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March 5, 2015

RPM Sidewinder 3 & SCT speedo cage

RPM Sidewinder 3 & SCT speedo cages

Coming soon from RPM is an ESC cage for the Castle Sidewinder 3 and Sidewinder SCT speed controllers. The cage fits in the stock location on the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 2WD LCG, Slash 4×4, Slash 4×4 LCG, Stampede 4×4 and Rally, while also working on other Traxxas 1/10th scale vehicles as well. The cage allows the ESC to be run with or without a fan and it encases the speedo’s body only, leaving the entire fan free to do its job. Furthermore, RPM left air channels along the sides of the controller to allow air movement along the sides of the case, helping to keep the ESC cool. Each cage is designed to simplify ESC installation and maintenance of the vehicle as only two screws hold the entire assembly to the chassis. Also included is a separate, encased on/off switch mount that bolts directly to the cage in one of four locations/orientations for extreme versatility. Alternately the switch can be mounted anywhere else simply by drilling and tapping two 2mm holes. The cage comes moulded from RPM’s renown nylon blend in blue or black colour.

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July 10, 2014

RPM ECX 2WD oversized front spindle blocks

RPM introduce oversized front spindle blocks for the ECX line of 1/10th 2WD vehicles such as the Torment, Boost, Ruckus and Circuit. They make use of (optional) larger and thus more durable 5x11mm bearings and are made to improve durability and precision compared to the stock spindles thanks to their design and the use of RPM’s nylon material. The parts are a direct swap for the stock spindles and retain the stock geometry of the suspension. All that is needed are four 5x11x4mm ball bearings and you are good to go.

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June 12, 2014

RPM RC10 classic gear cover

RPM introduce this gear cover for the RC10, RC10 Classic and RC10T. Modelled after the 20+ years old original part, the 2014 variant features some improvements in design and functionality. First up are smoother contours and added clearance in several areas to make for an ever better fit while completely sealing the main gear and pinion from dust and debris. The cover also has a larger, taller area for bigger pinions than the stock gear cover and the spur area has been expanded to allow the use of the VTS slipper clutch from Associated. Coming in dyeable white colour for a nostalgic feel and including a soft gear cover plug for easy slipper nut access.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

April 9, 2014

RPM Torment, Ruckus & Circuit front A-arms

RPM introduce front A-arms for ECX’s Torment, Ruckus and Circuit vehicles. Moulded in RPM’s renown nylon material the suspension arms are of an updated design to make them beefier than the kit arms in order to further improve durability and survivability. Offering tighter tolerances at the same time they also make for improved precision. The arms are a direct replacement and available from end of April.

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March 27, 2014

RPM Summit, Revo & E-Revo extended rear A-arms

RPM introduce extended rear A-arm sets for the Traxxas Summit, Revo and E-Revo trucks to complement the company’s already existing standard A-arm sets. The ultra lightweight parts allow to run the trucks in stock geometry or with 10mm or 19mm extension for added on-track stability. Moulded from RPM’s renown nylon material the suspension arms are available as separate left and right hand items and in black or blue colour with each set containing one upper and one lower rear arm.

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February 22, 2014

RPM side exit mock exhaust tips

RPM side exit mock exhaust tips RPM soon have this cool looking fake side exhaust available. The through-the-body mock exhaust tips are a simple, ultra-lightweight scale accessory designed to look like a set of side exhaust pipes are cut through the body, exiting from some custom flanges that provide a detailed, 3D oval exhaust appearance. When used on 1/10th vehicles the exhaust resemble a 3″ pipe while the flange surrounding the pipe is a design that supports the pipe, yet provides a shoulder for the body mount to keep the pipe in place. Each exhaust kit comes with two complete exhaust tips and instructions for properly mounting the tips to the body.

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February 7, 2014

RPM Mega Bearing Blaster

RPM introduce the Mega Bearing Blaster for ball races with an inner diameter of up to 32mm. Ideal for the bearings used in engines, large-scale vehicles and more, the tool builds on the original RPM Bearing Blaster. To clean or re-lube bearings simply remove their outer shields, place the bearing on the centre cone of the base and replace the top. Then take a can of cleaner or lubricant, slip the spray tube in the top of the Mega Bearing Blaster, hold it down and give it a blast. The tool isolates the bearing in a contained environment, making it the safest way to forcefully blast debris from your bearings by preventing back-splash of cleaners and lubricants from hitting your hands and/or face. The RPM Mega Bearing Blaster works on bearings with a minimum inside diameter of 3/16” (5mm) and a maximum outside diameter of 1.25” (32mm).

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January 24, 2014

RPM Slash & Stampede ESC cage

RPM introduce this speed controller cage for the use with Traxxas’ VXL-3S ESC. The cage is designed to eliminated the use of the two undersized speedo mounting tabs in favour of a complete cage system that solidly locks it in place. By completely surrounding and capturing the VXL-3S ESC, damage from broken tabs and ejection from the vehicle has been completely eliminated. The cage, that is available in black and blue colour, works with all VXL Stampede 4×4, Slash 4×4, Slash 2WD and Rally chassis and it can also be used with the Rustler, Stampede 2WD and Bandit when combined with the Traxxas #3725 mounting plate.

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