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March 23, 2017

Xray XB4 9 degree graphite C-hubs

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 line of vehicles are new 9 degree caster C-hubs moulded of graphite composite material. The rigid graphite material is suitable for most track conditions but especially for high to very high-bite surfaces while the overall design allows for easy CVD assembly swaps and no driveshaft jamming issues at high steering angles and during hard crashes. The hubs are available separately for the left and right hand side of the buggy.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 23, 2017

JConcepts YZ-2 elephant trunk style chassis brace

JConcepts has added a new item to their Shapeways store for Yokomo YZ-2 owners using a laydown transmission. The elephant trunk style chassis brace replaces the stock unit and uses a single column support which promotes flex characteristics giving traction gains associated with these types of adjustments. With the single post, there is also increased clearance around the motor and tabs for easier soldering and wire routing. The built-in ledge helps minimise issues with the battery brace popping out during hard landings and crashes. The mount attaches at the top and bottom with stock hardware and it is available directly through JConcepts’ Shapeways store.

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March 23, 2017

SpeedMerchant Swift 235 side dams & wing set

SpeedMerchant have new side dams and wing sets for Protoform’s Swift 235 Pro10 bodyshell available. Coming as carbon fibre or clear polycarbonate variant, the aerodynamic helpers will give the car much more rear grip than the stock pieces. The side dams are used for both indoor carpet racing as well as outdoors on asphalt. They make the car more predictable by helping it track straighter and hold its line better in high speed corners. Suited mainly for high speed asphalt racing, the rear wing is contoured to the back of the body so all of the air travelling over the shell is forced directly on to and over the rear wing for maximum down force. The 30 thousandths carbon fibre also has the benefit of making the rear of the Swift body more ridged and less likely to distort under the air pressure of high speed modified asphalt racing.

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March 23, 2017

Serpent Cobra GT hard shock springs

Serpent have expanded their range of on-road springs for the Cobra GT line of vehicles by two hard variants. Available as hard 39.5 lbs and and X-hard 42 lbs variants, the springs are made from high-quality spring steel and they feature ground ends and corrosion inhabitant coating. The selected springs fit both the nitro and electric Cobra GT cars and also many other brands.

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March 23, 2017

HB Racing D413 hard suspension arms

Coming from HB Racing are hard suspension parts for the D413 1/10th 4WD buggy. Available for the front and the rear, the arms are moulded from a harder composite material for increased overall stiffness and thus improved handling on high-bite surfaces while also reducing the buggy’s sensitivity to changing traction conditions.

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March 23, 2017

Team Magic E5 series machined spur gear

HRC Distribution have introduced a machined spur gear for the Team Magic E5 series of trucks. Of a heavy duty design the part is especially useful when running high power brushless motors. The 46T gear is usable with the all E5-series trucks including the new E5 HX.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

March 23, 2017

Exotek release new B6 & B64 option parts

Exotek have introduced a range of new option parts for the Team Associated B6 and B64 buggies. First up is an aluminium motor plate with POM spur gear cover for the B6. The vented 7075 motor plate for the 3-gear laydown gearbox is of a lightweight design for a lower centre of gravity with venting openings adding airflow and cooling. Included with the motor plate comes a machined POM spur gear cover that keeps the body from running and tearing up both the spur and body paint.

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March 22, 2017

Serpent SDX4 roll centre spacer & SDX8 servo arms

Serpent have introduced new optional parts for the SDX4 and SRX8 off-road buggies. Starting with the 1/10th scale part, the roll centre spacer for the SDX4 4WD buggy is machined from aluminium and it is 2mm thick, allowing to raise the gearbox and suspension mounts, resulting in improved traction and steering at the expense of a less easy driving feeling. The part is machined from aluminium, it comes anodised for wear and interlocks with the existing chassis slots. The spacer is usable separately or even as a sandwich of two for an even higher diff and arms position.

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