Team C have new 1/8th off-road springs available in three different specifications. Coming colour-coded and in pairs the springs are available in a soft, medium and hard rating and for the front and rear. Colour dots help with easy identification of the black colour springs.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
German company SMI Motorsport introduce the new RS 9 MH nitro engine for 1/8th on-road cars. Based off the NR9 9-channel World Championships winning engine the RS 9 MH is hand-tuned for maximum performance and it is available in three different specifications for small to medium, small to medium-large and medium-large to large tracks. The latter two also include an Orcan engine bag and engine sack for easy and secure engine storage and transportation.
Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsport.de]
Hot on the heels of the 1/8th scale brass shock pistons Imbue announce the release of 12mm 1/10th variants. The pistons are meant to improve bump handling, they make for plusher landings and smoother vehicle response. Initially available in 3×1.35mm hole configuration, the hole selection works well on both outdoor and indoor tracks, with tapered holes on one side to allow tuning for faster rebound or dampening. Included are standard and tight fit sealing bands for a perfect fit and to eliminate blow-by and friction. The pistons fit TLR, Associated, and Kyosho vehicles as well as and other brands that utilise a 3mm mounting shaft.
Source: Imbue [imbuemotorsports.com]
Picco introduce the Torque .12 EMX-WC Edo modified X-type World Championship replica Touring racing engine that has been developed with the upcoming 1/10th Nitro World Championships in mind. The engine is completely redesigned and comes with a new long stroke layout to deliver great power over the entire RPM range, good fuel efficiency, and improved mid-range acceleration. The front ball bearing has been replaced with a 7mm inner diameter one and the components have been “hand modified” by Edoardo Picco using his extensive experience. The engine features a balanced 12mm “turbo” silicone-filled crankshaft for improved fuel flow and reduced weight, a super aligned “knife edged” aerodynamic connecting rod, a hand finished hard chromed brass liner with tear-trop work on the ports, and a lightened CNC machined piston made from high percentage silicone alloy billet. Other parts used include a large size finned turbo combustion chamber insert for better heat dissipation, new ultra light weight cooling head with an extra fin, hand modified rear back plate for improved fuel flow, Swiss quality 12mm main bearing and a composite slide carburettor with 5.4mm venturi inserts.
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JConcepts introduction the Fin turnbuckle sets for the Team Losi Racing 22 2.0 and 22-4 buggies. The base of the shafts’ design is centred around a .143″ titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3.5mm thread base design which accepts the TLR HD ball-cups. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the “finned” cuts that rotate about the centre. The turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.
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From ZZRacing come new quick release screw drivers with anodised aluminium handles. Coming with interchangeable 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm hex tool tips as well as a Philips and slotted blades the tools cover a wide range of applications. The hardened tool tips can be stored within the handle with the tool being available in black and blue colour.
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HPI Racing’s Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross bodyshell is now also available in a clear version, allowing to create own paint schemes. The body ships with a large flexible vinyl decal sheet for detailing, including window lines, headlights, grilles, tail lights, HPI logos and several other details. A convenient overspray film is included, as well as vinyl window masks to make painting quick and easy. To make mounting the body simple, an instruction sheet is included and the body, that is made for a 150mm wheelbase chassis, has dimple marks for drill locations.
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From Fast Race and made to cut 1/8th buggy tyres off their wheel is this tyre cut device. The simple yet clever tool is usable with most of today’s 1/8th rims, made of sturdy aluminium and it makes re-using rims easier. An adjustable holder takes a standard scalpel blade so no unusual blades are needed once they need to be replaced. Using the device is pretty simply as you can see from the video that can be found after the break. The tyre cutter will become available by beginning of November.
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