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OfficinaRC MTC2 titanium ball studs

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 08:04 AM PST

OfficinaRC has just started working on some of the option parts specific to the new Mugen MTC2. The OfficinaRC 5mm ball studs are made in Italy with the highest quality TiAl6V4 Titanium to ensure the best possible product on the market, making it practically indestructible ensuring endurance and reliability. A direct replacement for the stock parts, they come in 3 versions, 8mm, 6mm & 4mm.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]

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Xray XB2 ultra-lightweight Gamma 2D body

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 02:36 AM PST

Xray have introduced an ultra-lightweight version of the XB2 Gamma 2D body designed especially for low traction conditions. Lower weight reduces the roll of the car and improves corner speed. The profile of the body improves the stability and increases downforce towards the rear of the car to help generate more traction for the car. The high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic body for XB2D is designed to perfectly fit the car and work especially in low traction conditions. Specially designed to maximise rear down force to increase traction the front was designed to give optimal steering. The sides of the body and cockpit are as flat as possible to allow air to flow around the body for improved side stability. On the top of roof are two integrated flow channels for proper airflow. Made from high-quality premium Lexan material.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Koswork aluminium ride height gauges

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 02:12 AM PST

New from Koswork comes these handy aluminium ride height gauges. Easily check the ride height of the your car by rotating the the triangular block to the correct setting and sliding it under the car. Each gauge has 6 different heights over the two ends and are available for 1/10th buggy (16, 17, 18mm / 19, 20, 21mm), 1/10 Truck & 1/8 Buggy (22, 23, 24mm / 25, 26, 27mm) and 1/10 SC Truck & 1/8 Buggy (25, 26, 27mm / 28, 29, 30mm). There are also additional triangular blocks available separately that can be swapped out for 1/10 Buggy Carpet (13, 14, 15mm), 1/10 SC Truck & 1/8 Buggy (28, 29, 30mm) and 1/8 Truck (37, 38, 39mm). The tool itself is made from aluminium with the stem black anodised while the blocks themselves are finished in blue with the gauge displayed in white.

Source: Koswork [koswork.com]

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WRC Racing tease their new GT4 chassis

Posted: 02 Feb 2021 12:18 AM PST

Italian brand WRC Racing are teasing their upcoming entry into the 1/8th GT class with their GT4. No more information was given apart from what can be seen in the image but we will bring you full details when we get them.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

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JConcepts A2R 190mm TC body

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 03:35 PM PST

The JConcepts team is back with a follow-up to their A1R touring car body, with the release of the new A2R. The new drivers body has fundamental differences necessary for performance starting straight-away in the front-end area. The shrunken front-end is considerably laid-back, shortening the nose allowing the force to be placed over the front tires. A-pillar rails extend over the hood for some air deflection straight over the nose and strengthens the front wheel well area. The front windshield is tucked back inside the rails sunk and connected to the aggressive roofline giving the A2R its distinctive shape. Behind the front wheel well and in front of the rear wheel well is a definitive edge that strengthens the openings and also provides better race posture. A hard edge runs the bottom of the rocker-panel providing more grit to the design while also providing extra front to rear rigidity.

Moving to the rear section of the body, the trunk area has plenty of deck overhang. The rear overhang is important, a critical part of the body which controls down-force and provides the placement for the rear wing. A small kick-up or built-in spoiler at the tail end of the body helps stabilise the car at high-speed. To complete the look and finish, the bubbled roof profile and minimally structured greenhouse area allows the body to blast high-speed sections. Included in each body set, a JConcepts A-One decal sheet and paint mask for all windows. The rear wing option is light-weight and high-downforce with separate side-dams for the ultimate stability. To attach the rear wing, 3mm mounting hardware and plastic nuts are included to complete the light-weight assembly.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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AKA 1:10 Slicks 2.2 tires

Posted: 01 Feb 2021 03:26 PM PST

AKA have announced the release of their new 1:10 Slicks 2.2 which utilise the popular 2.2 mounting bead for increased performance and consistency. The Slicks 2.2 expand on what was learned with the popular Scribble 2.2 to create a consistent, long lasting, slick tire with minimal ‘break-in’ necessary. An improved carcass design creates the proper amount of elasticity to get the power effectively to the ground, without ’snap’, from the first battery pack to the 20th. The 2wd and 4wd fronts make use of the new and popular V2 front foams which allow for a wider footprint and a smoother less twitchy steering feel.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

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