June 17, 2016

KO Propo RSx One10 Type-S low-profile servo

KO Propo RSx One10 Type-S low-profile servo

KO Propo have announced the soon release of the RSx One10 Type-S low-profile servo. The high-voltage compatible servo offers a speed of down to 0.08s, a torque of up to 8.2kg-cm and it sports a coreless motor, dual ball bearings, middle heatsink case and mixed metal and composite gears, while having a lower price tag compared to the remainder of the RSx One10 servo range. The servo is adjustable using KO Propo’s ICS Servo Manager and it is ideal for 1/10th touring and buggy applications.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]


June 17, 2016

Kyosho Optima aluminium front upper pivots

Kyosho Optima aluminium front upper pivots

Kyosho have introduced a set of front upper pivots for the Optima re-release buggy. Made from high-quality aluminium and coming gun metal anodised and with laser-etched markings the parts are designed to replace the standard composite brackets, making for improved durability and cooler looks. The set includes a left and a right hand pivot.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]


June 17, 2016

Exotek Micro-Tek conversion kit

Exotek Micro-Tek conversion kit

Coming from Exotek and made for the Losi 1/24 Micro Truggy, SCTE and Rally is the 1/8th scale inspired Micro-Tek chassis conversion kit. The all-alloy construction provides increased grip with the ultra low centre of gravity design help to keep all four wheels on the ground. The 1-piece chassis design eliminates the need for extra hardware that could strip, making assembly even easier. The 100 percent machined alloy bottom plate is stiffer and stronger than the carbon fibre part in Exotek’s previous conversion and it comes in the two colour variants of red or blue. Also included are an adjustable sliding motor plate, a finned alloy motor plate, and an extra secure servo clamp-in system for the stock-sized servo. Other features include alloy mounting posts for secure stock receiver and esc mounting, and a machined-in chassis battery tray for easy and secure battery installs that uses servo tape or optional hook and loop straps. The extra heavy duty alloy chassis does not require a top plate or additional bracing and it is compatible with Exotek’s optional pinion gear cover.

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June 17, 2016

CSO 1/8th aluminium wheel nuts & hex hubs

CSO 1/8th aluminium wheel nuts & hex hubs

CSO have introduced a range of aluminium wheel nuts and hex hubs for 1/8th GT and off-road vehicles. The wheel nuts are of an open and lightweight design, resembling full-scale wheel nuts and they are available in a range of colours including red, orange, blue and gun metal. As for the wheel hex hubs the parts are available in different offsets of 4.5mm up to 8.5mm, in 1mm increments, and they allow to adjust the track width of the car to adapt it to different track conditions. Both the wheel nuts and the hex hubs fit most 1/8th scale vehicles and they come laser-etched for easy identification.

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June 16, 2016

MIP ball diff grease & silicone lube kit

MIP ball diff grease & silicone lube kit

MIP have introduced their ball diff grease and lube kit for the use with the company’s ball differentials as well as pretty much every other ball diff out there. Both lubes are specially formulated for the use on the thrust bearings and also diff ball assembly in order to deliver maximum performance and durability. The amount supplied provides enough lube for many builds and rebuilds with the grease coming in handy snap cap containers.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


June 16, 2016

Team Associated B6 series tall rear shock tower

Team Associated B6 series tall rear shock tower

Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC10B6 and B6D is a tall carbon fibre shock tower. The longer tower allows the buggies to accommodate longer, higher-capacity 31mm shocks, the same shocks that come on the B5 series, for better compliance on very bumpy or loose tracks. The tower fits both the B6 and B6D.

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June 16, 2016

Serpent SRX8 high-downforce bodyshell

Serpent SRX8 high-downforce bodyshell

Available now from Serpent is the Cobra SRX8 high-downforce bodyshell. Made from high-quality polycarbonate the body offers a cab forward design with pronounced side pods and several aerodynamic features to ensure optimised airflow and thus downforce.

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June 16, 2016

Samix adds new colours to SCX10 option parts range

Samix adds new colours to SCX10 option parts range

Samix have introduced two new colours for their range of Axial SCX10 option parts. The aluminium 4-link mounts, Y-link mounts, footstep plates and hub carriers are now also available in red and orange anodising to complement the already available black, green, silver and gun metal colours. All parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come laser-etched with Samix logos.

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