs.

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September 14, 2017

Losi 1/8 LST 3XL-E 4WD RTR monster truck

Losi have introduced their new LST 3XL-E 1/8th scale electric 4WD ready-to-run monster truck. Designed for the use with 6S LiPo battery packs the latest incarnation of Losi’s popular LST platform is capable of speeds of up to 80km/h while the Active Vehicle Control system ensures full vehicle control at all times. The truck is equipped with a full-time 4WD system with LSD centre differential and driveshafts with spring-retained couplers while ultra high capacity shocks with threaded alloy bodies and 5mm shock shafts soak up any bumps and jumps. Other features include sturdy 17mm wheel hexes, an optional wheelie bar, as well as spacious battery compartments that allow to use dual battery setups as chassis-mounted battery connectors ensure high reliability and safety. The truck is powered by a Dynamite Fuze 2200kv brushless motor with integrated cooling fins, and waterproof components make for go-everywhere capabilities. The package is rounded out by a Spektrum S904 1/6th scale digital servo and Spektrum’s DX2E Active transmitter, the latter can be equipped with optional telemetry features. Last bit not least comes a pre-painted body shell with flip top body mount. The truck is set for a release in November.

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September 6, 2017

Exotek 22-4 2.0 aluminium front pivot mount

Exotek have introduced an aluminium front pivot mount for the TLR 22-4 2.0 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy. Machined from 7075 alloy and coming black anodised the part offers a heavy duty design and it prevents costly and time consuming DNFs from failures of the stock plastic pivot mount. The mount is machined out for lightness and it weighs in at only 17.6g. Included are two M3 set screws to lock down the hinge pins.

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September 1, 2017

Exotek TLR 22 4.0/3.0 alloy front camber block

Exotek have introduced a front camber block with integrated anti-roll bar mount for the TLR 22 4.0 and 3.0 series of buggies and trucks. The heavy duty alloy front camber block was designed for the use with TLR sway bars and it is machined down to seven grams to minimise weight but made with 7075 alloy to increase the strength over the stock piece. The part uses set screw holes to remove excess play from the sway bar and it comes polished, anodised black and laser-etched for wear and looks.

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