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January 2, 2018

SWorkz S12 & S14/104 series carbon slipper pads

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S12 and S14/104 series of 1/10th off-road vehicles is a 3-piece set of carbon fibre slipper clutch pads. They are made of high-quality fibre material and offer a two-sided design with one being flat and the other offering a machined turbo fan apperance. Using the pads will allow for finer slipper clutch adjustment, improved torque transfer and less fading during the run. The pads fit the S12-1 2WD and S14-2/S104 Evo 4WD vehicles.

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January 2, 2018

Hexfly HX series 1/8th & 1/10th speed controllers

Hexfly announces the release of its new line of RC brushless electronic speed controllers for 1/8th and 1/10th scale electric vehicles. The ESCs are manufactured by Hobbywing and fit many different classes and scales of RC vehicles. Hexfly currently offers four different ESC models to choose from, the HEX10, HEX8, HEX6 6S, and HEX6 8S. While the HEX10-120 is perfect for all 1/10 scale monster trucks, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, it can also be used in cars and buggies. HEX8-150 is usable for all 1/8 scale trucks, touring cars, buggies, and truggies. The HEX6 for 1/6th scale vehicles comes in two different configurations, 6S or 8S. Each brushless ESC comes with necessary mounting and wiring hardware, which allows the consumers to solder on their own choice of battery connector. Wires, shrink tubing, mounting tape, and zip ties are all included with each ESC.

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January 2, 2018

VBC Racing FX18 Lightning formula car kit

VBC Racing have introduced their all-new FX18 Lightning 1/10th scale formula pan car kit. The vehicle utilises a new carbon fibre chassis with an updated design and a very narrow lower plate to prevent the chassis from scrubbing during hard cornering. New upper side plates build the base for the body mounts, side links and the tweak-free transverse battery mount. Adjustable battery stoppers allow for a front or rear battery position while a redesigned floating servo mount ensures equal left-right chassis flex. Other features include new composite upper link and steering link ball cups, front aluminium steering knuckles, the TBBS-P progressive centre shock as well as 7075-T6 aluminium body height adjusters. Also new are an updated power pod design that allows the use of an optional motor cooling fan, a new rear pivot and the kit is rounded out by Mon-Tech Racing front and rear wings.

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January 2, 2018

Bezerk RC YZ-4 SF slipper eliminator

Coming from Bezerk RC and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF is a slipper eliminator. The set includes parts to do away with the slipper clutch in favour of a fixed, simpler driveline which makes for a lighter drivetrain for stock racing classes. The design allows to use standard “on-road” 48 pitch or 64 pitch spur gears and included in the set are the parts marked in red, a spur gear plate, a small spacer, a stepped spacer to fit just inside the bearing and a spacer to replace the spring.

Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]

January 2, 2018

Team Powers carbon & aluminium on-road car stand

Coming soon from Team Powers is an on-road car stand constructed from carbon fibre and aluminium. The multifunctional item incorporates a ride height gauge, two droop gauge support blocks, droop gauge as well as a 3mm/4mm turnbuckle wrench and camber gauge while four strategically-placed holes in the upper carbon fibre deck take shock absorbers during setup and maintenance as do two holes for gear differentials. The ride height gauge offers an adjustment range of 3.8mm to 7.5mm in 0.2mm increments, the droop gauge support blocks measure 85x10mm, the droop gauge offers a 4mm to 6.5mm range in 0.5mm increments and the camber gauge is pre-set with 1.5 to 3.0 degree settings. The setup stand weighs in at 308g in total and it will hit stores soon.

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December 31, 2017

PSM B64 V2 carbon fibre shock towers

PSM from Germany have introduced their new V2 carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B64 buggies. Both offer a refined suspension geometry with fewer holes for the upper shock mounting and camber link positions which translates to easier vehicle setup and improved overall rigidity. The front tower is machined from heavy duty 5mm material while the FXO rear shock stay is cut from 3.5mm material. Both offer a double stacked design, they weigh in a 9.3g and 11.5g respectively and both qualify for PSM’s unique DRS damage replacement service.

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December 30, 2017

STRC TRX-4 brass C-blocks & portal drive covers

Coming from ST Racing Concepts and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are brass front castor blocks and portal drive outer housings. The parts increase the weight and add a combine total of nearly 170g to the lower portion of the vehicle. Having more weight towards the lower part of the scale crawler can help with stability and climbing capability of your vehicle and brass option parts with its combination of durability and heavier weight can help achieve this performance edge on your crawler. They are available separately, come as pairs and are black treated for a realistic look and durability.

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December 29, 2017

Axon Dynamic Racing Dish touring car wheel

Available now from Axon is their all-new Dynamic Racing Dish rim for 1/10th touring car tyres. The “type high rip” wheel is very light of weight yet sturdy for improved traction and great precision. The wheel comes in sets of four and it is usable with most of today’s 1/10th touring car rubber tyres.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]