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March 3, 2015

Xray XB8 active centre differential

Xray introduce the active centre differential for the XB8 1/8th off-road buggy. The adjustable gear diff is made to adapt the buggy’s handling characteristics both on-power and off-power by using different shape internals. The standard 90 degree parts provide a good balance between on and off-power as the diff closes and opens with a slight delay, making the standard setting best suited for high-grip or bumpy tracks. The optional 120 degree internals let the diff close or open immediately which is a setting best used on slippery or flat tracks. The set includes all needed parts and it fits the XB8’14, the XB8’15 and the XB8E.

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March 3, 2015

BRX5 Full Watts 2015 1/8th electric on-road kit

French company BRX released first images of the forthcoming BRX5 Full Watts 1/8th scale 2WD electric on-road kit. The “classic” 2WD car features rigid front and rear suspension parts, a simple single belt drivetrain and a silver carbon fibre main chassis with blue anodised aluminium parts. The front suspension offers adjustable caster, camber, track width and toe settings while the rear end has adjustable camber, track width and toe values. Building on the 2014 kit the ’15 spec car offers new battery mounts for dual 2S standard or shorty LiPo packs with the latter allowing to adjust the weight balance by shifting the packs forth or back.

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March 3, 2015

LRP S10 Blast TC 2 RTR kits

Following the introduction of the S10 Blast TC 2 rolling chassis kit LRP also have two ready-to-run versions available. Both feature the redesigned Blast TC 2 chassis with splash-waterproof receiver box, front CVA driveshafts, a tougher drivetrain and white competition shock springs. The touring car is available in the brushless-powered BL variant with a LRP Vector K7 4300kv motor and a Spin Pro RTR speed controller or as standard version with a Blast high torque brushed motor and a Wild Pack NiMH battery including charger. Both kits come with a 2.4GHz radio system, a splash-waterproof servo and pre-painted bodyshells.

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March 2, 2015

FX K5 DC .21 nitro off-road engine

New from FX comes the K5 DC 1/8th off-road competition racing engine. It is based on the 5K and brings all the refinements and improvements based on the experiences gained from the previous racing seasons and a European vice-Champion title. The refined engine features a new, sealed combustion chamber insert with larger surface for improved heat transition to the engine head, a redesigned lightweight engine head with improved cooling, a new carburettor with optimised needles which lead to easier to adjust mixture settings and the K5 also has a more linear power supply. The engine uses a refined manufacturing process and it comes with a DLC diamond coated crankshaft, a high-precision German rear ceramic bearing and a premium Japanese front bearing. The K5 is available as engine only or including muffler and manifold.

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March 2, 2015

RB Products under French commercial court protection

RB Products under French Commercial Court protection

Today French company RB Products issued a statement regarding the company’s future and to avoid any misleading rumours. From what is understood a shareholder of RB Products ran into financial problems but RB Products is currently working in a normal fashion and the 2015 engine range will be introduced next week. Support and products supply currently is unaffected by the new circumstances and restructuring will be finalised in March.

For some time, the GR Fi Group (a shareholder in RB Products) encountered difficulties with its banking partners. The best option was to be placed under the protection of the Commercial Court of Grenoble. Therefore, its subsidiary RB Products, is now under the same protection. The goal of this action is to ensure the continuation of the activity by the intervention of a new shareholder.

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March 1, 2015

Hitec AEE S60 & MD10 action cameras

Hitec and AEE have combined forces to deliver two action cameras designed to capture high definition videos. First up is the S60 that offers 1080p/60fps and 16MP image shots. The camera features a 2 inch LCD screen, a built-in 1500mAh Lithium battery and an IP-68 waterproof housing. 328ft. range WiFi and 4x digital zoom while recording round out the package.

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March 1, 2015

O.S. Speed Tuned B2101 Ty Tessmann Edition engine

Ty Tessmann tore up the track at the 2014 IFMAR 1/8 Scale Off-Road World Championships running an O.S. Speed Tuned B2101 engine tailored to his winning specs. Now O.S. makes that same setup available to other drivers — in the Ty Tessmann Limited Edition Speed Tuned B2101. The engine features the same tuned pipe, manifold and carb restrictor used by Ty to win the 2014 IFMAR Championships. Its T-2090SC pipe is paired with an M2002SC manifold whose added length increases torque in the low to middle range. The 5.8mm restrictor — not available on any other O.S. engine — matches what O.S. supplied to Ty for extending run time in competition. Like the standard B2101, this version has a lowered cylinder head, DLC crankshaft with balanced tungsten weights, and a Type 21J carburettor. Only a small number are being produced, making this engine both competitive and collectible. The Ty Tessmann Limited Edition Speed Tuned B2101 is easy to distinguish from the standard model due to the natural-colour cylinder head and Ty’s name laser-etched onto the crankcase, crankshaft and tuned pipe.

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February 28, 2015

AKA introduce ultra soft compound for 1/10th tyres

AKA introduce ultra soft compound for 1/0th scale tyres

AKA now have a range of 1/10th scale buggy, short course and stadium truck tyres available in their all-new ultra soft compound. Designed for cold weather and low-traction conditions the tyres are ideally used in a temperature range of 0°C to 10°C and the select treads are available as rubber only including red inserts or a pre-mounts.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]