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February 2, 2014

Xray XB4 long graphite upper deck

Xray introduce this long graphite upper deck for the XB4 and XB’14 4WD buggy. Machined from 2.0mm carbon fibre the long 1-piece upper deck is designed for the use in medium to high traction conditions such as carpet and astro turf racing. The part reinforces the chassis assembly by connecting the front diff bulkhead with the central drive system, and provides a location for the body mount. The deck also captures the central drivetrain bearings and holds them in place in their supporting bulkheads.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 1, 2014

Arena optional upper decks & silicone wires

Arena have new optional upper decks for the Xray T4’14 and the Yokomo BD7-2014 as well as a range of silicone wires available. Starting with the upper decks, the Xray part is machined from 1.6mm carbon fibre while the Yokomo deck is made from slightly thicker 1.65mm material. Both are direct replacements for the stock parts. Also new are high-current silicone wires in 10, 12 and 14 AWG. The 10 and 14 AWG wires come in black and red colour while the 12 AWG variant will be available in a translucent white and transparent silicone coating also. Last but not least are black colour high-flex silicone servo and ESC wires with KO/Futaba and Sanwa/JR compatible plugs. They are ideal for create the sought after “all-black wire” factory look.

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January 30, 2014

Xray aluminium CVD safety collars

Xray have released these optional aluminium safety collars for the CVD shafts on the XB4. Ensuring the mounting pin is securely contained they come in black or orange and are laser engraved with the Xray logo. Sold in a set of 3.

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January 29, 2014

Associated Stealth 3-gear transmission kit

Team Associated have announced that their Stealth 3-gear transmission is now available as a kit and is perfect for adding performance to your RC10 Classic or to freshen up your vintage buggy. This new edition of the Stealth transmission kit offers higher performance and more durability than ever before with the addition of the Factory Team V2 slipper clutch. Also included is a super smooth adjustable ball differential that helps manage the power in the corners. The Stealth transmission kit comes ready to build and uses the same motor plate that is already in your RC10.

View the breakdown of parts here

January 27, 2014

Team Orion Carbon Pro 100C LiPo battery packs

Team Orion introduce their new Carbon Pro 100C LiPo battery packs. Coming in Team Orion’s patented carbon look hardcase the batteries are build using the latest generation LiPo cells with enhanced energy density, a very low internal resistance and 100C discharge rate. The packs, that are build to meet ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications, are 5C chargeable and come in a wide range of configurations including 2S standard, shorty, saddle and saddle block packs as well as a 1/12th 1S pack.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

January 27, 2014

DE Speedline wheel line gets additional colours

DE Racing release four new colours to their entire Speedline series of wheels. Always looking to give drivers options for vehicle customisation, DE Racing have brought to life some striking new colours that include fluorescent green, orange, hot pink, and bright red. The Speedline wheels are available for a wide range of 1/10th buggies and trucks as well as 1/8th buggies.

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January 27, 2014

Arena BD7 spool drive cups & M4 serrated lock nuts

Arena have a new option part for the Yokomo BD7 touring car available in the form of front spool drive cups. The parts are made from spring steel and feature two sets of slots for a lower weight and increased life span. Also new are serrated M4 lock nuts in seven colours. The parts are ideally used as wheel nuts and they come in your choice of seven colours.

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January 27, 2014

Spec-R XB4 aluminium wing mount & servo brackets

Spec-R soon have two new aluminium option parts for Xray’s XB4 4WD buggy available in the form of an aluminium wing mount and servo brackets. Starting with the wing mount, the part is CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium, comes black anodised and laser-etched with Spec-R logos. A carbon fibre mounting plate allows to place the wing in a forward and rearward position without the need to drill a second set of holes, while the plate also acts as a support plate prolonging the life of the high stressed plastic part. Also new are the 7075 aluminium servo mounting brackets. They come with a black anodising and allow for a more precise and durable servo mounting while also looking the part. The brackets come as pair and are a direct replacement for the stock plastic mounts.

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