VP Pro have introduced a 4-shoe off-road clutch set. Designed to provide linear and smooth power supply the clutch is also meant to improve traction, better the vehicle’s drivability and lower the engine’s fuel consumption. Included are a steel clutch bell, aluminium flywheel, aluminium clutch shoes, steel flywheel nut as well as three different types of springs. The included clutch bell can be chosen in 13T to 17T sizes.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Radtec have introduced the progressive shock system sets for the Xray T4 and Yokomo B7-2016. Making use of a common design the sets include 7075-T6 aluminium inserts for the shock bodies as well as plain pistons made from POM material. The part’s design makes for a progressive damping feeling which can be beneficial especially on outdoor asphalt tracks with specific sets being available for the Xray and Yokomo cars.
Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]
O.S. Engine have introduced a special edition of their popular B2101 3.5cc off-road engine to celebrate the company’s 80th anniversary. The limited Las Vegas Edition sports five stars and stripes on its cylinder head – each one representing an O.S. IFMAR Worlds victory. Otherwise the engines relies on the proven B2101 design with a DLC-coated crankshaft balanced with tungsten weights and a 21J carburettor.
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JConcepts have introduced the S2 bodyshell and Aero wing package for the Team Associated B6 buggy. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the center of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents used to help relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with a tight fit and finish. Cut-lines are included on each side of the body to accommodate stand-up 3 or 4-gear and lay-down transmission layouts. Included with the body, that is available in a regular and light-weight version come two Aero rear wings.
ProTek’s Prodigy 612 Quad AC/DC charger is a multi-output device that can handle up to four batteries at a time. Thanks to the ultra-powerful built-in power supply the device can handle 6S LiPo packs, it is capable of 10 amp charge rates, and it delivers a variety of powerful, yet useful features. The digital power setting allows users to power additional DC powered equipment, while the Pre-Charge function gives users an opportunity to save Lithium batteries that have been discharged too far. Additionally the charger features a Hi-Voltage LiHV mode that allows to safely charge Hi-Voltage LiHV capable batteries to up to 4.40V per cell. Included with the charger come AC and DC input cables, a variety of charge and connector leads as well as four XH-type balancer boards.
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Team Corally have introduced their new 4000mAh 2S LiPo hardcase battery pack. Made from 30C cells and coming with an oval diameter hardcase the battery is ideal for all applications that require “racing pack” batteries such as some Tamiya and RTR vehicles. Offering standard dimensions of 138x46x24.8mm and weighing in at 215g the battery comes pre-soldered with a T-type power connector and XH balancer port.
Source: Team Corally [corally.com]
Coming from MIP and made for all TLR 22 series vehicles with ball differentials is the carbide ball diff rebuild kit. Featuring tungsten carbide differential balls, hardened and polished diff and thrust rings, new spring and screw as well as all necessary lubes. Also included is MIP’s rebuildable aluminium T-nut that has 30 percent better break away force and superior shear strength when compared to a conventional t-nut. The convenient package is available now.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
ST Racing Concepts have introduced a range of aluminium option parts for Arrma’s line of 1/10th scale 2WD vehicles. The range focuses on the suspension components with CNC-machined aluminium rear hub carriers, caster blocks, as well as hinge-pin blocks and steering knuckles that uses larger 5x11mm outer bearings. These components not only add to the visual apperance, but vastly improve the durability of the Arrma cars. Available in anodised blue, gun metal and red the parts fit the Granite, Raider, Vorteks and Fury with more parts to come in the near future.
