Xray introduce the 4S spring sets for the T4 touring car. Available as C=2.5-2.8 progressive and C=2.3, 2.5 and 2.9 linear type the springs are 20mm long and specially designed for the use with the new shorter SLP shocks. They are individually measured, controlled and matched, come with laser-etched markings for easy identification and in sets of two.
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3Racing introduce the F113, a redesigned 1/10th kit for the growing formula 1 class. The car features an innovative double wishbone front suspension with through shaft oil-filled shocks, fully adjustable geometry, 7075 aluminium bulkheads and PTFE-coated ball studs. The rear suspension assembly comes with a height adjustable 1/4″ rear axle, link-type power pod design, through shaft roll damper, high volume centre shock and a redesigned impact resistant wing. The pan car is based on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis with 2.0mm upper deck and specially designed servo mount for standard and low-profile steering servos. Also included are fastening solutions for standard and ‘shorty’ battery packs. Coming with a clear formula body shell and polycarbonate front wing the kit is available now.
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Yaiba Racing introduce new aluminium option parts for Team Associated’s B4 and T4 line of buggies and trucks. Available from February are a front hinge pin brace, servo mounts, a 12mm big bore shock collar set, shock bottom cap set, a rear chassis brace and 0° rear hub carriers. All parts are made in Japan from high-quality aluminium and come red anodised with laser-etched markings. The parts are direct replacements for the kit parts with the rear chassis brace also giving additional setup possibilities thanks to a ‘flat’ ball stud mounting area.
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After having released one or the other video teaser RB now dropped the curtain and revealed the features and specifications of their new RBOne R competition nitro off-road buggy. Roughly based on the design ideas of the RBOne RTR cars the R version sports 80 percent new parts that include a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis plate with optimized flex, front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, a ‘straight’ drive train with rubber-sealed bearings and rubber protection boots, conical-cut transmission gears and a highly adjustable suspension with aluminium suspension mounts and plastic inserts. RB’s goal was to build an easy to drive and to maintain buggy that also comes with a lot of option parts such as carbon and aluminium clutch shoes, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1mm clutch springs, center CVD and shocks rubber boots, mud flaps, chrome and fluorescent premium stickers, shock and differential silicone oil, as well as silicone tubing with clips. The kit will hit the stores world wide very soon.
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T.O.P. Racing introduce the Sabre FD2 front wheel drive 1/10th electric touring car kit. The next generation FWD features an improved transmission, new gear ratio, updated steering mechanism, a different weight distribution and changed chassis flex characteristics. The whole package makes for a faster, more user-friendly car and the kit is available very soon.
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Savöx introduce several new servos in the form of the SA-1258TG, SA-0220MG and SA-0320 servo. Starting with the SA-1258TG (0.08s/12.0kg-cm), the servo features a reduced height of 37.2mm, comes with dual ball bearings and titanium and aluminium gear set. Originally designed for aircraft applications the servo will also do well in many 1/10th on-road and off-road applications. The SV-0220MG (0.13s/8kg-cm) and SV-0320 (0.13s/6kg-cm) are standard size servos with the 0220MG sporting a metal gear set while the 0320 comes with plastic gears. Both are ideally suited to upgrade steering and throttle servos of RTR cars and the like and are usable with 6.0V to 7.4V input.
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LRP introduce an updated version of the iX8 8th brushless speed controller and a 2000kv variant of the Dynamic 8 brushless motor. Starting with the controller the updated version comes with the latest V1.7 firmware and an improved BEC system with an output of 6V and 6A. The increased power output helps to feed even the most power-hungry digital steering servos and adds reliability. Also new is the 2000kv variant of LRP’s Dynamic 8 4-pole brushless motor. Designed to fit nearly all 1/8th electric vehicles the motor features a heatsink 7075-T6 aluminium can, optimised airflow for lower running temperatures and a sensored design.
Exotek Racing introduce the rear camber plate for Kyosho RB6 buggies in rear motor configuration. The plate is precision machined from high-quality aluminium and comes in red or black colour. It retains the stock suspension geometry, weights 10g and reinforces the rear section of the buggy.
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