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November 12, 2015

Arrowmax 1/10th & 1/12th pan car setup system

Coming from Arrowmax and made for 1/10th and 1/12th scale pan cars is a dedicated setup system. Precision machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting Arrowmax’ signature Honeycomb design the tool helps to easily and conveniently adjust the camber, caster and toe settings on most of today’s pan cars. Ball bearings make for smooth operation while laser-etched markings help to precisely adjust all parameters. Included is also a transparent polycarbonate toe plate and all parts find a home in a dedicated box during storage and transportation.

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November 12, 2015

P-One storage boxes

New from Italian company WRC come several storage boxes of their own P-One brand. Available in the two dimensions of 150x235x35mm and 100x160x30mm the larger one is a 12-compartment offering while the smaller box is available as 15-compartment, 12-compartment or blank variant, allowing to store a variety of parts in them from smaller nuts and bolts up to larger option or replacement parts. The boxes come made from high-quality material and they sport the P-One logo.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

November 12, 2015

TLR 8ight 4.0 1/8th nitro buggy kit

TLR has given the ROAR Championship winning 8ight platform a subtle makeover to boost on-track performance and ease of handling. First up is the revised suspension geometry with adjustable 15 degree caster blocks that make it possible to tune dog bone plunge by changing the height of the spindle. Also the shock towers have been redesigned with new camber link and shock mounting holes that provide more tuning options for evolving track conditions. On top of that the kit the front spindles and rear hubs have been revised to accept a larger 8x16x5mm outer bearings for increased durability. Part of the revised suspension package are also bleeder shock caps, with new internal seals to allow for easier shock rebuild and new shock bushings improve durability.

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November 12, 2015

Nicholas Lee teams up with Yokomo

Yokomo has announced the signing of touring car specialist Nicholas Lee to the team. With 20 years of experience under his belt, the 24 year old brings a wealth of knowledge to the team, further strengthening Yokomo’s on-road squad. Based out of Singapore but travelling to many races all over, he will be a great addition to the company’s presence in Asia, but he is also set for attendances at the bigger races in Europe as well. Nicholas is eager to take his racing to the next level, and looks forward to working with the entire team to accomplish his racing goals. The former Tamiya drivers has the following to say about the deal:

After 5 great years driving Tamiya for Stargek, it was ultimately difficult to change to another team. For some reasons, i thought it was finally the right time to change. I would like to thank the entire Yokomo team for this great opportunity.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

November 11, 2015

Leespeed Angel Stick TC bulkhead alignment tool

Leespeed have introduced the Angel Stick touring car bulkhead alignment tool. The square block makes sure the front and rear bulkheads sit parallel on the chassis, making for less tweak issues and perfect drivetrain efficiency. The block is made from black anodised 7075 aluminium and it is usable with Yokomo, Xray and HPI/HB touring cars.

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November 11, 2015

SWorkz S104 Evo Series centre slipper clutch set

New from SWorkz and made for the S104 Evo 1/10th 4WD buggy is a slipper clutch set to replace the centre differential. It brings a tuning aid that is particularly welcome on high-grip surfaces and the slipper setup also gives better feel to the car when applying power out of turns on high-grip tracks allowing to shave those lap times down. The slipper is a three pad design giving super consistent performance throughout a run due to improved heat dissipation and surface area. Using hard coated slipper plates ensures long life and reduced maintenance. Included with the set come three different main gears, making gear ratio adaptions a breeze.

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November 11, 2015

Gravity RC extra high viscosity pure silicone diff putty

Gravity RC have introduced their new 20 million Cst pure silicone diff putty. The 100 percent Polydimethysiloxane fluid is recommended as an alternative to commonly used putty in gear differentials or other moving applications. The extra thick putty offers ultimate reforming properties and due to its viscosity it can easily be handled with no mess, though the package still comes with an applicator syringe as a bonus.

Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]

November 11, 2015

Yokomo BD7-2016 electric touring car kit

Following a first teaser Yokomo have more information and images of their forthcoming BD7-2016 1/10th scale electric touring car kit available. To make for maximum versatility the car is based on a carbon fibre main chassis plate, good for carpet and asphalt racing alike, with the 2016 version featuring pretty substantial updates in the drivetrain and suspension departments as the kit features all-new low-profile front and rear bulkheads that place the front spool and rear differentials 3 millimetres lower compared to the 2015 spec car. This was made possible by using smaller diameter pulleys that not only make for an overall lower centre of gravity but they also increase throttle response and reduce the gyro effect, resulting in sharper cornering. The top of the bulkhead covers is also lowered by 3 millimetres while the top deck now sits 2 millimetres lower. To take the low-profile design one step further also the shock towers received an update with the 2016 parts sitting 7.8 millimetres closer to the ground compared to the predecessor. To round out the low-profile package the BD7-2016 utilises the new SLF Short Shock II big bore dampers whose inner diameter increased from 10.2 millimetres to 11.2 millimetres for a larger volume and more consistent damping action. Overall the new low profile design makes for improved and less abrupt weight transfer for a smoother ride especially at high speeds and on high-grip tracks without affecting overall grip and traction. Last but not least will the kit include high-quality spring steel double-joint front universal shafts to replace the standard parts of the previous kits. Beside the full car kit, that will ship beginning of December, Yokomo will also have a conversion kit for the existing BD7-2015 available.

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