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March 17, 2021

MOD TLR22 5.0 Elite aluminium X67mm pin bones

From MOD are these aluminium X67mm pin bones for the TLR22 5.0 Elite. Instantly shave 26% off your rotational mass for the 21.5, 17.5 or 13.5 classes. Made in House at MIP, these bones are a favourite among racers as it provides the same feel as the stock bones but are lighter weight. Also with the keyed design you get the ultimate wear out of the yoke portion but light weight advantage of the aluminium bone giving you the best of both worlds. They have also optimised the bones so as to not rub on the outdrive at full plunge and create unnecessary bind taking into consideration the current team setups.

Source: MOD [modspeedshop.com]

March 17, 2021

Factory Team B74.1 & B6.2 aluminium rear hubs

Upgrade your Team Associated race kits with the new Factory Team aluminium rear hubs for B74.1 and B6.2. Available in anodised blue or black aluminium with laser-etched FT logo, these hubs add an extra level of bling and precision to your rides. With two set screws to further secure the hub and hub insert to the hinge pin, you can be sure these hubs will stay consistent run after run.

View the B6.2 upright here

March 17, 2021

Xray XB8 hard composite rear upright

From Xray and suitable for the XB8, XB8E, XT8, XT8E, GTX8 & GTX8E is this lightweight yet ultra-strong rear upright moulded from special hard composite material. Features larger outside 8x16x5mm ball-bearing for increased reliability and life-span and which makes the rear of car very stable. It also helps improve bump absorbing and handling in hotter conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 17, 2021

JConcepts Finnisher titanium license plate screw

For the true RC fan, JConcepts launches a precise new 6mm Titanium mounting screw to use on license plates which fits a variety of full-size vehicles on the market. The screw has a large diameter head which eliminates the need for a washer and where a lot of detail of the design rests with a large chamfer. The head of the screw is highly detailed titanium but with increased machining over the head of the screw exposing a 10mm hex. The design incorporates holes and notched hexes which make it incredibly light weight but strong in all the important areas.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 16, 2021

JConcepts Magma tires & Cheetah wheels

The all new Magma tire by JConcepts is an all-around performer for 1/8th drivers looking to conquer the toughest terrain while being incredibly stable at high-speeds. Designed with extreme abuse and speed in-mind, the Magma tire has giant horizontal tread which is bridge shaped and constructed for massive forward-bite. The tire carcass is built on race winning single contour geometry with inner radial ribs for expansion control. The low-profile design makes high-speed runs and turns possible and the race enhanced compound grips to just about any bashing or dirt surface imaginable. The tall tread provides a lot of life in multiple conditions and the detail in the tread with horizontal cuts, diagonal reliefs and outer receptors help the side-wall of the tire. The pre-mounted Magma tire includes closed cell inserts inside the tire and glued to 83mm (#3395) Cheetah wheels in either white or black. Using the included hardware, bolt-on either a 12mm or 17mm adaptor which suits the vehicle at hand and secure the hubs. The dish cover options bolt to the wheel from the inside out giving a legendary salt flat look of 1:1 speedsters.

View the pre mounted tires here

March 16, 2021

Team Associated RC10B6.3D & B6.3 Team Kit

New from Team Associated, the RC10B6.3D and B6.3 continues the trend of refinement and reliable performance set forth by its predecessors. With an all-new wide-pivot rear end and chassis-mounted servo mount, the RC10B6.3D and B6.3 is unmatched in stability and confidence. Performance isn’t the only category that has been improved for this generation, durability has also taken a step forward by resolving issues such as bending wing mounts, steering bellcrank screw breakage and excessive steering linkage play. Additional new features designed with the racer in mind include an integrated transponder mount, +4mm shock rod ends, tie-rod battery brace hardware and linkage are included, 2-wire and 3-wire containing clips, rear shock tower guards and a redesigned smooth front shock tower guard to cover the exposed screw heads so they won’t pack with dirt.

View more details & images here

March 16, 2021

T-Works Associated turnbuckle ball-end mounting tool

A new addition from T-Works to their line of turnbuckle ball-end mounting tools. Made from hard coated aluminium, the tip is suitable for the ball ends from the Associated line of 1/10th buggies. The tool holds the ball end to prevent rotation when adjusting the turnbuckle. Each tool sports a lightweight aluminium handle and red plastic top for comfortable operation.

View an image of the tool in operation here

March 16, 2021

Xray X1’21 optional 1.2mm front anti-roll bar

Xray have released this optional 1.2mm front anti-roll bar for the X1’21. Made from special spring steel material, it is designed to work with the aluminium anti-roll bar holder system integrated with the front body and wing mount that lowers the overall CG. Features laser-engraved stripes for easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]