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June 5, 2018

Exotek introduce new TLR 22 & 22-4 option parts

Coming from Exotek and made for TLR’s 22 and 22-4 range of 1/10th scale buggies are several new option parts. First up is an ultra lightweight LiPo tab and post for the 22-4 wheeler. Usable for the 22-4 2.0 and 1.0 buggies, the carbon fibre tab holds normal height shorty packs securely but thanks to the simple design only weights 2.8g including the hardware. To remove the battery simply loosen the supplied screw and turn the carbon tab 180 degrees. Included in the set are also an alloy post, spacers and an M3 screw and to utilise low-profile shorty packs the spacer and screw can be replaced with self-sourced, shorter pieces. Due to the design, mounting of the body with hook and loop straps is required.

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June 4, 2018

Joe Bornhorst trifecta at Horizon RC Fest

The Horizon RC Fest was held this last weekend in Monticello, Illinois this past weekend with he event caring about everything radio controlled including planes, drones and cars. As part of the festivities Horizon Hobby held their TLR Cup for 1/8th scale off-road classes and it was Tekno RC’s Joe Bornhorst who would sweep the Pro Buggy, Truggy and E-Buggy classes. Pro Buggy and Truggy were TQ’ed by TLR’s Dakotah Phend, using what appear to be prototype 8ight 5.0 and 8ight-T 5.0 vehicles, however Bornhorst would ultimately walk away with the wins in Pro Buggy, Truggy and E-Buggy to round out a perfect weekend.

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June 4, 2018

T-Works titanium downstop screws

T-Works have introduced new downstop screw sets for a range of vehicles. The hardware is available in M3x8mm, M4x8mm and M4x10mm dimensions with the M3 screws featuring a 1.5mm hex section while the M4 screws utilise 2.0mm hex tools. The precision machined screws feature a round head for precise droop setting adjustment with the shape ensuring the chassis is not getting damaged and they are available in 4-piece packages.

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June 4, 2018

Bruno RC XeRun V10 G3 titanium motor screws

Coming from Bruno RC and made for the Hobbywing XeRun V10 G3 brushless motors is a new titanium motor screw set. The kit includes three M2x43mm motor can screws as well as a single M2.4x5mm alloy fastener for the sensor back plate. Using the screws over the standard steel hardware will lower the motor’s overall weight while reducing the magnetic interference at the same time, resulting in improved motor performance and agility.

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June 4, 2018

Scorpion to power the OneTen series

The organisers of the 2018/19 OneTen Series presented by Infinity are extremely pleased to announce Scorpion Power System as the official supplier of handout motors for the Stock class. This highly competitive class will be run with identical 13.5T motors from this well respected Hong Kong based brand, joining other well known race series around the World such as the ETS to run the famous gold and black power plants. The OneTen series kicks off on in Shanghai at RCI V2 on October 6-7 before going to Hong Kong in December for round 2, then on to Guangzhou in January for round 3 and ending back in Hong Kong in March. Scorpion handout motors will be available at each event with each entrant to the Stock class receiving one with their first entry.

More information, along with details on how to enter, can be found here.

June 2, 2018

Team Losi Racing show off new 8ight parts

During this weekend’s Horizon RC Fest in Monticello, Illinois Team Losi Racing’s Dakotah Phend is running an updated TLR 8ight buggy that sports a redesigned body shell and what appear to be new swaybar mounts and front C-hubs. The body is question looks like a reminiscence to the very first 8ight body while the anti-roll bar mounts seem to utilise ball bearings or at leat outer set collars to locate the swaybar wire and the C-hubs seem to offer an additional, lower mounting position for the camber link. We bring you more information on what may be a possible 8ight 5.0 kit as soon as they become available.

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June 2, 2018

BMT 984 V2 rear axle shafts

Italian company BMT have introduced their new V2 rear axle shafts for the 984 on-road car. The steel axles come with a new surface treatment for reduced wear and their updated design ensures easier mounting. The parts come as pairs and they are available now.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

June 2, 2018

RC Concept EC8R 1/8th brushless motor – Teaser

RC Concept have released first images of their forthcoming EC8R 1/8th scale electric brushless motor. No official information are available yet but the motor utilises a black anodised aluminium can with red edge details and large venting openings for optimised heat dissipation. Large, gold-plated solder tabs and a rubber-protected sensor port round out the package. More information will become available in time for the release.

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