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September 9, 2010

JConcepts 17mm fine thread capped wheel nuts

JConcepts has your 1/8th buggy or truck, locking wheel nut needs covered with the release of these 17mm fine thread capped wheel nut set. These high precision wheel nuts are flanged and knurled for locking security and feature a closed end to protect from dirt and debris build-up in the axle or hub. Available in blue and black the wheel nuts are intended for use with Associated, Mugen, Losi, Kyosho, Hot Bodies and Xray vehicles.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

September 8, 2010

Speed Passion GT2.1 EX series ESC

Speed Passion have announced the release of their brand new GT2.1 EX series, ideally designed for 1/12th scale applications and 1/10th WGT racing. It feature the all new “Auto-detect” power input that automatically selects the number of cells and there are no need to use a voltage booster or external receiver battery pack even using the single cell LiPo battery. It has the ultra-low profile heat sink design that is flush with the case and it will fit all the 12th scale bodies and 10th scale WGT bodies without any rubbing problem. It is also a perfect fit for 2WD off road buggy which need to be very low in height in order to fit their body.

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September 8, 2010

Tamiya TRF417 coming soon

Tamiya will announce their new TRF417 electric touring car at next month’s Plamodel hobby show in Japan. The successor to the double World Champion 416, the new car is more about fine tuning a winning package than huge changes. With the use of LiPo and brushless motors now used exclusively, the changes include a new super rigid motor mount with an updated motor position. Other changes include a new internal ratio, new chassis layout, battery mounting, an updated ball diff design and updated steering system. Expect to get the official word from Tamiya in and around the middle of October.

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September 8, 2010

RB Engine bearing tool set

RB have developed handy tool set for working with .12, .21 and .28 engine bearings, both front and rear. Removing the front bearing is now very easy and smooth with this special tool and it also allow you to fit both the front and rear bearing into the crankcase of your engine, whatever the size and brand. For high accuracy, this tool has been made from ground steel and the set comes supplied in a plastic box with the instruction manual. Fit all the engines with the following diameters, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 14.2 & 14.5mm. The rear bearing extraction still requires the previously available RB tool.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

September 7, 2010

X-Power dNano tires, motors & more

X-Power continues to release new products for dNano racers. First up are the foam racing wheels available in four compounds, very soft, soft, medium and hard. The foam tires are pre-mounted and glued to lightweight racing wheels, eliminating the possibility of lost tires during important racing heats. Also new is two new motors, the XTreme for high speed & elevated torque. It has 40-50% more speed and 30% more torque than the previously released ‘hot’ motor and the Radical Black for super torque & elevated speed. It has 35-40% more speed and 40% more torque than the ‘hot’ motor. Additional items include 1:43 scale racing stickers, optional spoiler kit, easy adjust differential & conversion kit as well a much more.

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September 7, 2010

Shepherd Titanium screws & aluminum pivot balls

Shepherd have introduced a new range of screws to their existing product line. These premium titanium screws are machined from the highest grade raw material and compared to the standard screws, these titanium versions are about 45% lighter and lower the overall weight significantly. Available in 3×6, 3×8, 3×10, 3×12, 4×8 & 4x10mm countersunk versions and 3×6, 3×8, 3×10 & 3x12mm button head versions. They are also available as complete sets for the Velox V8 and the Velox V10. To further lighten your car these new aluminium pivot balls are CNC-machined from premium German aluminium and nickle plated to increase wear resistance and lifespan. The weight saving is about 60% compared to the standard balls and they are available in D6 short, D6 and D7 versions.

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September 7, 2010

Yeah Racing Transformula F1 conversion kit

New from Yeah Racing is the Transformula F1 conversion kit. Designed in collaboration with Worlds finalist and organiser of the Japanese F1RCGP series, Hideo Kitazawa it uses the assumption that the link system is more effective in high speed impacts and offers better control in bumpy conditions than the current t-bar system that is used in the majority of F1 chassis’. This single kit allows you to convert your car between the kits standard T-bar and the linkage system to find the one that best suits the track. The kit features an all new chassis, battery plate, servo mount and motor mount and it has been built using 2.5mm carbon fibre that utilizes a pivot-ball linkage rear suspension which allows for independent adjustment for chassis roll, bump and alignment. The motor mount and T-bar mount are machined from 7075 aluminium to strengthen the model with the best performance. The kit fits with F103 front arms and F103/F104 differential so users can easily convert their existing car to this new model.

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September 7, 2010

Edam Racing tool range

Edam Racing have released their own range of tools. Available in the usual hex wrench sizes of 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm, nut spinners in 5.0mm, 5.5mm & 7.0mm as well as reamer and exhaust spring tool make this range very complete. For easy identification of the hex and ball hex tools, the size is indicated on the orange anodized aluminum part of the handle with machined stripes. All the tools are available separately or in the Edam tool case as a complete set.

Source: Edam [edam.com.tw]