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May 20, 2016

Yokomo BD7 alloy battery guides & steering limiters

Yokomo have introduced new aluminium option parts for the BD7-2016 touring car in the form of aluminium battery guides and steering limited screws. The battery guides, that are also usable on the 2015 car, make for a more secure mounting of the battery pack while adding a factory look thanks to their black anodised surfaces and machined silver edges. On top of this the mounts also make for an improved weight balance when used with lower capacity batteries. As for the steering limiter screws, the machined alloy parts screw into the top of the Ackermann arms, they come as pairs and are available in 8.0mm, 8.5mm and 9.0mm diameter to mechanically limit steering travel which can reduce wheel chatter at high steering angles. All parts become available by end of May.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

May 20, 2016

Yaiba lightweight 64 pitch pinion gears

Tresrey have introduced the Yaiba 64 pitch aluminium pinion gears. Made from high-quality 7075 aluminium and coming machined to the lowest possible weight the gears offer a hard-anodised surface for low friction and high durability. The gears are laser-etched for easy identification and they are available in extra-large 40T to 60T sizes from end of May.

Source: Tresrey [tresrey.com]

May 20, 2016

Exotek 1/8th & 1/10th titanium wing buttons

Coming from Exotek are titanium wing buttons for 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles. The 1/8th XL wing buttons offer the same design as their aluminium counterparts but they are made using the somewhat exotic titanium material. Measuring 22mm in diameter the XL buttons are ideal for 1/8th buggy and truggy wings and they offer a polished and laser-etched finish. Also new are the 16mm diameter Flite series titanium wing buttons for 1/10th scale vehicles. Made from high-quality titanium, coming polished and laser-etched, the buttons, that use 3mm countersunk screws, are ideal for off-road and on-road vehicles alike.

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May 20, 2016

GForce Catapult R LiPo battery packs

Japanese company GForce have introduced their new Catapult R LiPo battery packs. The batteries are available in four different specifications including a 3300mAh and 4200mAh 60C and 5200mAh and 5800mAh 70C variants all of which utilise updated hardcases with through-type connectors. The packs also sport split-type stickers to allow for easy mounting using tape and they will become available by the end of May.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

May 20, 2016

Schelle B5M 0.5mm offset steering bushings

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced the 0.5mm offset steering bushing set for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The 0.5mm-Up setting was requested by many team drivers as their go-to, so Schelle made this special set of bushings to get the hot setup without using any shims or washers. The set is usable with the T5M and SC5M as well, with the 0.5-Down position being advised for trucks.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

May 19, 2016

JConcepts red/yellow racing stripes T-shirts

JConcepts have introduced their new red/yellow racing stripes T-shirts. An off-shoot of the original racing stripes T, the newly designed version pops with flare while featuring the JConcepts.net logo and original tag line, World Proven Innovation and Design. The shirts are available in standard or moisture wicking material and in M to XXXL sizes.

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May 19, 2016

UFRA Wet 1/8th & 1/10th foam tyres

Coming from Swiss company UFRA is a new line of wet weather foam tyres for 1/8th and 1/10th scale on-road cars. Pre-mounted and pre-trued for most of today’s nitro on-road cars the tyres are available on white rims only.

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May 19, 2016

Serpent Cobra GT RaceRoller & RaceRoller Cup kits

Serpent have introduced three new kits based on their popular Cobra GT 1/8th GT. The pre-assembled kits allow to get on the track earlier and easier while accepting your choice of electronic and engines. All kits come factory-assembled and pre-set, they feature universal driveshafts, a 3-diff 4WD drivetrain, 16mm big bore shock absorbers, front and rear anti-roll bars and they build on 3mm heavy-duty aluminium chassis. Also included are clear bodyshells and pre-mounted high-grip tyre on BBS-style wheels. Available are the GT RaceRoller, the GT RaceRoller Cup Version for the Chinese Serpent GT Cup, including a Novarossi 3-port pull starter engine and also the GT-E RaceRoller for 1/8th electric motors. All three kits are available now.

View images of the race-ready chassis here