Kyosho have introduced their new AXXE 1/10th scale EP Offroad vehicle. Available in November as a Readyset in 3 different colours the latest release in the EZ series is a 2wd rock racer. Supplied with a 22T motor and pre-installed 2.4Ghz Kyosho Syncro radio system the car features double wishbone suspension, big bore friction shocks and a heavy duty gear diff.
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New from Reedy comes the 121VS.21 off-road pull-start engine for 1/8th nitro vehicles. Already factory-installed in Team Associated’s RC8.2 RS RTR buggy, the engine is now available separately and it offers reliable operation, high power output and race-legal .21/3.5cc displacement. It features an ABC construction, precision ball bearings, 2-needle carburettor, a standard glow plug insert and it is usable in both buggy and truggy models.
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Available soon are two new brushless motor and speed controller combos from Dynamite. Available as 13.5T and 17.5T variant both come with the Dynamite Platinum Sensored speedo that has an adjustable timing and a “blinky” mode, making it ideal for open or spec-class racing. The small footprint of the ESC makes it ideal for crowded touring car chassis, 1/12th pan cars and also off-road buggies. The sensored technology provides efficient, cog-free operation especially under hard acceleration. Both Platinum sensored motors feature adjustable timing, convenient solder tabs and smooth ball bearings for efficient power delivery and long life.
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New from Xray come low-fricton kevlar belts for the T4 electric touring car. They sport a white surface and are designed to reduce friction and thus overall performance by being thinner and more elastic compared to the standard belts. They are available as 513mmx3mm front and 189mmx3mm rear belt.
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Team Muso announce the soon release of their World GT tyres for 1/10th pan cars. They come pre-mounted on black 6-spoke rims and are precision trued to a diameter of 57mm both front and rear. The foam used is the same as the Team Muso 1/12th compounds with dedicated carpet and asphalt types available. The design of the rims allows the use on nearly all World GT and Pro10 chassis.
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Sweep Racing today released a first image of their new 6.5″ rear wing for 1/10th off-road buggies. Being roughly 165mm wide the wing is a universal fit for nearly every 2WD and 4WD buggy, it offers a stepped design, raised side plates for increase tyre clearance and a large gurney flap that can be cut to size to adjust overall downforce and jumping characteristics. It is understood that the wing becomes available very soon.
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SkyRC introduce the RacingStar tyre warmer for 1/10th on-road cars. The microcomputer controlled unit allows the independent heating of all four tyres in a temperature range of 20°C to 80°C in order to extract the maximum performance from the tyres right from the start. Housed in a red anodised aluminium case the tyre warmer offers a back-lit display, four LEDs and eight beep tones to monitor and control the settings. The unit is designed to fit on top of the recently announced eFuel 17A power supply and can also be powered by a 3S LiPo battery allowing to take it to the starting grid when needed. Included in the set are the RSTW control unit, front and rear tyre warmers and a DC input cable.
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Xtreme Racing have carbon fibre shock towers for Team Durango’s DESC410 4WD short course truck available. Both are machined from high quality 4mm carbon fibre and designed to replace the kit’s plastic shock stays with stronger and cooler looking parts. Included with the towers come suitable fasteners.
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