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May 25, 2017

Pro-Line introduce new carpet tyres & Z4 compound

Pro-Line are stepping up their artificial surface tyre game by introducing a range of new tyres and the soft Z4 rubber compound. Starting with the tyres, new to the range is the Wedge 4WD front buggy tyre. It offers the popular Wedge tread pattern in a 4WD Front tyre with the Hook-shaped pins provide plenty of steering without being too grabby or edgy and provide faster lap times. The Wedge 4WD front tyre is also very user-friendly because it does not require any hand trimming of pins for optimum performance.

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May 25, 2017

Pro-Line MBX7R Eco Predator body shell

Pro-Line have introduced the Predator buggy body shell for the Mugen MBX7R Eco 1/8th E-Buggy. The Predator takes design features from the Phantom and Type-R bodies to create a whole new look and balanced performance in any condition. The body offers lots of clearance for the batteries while several optional air vent holes keep the electronics running cool. Included with the clear body come window masks and a decal sheet.

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May 24, 2017

RC Concept MC3X & MC5X nitro off-road engines

RC Concept have introduced their new 3-port MC3X and 5-port MC5X nitro off-road engines. Both power plants utilise the new 2017 X-Line carburettor with a double bottom-end adjustment and DLC-coated crankshafts. The carburettor will improve idling, give a smooth power band as well as increased top end power while the DLC-coated crankshaft will last up to 3-times longer with also increased conrod life. Other features include high-quality ceramic rear bearings, Swiss-made front bearings as well as updated cooling heads.

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May 24, 2017

Serpent Eryx 411 4.1 electric touring car kit

Coming soon from Serpent is the latest incarnation of the popular 411 platform, the 4.1. Intended to be a more conventional alternative to the somewhat complex Project 4X touring car, the 4.1 offers a class-standard design and features such as a centrally mounted 7075-T6 aluminium motor mount, an upgraded rear differential with new internal gears for smoother operation as well as big bore shock absorbers with pre-oiled X-rings. Also part of the 4.1 package are hard compound suspension parts, a 2mm carbon fibre main chassis and flex-type top deck, ball-raced anti-roll bars as well as a centrally mounted floating servo mount along low friction belts and pulleys. The kit will hit stores about mid-June.

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May 24, 2017

Spice tease FWD M-size touring car

Japanese brand Spice, know for their Yokomo BD7 single belt conversion kit, have released first images of a new FWD M-size car they are working on. No details are known yet but the prototype images show a car that used a belt-driven transmission as well as select Yokomo parts. The car will be used at the forthcoming IRCC race in Japan and given the results it may go into production very soon.

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May 24, 2017

Hwang Sunyoung doubles at DCRC Championship

The DCRD 1/8th Off-road Championship was held recently in South Korea with about 150 drivers signing up for the event. Hwang Sunyoung made a clean sweep in the 1/8th E-Buggy and Pro Nitro Buggy classes by bringing home the win in both categories. Jeon Hanyoung and Jin Sunghyun would come in 2nd and 3rd respectively in the E-Buggy class while Jeon Hanyoung and Shin Dongcheol completed the podium result in the Pro Nitro Buggy category.

Source: Serpent [teamserpent.com]

May 24, 2017

Radtec kingpin & steering block tool

Coming from Radtec is a new kingpin and steering block tool that allows to perfectly align the kingpin threads in composite steering blocks. The tool utilises a specially designed tip with an M3 thread on the upper end while the plain lower part slides into the steering block’s lower kingpin hole, ensuring the thread is cut at a perfect angle. By rotating the steering block the opposite thread can be cut. On top of having the two holes aligned, which will eliminate unwanted misalignment and friction, the tapping will also ensure easier assembly of the steering knuckle and C-hub area. The tool uses a machined aluminium handle and a titanium-nitride coated tool tip and it will hit stores very soon.

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May 24, 2017

HRC Racing TSW wrap-style wire protection sleeve

HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing TSW wrap-style wire protection sleeve. Offering a C-shape the sleeve simply wraps around the wire, adding protection from wear and tear and also helping to bundle loose wire such as the ones from charge harnesses. The sleeve is available in two sizes, as 13mm diameter variant for 16AWG to 8AWG wire and also as 6mm variant for servo wires. Both come in packs of 100cm.

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