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March 8, 2019

Kyosho MP10 balance weights – Coming soon

Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai has released a couple of teaser image of forthcoming new balance weight options for the Inferno MP10 off-road buggy. Beside front and rear chassis balance weights in 10g and 20g specification, Kyosho will soon also release A and B rear hub inserts that will add 1.6g per part. The idea is to add unsprung weight to the suspension which will help in bumpy and slippery track conditions. More information about the parts will become available in time for the release.

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March 8, 2019

Arena RC PreoPard & DBX wing mounts

Made for ZooRacing’s PreoPard and DogsBollox DBX touring car body shells are 3-D-printed wing mounts. The parts fit snuggly into the body’s wing standoffs, replacing the standard nut and reinforcing the section for improved protection in the event of a crash. In addition downforce at high speeds can be improved due to offering a larger contact surface. The honeycomb structure ensures a low weight and high rigidity.

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March 8, 2019

Performa P1 Radical 690 2100kV Modified motor

Performa Racing have announced the release of their P1 Radical 690 Modified 2100kV brushless motor for 1/8th buggies, SC trucks and on-road cars. The motor utilises a machined heatsink design aluminium can, advanced sensor technology, double-insulated winding wires as well as a precision-balanced rotor. The fully rebuildable motor is usable with all 1/8th scale brushless speed controllers and optional magnets and tuning parts allow to fine-tune its performance to personal needs.

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March 8, 2019

Yeah Racing M-chassis setup wheels

Made for M-class cars, such as Tamiya’s M-chassis kits, are Yeah Racing’s new aluminium setup wheels. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in different colours, the setup wheels help to precisely measure and adjust wheel camber and other suspension parameters. A rubber O-ring ensures a secure stand on the pit board and also included is a 4-piece set of wheel nuts that make for easy wheel attachment without the need to use tools.

View the black wheel set here

March 8, 2019

Schaffner YZ-2 series brass rear suspension mounts

Coming from Schaffner Racing Products and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 series of buggies and trucks is are brass rear suspension mounts. Made for the YZ-2 buggy and YZ-2T stadium truck is a 16g rear-rear mount that replaces the standard lightweight alloy mount for a brass hanger that adds weight and traction in certain conditions. The CNC-machined mount fits the YZ-2T, YZ-2 DTM, YZ-2 DTM2, YZ-2 DTM WC, and YZ-2 CAL 2. Also new is a special RF suspension mount for the YZ-2T truck. A direct fit the CNC-machined mount adds 8g of weight for added traction.

View the YZ-2T RF mount here

March 8, 2019

WRC Racing F18 wide front lower arm

WRC Racing have introduced a wide front lower arm for the F18 formula car. Designed to offer an increased track width the CNC-machined carbon fibre arm is best used with Volante tyres, giving proper overall width.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

March 8, 2019

P-One turnbuckle wrench

Coming from P-One is an aluminium turnbuckle wrench for 3mm and 4mm links. The tool is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes black anodised for wear and looks. The 3mm and 4mm sides are clearly marked for easy identification.

Source: P-One [p-one-racing.com]

March 8, 2019

One .21 Euro Spec nitro engine

Capricorn have introduced the new One .21 Euro Spec nitro engine. The O.S. based power plant is equipped with a special Capricorn design cooling head for looks and performance and it is available with standard steel or ceramic main bearings and as standard or hand-tuned variant.

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