August 23, 2018

Vaterra introduce new Ascender option parts

Vaterra have introduced two new optionals for the Ascender trail truck in the form of a lower transmission shaft set and a solid mount battery tray conversion. The trans shaft set includes the new v2 drive shaft cups for improved durability and efficiency while the solid mount battery tray conversion allows to run standard battery packs in the popular rig. Also included is mounting material and a hook and loop strap battery mount.

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August 23, 2018

Exotek B6.1 suspension & drivetrain optionals

Exotek have introduced more option parts for the Team Associated B6.1 buggy. First up is a 2-colour rear hub set. Coming in a stealthy 2-colour anodised finish, the hubs are 1g lighter than the AE alloy items thanks to careful cutting and shaping and they offer additional ballstud mounting positions. They also include 2mm roll centre alloy spacers to match the stock geometry of the Associated alloy hubs and the updated design works as either the left or right hub, giving more camber link hole options. The alloy hubs require the use of shorter ball studs such as ASC91047 or ASC91752.

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August 22, 2018

Motiv RC MC2 aluminium can screws

Motiv RC have introduced a set of aluminium can screws for the MC2 series of brushless motors. On top of weight savings, these screws will eliminate a portion of the eddy current brake or non working magnetic field on the motor. The screws are of 2.5mm thread and are 42mm in length. The three combine for only 1.5g in total weight which is less than half of their steel counterparts.

Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]


August 22, 2018

Xpress 30mm Windmill alloy case ESC cooling fan

Xpress have introduced their new 30mm Windmill aluminium cooling fan for speed controllers. The machined alloy case will offer additional cooling surface for improved heat dissipation while looking the part due to extensive machining and silver edge details. The black colour wiring gives the fan a stealthy factory appearance and it is usable with virtually all speed controllers that use 30mm fan mounting patterns.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]


August 22, 2018

BSRC D817 carbon rear chassis brace insert

BSRC from Australia have a new option part for the HB D817 range of vehicles available in the form of a carbon fibre rear chassis brace insert. Using the insert will reinforce the rear end of the vehicle for less flex and thus faster rotation and higher corner speeds in higher grip conditions. Leaving the brace away will generate more grip in low grip and bumpy conditions. Required to fit the brace insert are three M3x10mm button head screws, three M3 Nyloc nuts and an M3 drill bit.

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August 21, 2018

JConcepts YZ-4 SF Fin titanium turnbuckle set

Coming from JConcepts is the Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF buggy. The base of the shafts design is entered on a .143” titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts the standard Yokomo ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the finned cuts that rotate about the centre. The Fin turnbuckles are lightweight, corrosion resistant and add visual impact to the buggy. In addition the links are produced with left and right hand threads, the left conveniently marked for easy orientation.

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August 21, 2018

MIP T6.1 & SC6.1 Bi-metal Puck kit

MIP have announced the release of their Bi-metal Puck kit for the Team Associated T6.1 and SC6.1 trucks. MIP’s Puck kit has become a well known accessory for 1/10th scale buggies and now it is also available for AE’s latest line of trucks. The kit decreases the car’s driveline rotational weight by 50 percent, resulting in faster acceleration, quicker deceleration, and less wear and tear on the electronics. The set includes a diff assembly sans diff gear as well as Puck dog bones foe the use with the original wheel axles.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


August 21, 2018

Team Raffee TRX-4 brass optionals

Team Raffee have introduced new brass optionals for the popular Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck in the form of link mounts, a front bumper mount and front knuckle weights. All are made of high-quality brass material, they sport a natural finish and the bumper mount also comes decorated with a Team Raffee Co TRC logo. All parts are direct fits and they help to up the truck’s overall weight for better climb performance.

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