November 17, 2016

Tesla GT5 Black Edition 5-port .21 engine

Tesla GT5 Black Edition 5-port .21 engine

Coming from Italian brand Tesla is the new GT5 Black Edition 5-port 3.5cc engine. The latest version of the GT engine offers improved top speed and mid-range power while maintaining a low fuel consumption thanks to optimised internal mixture flow. The engine also sports a redesigned, black anodised cooling head for improved temperature management and it is available now.

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November 17, 2016

T-Works body support foam sets

T-Works body support foam sets

T-Works have introduced two body support foam sets for touring car bodyshells. Made from thinner 2mm or thicker 5mm foam, each set consists of a total of eight pads that help to brace the body’s front part against the inner foam bumper for improved aerodynamics and better crash resistance. Foam sizes included are 10x100mm and 10x50mm all of which come clad with a self-adhesive tape for easy mounting.

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November 17, 2016

HB Racing E817 1/8th electric buggy kit

HB Racing E817 1/8th electric buggy kit

Following numerous teasers, HB Racing have finally revealed all information on their forthcoming E817 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based off of the World Championship winning D815 the electric variant, that won the 2016 EFRA 1/8th E-Buggy Euros, utilises a range of purpose-designed features such as a low-centre of gravity battery mount that allows the use of brick-type 4S, 2S standard and 2S shorty LiPo packs with the drivetrain utilising an optimised 43T/10T gearbox. The motor mount is of a unique clamp-type design and the updated hinge pins offer easier front and rear differential access. The covered receiver box and the electronics mounts are removable for easy of cleaning and the buggy is usable without a special “E”-body as most nitro bodies fit – included with the kit will come a Pro-Line Predator and a genuine Pro-Line lightweight wing. Other features included are updated rear hubs that are now compatible with universals and CVA-type drive shafts while optional D arm mounts allow the fine-tuning of the rear toe adjustments. On top of this the E817 will be compatible with almost all of the available D815 tuning items.

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November 17, 2016

MIP Monster Beetle Super Ball Diff kit

MIP Monster Beetle Super Ball Diff kit

Available now for pre-order is MIP’s Super Ball Diff kit for the Tamiya Monster Beetle and all other Tamiya vehicles that make use of the iconic “Frog”-style transmission. It is a direct bolt-on kit, with no modifications needed for both the 2015 Monster Beetle and 2016 Blackfoot trucks. It was designed to work with Tamiya’s brand-new universal pin drive axle, giving the option of installing brushless motors without fear of destroying the stock gear differential or extremely expensive vintage ball differential. The ability to add different grease viscosities for tuning and no fear of slipping will bring the Blackfoot into the 21st Century without losing that old-school 1980’s feel. The kit is available for pre-order now and it will go into productions once a total of 250 pre-purchases are reached. More information on the process can be found here.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


November 16, 2016

JConcepts 2WD buggy lower front wings

JConcepts 2WD buggy lower front wings

JConcepts’s popular 2WD buggy lower front wing series is now available for all popular 1/10th 2WD buggies on the market. The range includes sets for the Team Associated B5/B5M, B6/B6D, TLR 22 3.0, Yokomo YZ2, as well as the Xray XB2 and Kyosho RB6.6. All include tailor-designed front wing mounts made from injection-moulded and durable material as well as a V-angle front wing. The wing mount itself attaches with supplied hardware to the top deck on TLR, Yokomo, Xray and Kyosho vehicles while the Team Associated versions mount directly to the front shock tower. Cut lines are included for easy trimming while dimples are located on the wing itself to indicate where to mount to the front wing mount.

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November 16, 2016

RDRP B6 titanium shock mount set

RDRP B6 titanium shock mount set

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced the titanium shock mount set for the Team Associated B6-series of buggies. A direct replacement for the standard multi-piece shock mounts, the parts are made from a single piece of high-quality Grade 5 titanium and do away with the standard multi-piece design that consists of screws and upper shock mount bushings. The 1-piece design of the shock mounts allows for easy suspension setting changes as they only require to undo the rear lock nut to alter the shock angle while the lightweight yet sturdy material saves weight compared to the stock parts – ideal for stock class weight saving fanatics and everyone who is looking for a lighter buggy. The full set includes a pair of front and rear shock mounts and it includes a set of high-quality locknuts. The front and rear shock mount sets are also available separately.

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November 16, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium driveshaft splines

Samix SCX10 II aluminium driveshaft splines

Samix have introduced an aluminium driveshaft splines for the Axial SCX10 II off-road kit. Offering improved rigidity and durability over the kit items, the CNC-machined aluminium parts come anodised for wear and looks and they are available in green, black and gun metal colour.

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November 16, 2016

Arrowmax multi-nation travel adapter

Arrowmax multi-nation travel adapter

Coming from Arrowmax is the multi-nation travel adapter that allows to use AC devices in a range of countries. Offering Asian, UK, Europe and US plug pattern, the device also sport a USB port with a maximum of 2.1A output. Compact and lightweight the adapter is easy to store and transport and it comes with a handy pouch.

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