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July 6, 2018

Tamiya Hahn Racing MAN & Conghead 6×6 XB RTR

Coming from Tamiya are two new ready-to-run XB series kits in the form of the Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS Euro race truck and the Conghead 6×6 monster truck. The MAN TGS builds on the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis and it comes factory assembled and including a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The specifications are identical to the kit version, however the XB variant also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, steering servo, receiver, speed controller as well as a NiMH battery and a wall charger. The same items can also be found in the 1/18 scale Conghead 6×6 package with the 6-wheeler monster truck also coming with a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The vehicle builds on the G6-01 chassis and both trucks will hit stores sometime in August.

View the Conghead 6×6 truck here

July 5, 2018

JConcepts 817 series front scoop

JConcepts has introduced a front aero item for the popular and successful HB Racing 817 1/8th off-road buggy platform. The front scoop replaces the front nose-cone on the vehicle with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics and increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections while helped jumping attitude in tricky jump sections of the track. The front scoop is usable with the D817 and E817 series buggies includes two pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and e-buggy with the same package.

View what’s in the package here

July 5, 2018

Jörn Neumann teams up with Hiro Seiko

Hiro Seiko have announced the addition of Germany’s Jörn Neumann to their team. The multi-time national and international champion will be using Hiro Seiko’s lightweight screws to lower the weight of his Schumacher and SWorkz cars and he has the following to say:

I am very happy to join the Hiro Seiko team, I already started to use their titanium screws in my cars. If you want to lighten your cars and have a great look, Hiro Seiko screw kits is what you need.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

July 5, 2018

Samix TRX-4 rear shock plates

Following the release of Samix’s front shock plates the Asian company also has respective rear plates available for Traxxas’s TRX-4 trail truck. The items are machined from high-quality aluminium and sport six different shock mounting locations, ensuring that even complex suspension setups are accessible. The shock plates are available with a silver, gun metal or black anodised finish and they are a direct fit.

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July 5, 2018

Wrap-Up Next drift car carbon fibre brake disc set

Japanese company Wrap-Up Next has introduced a set of mock-up carbon fibre brake discs for 1/10th scale drift cars. The set includes two vented-design 34mm carbon fibre brake discs, adapters, spacers and mounting material. Using the set will make for a more realistic appearance and all items are also available separately for spares or repair.

Source: Wrap-Up Next [wrapup-next.jp]

July 5, 2018

Power HD welcome Simon Nicholson

Power HD have announced the addition of Australian frontrunner, Simon Nicholson to their factory team. Being multiple National and State champions, TITC Modified and AOC A-Main finalist, ETS, Reedy Race familiar, Simon will use Power HD’s B7-Revolution servo in his upcoming campaign. Simon says:

I would like to thank Power HD to give me the opportunity to race for them, their servo lineup is great and showing high performance.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

July 5, 2018

Highest CR900 monster truck & rock crawler servo

Highest have introduced their all-new CR900 standard-size servo for monster truck and rock crawler applications. The high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 23kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.12s. It features a soft start function for smooth steering response, full metal gears for durability and a middle heatsink section for low operation temperatures. The power is developed by a coreless motor and dual ball bearings ensure efficiency and precision.

Source: Highest [highestrc.com]

July 5, 2018

RC-Cox touring car body height adjusters

Coming from PPM RC Racing are the new RC-Cox touring car body height adjusters. The set included four 6mm inner diameter aluminium thread sections and four height adjustable alloy platforms that allow to finely tune body height and rake. The platforms are rubber retained to ensure the setting stays the same over time and the set is available in orange, red and black colour including mounting hardware.

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