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March 3, 2016

H-Speed introduces 1/12th scale tyre line

Coming from H-Speed, the brand of multi-time European Champion Hupo Hönigl, is a range of pre-trued 1/12th scale tyres. The tyres have been tested thoroughly to ensure maximum performance on a range surfaces including the popular “ETS” carpet that will be in use at the forthcoming EFRA European Championships. The tyres come on flex-optimised wheels for maximum corner speed and traction with the front ones being of a slightly smaller diameter than others to ensure a perfect split between the fronts and rears. To make compound picking easy the tyres are available in three different front and four different rear variants.

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March 3, 2016

Xray T4 brass suspension holders

Xray have introduced a range of heavy brass lower A-arm mounts made for the T4 line of touring cars. 3-times heavier than the standard aluminium parts they help to add 30 gram of weight without the need to use unsightly wheel balance weights while also allowing for easy weight distribution changes. Using the mounts in the front can help to reduce traction roll on high-traction surfaces while the rear parts improve rotation and steering, making them ideal for medium traction conditions. The suspension holder are available as front FF (11.5g), front FR (11.7g), rear RR (11.0g) and rear spilt 2-piece ARS mount (10.8g in total).

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March 3, 2016

Team Associated RC8B3 alloy steering posts

Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC8B3 series of off-road vehicles are aluminium steering bellcrank posts. Cut from high-quality aluminium and sporting a blue anodised surface for looks and wear the posts also shave 9 grams off the standard steel parts. The posts come as pairs and they are usable on the RC8B3, RC8B3e, RC8T3, and RC8T3e.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

March 2, 2016

SWorkz introduce S12-1M option parts

SWorkz introduce S12-1 option parts

SWorkz have introduced a range of optional parts for the S12-1M 2WD off-road buggy. First up is the Pro-Composite carbon fibre front shock tower. The part replaces the standard aluminium shock tower with a part of lower weight that also offers slightly more flex which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. Included come four button head screws for easy installation.

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March 2, 2016

Evo P1 & P2 high-performance brushless servos

Coming soon from Evo are the P1 and P2 high-performance brushless servos. First up is the P1 (0.07s/10.2kg-cm), a low-profile offering with an all-aluminium heatsink case. The black anodised case sports machined silver details and the servo utilises stainless steel gears and it is high-voltage compatible for up to 8.4V input while also being dust and water protected with an IPX-4 rating.

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March 2, 2016

Intech ER-12M 2.0 lightweight aluminium chassis

Intech Racing have announced the release of a lightweight aluminium chassis for the ER-12M 2.0 2WD buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised the chassis sports distinctive, honeycomb-shaped pockets to reduce the weight by 25 gram compared to the standard part without harming the chassis’ structural integrity.

Source: Intech [intechracing.com]

March 2, 2016

Hiro Seiko Ti6AL4V titanium M2 screws

Hiro Seiko have introduced a new range of CNC-machined titanium M2 screws. Made from high-quality Ti6AL4V titanium alloy material the fasteners are available in 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm length and as button or flat head screws. Offering a low weight the screws are very tough at the same time, making them ideal for high-stress areas.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

March 2, 2016

Samix BD7-2016 floating steering system

Coming from Samix and made for the Yokomo BD7-2016 is a floating steering system. Designed to uncouple the steering posts from the chassis plate the set includes a new inner aluminium servo mount, a carbon fibre upper plate, new steering posts and an arrangement of hardware and accessories including a new outer alloy servo mount and alloy servo lug bushings. The upper carbon fibre plate will take the steering posts so they do not interfere with chassis flex which will make for improved on-power steering, the car will be easier to drive and more consistent. Samix team driver Nicholas Lee already prove the performance of the floating steering system by making the A-main at the recent TITC race in Thailand.

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