December 6, 2013

MIP Wraith & SCX10 Spline CVD kits

MIP Wraith & SCX10 Spline CVD kits

MIP introduce new Spline CVD centre drive kits for the Axial Wraith and SCX10 off-road vehicles. The kits feature an updated design that was made necessary after Axial’s running changes to the chassis. The MIP kits will no longer feature the double set screw design to clamp onto the through hole but now incorporate a pin set screw for attachment. Along with that improvement MIP have also changed the drive hubs so that there is no longer any interference when it comes to making contact with the stock spur gear cover. The kits come as specific Wraith and SCX10 variants including hardware and a set of grease and thread lock.

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December 6, 2013

3Racing Sakura FF2014 FWD touring car

Sakura FF2014 FWD touring car

3Racing introduce the limited edition FF2014 front wheel drive touring car. The completely redesigned kit only shares a minimum of parts with its predecessor and features a new chassis design for optimised flex, a new quick release system for the differential, new high-graphite suspension parts all round, front and rear carbon fibre shock towers with new suspension geometry as well as a new dual bellcrank steering system. The kit comes fully ball raced, allows for four different battery positions and includes ball cups made from a new, stronger material. Also part of the package are several option parts such as Factory Racing Team shocks and gear differential, 1-piece 7075 servo mount, front and rear anti-roll bars, pink-colour aluminium screws, hardened 7075 alloy idler gears and aluminium arm mounts. Shipping of the kit, that won the FWD class at the recent Japan round of the Asia Onroad Championship in the hands of JJ Wang, will start on the 23rd of December.

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December 6, 2013

New option parts for the RB One buggy

New option parts for the RB One buggy

RB introduce new suspension and drivetrain option parts for the RB One line of buggies. First up are aluminium rear hubs made from 7075-T6 aluminium. The parts feature multiple mounting positions for the upper camber links, come grey anodised and greatly improve the durability of this highly stressed part of the buggy. Next up are parts for the drivetrain in the form of ventilated steel brake discs. Developed to make for a precise and fading-free brake system the discs are made for the use with another new part; the Ferodo-equipped brake pad set. The special pads are vulcanised on the steel brake pad for maximum temperature resistance and best possible brake action. To make maximum use of the new brake setup RB has also announced a set of extra-strong springs that are ideal for the use with the Ferodo brake pads. Last but not least come new off-set 17mm aluminium wheel hubs. Available as +1.5mm and +2.5mm variant the parts are sold as pairs, come hard anodised and make for increased track width in order to gain more stability on the front or the rear end of the buggy.

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December 6, 2013

Jared Tebo renews with Kyosho

Jared Tebo renews with Kyosho

Following some speculation about his future, Kyosho have announced that Jared Tebo has he re-signed a contract with the Japanese manufacturers. Winning 8 ROAR National Championships, an IFMAR World Championship as well as nearly 50 big races in the past 5 years Jared has extended his deal with Kyosho for a further 5 years. Jared has this to say about his new deal:

I am very pleased to be signing with Kyosho for another 5 years. My relationship with Kyosho is great, and the past 5 years have been amazing together on and off the track. I feel as a person, and driver, I fit in really good with the Kyosho brand and it just feels like home for me in my racing career. In the past 5 years we have been able to have amazing results; 47 big race wins, including 8 ROAR National Championships and 1 IFMAR World Championship. I am very excited to say the least about the next 5 years in my racing career, as I feel Kyosho can give me the best resources to reach my main goal of 1/8 Offroad World Champion. Thanks to Aki, Mitsuo, Kanai, Chikuba, Joe, Futoshi, and all the the Kyosho staff for their hard work.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]


December 5, 2013

Dustin Evans re-signs with Team Losi Racing

Dustin Evans re-signs with Team Losi Racing

Former National Champion and Reedy race winner Dustin Evans has re-signed with Team Losi Racing. Dustin just wrapped up an impressive season with many notable wins including titles at the JConcepts Indoor Nationals, Rumble in the Rockies, Proline Surf City Classic as well as multiple ROAR National podiums and a respectable finish at the IFMAR Worlds. Dustin will continue to play a vital role in contributing feedback to the engineering team as well as providing input on future Team Losi Racing innovations through the 2016 racing season and he had this to say.

I am very excited to continue with TLR for another three years. We have had some very successful years and with all the great products and people at TLR, there should be many more to come.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]


December 5, 2013

JConcepts C4.2 rear suspension kit

JConcepts C4.2 rear suspension kit

Made for the Centro C4.2 converted Team Associated B4.2 buggies is this rear suspension kit from JConcepts. The set targets 3 key areas where the C4.2 could do with improvements. In stock trim the C4.2 includes a moulded rear bulkhead which is highly flexible and a target to damage in severe crashes. The JConcepts suspension kit includes an all CNC machined aluminium version which has been trimmed, narrowing the stance allowing more room for narrow rear pivot camber link adjustments. The bulkhead is available in blue or black colour and has silver chamfered edges around the border and inner cut-outs. The tucked design, trimmed shape and pocketing give the racer an extremely durable yet light-weight piece.

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December 5, 2013

Mon-Tech Racing F13 formula 1 bodyshell

Mon-Tech Racing F13 formula 1 bodyshell

Mon-Tech Racing introduce their latest formula 1 bodyshell, called the F13. Moulded in 0.75mm high quality polycarbonate the 1-piece body comes including a driver helmet, rear diffuser and decal sheet and it is made to fit most of today’s F1 chassis.

Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]


December 5, 2013

Serpent Viper 977 aluminium pulleys

Serpent Viper 977 aluminium pulleys

New from Serpent comes a variety of aluminium belt pulleys for the Viper 977. Available are 19T and 21T layshaft, 18T and 25T middle, 28T front and 48T rear pulleys as well as 19T and 21T lightweight pulley adapters. All parts are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium with the side pulley shims offering openings to let dust and debris escape the pulley and belt area for improved durability and efficiency.

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