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November 13, 2017

MTS FFV3 FWD chassis – Coming soon

Race Opt International have introduced the MTS FFV3 1/10th front wheel drive touring car. The vehicle makes use of the proven FFV2 base and features a new, more backwards motor position to allow for more balanced steering throw while the top deck has been raised by 1mm to increase chassis flex for improved traction and steering. In addition the raised deck allows to use thicker batteries. Other features include a new front pulley holder for easier and faster gear diff access, dual joint driveshafts come as standard and redesigned shocks will do away with oil leakage issues. The graphite suspension arms feature a new design with membrane absorbers to allow for quicker left/right rolling rebound movement and the new front shock tower with wire holes helps to bundle the motor and sensor wires for tidier wiring. Last but not least comes a new 30mm/40mm laydown motor fan mount, new design front spindle mounts allow for easy caster adjustment and updated swaybars with 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm hardness allow easy suspension roll adjustment.

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November 13, 2017

Fenix Volante Formula tyre sidewall stickers

Coming from Fenix and made for the Volante Formula tyres are new sidewall stickers. The pre-cut decals are a direct fit and they come in six different colours to personalise the tyres or to match with the body’s paint job. Each set includes four sidewall decals.

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November 13, 2017

Speedmerchant Rev 8.5 1/12th scale pan car kit

Following a first teaser Speedmerchant have released the features list of their new Rev 8.5 1/12th pan car kit. The carbon fibre chassis allows to run three different battery positions including inline, a front or rear transverse positions and all carbon parts are made of aerospace-grade fibre material. The construction furthermore allows to adjust the roll centre and “rear steer” to fine-tune the car to different track conditions. Other features include the original link and spring Speed-Tune racing suspension, exclusive Speedmerchant laser-inscribed damper tubes and a Team IRS large black anodised D-ring Pro axle and differential set. The car also utilises low CG black-anodised laser-inscribed aluminium pod plates, the HPS2 hard-coated Super shock, the exclusive Speedmerchant New School front suspension and black anodised laser-inscribed front suspension mounts and steering blocks. The kit is rounded out by titanium front axles, servo mounts with hardware, Speedmerchant logo side links and Speedmerchant centre pivot socket. Speedmerchant will also have a conversion kit for the Rev.8 available that contains the complete tweak/top plate/damper tube/battery holder assemblies to update the older spec Rev.8 kits.

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November 10, 2017

Victosport VSR03 3.5cc nitro on-road engine

World Champion Products have introduced their new Victosport VSR03 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. Compared to the VSR02 the VSR03 has a different crankshaft timing, closing 5 degree earlier, which improves low end torque and also fuel efficiency. Also some extra work was carried out on the inlet of the crankshaft to create less turbulences while on the sleeve, the shape of the exhaust ports has been changed to make maximum use of the updated crankshaft timing. The engine is available now.

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November 10, 2017

Xray XT2 2018 1/10th 2WD stadium truck kit

Xray have introduced the 2018 variant of their EOS and US Championship winning XT2 1/10th 2WD stadium truck kit. The main difference from the previous version is the inclusion of both carpet and dirt-specific gearbox setups in the kit, allowing to built the truck for high and low grip conditions right out of the box. Included are both laydown and standup gearboxes, a gear differential for high-grip and a ball diff for low-grip surfaces, as well as hard and medium compound suspension plastics, carbon and composite rear shock towers, and also two battery brace setup, upper brace mounts and a composite gear cover. Also part of the updated package is a new, short front chassis brace that allows to mount graphite chassis side guards to adjust chassis flex and an updated outer steering link mount increases reliability. The kit is rounded out by new lower shock absorber bushings for more precise shaft movement, new shock O-rings for better sealing and shock performance as well as new suspension pin washers that prevent the pivot shafts from moving. The kit will hit stores very soon.

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November 10, 2017

T-Works driveshaft pin replacement tool

T-Works have introduced their new driveshaft pin replacement tool for 1/8th scale kits. It is usable with most 1/8th scale on-road, off-road and GT kits and the kit includes a ratchet screw driver, the tool body, two push shafts and it comes in a handy box that protects the tool during storage and transportation. The tool body accepts driveshaft ball sizes below 8mm of diameter and 2.8mm to 3.0mm diameter pins. All parts are also available separately for spares and repair.

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November 10, 2017

Yannic Prümper returns to Yokomo factory team

Yokomo have announced the return of Germany’s Yannic Prümper to their factory team. Yannic grew up using Yokomo cars and buggies and he now comes back to the iconic Japanese manufacturer following a stint with other brands. Prümper will use the BD8-2018, YZ-2 and YZ-4SF platforms in his upcoming campaign that will see attendances at events such as the ETS, EOS and major races in Europe. Yannic says:

I would like to thank Team Yokomo for giving again the opportunity to use their excellent products. It feels good to be back in that Team where my RC carrier started and I grow up. I‘ll do my best in the future to deliver the best results!

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

November 10, 2017

SWorkz S35-3 series Pro Composite radio tray set

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-3 series of off-road and on-road cars is the Pro Composite radio tray set. Included are a composite plastic 1-piece radio tray that is decked out with carbon fibre receiver and battery compartment covers. While looking the part the matte finish lids also reinforce the whole assembly for improved chassis stiffness. An additional mounting position further strengthens the radio box area. The radio tray set is usable with the S35-3 nitro buggy, S35-3 nitro truck and the S35-GT nitro GT car.

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