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January 25, 2018

Sweep Racing introduce new off-road tyre compound

Sweep Racing have introduced the new Super Extreme Soft tyre compound for their range of off-road tyres. The softest in the line of now seven rubber mixtures, the Super Extreme Soft is marked with a gold-colour dot for easy identification and it is best used in low-traction and cold racing conditions as it provided increased traction and an easier driving feeling. The new compound is available for Sweep’s full line of off-road tyres.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 25, 2018

T-Works BD8-2018 twin-type spool outdrives

T-Works have introduced a set of twin-type spring steel spool outdrives for the Yokomo BD8-2018 touring car. The driveshaft adapters are machined from high-quality spring steel, sport a hardened surface for wear and two differently-sized sets of slots allow to use them with the standard non-bladed or optional C-blade equipped front driveshafts. Included in the set is also suitable mounting hardware.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

January 25, 2018

Teamsaxo MTC1 carbon fibre chassis parts

Coming from Teamsaxo and made for Mugen’s MTC1 1/10th electric touring car are a replacement carbon fibre main chassis plate as well as several top decks. The main chassis is made from 2.2mm carbon fibre while the single-piece top deck as well as the split ultra-flex front and rear upper plates are machined from 2.0mm material. All are direct replacements for the standard items and available separately.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

January 25, 2018

Team Associated Reflex DB10 & Trophy Rat RTR kits

Team Associated have introduced their new Reflex DB10 buggy and Trophy Rat 1/10th scale RTR truck. Both are based on AE’s 9-time R.O.A.R. Short Course National Championship-winning truck platform. They feature some major upgrades not normally found in RTRs, such as a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system as well as AE’s all-new DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro which allows vehicle stability to be adjusted to flow with the terrain. A Reedy metal-gear digital high-torque servo and LED lights front and rear round out both packages. The suspension also received an upgrade with the addition of adjustable blue anodised aluminium V2 12mm big bore coil-over shocks. The gearbox now comes with a heavy-duty sealed-gear differential and externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch. 81mm CVA driveshafts increase traction and chassis support. Hex-drive, realistic off road wheels and tyres, to keep the vehicles gripping the ground, come standard. The Reflex DB10 comes finished with a pre-painted buggy body shell while the Trophy Rat utilises a customised and weathered truck body.

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January 24, 2018

Trinity Monster Fan 30mm cooling fan

Trinity have introduced their Monster Fan 30x30mm high-speed cooling fan. It weighs in at 7.7g, is usable with 6V to 8.4V input and offers up to 24,000RPM at 8.4V input for loads of cooling capability for speed controller and fans. The unit comes pre-wired with a red BEC-style connector and including a black extension lead.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

January 24, 2018

Xray XB4 carbon fibre fan mount

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 series of buggies is a carbon fibre fan mount. Designed for the use with 30mm units, the mount allows for easy access, attachment and removal of an optional cooling fan as it is fixed to the chassis and sideguard using a single screw and an existing chassis hole. Included comes a longer mounting screw to replace the standard guard-fixing fastener.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 24, 2018

1up Racing red CV joint oil

Available now from 1up Racing is their new red CV joint oil. Formulated with feedback from their factory drivers, the lubricant is the answer for the racer looking for extreme performance and long-lasting protection for their CV joints or universals. The oil will penetrate the metal surface for very free, long lasting joints with the reduced friction of the driveshaft assembly making the car more consistent while improving corner speed.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

January 24, 2018

HRC Racing 6S hardcase LiPo battery pack

HRC Distribution have introduce the HRC Racing brand 6S hardcase LiPo battery pack for 1/8th scale applications. The pack is of the same 138x48x47mm dimension as most 4S packs, allowing to put more power into 1/8th buggies, trucks and monster trucks without having to upgrade the battery compartment. The battery is made of high-quality 4900mAh 60C/110C cells and it comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and a T-type power connector.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]