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January 26, 2021

HotRace 1/8 Buggy white compound

HotRace Tyres have announced that they have introduced a new white compound in their most popular 1\8 buggy tire lines. Intending to improve current compounds on clay track conditions, the reality was that this new compound worked really good not only in clay track conditions but also in other conditions too. Testing over the lasts 5 months, all over the world, they have found it to work good on oiled track, clay track, indoor track, wet track and astroturf track and especially between 0 to 15 degrees. The new white compound will only be available for now for Bangkok V2 and Amazzonia.

Source: HotRace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 26, 2021

SWorkz S35-T2e brushless racing truggy

SWorkz have released the electric powered version of their recently announced S35-T2 truggy, the S35-T2e. The geometry of the car aims to provide great corner speed with exceptional traction and improved control. Featuring a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis, this wide layout has been tested by their team driers to guarantee the best performance. The newly developed Truggy HET differentials are included and provide traction that was not possible before. The new S35-T2e also comes with a longer shock layout in the front and rear, the construction of which is adapted to that new optimised layout. The steering geometry, with new Ackerman and steering plates, gives the driver a feeling of total control and with the new toe-in plates, which now contain square inserts, you can easily adjust the geometry to fit every track layout and track condition.

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January 26, 2021

Tekno RC aluminium sway bar collars

Help keep the sway bars of your EB48 2.0 and NB48 2.0 vehicles in place for a long main with these new aluminium collars from Tekno RC. CNC machined from aluminium and hard anodised, these collars are less likely to move due to the threads being damaged from over-tightening or a direct hit to the sway bar. These are a direct replacement for the stock plastic collars and require four M3x4mm set screws.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

January 26, 2021

T-Works XB4’21 graphite electronics mounting plate

T-Works have released this graphite electronics mounting plate for the Xray XB4’21. Replacing the standard plastic electronics mounting plate in the kit, the new graphite version is lightweight and adds that bling factor. Supplied with mounting hardware.

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

January 26, 2021

Koswork hex & nut driver set

Koswork have introduced this handy hex and nut driver set. Coming complete with the most popular sizes included, it also includes a convenient tip holder. The lightweight ergonomic handle accepts the high quality long-lasting tool tips with the set coming with a 1.5mm, 2.0mm & 2.5mm hex and 5.5mm & 7mm nut driver included.

Source: Koswork [koswork.com]

January 26, 2021

Xray XB4’21 special 6mm profiled shape steering plate

From Xray for the XB4’21 is this aluminium special 2-hole 6mm profiled shape steering plate. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, it is designed & recommended for use in high-traction conditions and helps increase steering precision and predictability. Also fits the XT4.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 25, 2021

Contact RC LMP12 Hex tires, arbor & spool set

New from Contact RC are these LMP12 Hex Tyres for the Eclipse 4 and other brands, using the new LMP12 hex lightweight spool set. With the evolutionary solid rear axle on the Eclipse 4 these new tyres use a single M4 nut wheel fixing. Together with quicker wheel changes and easier use, the rotating and unsprung mass has been significantly reduced, offering better performance. Flexibility has also been improved for more equal stiffness around the wheel. Truing these tyres is also easy with the wheel specific Contact RC truing arbour for hex rear and front wheels, while the tires are available in all the popular Contact compounds.

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January 25, 2021

Ruddog 19-in-1 tool set

When heading to the skate park, into the woods or your favourite bash pit, you don’t want to burden yourself with bulky and unnecessary equipment. On the other hand, you don’t want to go home early because of any minor issues, and that’s where Ruddog’s new 19-in-1 tool set comes in handy. The compact tool bag houses a selection of screwdriver, hex and socket head driver bits, a rubberised ergonomic grip and a double-ended open mouth wrench in popular sizes, which allows you to make quick repairs and adjustments far away from your workbench.

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