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January 21, 2016

CRC WTF1-FC16 formula car kit

Calandra Racing Concepts have introduced the new FC16 version of their successful WTF1 formula car kit. The car is based on a 2.5mm quadaxial, high modulus carbon fibre chassis that allows for three different battery placements in an inline forward and rear as well as a transverse position. The steering servo can be mounted in a standup of laydown position and like the chassis, the front lower wishbone parts as well as rear lower pod plate, battery plate and more are also made up using 2.5mm QHM carbon fibre. Other features include a dual tube roll damper, CRC’s Slider Pod rear ride height adjustment as well as the CRC Pro Diff ball differential mounted on a lightweight carbon fibre rear axle shaft. The WTF1-FC16 kit has already proven its performance by TQing and winning the US Indoor Champs in Cleveland as well as the 2016 Hudy Indoor Champs. The kit will hit the stores early February with a FC16 conversion kit for the original WTF1 car being up for grabs from now on.

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January 20, 2016

Team Magic aluminium pivot balls

New from Team Magic come aluminium pivot balls for the E4 series of touring cars. The pivot balls are machined from 7075 aluminium, they come in three different specifications including a 5x4mm, a 5x7mm and a special kingpin pivot ball variant. The alloy parts help to reduce the overall weight and they come black anodised for wear.

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January 20, 2016

Spec-R MF-01X aluminium rear hub set

Spec-R have introduced an aluminium rear hub set for the Tamiya MF-01X off-road vehicle. Included are blue anodised aluminium uprights that utilise composite inserts for the suspension pins, as well as carbon fibre camber plates along a set of mounting hardware. The alloy hubs make for improved durability and precision while adding visual impact at the same time.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

January 20, 2016

Xray XB4 2.0mm upper graphite chassis brace

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 buggy is a 2.0mm upper graphite chassis brace. Cut from high-quality carbon fibre the part is designed to fit atop the composite chassis brace and it makes for less flex and thus more stability. When using the upper brace, the composite rear lower brace has to be removed.

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January 19, 2016

Schumacher SupaStox Atom GT12 kit

Schumacher have introduced the SupaStox Atom kit for the GT12 class. It features an alloy chassis for ultra low centre of gravity, a new lightweight diff and wheels for low rotating weight, and a host of updates to further up the on track performance. The kit is available in two specifications with the first being the Pro. It includes the C/F Pro diff, side dampers, left rear wheel clamp and new Atom GT12 wheels while the more economically priced Sport variant has a fixed rear axle with no diff, no side dampers and old style SupaStox rear wheels.

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January 19, 2016

Team Magic E4RS III PU drivebelts

Coming from Team Magic and made for the E4RS III and E4RS III Plus touring car are special heavy duty PU front and rear belts. The reinforced belts offer higher durability, making them ideal for Modified racing where high torque loads can occur. For standard classes Team Magic recommends the standard low-friction parts.

Source: Team Magic [hrcdistribution.com]

January 19, 2016

Speedzone Peerless V2 brushless motors

Speedzone have released their second generation Peerless series electric brushless motors. The motors feature higher tolerance and more durable components, which helps facilitate a lower resistance, longer lasting motor. A variety of turns are available and each motor is built to the highest of standards. The motors are bench tested and the lightweight design features upgraded bearings and symmetrical vent openings, which in conjunction with the case and stator structure further reduces motor temperature and maximises efficiency. It also allows for easy stator measurement without disassembly. Spec motors are produced with a short stator and HT rotor while modified motors come with a standard size stator.

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January 18, 2016

Xray NT1 & XB4 low height internal diff gears

Xray have introduced a set of low height bevel and satellite gears for the NT1 and XB4 series of cars. The lightweight gears are made of a special graphite composite material that offers high durability, low wear and an ultra-low rotational mass. Using the parts improves the drivetrain efficiency and the gears are also usable with the T3 line touring cars.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]