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January 25, 2020

TSP-Racing Zonda GT 1/8th GT body shell

2-Speed from Germany have introduced the new TSP-Racing Zonda GT 1/8th GT body shell usable for both standard and long wheelbase chassis. The advanced competition body shell offers scale looks with performance to match due to refined aerodynamics that ensure a balanced front and rear downforce. The body will fit most 1/8th GT and rally game chassis in standard and LWB configuration due to the special design of the rear fenders, it is currently awaiting EFRA approval and will become available by mid to end of February.

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January 25, 2020

JConcepts Destination T-shirt & hoodie

Coming from JConcepts is their new Destination apparel of T-shirts and hoodies. The goal in any motorsport is to make it to the Finish Line, with the new JConcepts shirts and sweaters, drivers can look good doing it and reach the all-important destination. Fresh for the new season of racing, JConcepts drops the latest shield racing logo on the fastest looking merchandise yet. The “since 03” authorized, lightning bolt and checkerboard design represents the finish line and for any racer, getting across first is what matters. The new JConcepts logo pops with authority and with a little haunting skull imaginary, speed and quickness are always at the forefront of this design.The black colour T-shirts and hooded sweatshirt are available in adult M to XXXL sizes.

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January 24, 2020

Team Associated DR10 RTR drag race car

Team Associated have introduced their all-new DR10 RTR drag race car. The DR10 drag race car is based on the 9-time ROAR Short Course National Championship winning truck and utilises a moulded low-centre-of-gravity chassis, metric hardware, 18 precision ball beatings, a 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with heavy-duty sealed gear differential and externally adjustable slipper clutch as well as an adjustable suspension. Other features include a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system, as well as AE’s all-new DVC Dynamic Vehicle Control receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro. Add to that a Reedy metal-gear, digital, high-torque servo and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. The DR10 is available as ready-to-run package and also in LiPo combo specification including a Reedy Compact Balance Charger and Reedy 7.4V LiPo Battery with T-plug.

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January 24, 2020

Sanwa SV-D2 drift car speed controller

UK Sanwa distributor Schumacher has introduced the new SV-D2 brushless speed controller especially designed for drift car racing. The SXR, SSL and Program Box Gen2 compatible ESC is Code 10 programmable using the Sanwa M17, M12S, M12S-RS, EXZES ZZ, and MT-44 transmitters and beside a drift car optimised firmware it also sports a new capacitor mount that allows for neater wiring even when using the optional cooling fan unit. The controller measures 31×36.8×19.5mm, it weighs in at 39.1g and is available now.

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January 24, 2020

Rêve D 3mm & 3.5mm steering knuckle stoppers

Rêve D have introduced their new 3.0mm and 3.5mm diameter steering knuckle stoppers for RWD drift cars. Coming as pairs the machined aluminium shafts allow for precise steering end point adjustment, make limiting the overall steering throw easy and preventing the wheel from chattering. A task usually taken by set screw the alloy steering stoppers also look a lot more professional while offering higher precision. The stoppers are available as 2-piece sets and the are the perfect match with Rêve D’s #RD-001 ASL front knuckle and #RD-002 ASL front lower arm.

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January 24, 2020

Arrowmax Medius T4 FWD conversion

Arrowmax is the latest manufacturer to release a FWD conversion kit for pre-2020 Xray T4 touring cars. Making use of their own Medius mid-motor mount design, the AM conversion allows to revive older spec T4 4WD chassis by scrapping the rear drivetrain and converting them into state of the art front-wheel drive tourers. The mid motor design ensures balanced handling, an efficient drivetrain and a lower overall centre of gravity. Included in the set is a new main chassis, a heavy brass front bumper mount, spilt upper decks, a new design floating servo mount as well as miscellaneous other accessories that allow for a full conversion. The chassis set is available in a carbon fibre chassis or an aluminium main plate variant, the latter is best used in medium-high to very high-bite track conditions.

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January 24, 2020

Rêve D Absolute 1 brushless drift car motor

Following a first teaser image Rêve D from Japan have announced the soon release of their all-new Absolute 1 brushless drift car motor. Developed for the use in high-grip drift car racing, the motor uses an all-aluminium high airflow can for best possible heat dissipation while the setup ensures high top RPM without sacrificing high torque characteristics and a linear throttle feel which is important for racing on P-tile, asphalt and carpet surfaces. The motor will become available in a 10.5T and a 13.5T variant from mid to end of March.

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January 24, 2020

Yeah Racing Maxx 17mm alloy wheel hex set

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas Maxx monster truck is a 17mm aluminium wheel hex and spacer set. The 7075 alloy construction allows to securely tighten the wheels without having to worry about warping the original plastic part and causing binding. The set includes four aluminium wheel hexes, four wheel spacers as well as set screws and it is available in red or black anodising.

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