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June 25, 2015

Max Power MX 12 TQ 2.1cc nitro engine

Italian company Max Power have a new 2.1cc nitro on-road engine available, the MX 12 TQ 2015. Build using a redesigned crankcase and offering updated inner and a revised exhaust port the engine also comes with a new crankshaft for improved top speed and exceptional fuel economy. A new chroming process for the sleeve and a CNC-machined and highly precise piston will improve the durability of the engine whose last but not least new feature is a lighter yet more rigid conrod. The .12 engine comes including a set of venturi inserts to fine-tune the performance and mileage.

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June 25, 2015

Hobbywing Xerun XR8 Plus brushless speed controller

Coming soon from Hobbywing is the Xerun XR8 Plus brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale applications. The 6S LiPo-compatible ESC offers a highly efficient heat dissipation system, a 15A BEC system with selectable 6V or 7.2V output and an advanced electronic switch with improved durability compared to standard mechanical switches. The controller is usable with sensorless brushless motors as well as Hobbywing’s forthcoming new 1/8th sensored motor which can be run in a so called full-sensored mode. More information and the specifications will become available in time for the release.

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June 25, 2015

New BMT 984 chassis & suspension parts

BMT have new option parts for the 984 1/8th scale nitro on-road car available. First up are a flex chassis and an updated radio plate. The parts will improve the torsional flex of the car for improved performance especially on low-grip tracks and when the use of additives is not allowed. Also new is a front shock absorber support, a part that also targets towards low-grip track conditions.

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June 25, 2015

Arrowmax Increased Torque Honeycomb hex wrenches

New from Arrowmax comes the Increased Torque line of Honeycomb series tools. They combine the appearance of a standard hex driver with the torque of a T-handle tool by allowing to swing the tool tip by a total of 180 degrees. This helps to apply more torque to loosen even the most stubborn screws. The wrenches are available with 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tip.

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June 25, 2015

Serpent F110 SF2 front tube damper set

New from Serpent and made for the F110 SF2 formula car is a tube front damper system. Designed to bolt right onto the front suspension of the SF2 kit, the set will add another tuning option to the car for even greater versatility. Included with the set come all needed parts including machined and anodised aluminium tubes, composite ball cups and mounting hardware with all parts also being available as spares.

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June 24, 2015

Serpent Eryx 411 adjustable battery holders

Serpent have introduced a new set of adjustable battery holders for the Eryx 411 touring car. Including aluminium mounting brackets and carbon fibre battery stops the LiPo battery mounts allow to move the pack by a total of 3mm forth and back in order to fine-tune the weight distribution of the chassis. Milled slots allow the use of most of today’s fibre glass tapes. The set includes all needed hardware and it may also fit other brand’s cars.

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June 24, 2015

Yeah Racing M05 aluminium & graphite option parts

Recently Yeah Racing have introduced the graphite and efficiency upgrade kit for the Tamiya M05, including a range of performance and durability enhancing option parts and now the items are also available separately for those who wish to upgrade step by step. Available are several heatsink sets such as the motor mount and upper heatsink, an aluminium side heatsink and an aluminium motor fan mount set. All help to reduce the operation temperature of both brushed and brushless motors. Also new is the aluminium and graphite battery mount set that makes for easier and more convenient battery swaps. As for the suspension department Yeah Racing have front and rear 3mm carbon fibre shock towers available that help to fine-tune the shock angle while the final option part, an aluminium servo mount, helps to make for a rock solid placement of the steering servo.

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June 24, 2015

Exotek Sprint 2 alloy bulkhead set

Exotek Sprint 2 alloy bulkhead set-1

Exotek have a new super trick alloy performance bulkhead for the HPI Sprint 2 4WD touring car available. It is of a heavy duty design that gives the car the precision and strength needed for high power brushless motor speeds. Machined to keep weight at a minimum and then polished and anodised in factory orange the bulkhead not only help to raise the cars performance but also its looks. On top of that the alloy construction adds heat dissipation for the motor plate for cooler running. The set includes quality machined hex M3 hardware and the bulkhead utilises a set screw to hold the hinge pins instead of the stock e-clips. Usable on the front or rear of the car and designed to work with the stock or Exotek chassis as well as the stock shock or Exotek shock towers.

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