October 2, 2014

Losi Micro Rally-X & SCTE RTR kits

Losi Micro Rally-X & SCTE RTR kits

Losi revamp their 1/24th scale 4WD micro vehicles such as the Micro Rally-X and the Micro SCTE. Both base off a 4WD off-road chassis with a speedy 7915kv brushless motor and feature long-travel suspension components. A new HyperCharge system allows to charge the 225mAh Reaction LiPo battery within minutes with a 15C charge rate. Included with the cars comes a genuine Spektrum DX2E 2.4GHz radio system, grippy tyres and pre-decorated bodyshells.

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October 2, 2014

Exotek TLR 22-4 finned motor cam strap

Exotek TLR 22-4 finned motor cam strap

Coming from Exotek and made for the TLR 22-4 4WD buggy is an aluminium finned motor cam strap. Offering a heatsink design the CNC-machined part sports a sleek shape and lightweight design and it allows for extra cooling for the cramped confines of the 22-4. The strap comes in anodised black or yellow colour to match with the remainder of Exotek’s TLR option parts.

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October 2, 2014

MIP B5M 3-gear transmission coming soon

MIP B5M 3-gear transmission coming soon

MIP soon have a 3-gear transmission conversion for Team Associated’s B5M buggy available. The transmission setup takes out the 4th gear to reduce overall drag and enhance rotational efficiency, making it ideal for Stock racing while being a great tuning aid for Modified as well. Currently in prototype stages the final product, that also includes a new motor plate, will be made from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium with the release date being set for November or December.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


October 2, 2014

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro aluminium radio plate mount

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro aluminium radio plate mount
New from Shepherd comes an aluminium radio plate mount for the Velox V10 Pro. The latest option part is not only a visible improvement but also allows for a more solid radio plate mounting which results in increased stiffness, strength and less wear of the radio plate. CNC-machined from high quality 7075-T6 material the mounts come blue anodised to match with the remainder of the car’s alloy parts.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


October 2, 2014

PSM 8ight 3.0 carbon fibre shock towers

PSM 8ight 3.0 carbon fibre shock towers

Available now from PSM are carbon fibre shock towers for the TLR 8ight 3.0 buggy. Developed by Billy Fischer and made in Germany from 5mm semi-gloss material, the shock stays offer a revised rollcentre geometry for better vehicle control and improved rear traction. Weighing in at 16.5g for the front and 23g for the rear shock tower the parts are also scrub some weight compared to the stock items.

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October 1, 2014

Capricorn carbon fibre reinforced gear diff internals

Capricorn carbon fibre reinforced gear diff internals

Capricorn have new carbon fibre reinforced gear differential internals available. They contain 50 percent carbon fibre for more durability and improved differential action. Included in the set are two bevel and four satellite gears.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


October 1, 2014

Bittydesign Black Hawk short course bodyshell

Bittydesign Black Hawk short course bodyshell

Available soon from Italian company Bittydesign is the Black Hawk 1/10th scale short course bodyshell. Made from 1mm lexan material the body fits most of today’s short course trucks and it features an add-on rear fin that improves stability especially over jumps and in high speed corners. Air escape vents in the front fenders and the rear part of the body allow the air to stream through the body in order to reduce the “parachute” effect associated with many SC bodies. Included with the body come add-on number plates, hardware, window masks and a decal sheet.

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October 1, 2014

Shepherd Velox V10 1-piece servo mount

Shepherd Velox V10 1-piece servo mount

Shepherd Micro Racing release an updated one-piece aluminium steering servo mount for the Velox V10. Due to the new lightweight-design it is about 40 percent lighter than its predecessor. The blue-anodised CNC-machined servo mount is made of high quality 7075-T6 material to provide a sturdy base for the steering servo. This results in a very precise control of the steering movement and optimised handling. Long holes allow the use of different kinds of servo and the necessary fastening material is included.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


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