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March 4, 2019

Capricorn C80 new design front & rear hubs

Coming from Capricorn are new design front and rear and hubs for their C80x series of 1/8th scale on-road kits. The hubs sport separate aluminium bearing inserts that ensure super-precise bearing installation and a drivetrain that produces less drag during acceleration as the bearings do not flex – and pinch – under load. The result is increased drivetrain efficiency that can add up to 2km/h of top speed. In addition the patent pending hubs feature a new geometry for increased steering and traction.

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March 4, 2019

Vigor T4 & BD9 centre stiffener links

Vigor RC have announced the release of carbon fibre centre link sets for the Xray T4 2017 to 2019 and Yokomo BD9 touring cars. The set includes 1mm, 1.5mm and 2.2mm centre links that allow to tune the pitch and roll stiffness of the chassis by simply swapping the links, with the thinner parts allowing for more flex while the stiffer braces reduce overall flex. The sets are available separately for the T4 and BD9.

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March 3, 2019

Vigor RC BD9 battery mount set

Vigor RC have introduced a carbon fibre battery mount kit for the Yokomo BD9 touring car. The tweak-free battery mounting system is constructed from carbon fibre and aluminium and it does away with the need to use tape to strap the battery into the chassis in favour of a mount that only slightly touches the upper parts of the battery. The result is more natural and equal flex left to right while the overall design also allows to shift the battery forth and back in order to fine-tune the car’s weight balance.

Source: Vigor RC [vigorrc.com]

March 1, 2019

Icon RC TC7.2 low profile shock towers

Coming from Icon RC and made for the Team Associated TC7.2 touring car are new low profile shock towers. CNC-machined from high-quality 4mm carbon fibre, these shock towers have been designed to achieve the lowest possible centre of gravity and to be used in conjunction with the latest generation of ultra short shocks, like the popular Axon dampers. Due to the design, the shock positions have been lowered by a whole 6.5mm. The shock tower kit includes front and rear towers with a complete conversion kit, including a set of Axon shock absorbers, also being available.

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March 1, 2019

HB Racing D819 narrow alloy & brass wheel hubs

Coming from HB Racing are new narrow design hex hubs for the D819 1/8th scale buggy. The hex design wheel adapters are available in two variants with the first being a conventional alloy construction. These are standard equipment on the new D819 buggy. Each lightweight hex hub weighs in at three grams and they fit all previous 1/8 buggies and truggies as well. Also new is a pair of heavy brass narrow hex hubs. The heavier brass hubs make the car easier to drive and less sensitive on slippery tracks. They also give a more stable feeling for aggressive driving. Each heavy brass hex hub weighs 10.5 grams and they fit all previous 1/8 buggies and truggies. The narrow ally and brass hex hubs help racers to adjust overall width with the variety of wheels and tyres available on the market.

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March 1, 2019

Darkside Designs YZ-2 O-ring battery hold down

Darkside Designs have introduced their new carbon fibre O-ring battery hold down for the Yokomo YZ-2 buggy. Cut from 3mm high-quality carbon fibre, the set also includes four carbon height spacers to clear the side rails and allow the use of LCG batteries. O-ring battery retainers make for quick battery swaps, the carbon fibre battery locators allow to shift the battery forth and back, and gold-colour hardware adds visual impact.

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March 1, 2019

RPM Arrma 4×4 3S BLX lower suspension arms

Coming from RPM and made for Arrma’s Granite, Senton and Big Rock 4×4 3S BLX trucks are new front and rear lower suspension arms. The wishbones allow for added adjustability thanks to a second shock mount positions, they are more durable than the stock parts due to being moulded from RPM’s renown nylon composite material and they are also lighter, ensuring improved performance. The arms are available as pair for the front or the rear of the trucks and they fit the Arrma Granite 4×4, Senton 4×4 and Big Rock 4×4, replacing the original AR330443 front and AR330516 rear arms.

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March 1, 2019

T-Works BD9 hard-coated alloy diff outdrive cups

Following the introduction of aluminium spool outdrives, T-Works now also release a set of lightweight differential outdrive cups. The parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and the hard-coated surface treatment ensures great durability while the alloy material lowers rotational masses for quicker spool-up and acceleration. The cups come as pairs and they are a direct fit.

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