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May 25, 2016

DKT 1/8th GT lightweight 3-shoe clutch set

Italian company DKT have introduced their new 3-shoe lightweight clutch for 1/8th nitro GT cars. Based off of the company’s off-road clutch the IFMAR-legal GT variant, made using anodised 7075 aluminium, is of a lightweight design thanks to additional machining, making for improved acceleration. The included alloy clutch shoes sport bronze inserts, such as found on engine conrods, to keep them from locking-up at high temperatures and to improve overall durability. All parts are made in Italy and the clutch fits most 1/8th nitro GT cars and it is available now.

Source: DKT [dktshop.com]

May 25, 2016

RC-Aurora Mini-Z alloy drive shafts & motor mounts

Coming from RC-Aurora are wide angle aluminium driveshafts and aluminium motor mounts for Kyosho’s Mini-Z AWD cars. Starting with the driveshafts, the 6061 aluminium parts come precision-machined and thanks to their design the shafts offer improved steering throw, resulting in reduced wheel chatter at high steering angles. On top of this the wheel axles also feature longer threads for the wheel nuts, allowing to run larger wheel offsets with ease.

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May 25, 2016

RC-Mission T4 & BD7 aluminium rear wheel axle shafts

Newly founded Japanese aftermarket company RC-Mission, brainchild of Propec’s Toshihiko Hara, has introduced its first option part in the form of aluminium rear axle shafts for the Xray T4 and the Yokomo BD7. Precision-machined from high-quality aluminium the shafts run ultra-true while offering a very light weight which can be beneficial especially in Stock class racing. The axle shafts are a direct fit on the T4 and the 2015 and 2016 variants of the BD7 with the 2016 spec car needing an additional 3×2.5mm grub screw for the driveshafts.

Source: RC-Mission [rc-mission.com]

May 25, 2016

RSD T4 hardened spool outdrives & 30mm fan mount

Reflex Racing have introduced hardened SKD-11 tool steel blade-less spool cups for the Xray T4 and a universal fan mount for the Xray T4 and Yokomo BD7-2016. Starting with the spool cups, the parts are machined from tool-grade SKD-11 steel, usually used to cut carbon steel and stainless steel, so these cups are made to last while being smooth and super-tough. On top of this the cups look pretty trick too and they come in packs of two.

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May 25, 2016

Speedmerchant Rev.8 aluminium chassis kit

Speedmerchant have introduced an aluminium main chassis kit for the Rev.8 1/12th scale pan car. A trend in electric touring car racing and now also swinging over to 1/12th scale pan cars are aluminium main chassis plates that make for a smoother ride and higher corner speeds on the latest generation of black high-grip carpets. Using an alloy chassis over the somewhat softer carbon parts will reducing corner digging while also allowing for a lower centre of gravity which further adds to a more pleasant car feeling. Above image of Speedmerchant’s chassis conversion is a production prototype with the actual chassis coming in an anodised satin black finished with carbon fibre battery locators and mounting hardware.

Source: Speedmerchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]

May 24, 2016

T-Works Tweak Terminator Ver.2 tool

T-Works have introduced the new Tweak Terminator Ver.2 tool for the use with 1/10th 4WD touring cars. Building on the previous tweak eliminator tool the new version is of a 2-piece design for easier transportation and storage and with its two openings for the spur gear and antenna mount it is also usable with the latest generation of touring cars with low-profile shock towers.

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May 24, 2016

New VBC Racing Wildfire D08 & Firebolt arm mounts

VBC Racing have introduced new option parts for the Wildfire D08 and Firebolt DM/RM kits. First up is a 1-piece FR “C” suspension mount for the Wildfire D08. The solid design helps to reinforce the rear end of the chassis which can be beneficial especially on high-bite surfaces. The suspension hanger is a direct replacement and compatible with the D08’s composite inserts. The second new part is the rear aluminium suspension mount in 2 degree toe-in XW specification for the DM, DM2 and RM kits. The red anodised aluminium parts allows to run 2 degree of rear toe-in and it comes laser-etched for easy identification.

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May 24, 2016

H-Speed B5M moulded carbon fibre main chassis plate

Coming from H-Speed is a moulded carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Team Associated B5M 2WD mid motor buggy. Made in Germany from high-quality material the chassis is a direct replacement for the stock aluminium part with no further modification or accessories needed. The chassis offers additional torsional flex and it scrubs almost 60g of weight, allowing to fine-tune the weight balance using weights or just enjoying a super lightweight car.

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