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March 18, 2020

Kyosho MP10 & MP9 12T/18T steel diff gear sets

Announced just recently by Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai and being available shortly are two new 12T/18T differential bevel gear sets for the Inferno MP10 and MP9 series 1/8th scale vehicles. Coming as separate sets for the front/rear and centre diffs, the kits allow to change the differential’s internal gearing from 10T/20T to 12T/18T which has an effect on the differential action, improving the vehicle’s stability over rough or bumpy parts of the track. Included in the sets are precision-made steel gears, steel cross pins as well as shims and drive pins.

View the centre diff set here

March 18, 2020

T-Works MIP hex wrench collar set

T-Works have introduced their new aluminium identification collar set for the popular MIP hex wrenches. The set includes four colour-coded collars with laser-etched size markings that slide over the tool tip of the hex wrenches and help to easily identify the hex’s sizes. Included with the set comes an Allen key and four grub screws for easy mounting of the collars.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

March 18, 2020

Racing Performer M4/M3 motor spacer set

Coming from Yokomo and made for the Racing Performer M4 and M3 brushless motors is a new motor spacer set. It includes new stainless steel spacers that will wear less over time, especially when used in modified motors, where the previous set could lead to increased ball bearing wear and thus quicker wear. The set includes three spacers and it is available from now on.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 18, 2020

RC Discharger 6S 40A resistor bank

RC Discharger have introduced their new 6S 40 resistor bank for the use with the popular iCharger Duo device. The resistor bank allows to discharge 1S to 6S LiPo batteries at a constant 40A rate with an enclosed box ensuring the externals do not get hot which adds a lot of safety and convenience. The neat and clean design also acts as a stand for both the charger and a server-type power supply, ensuring minimal pit space is taken while short wires make for a neat and professional appearance. Like all RC Discharger devices the resistor bank is a plug and play, it comes without the charger and power supply and it is available from now on.

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March 17, 2020

Bittydesign RC8B3.1e Vision body shell

Bittydesign have introduced their new Vision body shell for the Team Associated RC8B3.1e. Building on the proven, futuristic Vision design language, the electric variant features an even cleaner design compared to the recently announced nitro body, with the sleek and efficient design ensuring perfect aerodynamics. Included with the pre-cut body, that is moulded from high-quality 1mm polycarbonate, come window masks and a pre-cut decal sheet.

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March 17, 2020

Reds Racing tease new brushless motor

Reds Racing from Italy have released a first image of their forthcoming new 1/8th scale electric brushless motor. The V8 Gen3 features a redesigned can with machined cooling openings for lower operation temperatures and new red anodised front and back plates. Full details are expected to surface shortly.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

March 17, 2020

Forfaster Veloce .21 buggy engine

Forfaster Racing from France have introduced their first ever .21 nitro buggy engine. The XRD-based long-stroke 3-port engine was developed for competition off-road racing and it features a hardened and silicone-filled crankshaft, a 2-needle carburettor, steel ball bearings as well as a low-profile cooling head with a rubber-sealed combustion camber insert. It is available separately or including a Forfaster EFRA 2058 exhaust set.

View a list of the specifications and another image here

March 17, 2020

Kohta Akimoto joins Hobbywing & Sunpadow

Japanese electric off-road frontrunner, Kohta Akimoto has announced his new partnership with Hobbywing and Sunpadow. The former long-time Team Orion factory racer will be using Hobbywing’s XeRun XR10 speed controllers along with the XeRun V10 brushless motors and Sunpadow competition LiPo batteries at all major events across Japan, starting immediately. Kohta has the following to say about the deal:

I am excited to join Hobbywing and Sunpadow for the 2020 season and I am happy to release useful data from my races on my social media page to help support Hobbywing and Sunpadow racers.