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August 9, 2019

Kyosho Fazer Mk2 carbon fibre optionals

Kyosho have announced the soon release of new carbon fibre option parts for the Fazer Mk2 FZ02/02L entry-level touring car. The range includes a carbon fibre front bumper support as well as front and rear carbon fibre shock towers. The front bumper support will improve overall stiffness and chassis protection while the rigid shock towers ensure greater suspension efficiency. All parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they include the necessary mounting hardware.

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August 9, 2019

GForce 2600mAh Drift Special ACG LiPo battery pack

Coming in September is GForce’s new 2600mAh Drift Special ACG LiPo battery pack. Offering ultra-short 69×46.5×24.5mm dimensions the battery pack allows to adjust the weight bias of drift cars in a very wide range as the battery can be shifted forth and back a lot more than a traditional shorty battery pack. The battery is built from high-quality 60C/110C cells and it utilises 4mm battery connectors.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

August 8, 2019

H-Speed Blue Stripe 1/12th pan car tyres

Coming from Hupo Hönigl’s H-Speed brand are the new Blue Stripe spec tyres for 1/12th scale LMP and GT cars. Made using durable A38 rubber the pre-trued tyres offer exceptional traction in a large variety of track conditions, making them the ideal hand-out tyres for club and sanctioned racing. The blue stripe allows for easy identification while the white flex rim assists with traction and durability. The Arena 1/12 League legal tyres are available separately for the front and the rear.

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August 8, 2019

Shepherd Velox V8.2 M0.8 spur gears

Shepherd have announced the release of their new 0.8 module spur gears for the Velox V8.2 1/8th on-road kit. They feature a completely re-designed shape for maximum stability and true running while keeping the weight in the same range as the previous gears. The spur gears are available in 60T, 61T and 62T variants for the 1st gear while the 2nd gear is available as 56T, 57T and 58T variants. Furthermore the new spur gears will be included in all future batches of the V8.2 car kits.

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August 8, 2019

O.S. Speed R2104 3.5cc nitro on-road engine

Coming soon from O.S. Engines is the new 3.5cc R2104 competition nitro on-road engine. The 9-port power plant was developed with this year’s IFRMAR 1/8th Nitro On-road World Championship in mind with an updated liner and piston increasing overall torque while the DLC-coated crankshaft offers improved transition between low and high RPM. The engine also sports a new combustion camber insert with a silicone O-ring, adapted from O.S. Engine’s off-road engines, preventing dust and dirt contamination. The R2104 is rounded off with a new design cooling head in a 2-tone black and red finish with white laser-engraved graphics. Beside the single engine O.S. also offers a combo package including the T-2080SC muffler and MR02 manifold.

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August 8, 2019

T-Works electric on/off switch

T-Works have introduced their new electronic on/off switch for nitro vehicles. It replaces the standard mechanical switches for a multifunctional unit that not only is a lot more reliable but it also offers a battery monitor function for LiPi and NiMH receiver battery packs. The switch is usable with 5V to 9V input and up to 8A of current and it installs in the same location as a mechanical switch. Included with the splash-waterproof device is a dust cover ad well as a counter plate and mounting hardware and it comes pre-wired with universal-type connectors.

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August 8, 2019

Darkside Design B74 carbon fibre optionals

Darkside Designs have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated B74 buggy. First up is an O-ring battery hold down that features a carbon fibre battery locator cut from 3mm high-quality carbon fibre. An O-ring battery retainer ensures quick battery swaps and less influence on chassis tweak. Using the hold down system requires cutting the battery strap posts to the low pro location or lower depending on pack thickness.

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August 8, 2019

Tamiya M-08 Concept TRF damper shock tower set

Coming soon from Tamiya is a carbon fibre shock tower set for the M-08 Concept M-chassis kit that allows the use of TRF shock absorbers. The damper stay set includes front and rear shock towers machined from 3mm high-quality carbon fibre that feature a variety of upper shock mounting locations which helps to fine-tune the car’s suspension setup to virtually every track condition. The included mounting hardware is a direct fit with the TRF low-profile touring car shock absorbers.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]