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March 9, 2020

Team Associated RC8B3 series anti-roll bar sets

Team Associated have introduced two new sets of thinner Factory Team anti-roll bars for the RC8B3 series platform. Thinner anti-roll bars lower the roll centre on the corresponding end of the car, which can be used as a tuning option for various conditions. The front end set contains 2.0mm, 2.1mm, and 2.2mm front anti-roll bars while the rear set includes 2.2mm, 2.3mm, and 2.4mm anti-roll bars. The sets are usable on the RC8B3 and RC8T3 platforms.

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March 9, 2020

Xray T4’20 slim line carbon fibre battery holder

Xray have introduced their new carbon fibre slim LiPo battery holders for the T4 2020 mid-motor touring car. Machined from high-quality 3.0mm carbon material the battery hooks are designed for the use with the new generation of slim LiPo battery packs, ensuing proper and secure installation. The hooks must be used with the #306196 aluminium or #306198 brass mounts and they are size adjustable to accommodate different width battery packs or to fine-tune left to right chassis balance. Beside the 2020 variant of the T4 the battery holder also fit older specification T4 cars.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 9, 2020

Darkside Designs introduce new YZ4-SF optionals

Coming from Darkside Designs are several new carbon fibre optionals for the Yokomo YZ4-SF buggy. First up is an O-ring battery hold down that does away with the need for screws and wrenches to change out the battery. Cut out of 3mm carbon fibre the set also includes an O-ring and black hardware. Next up are front and rear flex spines. They are cut out of 3mm carbon with added slots to increase flex. The parts are a direct fit and they are available separately. Last but not least is a floating ESC mount with flex spine that lets the ESC mount float just above the chassis, adding another area for increased flex. The speed controller mounting surface is pocketed to reduce weight and lower the speedo closer to the chassis and the set includes all needed hardware.

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March 9, 2020

FF Racing B6.2 & B74 rear hub link mount

FF Racing from the UK have introduced their new rear hub link mounts for the Team Associated B6.2 and B74 buggies. Featuring the choice between two different ball-stud mount locations the upgrade part allows for more adjustment compared to the standard part that features just one ball stud location. The mounts are compatible with the B6.2 and B74 and are available from now on.

Source: FF Racing [ffracing.co.uk]

March 9, 2020

T-Works roll out new EB48 2.0 optionals

Coming from T-Works and made for the Tekno RC EB48 2.0 1/8th scale E-buggy kit are several new optionals. First up is a 28-piece orange seals precision ball bearing set that includes ball races with outer rubber and inner metal shields for exceptional protection and low natural drivetrain drag. Also new is a titanium turnbuckle set machined from high-quality 64 grade titanium. The parts will lower the overall weight while ensuring good corrosion resistance. Also part of the portfolio is a lightweight 130-piece UFO head titanium screw set as well as a 138-piece kit of gold colour steel screws. Like all titanium parts the screw set will greatly lower the overall weight while adding visual impact with the plated gold colour screws mainly adding bling and corrosion resistance when running in wet weather.

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March 6, 2020

PR Racing brass wheel hex adapters

Coming from PR Racing are their new brass hex wheel adapters. Fitting all of the company’s 1/10th scale buggies the wheel hexes are machined from high-quality brass material and they are available with 4.2mm offset, weighing in at 2.9g and also as 5.2mm offset variant, weighing in at 3.8g. Using the heavy hexes will improve the vehicle’s stability over rougher parts of the track, making for a more planted ride.

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March 6, 2020

Nemo Racing Brake Balls blue & orange version

Following the release of the all-new LMR Brake Balls brake linkage cushions in red and black colour, Nemo Racing now also announce the release of orange and blue balls to better cope with the colour choices of drivers. Designed for the use on the brake linkages of 1/8th scale cars, the cushions improve brake consistency, reliability and overall feeling of the brakes as they make the car brake more smoothly and improve stopping over surface changes and bumps and they reduce the risk of uncontrolled brake grab. The balls will stay consistent over time and not fatigue like other methods, ensuring the brakes are in best possible condition. The set includes O-rings, two orange balls as well as two, slightly harder, blue balls that are best used in warmer conditions.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

March 6, 2020

JConcepts B74 aluminium arm mounts

JConcepts have announced the release of their new aluminium suspension arm mounts for the Team Associated B74 buggy. Available in blue colour, the precision machined pieces are carefully crafted to accept the standard Team Associated pill inserts. The suspension mounts are a critical piece of any vehicle, they provide the base for adjustments such as toe-in, anti-squat and wheelbase. A stout suspension mount can go a long way to assuring your vehicle is technically correct and up to specification. The JConcepts mounts are lightweight enough for the weight conscious racer but beefy enough to stand-up to the rigours of high-end 4WD modified buggy racing. The mounts feature chamfer highlighted edging which improve the curb appeal and bring out the luster in any show or race ride. They are available separately and identification markings are located on the part to show position.

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