August 31, 2023

SMJ Glowplug Magnifiers

New from SMJ are these two Glow Plug Magnifiers for checking the condition of the glow plug filament.  With an LED light source, the filament is clearly visible through the magnifier with two types of dedicated housings offered with different focal lengths.

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August 30, 2023

SMJ Twister Rear Bumper Side Stiffner

SMJ has released a stiffener to help reduce the chance of rear body tucks during race accidents that is intended for use on saloon car bodies from Xtreme Aerodynamics.  Pre-cut to fit the Twister and Twister Speciale bodies, it comes with double-sided tape so it can be easily attached to the body.

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August 29, 2023

SMJ Super High Speed split wiring cord cooling fan

SMJ’s popular Super Cooling Fan has been updated to a split wiring cord type.  The length of the wiring cord can be selected from two types depending on the installation location of the Made in Japan cooling fan.  With cooling fans an indispensable item for cooling motors and ESCs of electric cars, in addition, the split wiring cord makes it easy to replace the fan.

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July 6, 2023

SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Spring RL6.3 & Oval Body Patch

Two new items from Masayuki Miura’s SMJ are the addition of an RL6.3 Lefty Spring to its Stealth Line and an oval hole tin type body mount patch. The SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Spring RL Series, which has been well-received, is now available in the hardest 6.3 version. With three different types now available, it can be used in a wider range of conditions. With an overall length of 27mm the wire diameter is 1.7mm. The oval hole type body patch is suitable for horizontal type rear body mount for electric touring cars with the new thin type just 0.3mm thick for use with lightweight bodies.

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June 15, 2023

SMJ .12 Kabuto T12

SMJ has released their latest .12 Kabuto Engine, the T12.  The engine has been completely redesigned from the previous model, and features a DLC coated crankshaft with two tungsten weights, which contributes to increased torque at low and mid speeds.  The new T12 engine also features an underhead with an O-ring to prevent dust from entering, and a large cooling head finished in a bold blue and black colour to meet the toughest race conditions.  The Kabuto T12 is also available pre-broken in by “YURUGIX”, a pioneer of pre-broken-in engines that has earned the trust of top drivers.

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May 22, 2023

SMJ Low Viscosity CA glue

Japan’s SMJ has a new Low Viscosity CA glue intended gluing rubber tyres with low viscosity and good fluidity for easy work and excellent adhesive strength.  Packaged in moisture-proof aluminium pack with zipper, it comes with two types of nozzles: an ultra-fine needle nozzle and a micro nozzle to facilitate tire gluing work.

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May 18, 2023

SMJ ‘Black’ Battery Weight Plate 30g

New from SMJ is this black version of it very popular 30g Battery Weight Plate intended for 1:10 electric touring car.  Made in Japan and just 0.6mm thick, the plate has been a time long time seller for Speedmaster Japan who have decided to give it a new look and remodel in a new black colour.

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April 13, 2023

SMJ 1.9mm Stealth Line springs

Japan’s SMJ has added a new 1.9mm spring to its Stealth Line.  The original 1.9 spring, that has been included in the Infinity 1:8 Onroad racing kit since the birth of the brand, has now been recreated as an SMJ Stealth Line spring with new material and precision.  The smooth driving characteristics with minimal body roll are suited to 1:8 racer from beginner to expert.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]