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November 16, 2019

WellRC WellCut body post & exhaust stinger marker

WellRC have introduced two new WellCut products that help to make preparing on-road body shells a lot easier. First up is the WellCut for 1/8th scale body shells, a system that helps to locate the body posts when prepping already painted body shells. Place the WellCuts over the front body posts with the magnets facing the rear of the car and secure them with two body clips. After using the WellCut template to cut out the rear of the car, set the body on the car and drop the front two outer magnets into place. The super strong magnets will immediately centre themselves. Use a fine tip black permanent marker to mark the centres of the magnets. Remove the body and cut the two holes with a body reamer and you’re set. Available in two sizes to fit 7 and 8mm diameter front posts.

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November 15, 2019

MR33 steel under battery weights

Coming from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand are several new under battery weights that help to fine-tune the weight balance of 1/10th touring and off-road cars. The range includes a 28g 0.6mm weight for standard-length LiPos, a 20g 0.6mm shorty weight, as well as 50g 1.0mm, 75g 1.5mm and 100g 2.0mm weights for Yokomo’s YZ-2 range of off-road buggies. The latter three are available separately or in a convenient 3-piece set. Using the weights will help to optimise the chassis weight balance when using lightweight or low-profile batteries or when added weight is beneficial, such as running in high-bite or very bumpy track conditions. All weights are of a dark colour and they come laser-engraved for easy identification.

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November 15, 2019

Aigoin Racing 1/8th buggy carbon fibre side guards

Aigoin Racing from France have introduced their new carbon fibre side guards for many of today’s 1/8th competition buggies. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre the side guards are a direct replacement for the standard plastic or composite parts, offering greater rigidity, a low weight and overall improved looks. The side guards are available for the Xray XB8, Team Associated RC8 B3 and B3.1, Mugen MBX8 and MBX7, HB Racing D81x, TLR 8ight-X, and SWorkz S35-3 and S35e kits from now on and they include the required mounting hardware.

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November 15, 2019

MR33 YZ-2CAL3 battery mount set

MR33 have introduced their new battery mount set for the Yokomo YZ-2CAL3 buggy. The lightweight LiPo mount consists of machined carbon fibre battery locators that utilise O-ring quick release mounts while the locators – and thus the shorty battery pack – can be shifted forth and back in order to fine-tune the car’s weight balance. Also included in the set is suitable mounting hardware.

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]

November 15, 2019

Tekno NB48 2.0 tall wing mount

Tekno RC have announced the release of a new tall wing mount designed to further enhance the performance of the new NB48 2.0 buggy. This wing mount raises the wing 10mm and moves it 12.5mm forward, helping to move weight more towards the front of the vehicle while improving roll characteristics. Intended to be used when racing on low grip conditions, this wing mount will reduce the mid-corner “pendulum” effect while keeping the rear more planted. The tall wing mount is a direct replacement for the standard wing mount and does not require additional hardware.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

November 15, 2019

Willspeed RF2 B6.1 conversion kit

Following on from the success of their 5-gear super laydown RF2 conversion based upon the Xray XB2 buggy, Willspeed have announced the release of a conversion platform for the popular Team Associated B6.1. The car builds on an aircraft-grade billet aluminium tub style chassis for the ultimate in lightweight, low COG, integral strength, single piece no tweak design. The signature ultra low profile aircraft-grade aluminium 5-gear transmission housing makes for optimised weight distribution with lowered idlers, lowered layshaft and unique no tower “A” frame design, for a hugely lowering COG. Other features include an aluminium low centre of gravity motor mount design, an aluminium shock tower with internal undercut keyway which interlocks with transmission housing for super solid tower mounting an the race ready car with full size shorty LiPo, full size servo and Schumacher tyres weighs in at approximately 1495g. With prototype cars excelling since their debut the B6.1 conversion will be up for grabs very soon.

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November 14, 2019

Lunsford Ultima 4-40 titanium turnbuckles

Lunsford Racing have introduced their new Retro 4-40 turnbuckle set for the Kyosho Ultima re-release buggy. Machined in the USA from high-quality USA-made Grade 5 titanium the retro turnbuckles will give the re-release Ultima the ultimate vintage feeling while offering highest quality and cool looks. Included in the 6-piece set are front/rear camber and steering link turnbuckles.

Source: Lunsford Racing [lunsfordracing.com]

November 14, 2019

Yokomo Racing Performer YZ-2 titanium screw kit

Coming from Yokomo’s Racing Performer brand is a new titanium screw set for the YZ-2DTM3 and CAL3 2WD buggy kit. Included are precision-machined cap head and countersunk screws that are made of highest quality titanium for a precise fit, exceptional durability and very high corrosion resistance. The special shape of the cap head screws makes for a cool factory appearance of the cars while offering a greater contact patch for the hex driver at the same time.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]