March 27, 2020

Tamiya T3-01 alloy bearing holder & rear axle weights

Tamiya have introduced new optional parts for their fun and popular T3-01 trike series. First up is a set of aluminium rear bearing holders. The parts replace the standard plastic A2 bearing holders and offer increased durability and higher precision. In addition the blue surface anodising adds visual impact while their design allows the addition of the rear axle weight set. The bearing holders come as pair including mounting hardware. Also new is the aforementioned rear wheel weight set that includes two black colour 6g and two silver colour 10g weights that can be attached to the optional alloy bearing holder, improving rear traction and overall manoeuvrability.

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March 27, 2020

Vigor A800MMX rear body mount & front bumper plate

Coming from Vigor are new option parts for the popular Awesomatix A800MMX touring car in the form of a multifunctional rear body mount and a carbon fibre front bumper plate. Starting with the rear body mount, the set consists of a machined carbon fibre plate that allows a traditional vertical body post position, owners can add horizontal posts to make for anti-tuck capabilities, ensuring the body stays in its position during a crash from behind and in addition the mount also allows to run horizontal posts exclusively in order to lower the overall centre of gravity. The set contains all needed mounting hardware and two types of body posts.

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March 26, 2020

JConcepts B74 aluminium rear hub carrier set

Coming from JConcepts and made for Team Associated’s popular B74 buggy is an aluminium rear hub carrier set. The uprights are precision machined to accept the stock Team Associated hub inserts and also the aluminium camber link mount. One of the highest impact items on the rear of the B74 are the hub carriers and the aluminium material helps maintain correct geometry while showing off some anodised luster. The set contains the hub carriers and two .1 and two .25mm axle shims to tighten the lash between drive axle and bearing once assembled.

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March 26, 2020

Rêve D SPM titanium spur gear screw

Rêve D have introduced their new titanium spur gear screw as part of the SPM Super Precision Machine cut series. Offering high precision and a low weight the shouldered fastener allows for accurate spur gear mounting, less gear wobble and thus a more efficient drivetrain. The screw is usable for many drift and touring cars as well as off-road kits with slipper eliminator direct spur gear hubs and comes in sets of four and it will hit stores in mid-April.

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March 26, 2020

T-Works XB2’20 series Ti ball ends & screw sets

Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s 2020 XB2C and XB2D buggies are new titanium ball end and UFO head screw sets. The sets are specific to each buggy and due to being made of lightweight yet durable 64 grade titanium alloy they help to reduce overall weight, add corrosion resistance and visual impact compared to the standard steel hardware.

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March 26, 2020

Tamiya Buggy Champ ball differential set

Coming from Tamiya is a ball differential set for their popular Buggy Champ, Sand Scorcher and Fighting Buggy re-release vintage kits. The set allows to create a diff with limited slip characteristics which will improve overall handling and traction while the high-quality construction with a metal diff gear, 1150 thrust bearing and metal outdrives ensures high durability. The diff is externally adjustable and will hit stores soon.

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March 26, 2020

Team Magic B8 series stainless steel chassis guard

Team Magic have introduced a new stainless steel chassis guard for their B8ER, B8JR and Seth series vehicles. CNC-machined from high-quality material the chassis guards adds protection and cool looks with its machined slots and laser-engraved logo. The skid plate is usable on the front and rear of the chassis and it is available now.

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March 25, 2020

Mugen Seiki USA MRX6R to 6X conversion kit

Coming soon from Mugen Seiki USA is a kit that allows to convert the Mugen MRX6R into the World Championship winning MRX6X. This kit includes all the new parts specifically designed for the 6X. All parts will directly mount to the 6R. Mugen have also included a new 0.8 pinion gear tool so owners can tighten up the new fine pitch pinions without gauging up the gears. Included are also new rear lower arms, front upper arms and steering knuckles as well as driveshafts, arm mounts and many more.

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