May 11, 2018

RCLabHK roll out Project 4X Evo CF options

Newly founded brand RCLabHK from Hong Kong have introduced a handful of carbon fibre option parts for the Serpent Project 4X Evo touring car in the form of a bulkhead stiffener and a 3mm battery mount. The bulkhead stiffeners are used to brace the left and right bulkhead in order to improve performance on high-grip carpet and asphalt surfaces as they reinforce the bulkhead area for less overall chassis flex which comes in handy especially in high traction conditions. The 2mm stiffeners come separately and including hardware such as M3x20mm screws and 4x3mm or 4x2mm bushings. Also new are the front and rear battery mounts machined from 3mm carbon fibre. Using the parts will improve battery fixing and thus overall reliability.

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May 11, 2018

Tekno introduce new EB410 optionals

Coming from Tekno for their EB410 1/10th scale 4WD buggy are new universal driveshafts as well as an updated rear shock tower. Starting with the driveshafts, the assemblies are CNC machined from high-quality steel alloy and black oxidised for wear resistance. Extreme working angles are no problem and they are also lightweight as the excess material has been removed without compromising performance or strength. Universal driveshafts excel in rough conditions and can generate additional side bite by providing additional roll in the corners. The suspension is allowed to work more efficiently when compared to the additional mechanical binding in CVAs. This allows the vehicle to absorb bumps better with a reduced risk of “catching a rut” and flipping the car while cornering. For smoother tracks, CVA’s will produce more forward traction and support, but universals are also well suited with slight suspension setup changes such as springs and oil. The basic design of a universal driveshaft means virtually no maintenance is required and dirt and dust won’t foul the operation of the joint. These are ready to drop into the EB410 with the use of additional 8x14x4mm bearings.

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May 11, 2018

Capricorn C03 steel gear differential

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C03 1/10th nitro on-road car is a steel gear differential. With the new lightened internal metal gears the diff is more durable and provides a slightly different handling characteristic compared to the standard components.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


May 11, 2018

HPI Racing 28C & 36A Challenge-legal touring car tyres

HPI Racing have introduced their new HPI Challenge legal 28C carpet and 36A asphalt touring car tyres. Both use 0mm offset 24mm hard dish rims and the specific rubber compounds ensure long durability and exceptional traction. High-quality inserts further up the performance of the tyres that come marked for easy identification and cool looks. The tyre are sold in sets of four and they are HPI Challenge legal from now on.

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May 11, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – O.S. Engines

During this week’s 2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan O.S. Engines are presenting their new O.S. Speed branded sensored brushless motors and speed controller. The sensored competition motors are housed in a nicely machined 2-tone aluminium can with large cooling openings, heavy duty solder tabs and all-aluminium timing end cap. It is understood that the motors will become available in all popular modified and stock windings. Over to the O.S. Speed brushless speed controller, the device comes in an all-black design with a machined alloy case as well as black power, capacitor and receiver wires for a stealthy factory look. An external programming box allows to fine-tune the speed’s software and a large fan keeps the operation temperatures down. On the nitro side of things the iconic Japanese manufacturer shows off its new 4-shoe nitro off-road clutch that is tuneable with a total of three different hardness springs and two alloy clutch shoe types.

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May 11, 2018

ECX Ruckus MT & SCT V4 RTR trucks

Coming soon from Horizon Hobby are the new ECX Ruckus V4 MT and SCT 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run trucks. The factory-assembled trucks feature permanent 4WD, full ball bearings, long-travel suspension components with fluid-filled shock absorbers as well as a quick release battery system, a high-torque 13T motor and Dynamite electronics. The latest generation also comes with new body shell designs and throttle limiter switch to ensure even entry level drivers can handle the vehicles with ease. Not included in the latest V4 generation are the needed NiMH battery and a suitable charger.

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May 11, 2018

Team Associated B6.1, T6.1 & SC6.1 chassis decals

Team Associated have introduced their new chassis protective decals for the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1 off-road kits. Whether raced indoor or outdoor, protecting the chassis from premature wear will improve its lifespan and help maintain performance. The Factory Team pre-cut chassis sheets are made from adhesive-backed 18-mil vinyl and offer a protective surface while looking trick with intricate details for that Factory Driver look. The sheets are printed in gloss black and include two extra tail sections to replace as they wear.

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May 10, 2018

7075.it Air Killer Buggy vacuum pump

7075.it’s Air Killer shock and differential vacuum pump is now also available in a taller version for the use with longer buggy shock absorbers. The tool helps to remove unwanted air bubbles in shock absorbers and gear differentials and it even comes in handy for the current trend of leaving a small amount of air in off-road shock absorbers as it allow for better control and an equal amount in all two or four shocks.

View a comparison image of the on-road and buggy Air Killer here


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