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September 1, 2013

Yokomo B-Max4 III – More details

Yokomo B-Max4 III - More details

Having just released two photos of their new B-Max4 III chassis earlier in the week, Yokomo have now more details and images available. Confirming what we wrote previously the car has a newly designed aluminium main chassis and separate composite side plates for improved straight line stability and rapid cornering. This new configuration has done away with the need for a top deck which also helps with the ease of maintenance. The car also features a new gearbox, slipper drive unit, new wheels with a 12mm Hex and sports a lower centre of gravity for improved cornering.

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August 31, 2013

Avid caged diff thrust bearings

Associated and TLR owners can upgrade their diff with an Avid caged diff thrust bearing. The Avid caged bearings make working on your diff much easier, and you don’t have to stress out about losing one of those tiny thrust balls. You also won’t have to get your hands covered in black grease to build the thrust assembly. Avid offers 3 types of diff thrust for varying levels of cost, maintenance, and performance. Tungsten Carbide balls are more true in size and harder than steel, so they are smoother and last longer, but diff setting is still relatively easy. Ceramic balls are completely smooth and the hardest material they offer. This makes for the smoothest feeling, but the diff setting is the most narrow window of adjustment. Steel balls are the least expensive and easiest to set the diff. They do not stay smooth for as long as Tungsten Carbide or Ceramic so there is a small drop in performance for the lower price. Fits all B4.2, T4.2, SC10.2, SC10B and previous models along with TLR 22, 22T, 22 SCT.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 30, 2013

Yokomo B-Max4 III – First images

US Yokomo distributors A Main Hobbies just released first images on the upcoming B-Max4 III 4WD buggy. The updated kit will feature a topdeck-less aluminium chassis instead of a plastic tub chassis as used on the previous model. The drive train and slipper are also redesigned, the servo mount appears to be of a floating design as seen on electric touring cars these days and the kit will include carbon fibre shock towers, 12mm wheel hex adapters and a reduced amount of fasteners to make for a reduced all-up weight. More details will be released soon.

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August 30, 2013

Smokem Racing 417V7 conversion

Smokem Racing introduce the 417V7 conversion for the TRF417-series of electric touring cars. The design features a brand new motor mount that moves the motor 4.5mm closer to the centreline of the car. This greatly improves side-to-side balance and agility in quick direction changes. A new centre attachment point for the upper deck has been incorporated into the design for improved flex characteristics. The standard upper deck attachment points have been retained to allow racers to tune the flex characteristics according to track conditions. The conversion is a straight bolt-on for the TRF417V5. For the TRF417 and TRF417X, 1mm spacers must be fitted between the top deck and the front and rear bulkheads. The conversion allows to use of optional Tamiya or Smokem chassis for greater tuning possibilities.

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August 29, 2013

JConcepts TLR 22 motor plate & Scalpel shock limiters

After introducing the honeycomb design aluminium motor plate for Team Associated B4 based vehicles JConcepts now have the respective plate for TLR 22 based buggies and trucks available. Also new is a big bore shock limiter set for the Scalpel conversion kit. Starting with the motor plate, the part is machined from tough 3mm aluminium and features honeycomb shaped milled-out sections to reduce weight and in order to increase the surface for better cooling of highly stressed motors. The special design promises improved rigidity over conventional ‘slotted’ designs while keeping the weight as low as possible. The motor plate is available in blue and black colour and a direct replacement for the stock part.

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August 29, 2013

SkyRC RS16 charger & 17A power supply

SkyRC introduce the RacingStar RS16 charger and the eFuel 230W/17A power supply. Starting with the charger, the multi-chemistry device is of very compact dimensions and features a back-lit display and a single push joystick for flicking through the menu. With it’s 180W circuitry the charger can fill 1S to 6S LiXX, 1 to 15 cell NiXX and 2V to 20V Pb battery packs with up to 16A charge current while offering a heatsink design case, built-in balancer and an optional temperature sensor port. The DC charger is powered by 11V to 18V power sources and designed for the use with the new eFuel 230W/17A power supply as both devices can be stacked and coupled together using two dual banana plugs.

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August 29, 2013

Arrowmax silicone shock oils

Arrowmax have a new line of shock fluids available. The silicone-based fluids come in grades of 100cst to 900cst with fine 25cst increments for the 250cst to 600cst oils and are sold in 59ml and 110ml bottles that sport an easy to use non-dripping cap.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 29, 2013

T.O.P. Sabre 4WD Mini touring car kit

T.O.P. introduce the Sabre 4WD Mini electric touring car kit. Designed for true 4WD mini enthusiasts the chassis offers all setup features of a full-size electric touring car in a compact yet strong carbon fibre chassis with aluminium alloy components. Heavy duty front and rear gear differentials come standard with the kit as is a fine-tuneable Ackermann steering system. Other features include aluminium front, rear and middle bulkheads, all-aluminium threaded shock absorbers and aluminium suspension mounts. The car is set for a release this Fall.

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