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February 17, 2017

TLR 8ight alloy bellcranks & spindle carriers

Coming soon from Team Losi Racing and made for the 8ight series of off-road kits are an aluminium steering bellcrank set as well as two front spindle carrier sets. Starting with the bellcranks, the parts were designed for the use with all 8ight series kits and they offer improved rigidity and durability which results in increased steering response especially on high-bite surfaces. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come hard anodised for wear and include a pair of pivot balls.

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February 16, 2017

3DRC RC10 5+5 front A-arm set

German brand 3DRC have introduced their new 5+5 front A-arms for the Team Associated RC10. Designed to offer a 10mm of additional track width and a 5mm longer wheelbase the arms also optimise the shock and suspension geometry. The parts are available in white and black colour through 3DRC’s Shapeways store now.

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February 16, 2017

Exotek 22 3.0 alloy steering set & brass RF weight

Coming from Exotek and made for TLR’s 22 3.0 series vehicles are an aluminium steering set and a RF brass LCG hanger. Starting with the steering set, it is designed to replace the standard parts on the 3.0 buggy with a more sturdy and precise affair. The new design adds four 3x6mm ball bearings and two crush sleeves for longer wearing, smoother and more precise operation. Included are aluminium bellcranks, an alloy steering rack and miscellaneous small parts and the set is usable on the 22 3.0, 22SCT 3.0/2.0 and the 22T 3.0/2.0.

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February 15, 2017

Team Associated RC8B3 HRC arm mounts

Team Associated have introduced the high roll centre HRC suspension mounts for the RC8B3 series of kits. The parts offer increased ground clearance for greater durability, since the pivots sit 1mm higher off the ground. Additionally, they allow the racer to run a higher roll centre for increased stability on faster, high-grip tracks. Both the A and B mount are also narrower for added side clearance and durability. All of these mounts are made of blue anodised high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they fit the RC8B3 and RC8B3e and require the updated #81050 arm mount insert set.

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February 15, 2017

Serpent introduce updated 2-speed gearbox housing

Serpent have introduced an updated 2-speed gearbox housing for the 977 and GT8 cars. With thicker walls the housing will not deform anymore, resulting in improved durability and reliability. Machined grooves keep the weight low while also increasing the surface which results in improved cooling over long runs. The housing fits all SL8 XLi gearboxes as they are standard on the Cobra GT8 and 977 Evo2 kits.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 15, 2017

Team Magic E5-series aluminium gearbox cover

HRC Distribution have introduced a CNC-machined aluminium gearbox cover for Team Magic’s E5 and E5HX monster trucks. Ultra rigid and thus very durable, the cover reinforces the truck’s drivetrain while also adding visual impact. The cover is available in black or titanium anodising and it is a direct fit on all E5-series trucks.

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February 15, 2017

T-Works BD8 & BD7 graphite bellcrank stiffener

T-Works have introduced a graphite bellcrank stiffener for the Yokomo BD8 and BD7 touring cars. Machined from carbon fibre and including a machined aluminium post and hardware the set allows to connect the steering bellcrank posts for improved torsional frontend stiffness while also allowing to connect the steering assembly with the upper deck for even more rigidity.

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February 15, 2017

Avid X12 titanium ball studs & pivot balls

Avid have introduced three kits of titanium ball studs and pivot balls for the Xray X12 1/12th scale pan car kit. Machined from billet 6AI-4V titanium the parts are about 40 percent lighter than the standard steel balls without sacrificing strength and they utilise a 2mm Allen head for easy installation and removal. Available is a full 14-piece conversion kit including ten 4.2×6.5mm ball studs and four 5.8mm pivot balls as well as a 10-piece and 2-piece 4.2×6.5mm ball stud kit.

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