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November 11, 2013

KM Racing K8 1/8th on-road kit

KM Racing K8 1/8 on-road kit

1/10 200mm World Champions KM Racing release the first information on their forthcoming 1/8th nitro on-road car called the “Killer Eight” or K8 in short. The chassis features a super low centre of gravity design with the top deck sitting only 25mm above the main chassis, having all components mounted as low as possible. The carbon fibre upper deck is a slotted design in the steering area for added front end flex while the receiver battery is not located underneath the fuel tank but on the left side for an improved left-to-right chassis balance. Other design cues include a special centre weight system for swift and easy weight distribution and all-up weight changes and the kit includes the option of running a standard blade or wire-type front anti-roll bar. No release date is mentioned yet but KM Racing mentions the kit is “coming soon”.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

November 10, 2013

Tourex Big-Speed Performance clutches

New from Tourex is the Big-Speed Performance clutches for large scale gas-powered vehicles. Building on the winning heritage of the Tourex Speed 2.5 and Truggy Extended 1/8 scale clutches the adjustable 3-shoe Big-Speed Performance clutches offer a 3-pin design with optimised springs and clutch shoes in order to create the best possible performance. Available as carbon and aluminium variant the Big-Speed Performance is available with three different spring for your choice of RPM ranges.

Source: Area52 [area52.cc]

November 9, 2013

RDRP RB6 aluminium servo mount set

Made for the Kyosho RB6 2WD buggy are these Revolution Design Racing Products aluminium servo mounts. Made from aircraft-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming stealth black anodised the parts are designed to replace the kit’s plastic servo mounts with more rigid and better looking parts. The brackets are of a universal fit most of today’s standard-size servos, they come as pair, are laser etched with RB6 logos and they fit the new Kyosho RT6 stadium truck as well.

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November 9, 2013

VBC Racing Ghost scale spec touring car

VBC Racing Ghost spec class touring car

VBC Racing have introduced the Ghost scale spec, an all new platform designed for Scale Spec touring car class. The Ghost is essentially a competition touring car with some different materials to keep the costs down and as such has an ultra low CofG, a FRP 3mm chassis and 2mm upper deck that provide more linear flex response and better weight balance as well as a dual crank steering system with a low CofG design for better handling. In terms of materials there is full aluminium 7075 bulkheads, motor mount, turnbuckles and ball connectors and it comes with a front spool and rear gear differential. The floating aluminium 7075 center servo mount is standard equipment as are front and rear sway bars and aluminium 7075 shocks with TBB shock shaft and springs.

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November 8, 2013

Updated Velox V8 front CVD driveshafts

Shepherd introduce an updated and optimized version of the front CVD driveshaft for the Velox V8. The new shaft is made from high quality spring steel and sport an engraved Shepherd logo. In addition to the updated material the shaft also received a design make-over with a smoother transition between the actual shaft and the ball-shaped coupler housing in order to improve durability. The new version is available from now on and it will be included in the kits as a running change as well.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

November 8, 2013

RDRP RB6 aluminium rear hubs

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce first option parts for the Kyosho RB6 line of buggies. Coming soon are precision machined aluminium rear hubs that are made to replace the standard plastic hubs with a more durable and cooler looking variant. The hubs mimic the stock geometry, offer two vertical mounting positions for the camber link ball studs and they are of a 0° toe design. As usual they come in RDRP’s signature stealth black anodising and sport white markings for that desirable factory look.

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November 8, 2013

Yeah Racing Tamiya, Yokomo & VBC bearing sets

Yeah Racing have new bearing sets for some of the latest 1/1o scale kits available. Coming as standard metal-shielded and optional teflon seal variant the sets includes lightly pre-oiled bearings to significantly reduce the friction in the drive train compared to the greased bearings many kits include. Both variants come with a 15ml bottle of high quality bearing oil for convenient maintenance and best possible performance over a long period of time. The sets are available for the Tamiya TA06, M06, TT02B and XV01, the Yokomo BD7 and BD7 ver.RS as well as the VBC FWD kit.

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November 7, 2013

JConcepts RC10 Classic carbon options

The RC10, the most classic design in R/C history has been reintroduced to the public and available options parts are in high demand. JConcepts is spot on with the release of the new vehicle with Carbon Fiber options for the front and rear shock towers as well as the transmission brace. The stock vehicle comes standard with a fiberglass unit which carries all the original geometry; however, it lacks the pizzazz, strength and appearance that Carbon Fiber can provide. The new towers maintain the stock geometry and are reinforced with the rear tower offering additional adjustment holes while the new brace creates a more rigid assembly in each direction giving the racers a more solid feel in rear suspension and also resists chassis rear-end tweak and bending issues.

View the other new options here