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August 8, 2011

Hot Bodies TCX option parts

Coming soon from Hot Bodies are several new option parts for the TCX 1/10 scale electric touring car chassis. The longer lightweight Solid Axle Long Cup fit the front differential or spool allowing racers to use the 44mm driveshaft instead of the 46mm driveshaft. Also new are the Universal Axle Pin Cover, purple anodised aluminium collars that replace the set screw in the universal axle for a quicker rebuild and increased durability. The collar surrounds the pin and prevents it from slipping out. The part also suits the Cyclone line of touring cars. Last but not least Hot Bodies have new 6-hole 1.1mm Teflon shock pistons available. They come as a pair and also include 6.2x3x2mm spacers and shock rod guide, both made from PTFE.

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August 8, 2011

Fantom Facts Machine 2

Fantom introduce the new Facts Machine 2 electric brushless motor tester. The multi-function motor tester has the ability to accurately test brushless motors and rotors with parameters like magnetic field strength and stator resistance. The compact unit is self-contained and requires no additional power source.

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August 8, 2011

Xray RX8 aluminium front anti-roll bar mounts

The aluminium front anti-roll bar mounts for the Xray RX8 allow you to adjust the anti-roll bar independently from down stop setting, so that both settings do not interfere. The new parts also allow for wheelbase adjustments as the anti-roll bar mounts move together with the front arms, and wheelbase adjustment shims that can be added either in front of the anti-roll bar, to shorten the wheelbase, or behind the arm, to lengthen the wheelbase. The parts are CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium.

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August 8, 2011

Arrowmax RX8 front universal joint set

Arrowmax release a front universal joint set for the Xray RX8. Machined from extremely durable spring steel, the light and durable parts enhance the performance of the car by avoiding the often feared chatter of the front wheels during cornering.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

August 7, 2011

Team Grid RC8 suspension race geometry kit

Team Grid got in touch to tell us about their new race geometry suspension kit for Team Associated’s RC8 buggy. The kit converts all existing RC8 nitro or electric buggy into a super handling race machine for rough track conditions and slippery hard clay surfaces. The specially designed shock adaptors bring the shock rod ends deep into the stock arms, and the new front and rear shock towers also position the shock more upright. This new geometry enables full progressive action of the suspension arms as it navigates rough track surfaces. The shock towers offer a five position mount to tune the front and rear suspension even further. The shock towers and adaptors are CNC machined from 5mm thick aluminium and fit Team Grid’s already available suspension arms.

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August 6, 2011

SpeedMerchant Xray 10 WGT Conversion

SpeedMerchant’s new Xray 10 WGT conversion features nearly everything found on the company’s Xray II conversion. The kit includes two tweak/body mount braces for Protoform’s Sophia GT shell as well as general 200mm bodies and make use of the stock battery position and wheelbase. The kit includes a 2.5mm main chassis, bottom plate, top plate and tweak/body mount braces, SpeedMerchant damper tubes, linear tweak spring set and all needed hardware to complete the conversion.

Source: SpeedMerchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]

August 5, 2011

Robitronic Razer BL 1/8 BL motors

Robitronic release a total of four new electric brushless motors. The Razer BL and Razer Pro BL share the same 42×68.5mm dimensions and while the the normal version is available as 6-pole 2150kv/7T and 1900kv/8T variant, the Pro comes as 2400kv/6T and 2100kv/7T 6-pole/18-slot version for even more power and efficiency. All motors come with a black anodised and highly ripped can with red front and back plate – the Pro variant additionally features three milled out section in the front plate for easy identification.

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August 5, 2011

Sneak Peek – Kyosho Mini-Z Optima

Kyosho released first vague information on their upcoming Mini-Z MB-010 Optima 2.4GHz micro racer. Resembling the iconic vintage 1/10 scale 4WD Optima, the Mini-Z offering will feature a 4WD drive train, oil-filled shock absorbers, makes use of AAA-size batteries and comes including a 2.4GHz radio system. The japanese company will release more detailed information with the beginning of September and plans a public release in November 2011.

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