July 8, 2019

Bezerk 1/12th scale spool pucks

Coming from Bezerk is a set of carbon fibre pucks that help to easily convert a regular 1/12th pan car diff into a spool axle in no time. The carbon fibre pucks will replace standard diff balls for shorty cylinders in order to create a locked spool axle as it is a popular setup option when running in high bite track conditions. The set includes ten pucks with 16-ball spur gears using eight and a twelve-ball main gear taking six pucks. After inserting the pucks, the diff will be built as normal – sans balls and diff lube – with the friction created by the carbon pucks hindering the gear from slipping on the axle. In addition the pucks are also very light of weight with ten pieces weighing in at 0.32g.

Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]


July 8, 2019

X-Grip Muchmore Diff Analyzer 1/8th off-road adapter

Italian X-Grip distributor Mikimodel have announced the release of an 1/8th off-road adapter for the Muchmore Diff Analyzer. The adapter is 3-D-printed using carbon-reinforced plastics for durability and a low weight and it allows to check the diff hardness of 1/8th off-road kits. The adapter is a direct fit and available from now on.

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July 8, 2019

RC-Project 1/8th off-road shock standoffs

RC-Project from Italy have announced the release of their all-new shock standoffs for 1/8th off-road buggies. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 Ergal material the standoff bushings are of a specific design and geometry that greatly improves parts life of bushing and standoff over common designs. In addition a hard-coated surface and teflon treatment reduces friction between the bushing and standoff, allowing for a parts life of about 30 to 35 litres without replacing the standoff or bushing. The standoffs are available as 0 offset or +5 offset variants, separately or as Pro Driver package including Grade 5 6Al4V Titanium rolled thread screws for Team Associated, HB Racing, Mugen and SWorkz kits.

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July 8, 2019

Merlin McFly Pitbull X alloy diff case

Rapid manufacturing company Merlin McFly has announced the release of an aluminium differential case for the Amewi Pitbull X buggy. A direct replacement for the original moulded composite part the alloy diff case, machined from highest-quality aerospace 7075-T6 aluminium, greatly improves durability and reliability. Included with the diff case comes a high-quality ball bearing. Alloy diff cases for other kits are available on request.

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July 5, 2019

Phat Bodies Electra 1/12th LMP body shell

Phat Bodies from the UK have introduced their all-new Electra 1/12th scale LMP pan car body shell. A new approach to 12th scale LMP aerodynamics, with styling cues from the futuristic Formula E class cars, has seen Phat Bodies develop a new style of bodyshell with high downforce yet maintain very low drag to establish a body shell with superb feel and exceptional balance at any speed on any type of corner. The body is designed within global bodyshell dimensions, to comply with EFRA and ROAR rules, and it is BRCA approved. It comes made of crystal clear Lexan polycarbonate ready for painting and it includes stickers, pre-cut vinyl window and light masks and also overspray film.

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July 5, 2019

PR Racing V3FM-R Evo & SB401-R lightweight bodies

PR Racing have introduced new lightweight body shells for the V3FM-R Evo 2WD and SB401-R 4WD buggies. Moulded from high-quality 0.5mm Lexan polycarbonate material the shells are substantially lighter than their standard counter parts for an overall lower centre of gravity and thus less body roll and swifter cornering in high grip track conditions. The bodies come clear, including window masks and decal sheets.

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July 5, 2019

Team Bomber HQ king pin friction oil

Coming from Team Bomber is the new HQ king pin friction oil developed in cooperation with ZeroRacing. Ideal for the undamped front suspensions of 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan and formula cars the friction oil provides a certain amount of damping when applied in the spring and lower pivot ball area. Available as colour-coded soft and medium thickness variants damping can be adjust using the different viscosities and also different amounts of the fluid. The oils are available separately or as combo package.

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July 5, 2019

X-Grip Premium Graphene 7.4V 6000mAh battery pack

Italian X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have announced the release of the Premium Graphene series 7.4V 6000mAh LiPo battery pack. Built from highest quality 150C cells the pack is considered to be the most powerful of X-Grip’s competition battery line and it measures a low profile 137x45x22mm for a lower overall centre of gravity.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]