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May 26, 2008

Exotek TEK-18X RC18 Conversion

Exotek Racing continue to make their very impressive conversion kits and have released the TEK-18X, a conversion for the popular RC18 from Team Associated. This chassis conversion takes a no holds barred approach to transform the RC18 platform into a true performer and has already had success, winning the 2008 1/18th Off Road US Nationals in 4WD Modified. Amongst the new features, the car has an extra long wheelbase for better stability, rear biased battery mounting for better rough track handling and is super lightweight, thanks to the extensive use of carbon fibre throughout.

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May 24, 2008

DE Racing Hyper 8.5 rear skid plate

DE Racing, the new company we wrote about in March, that makes unique rear skid plates that protect your expensive 1/8 scale buggy or truggy chassis have added a new manufacturer to their range. Now available for the Hobao/OFNA Hyper 8 & 8.5, these U.S. made items wear like aluminum but at a fraction of the cost and weight and are ultra thin, eliminating the need for longer screws.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]

May 23, 2008

Hot Bodies Cyclone TC options

Hot Bodies have released a number of new option parts for their Cyclone touring car, starting with this all new chassis plate. Made from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre it has been optimised to be used with 5 cells, and following extensive testing this was the best shape and configuration they could achieve. Also new for the same car is a purple anodised aluminium steering set that increases durability in this area as well some new front drive cups, which reduce vibration of the drive shafts that can occur in cornering, providing more stable steering. For better handling, there are new coated shock bodies that provide a much smoother shock action and finally there are some lightweight aluminium ball joints in 2 different lengths and a set of purple anodised titanium track rods.

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May 23, 2008

Xray XB808 Alu Steering Plate

Some more alu parts for the XB808 with the release of this optional steering plate. CNC-machined from 3mm premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, it has been hard coated for extra durability and long life. This lightweight part is ultra-rigid and very strong and features an additional middle Ackerman setting position for even more precise and smoother Ackerman steering set-up. Precision machined with the highest tolerances using fully-automatic German CNC-machines. High-quality hard coating is done at Xray’s own in-house fully-robotic hard coating line, ensuring a perfect hard coated surface every time.

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May 22, 2008

King Headz RC8 Rear Hub Carriers

King Headz have released this new set of rear hub carriers for the popular Team Associated RC8 buggy. CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium, these hubs are designed to increase rigidity and add strength to this area. For looks they have been anodised black and finished off with some machining of certain edges. Sold in a pair.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]

May 22, 2008

Xray T2’008 Asphalt Upper Deck set

Xray T2′008 Asphalt Upper Deck set

Xray have released this graphite, asphalt-spec, front and rear upper deck set for the T2’008 touring car. CNC machined from premium grade graphite material, they have been specially designed and optimized for rubber-tire racing conditions. The narrow design provides appropriate torsion and flex, while the elongated profile reduces unwanted tweak in crashes. A new thinner 2mm top deck makes the car easier to drive because it increases overall traction and so Xray recommend using this optional top deck on low-traction tracks, mainly on asphalt but they can be also used on low-traction carpet. Suitable for the T2’008 EU edition only.

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May 21, 2008

Xray XB808 Alu Chassis braces

Some more new option parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these authentic Xray front and rear aluminium chassis braces. CNC-machined from 5mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated for extra durability and long life, they have an ultra-rigid design for unsurpassed strength.

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May 19, 2008

Xray XB808 Alu shock towers

More new parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these Authentic Xray front and rear alu shock towers. CNC-machined from 3mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, hard coated for extra durability and long life, the ultra-rigid design makes for unsurpassed strength. Laser-engraved with the Xray registered logo for authenticity.

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