Ruddog Distribution from Germany have introduced their all-new R2090 and R2100 tuned exhaust pipe sets for 1/8th off-road applications. The R2090 EFRA2089 exhaust was designed to increase bottom end torque, making it ideal for smaller, more technical tracks, when needing to clear jumps or for somewhat heavier off-road truggies. It comes including a 75mm manifold, high-quality silicone gaskets and mounting springs.
Rêve D have introduced their new titanium spur gear screw as part of the SPM Super Precision Machine cut series. Offering high precision and a low weight the shouldered fastener allows for accurate spur gear mounting, less gear wobble and thus a more efficient drivetrain. The screw is usable for many drift and touring cars as well as off-road kits with slipper eliminator direct spur gear hubs and comes in sets of four and it will hit stores in mid-April.
RC Maker have introduced their new GeoCarbon front damper holder tool for the Awesomatix A800 touring cars. The tool fits Awesomatix’s AM08-3 one piece damper mount and it was designed to assist in holding one side of the mount whilst installing the opposite side’s damper assembly. The recess places the holder at the correct height, and also allows to manoeuvre the damper holder forwards and backwards to line the hole up on the other side. Once the other side is installed, simply loosen the screw, slide the tool out and install the damper.
Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s 2020 XB2C and XB2D buggies are new titanium ball end and UFO head screw sets. The sets are specific to each buggy and due to being made of lightweight yet durable 64 grade titanium alloy they help to reduce overall weight, add corrosion resistance and visual impact compared to the standard steel hardware.
Coming from Tamiya is a ball differential set for their popular Buggy Champ, Sand Scorcher and Fighting Buggy re-release vintage kits. The set allows to create a diff with limited slip characteristics which will improve overall handling and traction while the high-quality construction with a metal diff gear, 1150 thrust bearing and metal outdrives ensures high durability. The diff is externally adjustable and will hit stores soon.
Team Magic have introduced a new stainless steel chassis guard for their B8ER, B8JR and Seth series vehicles. CNC-machined from high-quality material the chassis guards adds protection and cool looks with its machined slots and laser-engraved logo. The skid plate is usable on the front and rear of the chassis and it is available now.
Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]
Coming soon from Mugen Seiki USA is a kit that allows to convert the Mugen MRX6R into the World Championship winning MRX6X. This kit includes all the new parts specifically designed for the 6X. All parts will directly mount to the 6R. Mugen have also included a new 0.8 pinion gear tool so owners can tighten up the new fine pitch pinions without gauging up the gears. Included are also new rear lower arms, front upper arms and steering knuckles as well as driveshafts, arm mounts and many more.
View a list of the included parts here
Xtra Speed are busy adding more crawler and trail truck optionals to their line up. The latest is an aluminium axle housing for the Tamiya CR01. The part is made of quality aluminium and it was designed to replace the standard plastic front and rear axle housing, offering increased durability and stability while adding precision and cool looks. The part accepts the standard axles and gears and it will hit stores soon.
Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]
