January 7, 2016

Exotek YZ-2 brass suspension & alloy wing mount

Exotek YZ2 brass suspension & alloy wing mount

New from Exotek and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 2WD off-road buggy are a brass RF suspension hanger and an aluminium wing mount set. Starting with the suspension hanger, the part is cut from high-quality brass material, it comes with a black protective coating and gold-colour writings for easy identification. The suspension mount add 24g of weight in front of the rear axle which can be beneficial in a range of track conditions. Also new is the 7075 alloy wing mount set for the YZ-2. The parts are machined, polished and black anodised for a shiny finish, they add rigidity to the wing assembly and use the stock mounting hardware. The mounts also fit the YZ-4 4WD buggy.

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January 7, 2016

VBC WildfireD08 gold-compound suspension parts

VBC WildfireD08 gold-compound suspension parts

VBC Racing have released new gold-compound suspension parts for the Wildfire D08 touring car. Available are lower A-arms, C-hubs, steering knuckles and rear uprights all made from a new hard compound whose use can be beneficial in a range of racing conditions such as high ambient temperatures or very high traction. All parts sport a gold-colour dot for easy identification. Also new are two suspension mount shim sets for the outer 1-piece and inner split suspension brackets. They are cut from black fibre glass and each pack includes two 1.0mm and two 0.5mm shims for swift and easy roll centre adjustments.

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January 7, 2016

Reds Racing M7R Racer on-road engine

Reds Racing M7R Racer on-road engine

Reds Racing have introduced the all-new M7R .21 7-port M-Series nitro on-road engine. The XL long stroke powerhouse is of a lightweight design and it features Japan-made front and Swiss-made rear bearings, a flat piston design for additional low-end power, a lightweight backplate, as well as a lightweight cooling system. The 7-port design with a new timing makes for high bottom end torque, great power and a low fuel consumption. Part of the package is also a silicone-filled crankshaft, a Japanese TS7 glowplug for easy tuning and reliable starting and to ensure the highest possible quality each engine is hand-assembled by Reds Racing’s own Mario Rossi.

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January 6, 2016

HPI Savage 17mm aluminium wheel hex hub set

HPI Savage 17mm aluminium wheel hex hub set

Coming from HPI and made for the Savage line of 1/8th monster trucks is the aluminium wheel hex hub set. It allows to add a huge range of option wheels and tyres to the truck as they take virtually all industry standard 1/8th buggy and truggy wheels. The black anodised finish matches any paint scheme, and the 17mm hex hub replaces the standard Savage hex hub, held in place with an M5 locking nut. A large, black, serrated 17mm nut holds the wheel securely in place for racing or bashing duties. The set includes four 17mm hex hubs to outfit one Savage monster truck.

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January 6, 2016

Serpent Cobra Ackermann set

Serpent Cobra Ackermann set

Available now from Serpent is the Ackermann set for the Cobra S811 range of off-road vehicles. Included are a ball-raced aluminium steering link with press-fitted bearings as well as carbon fibre Ackermann plates to add to the steering bellcranks. Included are also shorter steering tie rods as well as mounting hardware. Using the set makes for a more direct steering feeling with Serpent factory drivers having used the parts with great success already.

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January 6, 2016

TWT acrylic 1/8th off-road camber gauge

TWT acrylic 1/8th off-road camber gauge

New from TWT comes an acrylic camber gauge for 1/8th off-road vehicles. Made from blue acrylic material the gauge allows for easy camber adjustment in a range of 1 to 3 degree and additional graphics on the gauge make thickness identification of caster and roll centre shims easy. The gauge is available with grey or black stickers and also in personalised designs.

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January 6, 2016

McKune Design XB2 carbon fibre battery brace

McKune Design XB2 carbon fibre battery brace

Mckune Design have introduced a new battery brace for the Xray XB2 2WD off-road buggy. The battery brace is CNC-machined from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre and weighs in at just 8 grams. The part is a direct replacement for the stock battery hold down, it offers a higher rigidity and improved visual impact.

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January 6, 2016

ARC R8.0 2016 1/8th nitro on-road kit

ARC R8.0 2016 1/8th nitro on-road kit

ARC have introduced the R8.0 2016 1/8th nitro on-road kit. Combining all the features of the successful R8.0, the 2016 model includes selected, previously available option parts as well as new features designed to make maintenance easier while improving reliability at the same time. The flex 2-speed bulkheads are now included as standard, they provide more flex in the rear of the chassis resulting in improved rear end traction. Another feature of the flex bulkheads is a 1.5mm higher layshaft position which helps prevent the spur gears from touching the track surface under extreme cornering which can lead to failure. Also included is the drilled and thus vented brake disk that gives a more linear feel as it helps to reduce brake temperature for less brake fading

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