New from K-Factory for the Team Magic B8 chassis, is this aluminium centre chassis stiffener. Made from lightweight 7075 aluminium, the part has been machined hollow for extra weight less, yet retains its tensile strength. The part is mounted to the centre of the chassis plate around the centre differential and easily allows you to stiffen the overall chassis to suit different track conditions.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Racers Edge have developed these new aluminium rear hubs to fit the Associated B4, B44, T4, and SC10. Based on the stock B44 4wd buggy hubs, they have a larger outside bearing for increased performance and bearing longevity, while a set screw holds the hingepin in place with access from the bottom. With four possible vertical ballstud locations for increased setup adjustments, these blocks are designed to add 1/2 degree rear toe in. Available in hard silver color, they have been CNC machined for accuracy, and laser engraved with degrees and L or R for left or right sides.
Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]
Xray now offers lightweight CNC-machined diff outdrive adapters for the XB808 Active Diff. Made from Hudy spring steel, the outdrives have been strategically machined to be lighter than the standard outdrive adapters. CNC-machined on precision German long-turn machines, they are additionally ground and strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight, then further hardened to ensure maximum strength and extra-long lifespan. Final precision hand-grinding ensures a very high tolerance to ensure an ultra-smooth tight fit in the diff body and diff gear. Sold in a set of 2.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Vampire Racing have announced the introduction of 3 new products. First up is this LiPo-Safe bag, a must have and often compulsory item, for safely charging your LiPo battery packs at the track. Next up are a pack of eight 4mm gold plugs, which fit perfectly in your Vampire Racing, as well as other brand, LiPo batteries. Lastly, they have also released packs with 12 or 48 of their high performance 3/32″ ceramic diff balls, providing the best performance and quality for your differentials.
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Yokomo have release 2 new options for their newly released and Reedy race winning BD5 chassis. First up is a front spool for the touring car, an essential tuning part, it is made from aluminium and the outdrives can be replaced if damaged. Supplied with all the necessary parts, including pulley. Also new is a simple transponder holder for the car, which is made from carbon fibre and can be used to mount the AMB PT.
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New for the S8-BX buggy and S8-TX truggy, LRP releases tuning parts for their successful off road line-up. The wide range of carbon and aluminium options help Increase the performance on all surfaces, as well as lower the overall weight of your car and help reduce rotating mass to improve the handling of your car. The new parts include carbon front and rear shock towers as well as steering bracket, steering top plate, centre brace top plate and steering servo mounting plate. The new aluminium parts include lightweight upper shock mounts and front and rear CVD outdrives.
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Italian company Capricorn RC have released a new composite differential gears for the Xray NT1. Weighing in at only 1.9 grams, 85% less than the stock versions, using these gears gives you an overall saving of 24 grams. More power, more acceleration and speed as well as better fuel mileage.
Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]
New from Xray for the NT1 200mm chassis, is this aluminium brake post arm claimss more direct and precise braking. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, its ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability, while holes keep the weight down on this already light part.
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