May 6, 2014

Muchmore Fleta ZX Modified 12mm & 12.8mm rotors

Muchmore Fleta ZX Modified 12mm & 12.8mm rotors

Muchmore Racing have two new rotors for the Fleta ZX Modified brushless motors available. First up is the super mild 12.0x5x25.3mm rotor that offers a mild power curve, ideal for 2WD and low-traction applications. The rotor comes with a grey marking ring and laser-etched size markings. The second new rotor is the larger diameter 12.8x5x25.3mm high power band offering. It comes with a blue marking ring and is ideal for all applications that require a high-torque motor such as 4WD buggies and touring cars.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]


May 6, 2014

Spec-R XB4 graphite A-arm stiffeners

Spec-R XB4 graphite A-arm stiffeners

Spec-R now have a graphite A-arm stiffener set for the Xray’s XB4 buggies available. Including a total of four carbon fibre plates to reinforce the front and rear suspension arms the set comes in handy when running the XB4 line of buggies on very high-bite tracks or in high ambient temperatures as using stiffer suspension arms results in a more precise handling especially in chicanes. Included with the set comes suitable mounting hardware.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]


May 6, 2014

Imbue 1/8th tapered brass shock pistons

Imbue 1/8th tapered brass shock pistons

Inbue introduce 16mm tapered shock pistons made from brass, made for many 1/8th off-road shock absorbers. Made from a brass alloy, these pistons are 7 to 8 times heavier than their plastic counter parts and offer a smoother, easier handling ride in the rough and better control during jump landings. Initial offerings will be limited to 16mm sizes, however 15mm pistons are currently in testing and will be available soon. Available in both 6×1.3mm/4×0.9mm “rough” and 4×1.15mm/4×1.35mm “all-around” hole configurations, these pistons open up a wider range of tuning options for the racer. A set includes 4 standard o-rings and 4 tight fit o-rings for under-diameter shock bodies.

Source: Imbue [imbuemotorsports.com]


May 6, 2014

AKA Gridiron Evo & Impact SC tyres

AKA Gridiron Evo & Impact SC tyres

AKA have two new 1/10th off-road tyres available in the form of the Gridiron Evo buggy and Impact short course tyre. Starting with the Gridiron Evo, the 2WD/4WD buggy rear tyre is designed to excel on low-traction hard-packed tracks and it comes in AKA’s soft and super soft compounds. Coming as pairs the Evo line tyre is available including a red colour insert or pre-glued on white or yellow Evo rims.

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May 5, 2014

ProTek Surpreme Power 100C square LiPo pack

ProTek Surpreme Power 100C square LiPo pack

A Main Hobbies introduce the 7.4V 5600mAh 100C square LiPo hardcase battery out of their Supreme Power series of high-performance packs. The “Square” style battery pack is an option for applications that use a side by side saddle pack setup, such as 2WD buggies and stadium trucks. When compared to a saddle pack, the square design eliminates the need for a jumper wire for increased efficiency, and at the same time cleans up the charging station by eliminating cluttered charging cables. The battery pack uses 5mm bullet connectors that can be accessed from either side of the case, allowing you to position the battery terminals in the direction that best suits your application. The battery is not yet ROAR approved, but uses the same hard plastic case that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events.

Source: A Main Hobbies [amainhobbies.com]


May 3, 2014

MIP 22T Pucks Shiny drive system

MIP 22T Pucks Shiny drive system

The latest kit to receive MIP’s Pucks Shiny drive system is Team Losi Racing’s 22T stadium truck. The Pucks drive system, that does away with conventional drive pins over a plastic “cushion” construction as part of the driveshafts, includes a set of “shiny” steel C-CVD bones, steel wheel axles, steel outdrives, new diff rings, thrust race, diff screw any other small parts to convert the trucks standard drivetrain. The Pucks system promises simpler maintenance and a smoother running drivetrain compared to the kit’s standard parts with the Shiny set being usable with stock and modified motors alike.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


May 2, 2014

Exotek TLR 22 steering rack ver.2 set

Exotek TLR 22 steering rack ver.2 set

Exotek introduce the steering rack version 2 set for the use with the TLR 22, 22T and 22SCT. The updated version features a new design that uses less parts. The compact steering assembly replaces the kit’s rail-type steering with a conventional dual ballcrank type that bolts into the stock locations of the 22 chassis. The geometry is working in perfect tandem with the front links and suspension of the 22 while the reverse mounted steering cranks matches the movement of the steering knuckles resulting in aligned angles of the steering turnbuckles when turning left and right. Bump steer can be easily changed by spacing the rack up or down and the steering link angle can be changed by adding spacers to the inboard ball ends. The inboard ball ends laydown position also helps eliminate ball cups popping off from the stock 22SCT rack. Constructed of high quality alloy with the rack and cranks made of 7075 alloy and all alloy parts anodised in polished gun metal grey.

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May 1, 2014

Thunder Innovation aluminium steering servo arms

Thunder Innovation aluminium steering servo arms

Thunder Innovation introduce their new aluminium clamping-type steering servo arms. Machined from high-quality aluminium the overall design makes for increased precision, rigidity and durability compared to standard plastic arms. Available as 23T, 24T and 25T variants for most of today’s servos, the servo horns come in black, blue, orange or red anodising to match the colour theme of your vehicle.

Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]