Coming soon from Tamiya are two new 1/10th scale kits based on the TT-02 entry-level 4WD touring car chassis. First up is the Nissan Skyline R33 on the Drift Spec TT-02D chassis, a kit that offers some optional parts such as ball bearings, a sport-tuned motor and aluminium heat sink. Included in the kit comes a highly detailed 1995 Skyline R33 body and mesh-type wheels with Super Driftech tyres.
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Coming from Etronix is the Powerpal Peak Plus AC charger for the use with NiMH and LiPo battery packs. Housed in a durable alloy case with integrated heatsinks the device offers selectable 1A, 3A and 5A charge current for 1 to 8 cell NiMH/NiCD or 2S to 3S LiPo/LiFe battery packs. A microprocessor controls the delta-peak sensitivity during NiXX and the individual cell balancing during LiXX charge an the charger comes including a UK or Euro pin main cable.
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Xray introduce hard-coated aluminium pinion gears for RX8’s with XCA clutchbell. Cut from tough 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a hard-coated surface for strength and durability the gears help to fine-tune the gearing of Xray’s 1/8th nitro on-road car. Made on a special gear machine, all pinions feature ultra-precise tooth shaping and ultra-true running for vibration-free operation. A fine internal threading allows for easy installation on standard or lightweight XCA clutchbells and each of the pinions, that are available as 17T to 19T 1st and 22T to 25T 2nd gear variant, comes etched with the tooth number for quick and easy identification.
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Martin Wollanka and Kevin Pignotti are the new VRC Worlds title holders in 1:8th Sportscars and 1:10th ISTC respectively. Martin Wollanka from Austria scored a well-deserved title in his 2014 VRC Worlds campaign after having to settle for second in the 1:10 ISTC VRC Worlds right behind Kevin Pignotti. Martin managed to turn things around in 1:8 Sportscars at the Lostallo event, driving to victory with a 4 seconds lead on Kevin Pignotti. New kid on the block Jakub Rozycki from Poland was lapped by Wollanka at the very last lap of the race when he needed a last fuel stop as to make it to the finish line in 3rd.
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From VBC Racing and made for the Wildfire D07 touring car is a 2mm aluminium chassis plate. The part is machined from 7075 aluminium and it comes black anodised and with laser etched logos. As with all alloy chassis the plate comes in handy on high-bite surfaces such as carpet or treated asphalt as it reduces chassis flex making for improved balance and an easier to drive car.
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Radtec have several new aluminium option parts for the Xray T4, the Yokomo BD7 and 1/12th scale pan cars available. First up is a single piece floating servo mount for the 2015 Spec Xray T4. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 aluminium, it sports a mounting hole for the inner battery stopper and it comes orange anodised to match with the remainder of the car’s alloy parts.
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SWorkz introduce the Concept S104 Evo 4WD 1/10th scale buggy. Sporting a revised design with updated suspension geometry and shock absorbers the buggy makes also use of the FCSS and Evo 2 systems known from the company’s 1/8th scale buggies. The new stronger suspension arms also add durability and performance as does the standard centre differential that is easily replaced by a slipper clutch if conditions call for it. The buggy is meant to make a first appearance in the hands of SWorkz’s Atsushi Hara at the upcoming Reedy Race of Champions.
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Reedy have new merchandise available in the form of the R-Power T-shirt and the W15 hooded sweatshirt. The T-shirt is 100 percent cotton emblazoned with the up-and-coming R-Power logo up front and with the traditional Reedy Powered logo out back. The W15 hoodie features a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend to cut the chill and the sweatshirt sports the iconic Reedy Powered logo across the front, making it perfectly suitable for the track or daily wear. Both are available in adult S to XXXL sizes.
