November 14, 2013

RDRP Ultra 1/10 shock O-ring set

RDRP Ultra 1/10 shock O-ring set

New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the Ultra 1/10th shock O-ring set. The seals are made from a specially formulated compound that is much less prone to “swell” under the influence of silicone shock oil meaning a better seat of the seals within the damper cartridges over a longer period of time. The O-rings also have a lower break away point compared to standard “orange” seals for a more sensitive damper action. The O-rings come in a 16-piece set, enough to equip 8 shocks, and they fit nearly all of today’s 1/10th on-road and off-road shock absorbers.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]


November 14, 2013

Avid B4.2 carbon motor centring kit

Avid B4.2 carbon motor centring kit

Avid introduce the Team Associated motor centering kit in a carbon fibre edition. Back in August Avid introduced the B4.2 motor centering kit for vehicles making use of the Team Associated B4.2 gearbox with the set containing a 5mm aluminium spacer to shift the motor, motor plate and slipper 5mm towards the right in order to achieve a near 50/50 left-right chassis balance. The kit is now also available with a super-lightweight carbon fibre spacer for those who wish to scrub every gram from their ride. Included is a 5mm carbon spacer, 5mm slipper spacer and stainless steel mount screws. The kit fits all B4.2, T4.2, SC10.2, SC10B and previous models with the gearbox and layshaft spacer are also available as a replacement set.

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November 14, 2013

STRC SCX10 shock upgrade kit & rear upper link mount

STRC SCX10 shock upgrade kit & rear upper link mount

Following yesterday’s release ST Racing Concepts have more aluminium option part for the Axial SCX10 available in the form of an aluminium shock upgrade kit and rear upper link mounts. Starting with the shocks, the set allows to convert the truck’s existing shocks from all plastic to threaded aluminium body ones. Included in the set are a pair of precision machined aluminium shock bodies, shock collars and lower shock caps to replace the kit’s plastic parts. The set is available in black, gun metal, green and silver colour as is an optional set of four faux reservoirs to match with the shock bodies. Also new is the CNC-machined aluminium rear upper link mount that provides a solid foundation for the rear upper suspension links. Featuring four holes for installation on the rear axle the machined part adds rigidity while looking great at the same time. Available in anodised black, gun metal, green and silver.

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November 13, 2013

Tom Cockerill wins at Silverstone Winter Series

Tom Cockerill wins at Silverstone Winter Series

This weekend was the second round of the popular Silverstone Winter Series. With 15 heats it was sure to be a busy day, 100+ drivers in the 2WD class alone. Competition was very high with several regular national A finalists in attendance along with some good 8th drivers who enjoy a bit of 10th in the warmth during winter. The club had laid an excellent track with plenty of jumps creating the off-road feeling, a “love it or hate it” slippery section, tight twisty sections and some nice flowing fast corners.

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November 13, 2013

RDRP Kyosho 1/10 big bore shock preload nut set

RDRP Kyosho 1/10 big bore shock preload nut set

The Revolution Design Racing Products shock preload nut set is designed to replace the standard aluminium nuts on Kyosho’s 1/10th big bore shock absorbers such as found in the RB6, RT6 and ZX-5 kits with larger diameter and easier to use parts. Included in the set are four CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminium nuts that sport an updated design to allow for better and easier ride height adjustment. The black design corresponds with the other RDRP parts for the RB6 while white logos and markings make for a cool factory look. Included with the nuts also come four suitable rubber O-rings to limited the movement of the nuts, preventing them from unwanted movement during the race.

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November 13, 2013

Tekno titanium-nitride coated shock shafts

Tekno titanium-nitride coated shock shafts

Tekno RC have new optional steel shock shafts for the their 1/8th and 1/10th line-up of kits available in the form of titanium-nitride coated shock shafts. The precision machined steel shafts come coated with a hard-wearing and ultra slick surface for a smoother shock action over a longer period of time compared to standard shock shafts. Available as long and short version the parts fit EB48, NB48 and SCT410 based vehicles and also the upcoming ET48 and NT48 trucks.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]


November 13, 2013

STRC SCX10 Jeep Rubicon aluminium options

STRC SCX10 Jeep Rubicon aluminium options

ST Racing Concepts have two new option parts for the Axial SCX10 available in the form of an aluminium front and rear bumper mount as well as a side rail mount. Starting with the bumper mount, the part is made for the SCX10 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and the new G6 with the front bumper mount featuring a longer side bracket to brace the inside of the chassis rail. This eliminates the front plastic chassis brace and allows for the servo to come through the chassis rail with no obstruction during suspension compression. The rear bumper mount features the complete high detailed look of the stock piece with more strength to provide a solid battery and rear bumper support for the SCX10. All necessary hardware included and the parts are available in anodised black, gun metal, green and silver. Also new is the CNC-machined heavy duty side rail mount, again made for the SCX10 truck. They are an exact replica of the stock piece but in highly detailed machined aluminium. The mounts are sold in pairs and are available in anodised black, gun metal, green and silver.

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November 13, 2013

Hiro Seiko silicone shock & differential oils

Hiro Seiko silicone shock & differential oils

Hiro Seiko introduce their new line of pure silicone fluids for the use in shocks and gear differentials. Coming as 20wt to 60wt shock and 1000cps to 60000cps diff variant the fluids are supplied in handy 60ml bottles that allow easy storage due to their design while the fine bottle tip makes filling even of smaller shocks and diffs easy and convenient.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]