April 25, 2017

Exotek introduce new D216 CF & titanium options

Coming from Exotek and made for the HB Racing D216 buggy are a carbon fibre side rail set as well as titanium front axles and quick change shock mounts. Starting with the chassis rails, the set is made from high-quality 5mm carbon fibre material and it increases the stiffness of the chassis for sharper handling on all race surfaces. Attached to the chassis the parts also help to seal up the body when used with optional hook and loop straps. The kit also includes heavy duty alloy battery posts and steel hardware but the stock plastic LiPo holders can be trimmed down if it is preferred over the included alloy posts.

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April 25, 2017

VP-Pro MP9 CF options & exhaust retainer set

VP-Pro have introduced two new option parts for the Kyosho MP9 series of buggies as well as an exhaust retainer set for all nitro-powered vehicles. Starting with the MP9 options, available are a carbon fibre front shock tower as well as a centre diff plate for electric-powered MP9 kits. All parts are made to match the kit specifications and they are cut from high-quality carbon fibre. As for the exhaust retainer, the set includes a new mounting spring as well as a machined clamp that prevents the exhaust pipe from coming loose in long mains and when running in bumpy track conditions. The mounting set is usable with most nitro on-road and off-road kits.

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April 24, 2017

RDRP B6 aluminium front bulkhead

Revolution Design Racing Products’ aluminium front bulkhead for the Team Associated B6 series of 2WD buggies was designed to replace the standard part with a more sturdy and durable item. The bulkhead comes machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and its directional design allows to run 25 degree or 30 degree kick-up angle while the anodised surface and silver edge details add visual impact. The aluminium part adds rigidity and precision when the point gets tough and when racing on high-bite surfaces. The part fits both the B6 and B6D and it is available in black or blue anodising.

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April 24, 2017

Shepherd Velox V8 aluminium middle bearing block

Shepherd have introduced an updated aluminium middle bearing block for the Velox V8 WC and Simon Kurzbuch Edition kits. The updated bearing block sports an extension for the muffler spring mount, moving the respective mounting position away from the top deck, and by doing so, the part eliminates any unwanted influence on the flex characteristics of the radio plate. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the middle bearing block is part of a running change for all new kits and also available separately as direct replacement.

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April 24, 2017

Atomic BZ 2017 long shock conversion kit

Coming for Atomic’s BZ 2017 micro-size 4WD touring car is a long shock absorber conversion kit. Containing redesigned front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, the set also utilises 1.2mm longer shock bodies and pistons that improve handling on bumpy tracks. Using the shocks furthermore increases overall grip at the expense of a bit of agility. The kit is rounded out by new aluminium spring pre-load nuts.

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April 24, 2017

Radtec screw-type weights & damper spacers

Coming from Radtec are new screw-on touring car weights and 3x7mm damper spacers. Starting with the weights, the items are available as 15g, 10g and 5g variant all of which feature an M3 thread for easy installation on touring and pan car chassis as well as in off-road buggies. The 15g weight measures 28.5x16mm, the 10g weight measures 19.5x16mm and the 5g weight measures 10.3x16mm with the compact dimensions and low height allowing to use the brass pieces even in tight surroundings or stacked for an even greater weight gain. The weights are made from high-quality brass material, they come laser-etched for easy identification and in sets of two.

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April 24, 2017

Race Opt touring car body height adjusters

Race Opt have introduced their new body height adjusters for touring car kits. Making use of a common design, the adjusters allow to easily fine-tune the body height in a 3.5mm to 4mm range with the rear parts sporting a unique design that is meant to improve overall downforce and rear traction as the body rests on enlarged platforms which results in optimised body shell support. Each height adjuster weighs in at about a gram and it is understood that the sets are available separately for the front and the rear.

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April 22, 2017

MIP No.1.5 & No.1 Pucks rebuild kit

MIP No.1.5 Pucks are a direct update for those users that find No.1 Pucks screws are coming in contact with the aluminium outdrives over time. By switching over to the taller No.1.5 Pucks it will effectively eliminate the chance of the capturing screw head coming in contact with the outdrive face during wear or articulation, since the screw head is now up and out of the way. And being that the No.1.5 Pucks is taller there is now more surface area for the system to spread load, which will improve overall wear. No.1 Pucks and pins will always be usable in a bind but MIP recommend the use of No.1.5 Pucks. They are also a direct replacement for the front and rear diff assembly of the recently introduced MIP B64 13.5 performance bundle package. Also available as a rebuild kit are the No.1 Pucks that are used for the B64 centre diff assembly.

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