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August 14, 2013

Sweep P1L 1/8th GT body shell

Sweep Racing introduce their first ever body shell for the 1/8th GT class called the P1L. Designed to fit a wide range of chassis and wheelbase settings the generic sports car body features an aerodynamically shaped front end, a low roof line and airflow break-away edges on the rear fenders in order to maximise the aerodynamic performance. Included with the body comes a large rear wing that can be cut to size to further adjust low and high speed handling.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

August 14, 2013

Zen-Racing 1/12 rear pod

Zen-Racing have launched a new rear pod assembly for the most popular 1/12 cars on the market. The rear motor mount and suspension part is made from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre and aerospace-quality aluminium. It is of a full box design to keep the pod rigid and square under the extreme forces of the modern brushless motors. Existing rear pods with plastic ride height adjusters can distort under the torque from the motor, the Zen option stops this and it also incorporates a sliding ride height adjustment for the rear axle doing away with the need to remove the shaft to adjust the ground clearance. An optional carbon shim set is also available offering adjustment steps down to 0.15mm. The upgrade part is available for Associated, Yokomo, CRC, Serpent and other chassis.

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August 14, 2013

Tamiya DB01RR 4WD buggy kit

Tamiya soon have their latest version of the DB01 club level 4WD racing buggy kit available, called the DB01RR. The race-spec version will feature a new tub chassis specially designed for LiPo battery packs, it will include TRF aluminium big bore shock absorbers, aluminium suspension mounts and a slipper clutch along reinforced belts and, from what we understand, oil-filled differentials. The limited edition kit is meant to hit the stores at the end of September.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

August 14, 2013

KM H-K1 Meen Version driveshafts & wheel axles

KM Racing introduce new option parts for the World Championship winning H-K1 Meen Version 200mm nitro touring car in the form of red steel driveshafts and wheel axles. Starting with the driveshafts, the parts are of a super light weight and incorporate red steel wheel axles and 7075-T6 aluminium shafts. The steel axles received a special heat treatment to increase hardness and lifespan while the aluminium shafts come hard coated, again to increase durability. Also made for the Meen Version car are the red steel Evo2 rear axles. Made from the same durable steel the parts are used in combination with dogbone driveshafts.

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August 14, 2013

Team C TM4 4WD buggy – Sneak Peek

After launching the TM2 2WD mid-motor off-road buggy Team C Racing now takes the platform to the next level by announcing the TM4 4WD buggy. The TM2, simply spoken, is a mixture of a 4WD rear end combined with the front end of a 2WD buggy and is designed for 2S Shorty LiPo battery packs only. The motor is located on the opposite side with the steering servo and receiver being mounted in the front “2WD part”. By the looks of things the upcoming TM4 will make use of the exact same weight distribution and design concept: Shorty LiPo pack in the rear together with motor and speedo while the servo and receiver sit in the front. Given the CAD rendering the chassis will be made from aluminium in a long wheelbase configuration while the motor mount and suspension brackets are also being made from alloy. Other features one can spot are big bore shock absorbers and possibly large 14mm wheel hex adapters. No word on a release date yet but maybe we can spot prototypes at next month’ IFMAR World Championships in California.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

August 13, 2013

Yokomo B-Max2 front bulkhead insert

Yokomo B-Max2 front alloy & brass front bulkhead

Yokomo Europe introduce a new option part for the B-Max2 buggy in the form of a brass insert for the aluminium front bulkhead. Incorporated into the optional bulkhead is a pocket that takes the new 11g brass insert to add more weight if needed. The weight is a direct fit and available now.

Source: Yokomo Europe [teamyokomo.eu]

August 13, 2013

Team Magic Black Magic tool line

Team Magic introduce a new tool line called Black Magic. Available are several metric and imperial tool tip variants including Phillips, flathead and hex drivers all of which are made from HSS material for a long life and high precision. The grips are machined from aluminium, come black anodised and with lazer-etched size markings for easy identification while their design allows for easy tool tip changes if needed.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]

August 13, 2013

Tamiya FF-03 Evo FWD chassis kit

Available from end of August is Tamiya’s latest front-wheel drive kit called the FF-03 Evo. The high-end FWD touring car makes use of a gear transmission and features a new 2.5mm carbon main chassis and 2.0mm upper deck. The IFS front damper layout with inboard shock absorbers makes for a low centre of gravity and an optimised weight distribution while the new chassis has the drive battery mounted in-line of the left side with the servo and electronics being located on the opposite side of the chassis. Included with the kit come many option parts such as a heatsink motor plate, rear aluminium bulkhead, blue anodised turnbuckles and TRF shock absorbers.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]