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New from Avid Racing is a Triad Direct Drive for the Team Associated B7 race buggy. Direct drive can be a good choice when racing lower powered stock classes and the Triad Direct Drive is an easy bolt-on upgrade. Here are the details- * Reduces rotating mass * Lightest direct drive unit available today * Only 6.45 grams with a 72 tooth spur * [...]
New from the Exotek Racing crew is a Locked Spur Mount for the 22X. When racing stock classes or oval, a locked spur can help you get the win. Here are the highlights- * Includes titanium center bolt * Fits stock 22X shaft * Lightweight alloy locked spur mount * Weight – 5.2 grams * Allows use of spur gears by Exotek and Kimbrough * Attaches [...]
New from 1up Racing are Carbon Fiber -2mm Shock Towers for the all conquering Associated B7 race buggy kit. These high-end carbon fiber shock towers are shortened by 2mm in height to help reduce the center of gravity of your buggy when racing on high-bite tracks. Check out these highlights- * Precision-engineered and manufactured * Gives you an edge on high-grip tracks * [...]
Over at RPM they have announced a Front Skid Plate for the Associated Rival MT10 & Pro4 SC10. RPM has long been known for helping to bomb proof bash vehicles and their new skid plate for the Rival MT10/Pro4 SC10 is designed from the ground up for serious durability. Check out these highlights- * Built for one primary purpose – maximum [...]
New from the JConcepts crew are 1/8 Buggy Injection Molded Front Wings. Injection molded for strength and durability, the new front wings from JConcepts can help improve cornering, while adding a cool new look to your buggy. Here are the highlights- * Available in black, grey, red, yellow, and white * Available for Tekno, AE, XRay, and Mugen * Exclusive JConcepts design * Injection [...]
The crew at Exotek Racing have announced new NASCAR CVD Sets. These beefy CVDs are available for front (43mm) or rear (41mm). Here are the highlights- * Pro racing style CVD sets * Precise machining that reduces bearing binding * Hardened steel axles * 7075 hard anodized lightweight CVD bones * Lightweight alloy hexes for a smoother drivetrain The Exotek Racing NASCAR CVD Sets are street [...]
Now available from your local JConcepts dealer are Carbon Fiber Shock Towers for the Associated RC10 4wd vintage buggy kit. These high-zoot shock tower not only look cool, but can also help improve performance on your buggy. Here are the highlights- * Made from 2.5mm genuine carbon fiber * Improves rigidity over stock components * Reinforcement ribs added for strength * RC10 4wd geometry * [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a very trick Mini LMT Carbon Fiber Chassis Set. This high-end chassis is set-up to factory geometry specifications and sports that hot carbon fiber look. Here are the highlights- * Standard geometry chassis rails * Made from lightweight carbon fiber * Includes rear wheelie bar rails * Aluminum machined and black anodized wheelie bar pivots * Simple installation using stock [...]
New over at Reef’s RC are Brass 1.9″ “BLADE” Wheel Faces. These gorgeous looking wheel faces are made from brass to help improve performance while out on the trail. Here are the highlights- * Reversible offset wheel face * Sold in pairs * Machined from solid brass * 68% heavier than the aluminum “BLADE” wheel faces * Faces are direct replacements and provide additional weight [...]
New and fresh from HackFab is a Carbon Oval Conversion Kit for the LaTrax Rally Car. This oval conversion kit uses high-end materials to give your car maximum on-track performance. Here are the highlights- * Replaces stock plastic tub chassis * Left-offset carbon fiber chassis for enhanced oval handling * Kit re-uses stock hardware * Updated aluminum battery brackets * Works with Latrax 5 cell [...]
New from Jared Wiggins Racing are Steering Link Protectors for 1/8th scaled Tekno vehicles. These metal sleeves protect your outer steering links to prevent wear and damage while racing. Here are the highlights- * .375mm wall thickness does not limit travel * Helps your links last longer * Fits – NB48, EB48, NT48 ET48 series vehicles * Fits – MT410, MT48 series vehicles * Fits [...]
Now shipping from RC4WD are Moto Metal 2.2″ Siege Deep Dish Beadlock Wheels. These trick looking aluminum wheels are fully licensed and perfect for giving your truck a completely new look. Here are the highlights- * Made from CNC machined billet aluminum * Chrome plated finish * Standard 12mm wheel hex * Width: 1.57in / 40.0mm * Negative Offset: 0.47in / 12.0mm * Weight: 4.64oz / [...]
New over at Exotek is a Slipper Eliminator for Kimbrough Spurs on the 22S Sprint. This lightweight slipper eliminator is perfect for oval and drag racing. Here are the highlights- * Ultra-light direct spur gear mount for the 22S Sprint and Drag series * Machined alloy unit that weighs only 3.6gr with the screws * Uses a wider range of available spur gear [...]
New from JConcepts are Radial NMB Bearing Sets for the XRay XB2 and XB4 race buggies. These high quality bearings are perfect for replacements, or for doing complete rebuilds. Radial NMB 28 Piece Bearing Set XRay XB2 * Direct fit for the 2024/2025 XRay XB2 * NMB quality and construction * Stainless steel material * Precise tolerances * Part Number – #5254 * Street Price – $68 Radial [...]
Over at Exotek Racing they have announced new Aluminum Body Post Extenders. These trick aluminum body post extenders make it easy to lengthen old body posts to help them fit different body types. Here are the highlights- * Machined 6061 aluminum alloy body post extenders * 6mm diameter body posts * Lengthens body posts too short for certain bodies * Works for laydown or [...]
