For the XT8, Xray have introduced these composite solid lower suspension arms moulded from hard composite to make the solid suspension arms even harder. They feature a stronger, reinforced design to maintain rigidity in extreme conditions and higher temperatures and improve the XT8’s stability and predictability in high speed corners.
LC Racing have introduced their new PTG-2 4WD Rally car platform. Based on their LC10B5 competition buggy platform which is designed for performance, realism and low maintenance, it comes suppled with LC Racing engineered rally tires, aluminium oil-filled & threaded shocks and 2.5mm thick fibre composite shock towers. Front and rear oil-filled competition grade differentials with metal gears come as standard along with an aluminium centre prop shaft, steel hinge-pins, all mounted on a 2.0mm anodised aluminium chassis with front and rear kick-up and finished with side guards.
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From Cheat Parts, this high pressure black grease is best used on ball differential, thrust bearings, universal shafts and Gears, as well as a general lubrication for metal parts. The Black Grease stays in place for longer, even on rotating parts because of its moderate viscosity ensuring long-lasting constant lubrication. Supplied in a 10gram pot.
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JConcepts have released an updated version of their popular Double Dees. for 1/10th buggy, called the V2 and introduced a 2wd front for the first time. Originals are often hard to beat, in the case of the Double Dees V2, every attempt at improving was considered. The carcass was revised for a broader carcass for a stout feel in straight-line tracking ability. The slightly taller sidewall provides a little cushion for bumps and terrain irregularities. The inner carcass webbing has also been designed to incorporate a more traditional overlapping X pattern concept to provide the all-around support needed at high-speed. The V2 rear tire is perfect for a variety of track surfaces and when conditions are unknown, the Double Dees are always a safe choice. In the case of the Double Dees V2 as a 2wd front, it didn’t exist, until now. For years, racers handmade Double Dees front tires to increase steering response and provide the ultimate match for the rear tire in loose and loamy conditions. For the new front tire, the carcass was designed for a slightly narrower patch to control steering response and allow the front to rear combo to work in unison.
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Awesomatix have announced the addition of German stock class driver Louis Kretschmer to their Factory Team. Louis is another ‘young gun’ in the Awesomatix Team and he will participate at the Euro Touring Series events, where he recently finished 4th overall, as well as local events in Germany like RCK and TOS races. Louis said ‘At this moment I am just thrilled to be part of the Awesomatix team. I’ve dreamed of working together this closely for years. This opportunity is a real pleasure for me and I hope to be an asset to the team. It will be a big milestone in my career that I will never forget. A big thank you to Max and Oleg for this opportunity. I hope I can get some good results for the team. See you on the racetrack!’
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Get your equipment to the track safely in the 1up Racing pro duty equipment case. Its rigid outer shell and inner dividers are covered with dense padding to ensure all contents stay safe and scratch free. The top and bottom are made from heavy-duty impact absorbing foam and finished with durable black fabric materials inside and out. The case includes six adjustable interior dividers for secure organisation of your valuable tools, electronics, chargers, etc. The top liner features 4 pouches that are great for holding scissors, pliers, hand tools, charge leads and even spare parts. A zipper enclosed pouch is great for storing manuals and setup sheets.
Continuing to add to their 10th anniversary limited edition lineup, Arrowmax have released four new Philips screwdrivers in 3, 4, 5, and 5.8mm versions. Sporting new features such as an improved CNC machined aluminium handle, smaller hexagonal holes and higher resistance materials used for the tips are designed for racers to work on their tasks on hand with maximum comfort. This ergonomic tool is designed to let racers engage in repetitive motions comfortably for long hours wrenching on their cars, be it before a race meet or after the race for maintenance. The sizes on the signature honeycomb holes have been reduced to provide a sleeker look, but also to provide better grip and comfortability. The use of these new materials for the tips have increased its durability by 300% with the exterior of the tips special-coated.
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The 2021 edition of the XRS Italy on-road event was held at the beautiful facilities of Club Automodellistico 5 Colli in Gubbio, Italy. Some 110 entries in 5 different classes competed over the course of the weekend of 24-25th of July 2021. Perfect weather conditions, and a great atmosphere was present all throughout the event. The modified TC class was won by the world champion Bruno Coelho, followed by Alexander Hagberg, and Xray team manager and designer Martin Hudy in 3rd. Bad luck struck the 3rd qualifier, Alessio Menicucci, who dropped down the order in the finals.
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