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June 21, 2024

AKA Supernova 1:8 Offoad tyre

AKA has announced the launch of its newest 1:8 Offroad race tyre, the Supernova. Designed specifically for hard-packed, dusty track conditions, the Supernova is the culmination of years of research, development, and testing by AKA’s team drivers. It features a unique star-shaped tread lug pattern that enhances traction and stability, ensuring maximum control and speed on hard-packed and dusty tracks. Constructed with AKA’s proprietary rubber compounds, the Supernova offers exceptional wear resistance, allowing racers to push their limits without compromising performance. The tyre’s optimized carcass and inner reinforcements create a larger contact patch, delivering increased forward bite. It is available in AKA’s most popular rubber compounds Super Soft, Super Soft Long Wear, or Soft Long Wear.

Source: AKA [horizonhobby.com]

June 21, 2024

Yokomo SO/MO & YZ-870C Offroad Parts release

Yokomo has added number of new parts for some of the buggies in its 1:10 Offroad range. For the SO series 2WD Buggy they hand an LC gearbox made from Graphite-mixed resin. Harder than standard gearbox, it provides increased rigidity of the rear area and on throttle there is less yawing and snagging, allowing for sharper cornering. Also for the SO is a Rear bulk cap and differential height adapter which also made of graphite-mixed resin increases stability around the rear. New SO series rear lower suspension arm feature a modified shape to make it more flexible and the wheelbase has been extended to increase the relative front load and achieve higher cornering speeds. They are available in standard type and graphite molding. For their YZ-870C, the buggy’s large-diameter 2.2-inch wheels are now available in a new white colour, allowing the use of current 2.2-inch size tires while retaining the YZ-870C’s distinctive wheel hubs, making it possible to choose the best tires from a varied lineup for a variety of surfaces. One new optional part for MO2.0 4WD Buggy is a replacement axle for front double-joint universal. Finally Yokomo are offer 5.5mm size rod end balls manufactured from titanium. Reducing weight at the tie rod and upper rod section, they are especially effective in improving steering response and dynamic performance on high-grip surfaces.

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June 21, 2024

T-Works B7 Alu Steering Bellcrank

New from T-Works is this Steering Bellcrank made of 7075-T6 Aluminium intended for Team Associated’s B7 and B6.4 1:10 2WD Buggies. Providing greater stiffness and strength compared to plastic material, this results in improve the overall durability and reliability and more precise and accurate steering control. The aesthetic design of a black finish with machined silver edges adds to the visual appeal.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 20, 2024

Revolution Design B7 15.5mm Clamping Servo Horn

Revolution Design Racing Products has added a Clamping Servo Horn for all Team Associated 2WD vehicles like the B7, B6.4, T6.4, SC6.4, and the entire B6 series to its accessory line. These servo horns are made from black anodized 7075 aluminium and feature silver chamfers and a laser-etched RDRP logo, providing a sleek and professional appearance. The 25T version fits servos from Ruddog, Savöx, Protek, Reedy and many other servos, while the 23T version is suitable for Sanwa and JR servos. These servo horns offer a secure clamping mechanism and precise control for all demanding racing conditions.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

June 20, 2024

Sworkz complete Tool Bag Set

Sworkz has introduced a tool bag for its latest line of tools offering it as a complete ready to go set with all the key Sworkz tools you need to maintain and repair your RC car. Containing a comprehensive selection of high quality tools specifically designed for competition RC cars, the robust bag guarantees durability. It also offers numerous compartments and holders to keep your tools perfectly organised and easily accessible. The lightweight and compact design of the bag and the easy handling of the tools make it ideal for using it on the go and on the race track.

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June 20, 2024

Associated RC8B4.1 16mm 1.5mm Wire Shock Springs

Team Associated has added a new 1.50mm (1.5D) wire spring lineup to tune its RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy for the un-groomed and bumpy surfaces encountered at DNC and Silver State. As part of ongoing 1:8 scale development, the team noticed that the current line of 1.6mm wire springs perform well on a higher grip fast layout, but struggled for consistent grip on un-groomed tracks. Changing the wire diameter to 1.5mm gives the spring a different natural frequency and stress on the wire, so it can more easily compress and conform to the track surface in lower grip. Coupled with new softer rates in the front and rear, the new spring lineup is ideal for un-groomed surfaces where traction is at a premium. Both front and rear springs are shortened from the previous kit (front spring from 70mm to 68mm, and rear springs from 86mm to 83mm free length) to optimise the package with the new lower RC8B4.1 shock towers.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

June 19, 2024

Mugen Seiki MSB1 Pin Replacement Tool

New from Mugen Seiki is this Pin Replacement Tool for use with its MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy. The Japanese manufacturer has produced the 2.5 Pin replacement tool following a lot of requested for the option. It is used to replace the φ2.5 pins used in the drive shaft of 1:10 electric buggies used by all brands with Mugen also offering replacement φ2.5×9 pins in a pack of 10 pieces.

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June 19, 2024

Factory Team RC10B7 Alu Hubs

Team Associated’s Factory Team brand has announced new aluminium hubs for the RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. These hubs are a more durable alternative to the molded hubs and provide more unsprung weight, which can be used as a tuning option. The HRC (High Roll Center) hubs include the secondary bearing bore for the upcoming FT Universals. The HRC hubs allow for higher axle heights, which is great when running on high grip surfaces with smaller diameter tires and lower ride heights. Both standard and HRC variants have colour options of anodised blue or black with secondary machined chamfers and laser-etched FT logo.

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