Originally designed for the Ultima SC and DB line of 2WD off-road vehicles, Kyosho’s 2WD gear differential set also fits the RB6 and RT6 as well as the SC-R competition kits. The set includes all needed parts to equip ball differential gearboxes with a gear diff in order to maximize traction on high bite surfaces such as astro turf, carpet and sugared clay.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]
Shepherd introduce their Premium ball bearing oil which completes their new range of Premium Oils announced a few weeks ago. Together with a leading German oil manufacturer they have developed a completely new formula especially for the higher temperatures in an nitro rc car getting the perfect viscosity on the track. Reducing the friction in the drivetrain it decreases wear and improves the performance and lifetime of the ball bearings.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
TLR have announced the 8ight-T 3.0 truggy, this latest version benefiting from the same engineering and expertise that made the 8ight 3.0 buggy a ROAR National Champion. Everything from the suspension geometry to the body and wing design has been refined so it is easier for racers of all skill levels to drive faster and lower lap times. In terms of suspension geometry it has been refined to give racers of all skill levels a neutral handling truggy that is easy to drive fast. 15-degree, non-inclined caster blocks raise the spindle, allowing the vehicle to soak up bumps with less dog bone plunge. Redesigned front arms improve front wheel clearance and increase steering throw. Camber and shock locations on the shock towers are optimized for quick and easy tuning.
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Smokem Racing have released their new spring steel spool cups for the Team Associated TC6.2 and TC6.1. Made from Smokem’s own spring steel formula, these claim to be some of the toughest wearing drive cups available on the market today. They are further hard coated to increase durability. Ready for use without blades it provides a smooth yet reliable setup as blades can break or wear during use which has a big effect on the handling during a run.
Source: Smokem [smokem-racing.com]
With the Rally Game class gaining popularity especially during the cold months of the year, RB decided to develop a specific engine for the job. The new Xtrem Rally features the latest technology which provides efficient power at low and high RPM. Inside there is a 7 ports sleeve with MES, a hardened machined lightweight piston and a 14.5 turbo crankshaft, that gives even more power to this engine.
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Capricorn have released a number of new items for their 1/8th and 1/10th cars. First up is the new double reverse clutch system for their 1/10th car, which also works on the NT1 and Velox V10. The new clutch is available in red or black version and helps increase the power of the engine when it engages while maintaining the same top speed. An aluminium clutch bell reduces the weight by 70% over the steel version for more acceleration. New for both classes is an updated damper system with quadra o-ring and improved bottom cup for smoother shock shaft action as well as easier assembly. Finally for the C801 is a new front carbon shock tower with a different profile which helps increase steering in the entry of the corner.
Similar to the aluminium nose brace tubes for the RC10 Classic released some days ago, JConcepts now have diamond wing tubes for the same car. Available in black and silver color schemes, the diamond tubes in black jump out with a pattern of black hex flats matching a gold or black chassis combination. The tubes are sized to slide into the bulkhead and press into position similar to the stock components.
Elangears have released a new compact AC/DC charger, the Elan Mini. Featuring a single DC output when powered by AC it can output up to 7A while when DC powered it can charge up to 12A. Featuring a discharge feature up to 7A it also sports a 5V 4A USB port. The unit can handle the full range of the most popular battery types and with a small footprint (135x95x80mm) it weighs in at 730grams. Elangears also has a new Power Bridge that distributes 12V DC through 4 outputs (2x40A & 2x10A) and 2xUSB ports. Two of the outputs also sport an on off switch.
