TOP introduce the optional steering post mount plate for the Photon EX touring car kit. Included are a 1.5mm and a 2.5mm plate that help to fine-tune the car’s front chassis flex in order to achieve the user preferred steering response in different track conditions. The parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and are available now.
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Traxxas announce their 1/10th brushless rally racer based on an all-new low centre of gravity 4WD chassis. The chassis assembly is of a modular type making tuning and maintenance easy. Other features include extra long suspension arms, adjustable turnbuckles, shaft drivetrain with two gear differentials and slipper clutch as well as new all-terrain rally wheels, tires and body shell. Included with the ready-to-run kit comes a 3500kv brushless motor, VXL-3s LiPo-compatible controller and TQi radio system.
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Capricorn introduce new option parts in the form of Kevlar reinforced front and rear differential cases and Lab C801 Ergal shafts. Starting with the differential cases these are available as front and rear items, come made from Kevlar compound material and make for super smooth drivetrain action. The new parts also hold more oil for a more consistent differential action. Also new are Lab C801 shafts that come hard coated and machined from Ergal. They weight 25g less and make for a lighter drivetrain.
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Exotek Racing introduce this 0 degree rear hub set for 1/10th Team Associated off-road vehicles such as the B4, B4.1, B44, T4, T4.1, and SC10. They feature vertical style ball end mounting positions for variable roll center adjustments. Simply add shims under the ball ends to lower or raise the roll center. Three position ball locations match the Factory Team hubs for easy set up reference. They are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and make use of the same heavy duty oversized outer bearings, crush sleeve and shims as the factory team hubs. The simple design results in 30 percent lighter weight then the Factory Team hubs.
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Speed Passion are looking for candidates to apply for several positions in Europe and Hong Kong. The company is currently seeking a European based Sales & Marketing Executive, Hong Kong based Customer Support Officer as well as a Sales and Marketing Manager. They further look for a Video, Graphic and Flash designer as well as a Products Designer. Immediate availability for all positions is an advantage.
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The latest S-Workz S350 Series power steering package is designed not only for better weight balance but also to improve the speed and free movement of the BK1 steering system. The set includes a new radio tray, new front lower arms and also a newly designed steering plate with carbon plates for the steering blocks. Along with the optional Falcone body shell, your BK1 will be going to next level.
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11th of August was D-day for VRC Pro: launch of short course trucks class, Virtual Racing Industries’ first attempt into off-road. It became immediately clear how immensely popular off-road racing is compared to on-road racing. In off-road you crash with a smile, in on-road you crash with frustration to say it bluntly. The Intercept SCX-10 is VRC’s own ‘generic’ 4-WD short course truck and is partly based on the popular Associated SC10 chassis. However, the SCX-10 is equipped with 3 adjustable viscous gear differentials to distribute the power the front and rear wheels equally. Suspension, shocks and anti-roll bars can be fine tuned to optimize the handling of the car.
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The Associated TC6.1 Worlds car kit builds upon the already-successful ROAR and BRCA national championship-winning TC6.1 platform with several performance-enhancing upgrades that boost the car to the next level. The TC6.1 WC is built on a new ultra-narrow 2.25mm-thick carbon-fiber chassis with optimized flex along with maximum chassis-roll ground clearance. The new narrow chassis helps reduce chassis drag during the hardest cornering. Also included in the TC6.1 WC are the Factory Team Vertical Ballstud Bearing Caps. Previously available only as a Factory Team upgrade, the vertical ballstud bearing caps provide finer increments of adjustment. This increased adjustability will allow the racer to tune the suspension with even more precision than before.
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