RB have two new nitro airfilter foam sets for the RB One as well as the MBX7 and the XB8 available. The foam pieces offer improved airflow and a high degree of filtration to maximise performance and airflow. Included are 12 inner and 12 outer foams per set.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Italian company Picco have two new on-road nitro engines available in the form of the Torque .21 X-Type Cer World and the Torque .12 X-Type S EdoMod. Starting with the 1/8th scale engine, the power plant features a long stroke design for further increased low and mid-range acceleration with the components having received the attention of Edoardo Picco to extract as much performance as possible from the 3.5cc engine. Other features include a 14mm Turbo crankshaft with silicone insert, an aligned knife edged conrod and a hand-finished chrom-plated brass liner. A modified backplate improves fuel flow and the piston made from high percentage silicone alloy billet further increases the performance. Last but not least the engine comes with a Swiss-quality ceramic main bearing and 8mm and 9mm venturi inserts.
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Germany company PSM have new optional parts for Yokomo’s B-Max2 and B-Max4 III buggy available. Made for the 2WD B-Max2 is the 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower. CNC-machined from glossy finish material the part weights in at 4.5g and it comes including two 7075 2mm aluminium spacers. Also new is the front upper brace for the B-Max4 III. Cut from 3mm material the brace weights in at 3g, it reinforces the front steering and bulkhead assembly and comes including two aluminium spacers for the steering posts. Both parts are direct replacements for the respective stock items and are available now.
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LRP have new option parts for the S10 Twister line of off-road vehicles as well as alloy servo arms available. Starting with the Twister parts, the aluminium wheel adapters are made from high-quality material and they offer increased rigidity over the stock parts. Included are also four steel drive pins and rubber O-ring to hold the pins in place. Also new are three aluminium servo arms for 23 teeth, 24 teeth and 25 teeth splines. Coming as single arm variant for steering duties and dual arm versions for throttle and brake applications in nitro cars, the arms offer increased rigidity especially when used with high-power servos for increased steering precision and brake holding power. They come blue anodised and with a pre-drilled ballstud mounting hole.
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Sweep Racing have new mesh wheels for Formula 1 rubber tyres available. The grey colour wheels are compatible with most “narrow” F1 cars, offer a 44.8mm outer diameter and a width of 30mm up front and 35mm for the rear wheels. They are usable with Sweep, Tamiya, and Solaris rubber tyres with the set containing two front and two rear wheels.
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Hiro Seiko introduce a new lightweight screw kit for KO Propo’s EX-1 KIY radio. The 7075-T6 aluminium screws save around 10g of weight and add a splash of colour to the transmitter as they are available in black, red, Tamiya and Yokomo blue as well as in purple anodising.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
Replay distributors Team Associated introduce the XD1080 Mini “action” HD camera system. Combining the features and 1080p Full HD video function of the XD1080 and the small dimensions of the XD720, the XD1080 Mini is meant to be the smallest and lightest HD cam on the market. The waterproof camera captures 60 frames per second at 720p or 30 frames at 1080p, it features a new internal mic for improved audio and offers a 120 degree field of view. The XD 1080 Mini can also use aftermarket lenses and filters with the removable front lens bezel to accept Replay’s ProLens 37mm adapter. The cam comes with a Heimlock 360 degree swivel and a Lowboy fixed mount, three different snap trays, a 4GB MicroSD card, MiniUSB cable, decals and a handy transportation bag.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Sweep introduce the STC-4 190mm touring car bodyshell. Designed to meet Global Body Spec rules the TC shell is meant to offer exceptional balance, increased front and rear downforce and maximised corner speed. It will become available as 0.8mm regular weight and 0.65mm lightweight version with both including a 1mm rear wing and mounting hardware.
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