September 14, 2014

O.S. Speed T1201 2.1cc nitro engine

O.S. Speed T1201 2.1cc nitro engine

Following the Speed B2101 buggy engine O.S. also release first information a new Speed line engine for the 1/10th 200mm class. The T1201 uses the experience gained with the Speed 12XZ Spec.III engine and basically is a completely new design that features improved fuel efficiency and an optimised torque curve. Furthermore the long stroke engine comes with an improved carburettor and a new low centre of gravity cooling head. The engine is set for a release in October.

Source: O.S. Engine [os-engines.co.jp]


September 12, 2014

Teamsaxo GT-500W 235mm conversion kit

Teamsaxo GT-500W 235mm conversion kit

Made for the GT-500W pan car is this 235mm conversion kit from Teamsaxo. The set contains a new front suspension plate, long and short front links as well as longer turnbuckles and new rear wheel hubs. The parts make for a wider front and rear end to bring the 200mm World GT car to proper Pro10 dimensions. The kit will become available by the end of September.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]


September 12, 2014

O.S. Speed B2101 buggy nitro engine

O.S. Speed B2101 buggy nitro engine

Japanese company O.S. introduce their latest competition buggy engine in the form of the B2101. Based on the experience gained with the 21XZ series the square bore/stroke engine is of a new design that allows for a more controllable bottom to mid range power, resulting in improved vehicle control. The B2101 makes use of a new crankshaft that comes with a special coating and it is tungsten balanced while a redesigned cooling head lowers the centre of gravity. The motor will not replace O.S.’s Speed 21XZ-B Spec.II as this will still be available for all drivers who seek the ultimate in bottom end power. The B2101 is set for an October release following the World Championships in Sicily.

Source: O.S. Engine [os-engines.co.jp]


September 12, 2014

Schelle Racing Nova slipper lockout plate

Schelle Racing Nova slipper lockout plate

Stock racers who are looking to extract every little bit of performance out of their 17.5T buggies and trucks will welcome Schelle Racing’s Nova slipper lockout plate. Weighing in at 1.5g and shedding about 3.5g of slipper parts the plate locks the Nova slipper clutch for improved forward bite on very high bite surfaces. The laser-etched part comes including installation instructions and a Schelle mini decal.

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September 12, 2014

Avid Triad Evo slipper plates

Avid Triad Evo slipper plates

Avid introduce their new Triad Evo slipper clutch. It utilises a new plate design that is self-centring so there is no longer a need for the three hard-to-mount black washers. Avid also added three vented slots in order to remove some rotating mass and to help with cooling the plates during a vented operation. The original Triad slipper clutch kits will have a running name change to Triad Evo and will include the new Evo plates along with a new set of install instructions. The Evo plates are also available separately if racers would like to upgrade their current slipper, nothing else is needed. They are compatible on every vehicle except the Durango conversion. Due to the nature of the Durango design they are too tight for operation so now the Durango upgrade kit will include two original Triad plates without any price change. For customers that just recently purchased a Triad slipper and have yet to use it, Avid will honour a free exchange of the original plates for the new Evo plates.

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September 12, 2014

HemiStorm Addict Baja 5B bodyshell

HemiStorm Addict Baja 5B bodyshell

HemiStorm have the new Addict bodyshell for the HPI Baja 5B large scale buggy available. Made from high-quality 1.5mm polycarbonate the 5-piece body is of a somewhat different shape compared to the kit body in order to give the 5B a fresh new look. First up are longer sidepods that keep away dust and debris from the crucial parts such as the clutch and pullstart. Additional width ensures sufficient cooling while underneath the skid plate there is a stepped line allowing for extra ground clearance in rough terrain. The body panels also give enough room for Outerwear’s prefilter while the raised front makes it easier to run upgraded linkage setups or additional electronics. Also included with the body comes a paintable lightweight roof that replaces the stock aluminium roof piece.

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September 11, 2014

RB Rocket limited edition .21 off-road engine

RB Rocket limited edition .21 off-road engine

RB’s new .21 Rocket engine is the follow-up model of the long-running and now sold out Blast line of engines. The limited edition piece is of a long stroke design, it offers a 14.5mm lightened and balanced turbo crankshaft, a 7-port multi-exhaust liner, a lightweight piston and a strong competition conrod. The composite slide carburettor comes with three 6mm to 8mm venturi inserts and the black-coated crankcase is equipped with a 14.5mm high-speed bearing and topped by a new 60mm orange anodised and laser-engraved cooling head. The engine is available separately or including an EFRA 2097 in-line pipe and manifold set.

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September 11, 2014

H-Speed Smoothies 1/10th scale shock O-rings

H-Speed Smoothies 1/10th scale shock O-rings

H-Speed introduce the Smoothies shock absorber O-rings for a range of 1/10th scale on-road and off-road vehicles such as the ones from Team Associated, Losi, Team C, Tamiya, Xray and Yokomo. The white colour O-rings offer the smoothest possible shock action without the often feared swelling or leaking for consistent damping characteristics over a long period of time. The O-rings come in packs of 8 and they are available now.

Source: H-Speed [h-speed.at]