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January 4, 2016

Exotek RS4 Sport 3 turnbuckle set & alloy diff gear

Exotek have new option parts for HPI’s RS4 Sport 3 touring car available in the form of an aluminium turnbuckle set and an alloy diff gear. Starting with the turnbuckles, the set includes six 4mm 7075 alloy tie rods that are anodised in factory orange. They allow for easy camber and toe adjustments and included is also an assortment of suitable nylon ball cups. Also new is the alloy differential gear made from 7075 aluminium. The ultra lightweight machined alloy gear comes hard anodised for durability and it scrubs nearly 50 percent of weight compared to the stock steel diff gear with better machined tolerances for smoother bearing fit and gear mesh.

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January 4, 2016

Agama A215E 1/8th electric buggy kit

Coming soon from Agama is the A215E 1/8th E-buggy kit. The A215E has been developed throughout the year to produce the best possible performance and ease of use kit possible while being a dedicated platform and not just a converted nitro buggy. Using the already proven suspension geometry of the A215, the E version has been optimised for the weight distribution of the electric equipment and the torque characteristics of the motors. More information and images will become available soon.

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January 4, 2016

HPI Q32 asphalt foam tyre set

HPI have introduced a set of dedicated asphalt foam tyres for their Q32 series of micro cars. The set includes two front and two rear tyres that come pre-trued and ready for HPI’s Q32 standard or optional rims and the special foam compound will improve grip and durability when running the car outdoors.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

January 4, 2016

Team Durango DEX410v5 – Coming soon

Coming in February is Team Durango’s latest incarnation of the popular DEX410 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy. The v5 kit will receive a redesigned, wider chassis with longer wheelbase for improved stability in all racing conditions. A revised rear end geometry adds rear grip which translate into more forgiveness while the chassis design allows to use saddle or shorty LiPo batteries in multiple configurations. Also included is the Easy Mesh motor mount system that allows to reposition the motor without optional parts and also included are Team Durango’s new Multi-Axle driveshafts that first round their way into the recently released DEX210v3 2WD buggy. The different length driveshafts help to adjust how the vehicles “squares up” on power. The kit is rounded out by a combined slipper clutch and centre differential as well as a new bodyshell and the 410v5 will become available by February.

Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com]

January 2, 2016

Loran Whiting joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of US female racer Loran Whiting to their team. Loran will use the Novarossi-based Ielasi Tuned engines in her 2016 campaign that will include all major nitro on-road classes including 1/8th, 1/10th 200mm and 1/8th GT. Her first official outing with the new engines will be the 1/8th GT World Grand Prix Race in a couple of weeks time.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

January 2, 2016

Axial release clear RR10 bodyshell & other options

Axial have introduced a clear RR10 bomber bodyshell and interior set for the RR10 as well as new 2.2″ tyres and wheels. Starting with the body set, the RR10 Bomber body is made from 0.040″ thick polycarbonate and it comes clear to allow the creation of a custom look by painting it in your favourite colour scheme. Included are pre-cut left and right body panels, hood and a roof as well as a pre-cut decal sheet featuring official Axial and RR10 Bomber logos.

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January 1, 2016

Tanner Denney completes move to TLR

Team Losi Racing have announced the signing of Tanner Denney to its Factory Team. The former long time Associated driver brings years of experience and race winning results to the team including countless JConcepts Indoor National wins, KBRL Series wins, ROAR National finalist and the coveted Reedy Race Open Class Champion to name just a few. Denney will once again be teammates with one of his local mentors, Ryan Maifield. Maifield took Denney under his wing at a young age and helped groom him into the talented racer he is today. To round out the deal, Denney will be making the switch to run the new Spektrum servos in all of his 1/10 and 1/8 vehicles. In the horsepower department, Denney will also be making a change to Team Orion.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

December 31, 2015

JConcepts S2 bodyshell for TLR 22 3.0

Making its debut at the recent IFMAR Worlds in Japan, JConcepts have introduced a TLR 22 3.0 version of their new S2 bodyshell. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the centre of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents used to help relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with and tight fit and finish. Cut-lines are included on each side of the body to accommodate 3 or 4 gear transmission layouts giving all out versatility. Available in standard and lightweight versions.

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