January 25, 2017

ORCA 6300mAh LCG HV Gen 3 LiPo battery pack

ORCA have introduced their new 6300mAh LCG HV Gen 3 high-voltage LiPo battery pack. Offering a nominal voltage of 7.6V the 2S pack is of low centre of gravity specifications and only 22.5mm tall compared to the standard 25.1mm which can lead to high corner speeds. The pack weighs in at 272g and it can be safely charged up to 8.7V but it will also show exceptional performance when filled to the currently race-legal 8.4V.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]


January 25, 2017

T-Works TKI3/4 carbon fibre centre gearbox plate

Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3 and TKI4 kits is a carbon fibre centre gearbox plate. Designed to replace the standard aluminium part the carbon fibre plate is of a very low weight and it adds some visual impact to the centre part of the buggy.

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


January 25, 2017

Team Magic E5 stainless steel skid plates

HRC Distribution have introduced new stainless steel skid plates for the Team Magic E5 monster truck. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a natural silver finish, the plates not only reduce the chance of damaging the chassis during those demanding bashing sessions but they also lower the truck’s overall centre of gravity for a more planted feeling. Available are a front and a rear chassis guard with both including the needed mounting hardware.

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January 25, 2017

Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI4 Spec A nitro buggy roller

Coming soon from Kyosho is the Inferno MP9 TKI4 Spec A 1/8th nitro buggy roller. The pre-assembled kit out of Kyosho’s Spec A range is built by experienced staff and the kits are individually checked by Inferno designer Yuichi Kanai. Areas such as shock absorbers and diffs are built to very high standards to guarantee best performances as are details such as ride height and suspension geometry that all come pre-set and race-ready. On top of this the bodyshell is pre-cut, reducing preparation time significantly. As for the specifications the Spec A kit comes with the same features as the standard TKI4 kit and it will hit the stores beginning of March.

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January 24, 2017

JConcepts Reflex, Detox & Triple Dees double dot tyres

JConcepts release three popular 1/8th off-road tyre tread patterns in the long-wear, warm weather double dot compounds. The “2” compounds made popular during events such as the Silver State Nitro Challenge and ROAR Fuel Nationals give racers an option that provides better wear characteristics, less rolling resistance and performance during warm weather or long main events. The R2 compound labelled as medium soft is the first long-wear option a racer will turn to as the track conditions groove out and heat up. Next in the compound line-up, the O2, labelled as the medium compound is the next selection as weather continues to get warmer and the track gets more abrasive. Finally, the Y2, the medium hard compound is the favourite for the most outrageous track temperature range and more importantly, the most abrasive. All double dot compounds are intended for more demanding conditions and work well when paired to the appropriate track.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


January 24, 2017

Fenix ball diff & other pan car option parts

Fenix Racing have introduced their new formula car ball differential as well as other optional for pan and formula cars. Starting with the ball diff, the assembly uses a 1/4″ Grade 5 titanium axle shaft, triple ball bearings and its design takes axial load away from the bearings for improved durability and higher crash resistance as there is no contact between the ball bearings and the thrust race. The 16-ball diff also features triple disc springs, it utilises a 64 pitch 84T CNC-machined main gear and it weighs in at only 38g.

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January 24, 2017

Tamiya set for re-re-release galore at Nuremberg fair

Tamiya is set for some re-release galore at the forthcoming 2017 International Toy Fair in Germany with the official introduction of the 2017 Bigwig 4WD re-release buggy being only the peak of the iceberg. The iconic Japanese company will also present the re-release of the Candy Green Grasshopper, which is a re-re-release if you will as the green hopper was already a re-release of the original – white – 1984 Grasshopper. Also coming are the CC-01-based Mitsubishi Pajero Metaltop Wide, the GF-01 Metal Dump Truck will make a return as does the XV-01 longer damper chassis kit. Just in is also the unofficial announcement of the (re-)re-release of the already re-released (back in 2005) 1991 Top Force 4WD buggy.

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January 24, 2017

Yeah Racing Sakura D4 steering & suspension upgrade kit

Yeah Racing’s pink-themed steering and suspension upgrade kit for the 3Racing Sakura D4 is soon also available in black colour. Like the pink-coloured set the stealthy black variant includes highly adjustable suspension and steering upgrade parts such as steering knuckles with adjustable KPI, front and rear suspension arms with stepped track width adjustment feature which allows to fine-tune the steering responsiveness according to the grip levels, and the upper front links allows for caster adjustment through a simple hole change. The alloy parts are made from 7075 aluminium, they come black anodised, with silver chamfered edges and the kit also includes select drivetrain parts such as front CV-style driveshafts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]