Team Associated have introduced their new Factory Team body reamer. The extruded, lightweight body ensures good grip and hole diameters laser-etched in the tip give full control over the hole diameter. A protective metal cap guarantees safe and convenient storage and transportation and the sturdy, all-metal construction and attractive black finish with Factory Team logo let the tool stand out.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Coming from Traxxas and made for the Unlimited Desert Racer is the Pro-Scale High Intensity LED light kit. The included Traxxas High Voltage Amplifier packs the muscle to efficiently power the 204 individual LEDs in the kit while minimising losses from excessive current and heat. The tightly regulated output provides stable lighting performance, without flickering or dimming as the battery voltage changes. In another Traxxas first, the smart brake lights work when brakes are applied in both forward and reverse directions. This eliminates the common problem with generic aftermarket systems that turn on the brake lights while reversing. The kit includes dual straight LED bumper-mounted LED light bars, a curved roof light bar, multifunction red and amber brake light/class light bar, a high-voltage 8-channel power amplifier for intense, brilliant LED lighting, and a regulated output for stable lighting performance with no flickering or dimming as the battery voltage changes. Rather than draw valuable power away from the BEC, the power amplifier uses the Power Port on the VXL-6s ESC to tap power directly from the batteries. The power amplifier transforms and regulates battery current to for reliable high-power performance. Three different lighting modes on the amplifier let owners control which lights illuminate. The Traxxas Link App helps to further customise the lighting modes to the required specifications or to turn the lights on and off directly in the app. The kit includes all mounting hardware to make installation a breeze. The LED Light Bar Kit comes as a complete set or as individual components allowing Desert Racer owners to select the exact setup to meet their needs.
PSM from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B6.1 series of 2WD buggies. Available in two variants for the B6.1 and B6.1D, both shock stays offer a refined suspension geometry and +1mm forward shock alignment for improved performance on the specific surfaces. The weight-optimised shock towers sport a reinforced design for optimised durability and low weight and they are cut from high-quality 5mm carbon fibre.
View the B6.1D specific shock tower here
Coming from Arrowmax is their new professional Tamiya 1/32 Mini 4WD series rim remover. The handy tool allows for hassle-free rim removal on Tamiya’s popular 1/32 Mini 4WD cars and it is made of black anodised aluminium and sports Arrowmax’s signature honeycomb design and black/golden colours.
Yeah Racing have introduced their new Hackslider mini drifting gyro for Kyosho Mini-Z and 1/10th scale vehicles. Measuring only 15x21x8.mm and weighing in at 3.5g the gyroscope is easily mounted on the small Mini-Z vehicles, utilising the standard connectors or using the supplied adapter wires for larger 1/10th vehicles. The gyro is usable with standard and digital servos, it is fully adjustable, using on-board programming or a third transmitter channel, and it ensures a perfect drift angle through the corners thanks to a pre-loaded, customised firmware.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Capricorn have introduced an aluminium motor spacer for the LAB C8SR 1/8th stock chassis and similar cars. The spacer is machined from aluminium and its heatsink design will ensure lower operation temperatures of the motor with the latter also being located closer towards the centre of the chassis for an optimised weight balance. In addition the spacer’s multi-hole design allows to rotate the motor to achieve better access to the soldering terminals.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming from Yokomo are new option parts for the YZ-4 buggy, YD-2 drift car and the Racing Performer motor series. First up are aluminium 8 degrees C-hubs for the YZ-4 4WD buggy. Offering a lower caster angle than stock the hubs increased steering response and tuning capabilities on dirt surfaces. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come black anodised and with machined silver edge details. Also new is a ceramic ball bearing set for the YD-2 series of drift cars. It includes six 1050 and two 1150 gearbox bearings that will greatly reduce natural friction for improved throttle response and top speed. Last but not least is a precision bearing set for the M3, M4 and D1 Racing Performer motor series. Included are a front and a rear bearing whose high precision will ensure a more efficient performance for better acceleration, top speed and durability.
Serpent have introduced the Spyder SDX4 Evo 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. Based on the EFRA European Championship winning platform the Evo variant offers a refined design to ensure the buggy is ready to take all sorts of surfaces and track conditions. Motor, battery and speed controller can be mounted in a variety of locations, ensuring wide control over the buggy’s weight bias. The buggy builds on an aluminium main chassis and offers several features to fine-tune the chassis flex, such as a rear carbon fibre chassis stiffener. The 4WD shaft-drive train is equipped with quick-release differential cases, an aluminium motor mount and centre bulkhead as well as a carbon fibre upper diff plate. Alloy suspension brackets, 10° C-hubs, and 0° rear uprights ensure high durability while alloy shock absorbers with 3.2mm shock shafts, X-rings and moulded pistons soak up even harsh terrain. Other features include carbon fibre shock towers and servo mount, gear differentials, and new-style and material ball joins. The kit is rounded out by a sleek body shell and it will hit stores very soon.
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