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April 11, 2016

GForce 10.5T drift motor & speedo combo

Coming soon from GForce is a 10.5T motor and 90A speed controller combo package for drift cars. The set includes the sensored Raijin 10.5T drift motor and the TS90A speed controller with the motor featuring large venting openings, a 3-piece aluminium motor can and an internal fan to lower the running temperatures. The included TS90A controller is highly adjustable, it sports turbo functions, a large heatsink and it is adjustable using GForce’s own Progbox programming device. The package will become available this month.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

April 8, 2016

GForce G2SD LiPo storage discharger

GForce have introduced their all-new G2SD storage discharger. The compact unit makes for convenient and safe discharging of 1S or 2S LiPo battery packs down to a voltage of 3.85V per cell which is considered the ideal voltage to store LiPo packs. An automatic cut-off prevents the pack from becoming deep discharged and the battery is easily connected using the JST-XH connector that is part of most balance charging harnesses. Two LED lights indicate the discharging status with the maximum discharge rate being 1.0A. The unit measures 60x40x25mm, it weighs in at 34g and it becomes available in May.

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April 7, 2016

GForce Multi Carrying Bag

Japanese company GForce have introduced their Multi Carrying Bag. Measuring roughly 240x140x130mm the zipped bag is made from black fabric, it sports GForce logos printed all over it and the bag is ideal to store a multitude of things in it such as tools, electronics, oils, greases and many more. It is also large enough for Tamiya 4WD Mini and Kyosho Mini-Z cars including spares an accessories and four of the reinforced and padded bags fit onto the drawer of GForce’s Ultra Large Wide pit bag.

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March 16, 2016

GForce drift tyre remover tool

Coming from GForce is a tyre remover tool for drift car wheels. Constructed from aluminium the tool allows to easily press out 50mm to 56mm rims of 57mm to 63mm pre-mounted wheel sets to reuse either the rims or the tyres. Do extract the rims the wheels are placed in the lower cup and with the upper stamp the rim is forced out of the tyre without harming any of the parts involved. The press is available in blue or black anodising from end of March.

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February 1, 2016

Bruno Coelho joins GForce

Japanese company GForce have announced the addition of 2015 IFMAR 4WD Buggy World Champion, Bruno Coelho to their team. The signing comes hot on the heels of Bruno’s new tie-up with Hobbywing and it is understood that his GForce deal will include the supply of electronics and accessories such as chargers, tyres warmers and the like. Bruno says:

I’m super happy to announce that I’ll be joining GForce for the 2016 season. Looking forward to start strong this new season. See you in the next race.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

January 28, 2016

GForce touring car grille & light decals

GForce have introduced a decal sheet with light and grille stickers for 1/10th touring car bodyshells. The A4-sized sheet includes six different headlight designs, four taillight types as well as several grille and air intake decals. The stickers are usable from the outside just as normal or from the inside, prior to painting, to improve durability and to create a custom airbrush look.

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January 22, 2016

GForce hand warmer bag

GForce have introduced a hand warmer bag to keep your hands and fingers warm during driving in cold weather. The bag consists of a compartment for the transmitter as well as two sleeves all of which are made of thick neoprene material to keep chilling winds away from your hands. A clear plastic window allows to monitor the transmitter screen while two pockets in the sleeves take optional hand warmers to make for even more comfort. The splash-waterproof bag is good for both right and left hand users and it will become available by beginning of February.

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January 18, 2016

GForce shock synchroniser tool

GForce have introduced the shock synchroniser tool for the use with dampers of up to 122mm of length. Machined from high-quality aluminium the tool allows to precisely adjust parameters such as shock length, rebound or spring preload as it directly compares the behaviour of two shock absorbers during compression or expansion. Four thumb screws make for easy and convenient shock mounting while laser-etched metric and imperial scales display the exact measurements. The tool is available is black or blue anodising.

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