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December 4, 2014

Xray XB8 2015 Spec 1/8th nitro buggy kit

Xray introduce the XB8 2015 Spec 1/8th nitro off-road buggy kit. The buggy features subtle improvements and refinements based on the input of both Xray team drivers and customers to make it even stronger, better performing and even more reliable. The backbone of the buggy is a redesigned chassis with improved flex characteristics to help generate more traction. Made from 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium the chassis plate features strategically place milled out sections to lower the weight without sacrificing strength. Along with the new chassis come updated side guards that allow the chassis to flex more freely without lacking rigidity.

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December 4, 2014

GForce spring rate gauge

Available soon from GForce is the Spring Rate Gauge for precise spring hardness measurement. Housed in a sturdy aluminium case the device measures the spring rate of shock absorber springs of up to 95mm length. The result is displayed on a 4-digit display and helps to compare and select springs for a more precise shock setup. The gauge is available in black and blue colour and powered by a 6-15V DC power source.

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December 4, 2014

Stefan Schulz wins at Berlin Touring Masters

The final round of the Berlin Touring Masters series saw Xray driver Stefan Schulz taking the win in the A-main in front of Christian Wehrmann (ARC) and Niko Gorski (Awesomatix). In the overall result Stefan grabbed the championship title some 12 points in front of the 2nd place driver.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 4, 2014

GForce TS160 Competition brushless speed controller

Japanese company GForce introduce the TS160 Competition brushless speed controller. Made for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications and 2S to 3S LiPo batteries the speedo sports compact dimensions of 30.6×35.6×22.5mm and it features a high-voltage BEC system with selectable 6V or 7.4V output, internal power capacitors and an optional high-speed fan unit. The integrated power button reduces the amount of wire hanging from the case while heavy duty solder terminals allows to use the use of large diameter motor and battery wires. In terms of software the TS160 offers an improved firmware for smoother throttle feeling and it is highly adjustable using an optional programming box or GForce’s PC link software.

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December 4, 2014

SkyRC 1/5th brushless twin motor cooling fan

SkyRC introduce a twin motor cooling fan kit for large scale brushless motors with a diameter of 55mm. The part made from heat-resistant material offers a heatsink design, it incorporates two pre-wired 40mm highspeed 7.4v fans and it easily mounts to the motor using two zip ties. The compact design allows to efficiently reduce the running temperature of a wide range of motors used in 1/5th scale models.

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December 4, 2014

Team C TC10 aluminium steering arms

Team C introduce this aluminium steering arm kit for the TC10 and TR10 line of touring cars. Included are machined black anodised aluminium bellcranks for improved rigidity and durability resulting in a more crisp steering response and better crash durability. A supplied hardware set of shims, bushings and countersunk washers optimises the fit of all parts involved.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

December 4, 2014

JConcepts Dirt Webs stadium truck tyres

JConcepts’ popular Dirt Webs tread is now also available for 1/10th stadium trucks. The bar tyre is meant to produce a ton of forward bite while the Brian Kinwald designed tyres also give a balanced side bite even during heavy cornering. Made for industry-standard 2.2″ rims the tyres come including closed cell inserts and they are available in a range of compounds including blue, green, gold and red.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 4, 2014

ProTek R/C Blue Flame engine heater

New from ProTek R/C comes the Blue Flame engine heater to effectively pre-heat the critical internal parts of a nitro engine. Pre-heating the engine head and the upper parts of the crankcase results in significantly reduced wear and unnecessary stress when compared to cold starting. The engine’s crankshaft, connecting rod, piston and sleeve all benefit and will last much longer when pre-heated regularly plus the engine’s “pinch” will be reduced which can be beneficial especially for new or rebuild engines. An access port atop the device allows to easily start the engine and monitor temperatures while in use. As a safety measure, a 10-minute timer shuts off the heater automatically. The heater comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and includes a crocodile clamp adapter wire.

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