These new FT low friction X-Rings are the perfect upgrade for your 1:8 scale buggy or truck. Both X-Ring sets are made with custom tooling for an exact fit and use the same high-quality material as used in their popular 1:10 X-rings. Available in 3.4 x 1.9mm for shocks and 5.8 x 1.9mm for diffs.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
The latest SWorkz anti-clockwise steering knuckle pivot ball fits all S35, S350 & Apollo 1/8 buggies and truggies. It is easy to install and avoids the left side pivot ball from coming undone after a hard impact, crash or on long runs. It is a one-piece steel part with zero risk of breakage and is 2grams lighter than the standard part. It also comes in clockwise winds for the right side arms.
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The third round of Speed King Tour 2022 was held at New Next Rush Circuit in Chiba prefecture recently. The track was built near to Narita international airport which means easy to visit for not only domestic racers but also overseas entrants. The race catered to three different electric touring car classes, TC0 class cars using modified motor, TC1 with boosted stock motor and only GForce ESC and motor can be used in the TC2 class. In the TC0 class, Yugo Nagashima took TQ with his brand-new Serpent X20’23 and past electric touring car national champion Souta Goto driving the new Yokomo BD11 got second. Infinity driver Jin Sawada was third. Kazuma Murai became top qualifier in the TC1 class and Yoshiharu Tanaka took TQ in TC2.
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Mon-Tech Racing have released their RS Sport-M, a new body for the M-Chassis category. This body can be mounted on all M-Chassis models, it is made from 0.75mm high quality polycarbonate. The kit includes the fixing screws of the rear wing, the window masks, the headlight decals and the graphics as seen on the body.
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JConcepts now has a fresh take on the tool holder that displays well, fits in to pit space conveniently and places the tools in a more ergonomic position. The multi-piece item also has a storage mode and can quickly be disassembled to easily be tucked away during travel. The tool holder starts with a CNC machined base that boasts pockets to place miscellaneous items during a typical race day. The base has extended features that allow for the carbon fibre legs to lock in to place for a healthy footing. The component which holds the tools is a beefy and detailed CNC machined plate which has 5 different bored locations for your tools. There are several highlighted pockets to remove weight and to give the most trick look possible. The all billet aluminium and carbon fibre assembly has an additional touch of authenticity. The black anodised aluminium tool holder has silver chamfered highlights and laser etched JC logos to top off the assembly and brighten any pit area.
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JConcepts has arrived at the ROAR carpet off-road nationals this week with their latest body for the Team Associated B6.4. The F2 body with an all new platform specifically to fit the B6.4 chassis shape has undergone several other updates. The F2 has an all new lower profile cab delivering knockout looks and performance. More improvements include following the chassis shape extremely close in the rear along with a tight and precise fit around new top-deck and lower chassis shape. More clearance has been added around the spur gear guard and additional width for optional 3 pad slipper assembly. New trim lines throughout make for a nicer fitting body with a slim front nose to fit just under the front shock tower and along the front bulkhead. The rear side-pods have also been simplified to allow smoother driving characteristics and more room for decal placement. The F2 Low-Profile body for the B6.4 will include two Carpet / Turf / Dirt wings, window masks and decal sheet.
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Takashima D-13 have released this multi functional set up system for 1/10 touring. The set allows the user to check the camber of their car, check the car’s balance and even allows you to assemble your car tweak free. All made from carbon to keep things lightweight, the camber gauge can check 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5 degrees. The gauges do triple duty as they are used alongside the carbon tweak rod to press down on the top deck during assembly and they are also used to support the tweak rod when in the balance mode. The rod is pushed through two adjustable carbon brackets which in turn are attached to the car’s shock tower and when hanging freely you can see the car’s balance and adjust accordingly.
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New from R1 Motor lab is the 1/8 Scale Digital-3 Wireless programmable brushless speed controller. Developed using the most advanced microchip processor and a robust proprietary software, the 1/8 Scale Digital-3 delivers the most technologically advanced features to date. Development of the 1/8 Digital-3 was focused on ultra smooth power delivery needed for competition level racing as well as supreme power efficiency. Compatible with use of up to a 6S LiPo Battery that allows for more power output. The controller offers the most advanced throttle and brake features to suit a wide range of driving styles. The unit features an A.C.L.C. (Advanced Component Level Cooling) system. This design allows individual encapsulated low resistance Mosfets (inner & outer components) to transfer heat directly to the upper heat sink. The system also comes equipped with an all new advanced commutation algorithm called ‘Cool Power’ to keep the motor cool and deliver powerful, yet ultra smooth acceleration.
