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November 23, 2019

Pro-Line Street Fighter HP 3.8″ belted tyres

Pro-Line have introduced their new Street Fighter HP 3.8″ belted tyres that come pre-mounted on black Raid 8×32 removable hex 17mm wheels. The tyres feature a high-performance herringbone weave pattern belt inside of the tyres that will prevent the tyre from ballooning or expanding during use. This will give maximum control to put the power down even at high speeds. The tyres are made using the soft M2 compound and utilise aggressive tread grooves for grip and durability. The tyres come as pairs and are pre-mounted on Pro-Line’s Raid 8×32 removable Hex 17mm wheels, making the ideal for all monster trucks that use 3.8″ wheels and tyres.

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November 22, 2019

Picco P3X 3.5cc nitro off-road engine

Kyosho Europe have introduced the new Picco P3X 3.5cc 3-port nitro off-road engine. An update to the popular Blast, the P3X features a new vacuum injected crankcase for durability, and a lightened high-quality silicone-filled and balanced crankshaft whose super strong material does not need additional DLC coating. Also new are a CNC-machine backplate with extra scoop for additional performance while a Japan-made blue seal front and high-quality ceramic main bearing ensure smooth operation in all RPM ranges.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

November 22, 2019

Shepherd Velox V10 advanced weight system

Following the release of the advanced weight system for the Velox V8.2 Shepherd now also introduce a version for the Velox V10. A prototype has already showed its performance in the hands of Patrick Nähr who claimed his first ENS victory at the season final in Ettlingen. The set is a direct replacement for the regular or brass battery mount and is suitable for battery packs with a maximum footprint of 15x32x85. It includes a 7075-T6 aluminium tray, two 18g balancing weights, a composite battery-brace as well as all necessary mounting hardware. The 18g weights are equipped with additional countersunk holes making it possible to stack weights if needed. Without stacking a total of five weights can be installed. To install the battery pack two holes need to be drilled in existing radio plates while all future batches will feature the mounting holes out of the box. The set as well as all individual items will be available from next week on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

November 22, 2019

GForce Bullet-D 4200mAh racing pack LiPo battery

GForce have announced the release of their new Bullet-D 4200mAh LiPo battery pack that mimics the shaped of an NiMH racing pack. The oval diameter design comes in handy especially when looking for a battery pack that is compatible with certain Tamiya or Kyosho cars or when running in vintage racing classes. The battery is built from high-quality 50C cells for exceptional power supply, it measures 134x45x23.5mm, and it comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and an XH balancer port.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

November 22, 2019

LRP black brass battery weights

LRP have introduced their new under LiPo brass battery weights. The weights are ideal to up the overall weight of on-road and off-road cars while allowing to lower the overall centre of gravity when running low centre of gravity battery packs. The weights are available as standard battery sized 139x47x0.5mm 28g, 139x47x0.79mm 44g and 139x47x1.05mm 59g variants and also as shorty battery sized 97x47x0.27mm 10g, 97x47x0.76mm 30g, 97x47x1.0mm 39g and 97x47x1.65mm 65g plates. All come with a black surface coating and in packs of two per size.

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November 22, 2019

7075.it T4 2020 aluminium & brass optionals

7075 Special Parts from Italy have introduced first option parts for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. First up is a low centre of gravity aluminium main chassis that allows for easy placement of balance weights using single screws. Machined cut-outs enable the racer to position optional brass weights which not only adds to the overall appearance but the weights are also secured in a much safer manner compared to just using tape to securing them to the chassis. The main plate comes machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium, it sports a black surface coating for wear and it is available separately or including a set of low-profile brass balance weights.

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November 22, 2019

Pro-Line 2020 Jeep Gladiator body shell

Coming soon from Pro-Line is their all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator body for 12.3” scale crawlers. The Gladiator combines the iconic and unmistakable Jeep body styling with the utility and ruggedness of an adventure-ready truck. The body features all the scale Jeep Gladiator details and a sticker sheet that will completely transform the look of any scale crawler truck. The 1-piece body comes clear, so owners can customise the look of their truck in any way they desire including building an overlanding rig.

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November 22, 2019

Volante Bronze asphalt Tire Traction

Volante have announced the release of their new Bronze Tire Traction compound especially developed for the use in low to medium grip conditions. The tyre sauce is usable with both rubber and foam tyres and it will provide exceptional traction without accelerating tyre wear. The odourless formula of the traction compound allows the use at indoor tracks and it comes in large 40ml applicator pen bottles.

Source: Volante [volantetire.com]