March 12, 2014

GForce aluminium shock holder & parts tray

GForce aluminium shock holder & parts tray

GForce soon have new aluminium pit tools available in the form of a shock holder and parts tray. Starting with the shock holder, the all-aluminium part takes a maximum of four shock absorbers with a diameter of up to 13mm and a total body and piston rod length of 50mm. An inner 10.5mm and four outer 4mm holes also hold tools and wrenches needed for shock (re)building. The shock holder is available in blue and black colour. Also new is a 120x150mm parts tray, again made from aluminium and sporting a total of three compartments for small parts such as screws, nuts, bearings, bodyclips and more. Like the shock holder the parts tray is available in blue and black anodising.

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March 12, 2014

RB Energy LiPo hardcase battery packs

RB Energy LiPo hardcase battery packs

RB introduce their new Energy line of hardcase LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 4S 7000mAh 75C and 4S 6200mAh 70C “1/8th” pack, a 2S 7000mAh 75C and 2S 5200mAh 45C standard length straight pack, a 2S 5300mAh 75C saddle pack as well as a 2S 3000mAh 40C pack which is ideal for RTR cars and starter boxes, all batteries come in a matte black protective hardcase with chrome RB sticker. All batteries, except the ones with bullet-type tube connectors, are pre-wired with high-current Deans T-type connectors.

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March 11, 2014

Centro B5/B5M brass & aluminium front bulkheads

Centro B5/B5M brass & aluminium front bulkheads

CML Distribution introduce brass and aluminium front bulkheads for Team Associated’s B5 and B5M buggies. The front A-arm mounts are of a 25°/30° design and come as 37g brass or 13g aluminium version to alter the weight distribution of the buggy by simply using the heavier brass or lighter aluminium part. Included in the sets are delrin bushings and mounting hardware. Also new are brass, aluminium or delrin front bulkhead braces that weight 24g, 8g and 4g respectively. The parts can be used in addition to the aforementioned parts or with the standard composite bulkhead.

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March 11, 2014

MIP Bypass1 12mm Team Tuned kits

MIP Bypass1 12mm Team Tuned kits

MIP have two new Bypass1 Team Tuned kits for TLR and Kyosho 12mm big bore shock absorbers available. Included in the kits are all-new pistons that feature a new design that provides much more initial pack and overall flow than its predecessor. The pack and flow equates to a car that packs like a normal piston but recovers much quicker and flows more efficiently than previously experienced. Available for Team Losi Racing and Kyosho 12mm shocks the kits include #3/blue, #4/matte and #5/brown valves along four Team Tuned pistons, washers and other small parts.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


March 11, 2014

Vectorworks TLR 22-4 carbon fibre options

Vectorworks TLR 22-4 carbon fibre options

Vectorworks have new carbon fibre option parts for Team Losi Racing’s 22-4 buggy available in the form of a front shock tower and battery mounts. Starting with the shock tower, the part is made from 4mm press-cured carbon fibre to maximise strength. Being a direct replacement no optional parts are needed to fit the tower to the front bulkhead. Incorporated into the design is a front body mount for standard-size body clips.

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March 11, 2014

Serpent pre- & semi-painted Cobra bodyshells

Serpent pre- & semi-painted Cobra bodyshells

Serpent now have new pre- and semi-painted E-Avenger bodyshells for the Cobra-E 1/8th off-road buggy available. The pre-painted versions are available with orange, red, blue and green highlights while the semi-painted body only requires the addition of a single colour to create the illusion of a professionally painted body. All five new bodies are moulded from high-quality polycarbonate, they sport cutting lines for easy fitting and they are a direct replacement for the stock Cobra-E body.

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March 11, 2014

MR..Roche Yokomo BD7 split suspension mounts

MR..Roche Yokomo BD7 split suspension mounts

MR..Roche introduce new split inner suspension mounts for the Yokomo BD7 touring car kit. Available in several specifications including 41.3mm, 42.0mm, 43.5mm, 43.9mm and 44.2mm it is understood that the parts alter the inboard toe settings of the front and rear wishbones. The parts come machined from high-quality aluminium and feature laser-etched size markings for easy identification.

Source: MR..Roche [mr-roche.com]