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January 30, 2020

Exotek FF77 TA07 FWD conversion kit

Exotek have introduced their new lightweight carbon fibre Pro FWD conversion chassis set for the Tamiya TA07. Designed with a modern mid/front motor placement for improved balance and cornering speeds, the FF77’s design promises agility and the ability to carve corners and carry more speed on medium to high grip tracks. The motor, servo, steering racks and battery is placed as centrally forward as possible to maintain on power traction yet create a low moment of inertia for quicker transitioning through corners. Features include a heavy duty 1-piece alloy servo mount, a 4-times ball-raced alloy steering rack with crush sleeves for ultra precise operation and a heavy duty S3M348 Aramid FWD short belt. The adjustable battery mount set allows easy weight bias adjustments for forward or back shorty battery placement while the highly adjustable carbon battery cups are extra lightweight and they come with LiPo posts and tabs. The 1-piece 7075 alloy motor mount is 4g lighter than stock and lowers the pulley by 3mm and the motor by 1mm for even lower centre of gravity and anodised black for improved heat dissipation. The top plate does not connect to the motor plate thus insuring front to rear chassis flex for improved on power off power traction just like mid motor 4WD cars. Also included are a USA 2.0mm carbon fibre lower plate that narrower than the stock chassis for improved cornering and a USA 2.0mm carbon fibre 1-piece upper plate for reduced tweak. The kit is rounded out by a belt tensioner that prevents belt skipping without having to over tension the belt for cooler motor temps, it includes stainless steering posts, turnbuckles, hardware, instructions and a set up sheet. Required for the conversion are a TA07 kit and a shorty LiPo battery pack.

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January 17, 2020

Exotek Stuttgart 225mm M-class body shell

Exotek have introduced their new Stuttgart 225mm wheelbase M-class body shell for modern MTC 4WD touring cars. The Super Car body features wide body fenders, an aggressive front splitter, low side skirts, lowered stance and the unmistakable Japanese tuning style double wings, producing incredible handling in a lightweight, low LCG package while doing it in style. The body is of 225mm wheelbase, 176mm width specification and moulded from premium, heavy duty yet lightweight polycarbonate. It includes M3 hardware, a double wing set, vinyl masks, high gloss stickers and an instruction sheet. Due to its low hood it fits over modern mini chassis with no problem but may be too low for older Tamiya front motor minis.

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January 7, 2020

Exotek D819 2-colour aluminium optionals

Exotek have introduced their new line of 2-colour aluminium option parts for the HB Racing D819 and E819 buggies. First up is a ball-raced heavy-duty steering crank set machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium. Usable for the HB Racing D819, E819, D817, and E817 series of buggies and trucks the steering set includes bearings and crush sleeves to convert the vehicle’s steering to be bushing free for long wear and less slop. The aluminium parts come polished and anodised in black with custom orange chamfers. Also new is a heavy-duty 7075 machined alloy steering brace plate for the D819, E819, D817, and E817 series of buggies and trucks. The plate adds visual impact and it comes anodised black with orange edge details. Last but not least is a factory style heavy-duty 7075 alloy centre bulkhead set for the electric E819 and E817 series of buggies and trucks. The alloy construction maintains proper gear mesh for longer gear life and reduces the chance of stripped screws coming loose in a race. Like the other parts the bulkheads come black anodised and with orange edge details.

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December 23, 2019

Exotek RB7 Pro aluminium steering rack

Exotek have introduced their new Pro aluminium steering rack for the Kyosho RB7 buggy. The 2-colour anodised heavy duty machined 7075 alloy steering rack is designed for the use with included 3X6mm ball bearings and crush sleeves for the smoothest and most precise operation. The set includes four ball bearings, two crush sleeves and two shims. Polished and anodised in black and red colour the rack matches the stock geometry and it is compatible with the RB7, RB6, SC6, ST6, and other RB6-based vehicles.

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December 16, 2019

Exotek Tenacity Pro HD steering set

Exotek have introduced their new Pro HD steering set for the Losi Tenacity 1/10th scale vehicles. The heavy-duty pro style steering set includes steering bellcranks, servo crank, drag link, bearings and hardware. It is robustly designed and engineered to offer precise action thanks to the machined 7075 alloy design that incorporates an additional four bearings to connect the steering rack, instead of bushings, which eliminates friction wear and slop. The set includes crush sleeves that go between the bearings which help prolong the bearings life and maintains precise fit and operation of the rack. Also included are four 5×8 bearings that replace the stock brass bushings. The steering kit is compatible with the Tenacity, Tenacity T, SCT and DB.

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December 10, 2019

Exotek 22 5.0 2-colour aluminium motor plate

Exotek have introduce their new 2-colour aluminium motor plate for the TLR 22 5.0 off-road platform utilising laydown gearboxes. The customised polished black base with silver chamfered accents stands out with its bright silver edges to match the new 5.0 look. The built-in gear cover is stronger than the stock plastic cover to ensure that the body does not press the cover onto the spur gear in hard tumbles and included with the lightweight motor plate, that weighs in at 11g, is an alloy gearbox spacer. The motor plate is usable with all TLR 22 5.0 and 22 4.0 series buggies and trucks using the laydown transmission.

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November 27, 2019

Exotek 8ight-XE aluminium optionals

Coming from Exotek is a range of aluminium optionals for the TLR 8ight-XE 1/8th scale electric buggy. First up is a cooling motor mount whose 7075 alloy construction offers improved motor cooling because the stock rubber gaskets are removed therefore allowing the motor heat to directly transfer through the mounts and into the chassis. In addition, a fan bar is included that attaches to the motor mounts allowing the use of a high powered 40mm cooling fan. The new universal 1/8th scale motor clamping style also makes for easier motor install and removal by simply removing the two upper clamps to lift the motor right up and out. Lastly the motor position has been lowered by 1.5mm for a lower centre of gravity.

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November 12, 2019

Exotek 30mm & 40mm Fan Blaster alloy shrouds

Exotek have introduced their new Fan Blaster aluminium fan shrouds for 30mm and 40mm fan units. Both shrouds were developed for the use with Exotek’s existing ring-shaped fans mounts and they blast the fan’s air directly onto the motor for maximum cooling effect while also acting as a finned heat sink that adds additional ambient cooling. Importantly, the shroud positions the fan about 12mm away from the motor can to help prevent the motor magnets from impeding the fan motor and the shrouds lightweight alloy construction insures factory good looks and extra durable quality. The 30mm shroud was designed for the use with Exotek’s #1718 fan mount while the 40mm variant uses Exotek’s #1756, #1914 or #1718 mounts.

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