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April 28, 2015

MIP T5M Pucks Bi-Metal R-CVD drive system

MIP introduce the Pucks 17.5 Bi-Metal R-CVD drive system for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck. The design is unlike standard C-CVDs as it features a keyed joint made out of hardened alloy steel that connects to 7075 hard anodised aluminium. This feature allows to lighten up the drivetrain without sacrificing the durability that steel components offer. Also with the R-CVD design it couples the original wheel axle components with the MIP Bi-Metal bone to keep costs low and give the essentials to transfer over to MIP’s Pucks system. Included are also 7075 hard anodised aluminium outdrives and the necessary components to build an aluminium puck ball differential differential.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

April 27, 2015

Scorpion High Performance Tools

Scorpion introduce the High Performance Tools series of high-quality tools and wrenches. First up are a 4mm Phillips and a 3mm flat as well as an 8mm nut driver. All use HSS tool tips for low wear and lightweight, black anodised aluminium handles. The knurled design makes for easy and secure handling and a quality look.

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April 25, 2015

Kyosho Syncro EX-6 Mini-Z radio system

Kyosho America have announced first details on their all-new Syncro EX-6 Mini-Z radio system. The newest and most advanced radio ever built for use with the Mini-Z cars from Kyosho is based on the EX-2 radio system just introduced by KO Propo. It takes advantage of the “KIY” (Kustomize It Yourself) system that allows modular expansion and modification of the radio system, and it has a new ultra-fast hybrid mode that is faster than any system currently available. The Syncro EX-6 features a high level of adjustability via precision digital settings that remain stored in the radio’s memory. Most of the settings are adjusted via the two-position LCD display, which can display data in line with the radio for more conventional viewing, or it can be rotated to a transverse position, which makes it easier to view settings and data from the side of the radio.

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April 24, 2015

TLR 22-series machined 3-hole pistons

Team Losi Racing introduce two new 3-hole piston sets for 22-series vehicles. The 12mm pistons are offered in packs of four, and with the hole diameters of 1.3mm and 1.4mm. The TLR race team has had great success running the prototypes of these pistons on their 22 2.0 and 22-4 buggies and have dabbled with them on their 22T 2.0 and 22SCT 2.0’s also. Several key setups benefit from the reduced pack and quicker movement of the 3-hole pistons, especially on tracks that are a little bumpier.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

April 24, 2015

Zen wide & narrow Formula front wings

Zen have new front wings for 1/10th Formula cars available. First up is the wide type with a width of 170mm, suitable for more modern Formula cars while the narrow type offers a width of 130mm which makes them especially useful for 1980’s and 1990’s cars. Both are designed for low-nose bodyshells and the simple design and pre-drilled 2.6mm mounting holes allow the use of add-on polycarbonate wings. Both the wide and narrow wings are available in black or white colour.

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April 24, 2015

Mikimodel X-Grip traction compound

Italian company Mikimodel introduce the new X-Grip tyre traction compound. Available in a standard and also a strong variant the standard sauce is best used on high-grip tracks where smooth and controlled overall grip is needed. The strong version though is to get the most traction out of the tyre which is especially helpful on medium to low-grip asphalt tracks.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

April 24, 2015

Powerstar cooling fan range

New from Powerstar comes a range of cooling fans for different applications. Available as 25mm, 30mm and 40mm variant, all units offer a brushless motor and they are ball-raced for improved performance and durability. The 30mm and 40mm fans are also made using carbon fibre composite material to withstand the rigours of racing even better.

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April 24, 2015

Panther Ocelot buggy tyre & Z-series compounds

US company Panther introduce the Ocelot 1/8th buggy tyre as well as their all-new Z-series rubber compound. The Ocelot tread is made up from numerous small-size square pins with outer angled blocks for smoother cornering. The tyre is meant to perform very well on most outdoor tracks and is available in the new Z-series rubber compound that offers extended wear characteristics compared to Panther’s standard rubber.

Source: Panther [panthertires.com]