LRP have new receiver and 1/18th micro battery packs available. Starting with the receiver packs, the XTEC 2/3A NiMH batteries are available in straight or hump configuration and with your choice of JR/universal or BEC compatible plugs. The 5-cell packs are built using high capacity 1600mAh cells and are usable for on-road and off-road applications alike.
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Available from mid-September is Novarossi’s new Fast Fuel Gun. Lighter and offering a higher flow rate the fuel gun helps to speed-up refuelling for faster pit stops. Included with the fuel gun come two suitable stays to place the gun on when not in use.
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Team C Racing introduce two new option parts for the TC10 touring car in the form of an aluminium front spool and a one-way axle. Both axles make use of orange aluminium bodies and metal outdrives, they come including a new diff gear and the one-way also includes a pair of ball bearings. While the solid axle is a direct replacement for the kit’s composite assembly the front one-way is a tuning option to adjust on and off-power steering.
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Zeppin Racing introduce the Tweak Killer, a tool to ensure maximum chassis flatness of 1/10th electric touring cars. Making use of a thick CNC-machined, laser-engraved aluminium plate and a sturdy aluminium rod the tool helps to eliminate unwanted chassis tweak that can lead to an erratically handling car. The tool is pretty easy to use as first up the chassis’ bumper will be removed and all lower bulkhead and the upper top deck screws loosened. Next up the chassis is placed on the aluminium plate with the alloy rod being placed on top of the front and rear shock tower. Supplied rubber bands then hold the assembly of chassis, lower tweak plate and upper tweak rod together, ensuring maximum chassis flatness. In a final step all loosened top deck and lower bulkhead screws will be fastened and the chassis is ready to go. The Tweak Killer tool comes in a protective carrying bag for storage and transportation.
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Reedy release the next generation of their popular WolfPack LiPo battery packs featuring increased capacities for even longer runtimes and more overall power. Coming as 7.4V variants with 3300mAh to 7500mAh capacity, as 11.1V 4500mAh as well as 14.8V 4000mAh and 5400mAh pack, all batteries features Reedy’s moulded hardcase for maximum crash protection in sizes that fit the most popular car configurations. Wires now exit the case through a rubber gasket which protects the wire’s insulation while helping to prevent moisture from entering the case. High-quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle-life. The Gen. 2 LiPo batteries come equipped with beefy silicone wires and a reliable, low-resistance T-plug connector. An integrated balancing harness with a XH connector is included.
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VBC Racing have four new option parts for the Firebolt DM buggy available in the form of aluminium steering bellcranks, a hard-coated aluminium idler gear and two sets of rear suspension mount spacers. Starting with the aluminium steering bellcranks, the parts are machined from lightweight 7075 aluminium and they offer improved stability over the stock levers for a more direct steering response and added durability. The parts come red anodised and are a direct replacement.
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Graupner introduce the X-8N 2.4GHz 4-channel pistol grip radio system. Offering a frame rate of 1.5ms, optimised frequency hopping and bi-directional transmitting between transmitter and receiver the radio is both ultra fast while offering maximum transmitting security at the same time. The transmitter features a 128×64 pixel display, intuitive menu control and the ability to convert the radio for right and left hand pilots alike. The telemetry system can be deactivated for competition use and included with the radio comes a 2000mAh NiMH battery pack, a suitable charger, a GR-8 Race receiver and an update wire.
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Available from early September are two new Duratrax short course tyres called the Six Pack SC and the Picket SC. The tyres offer a realistic tread design and they are moulded in the soft C2 compound. Sold in pairs and including foam inserts the tyres are available as rubber only or pre-mounted for Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, SC10 4×4 and SCTE trucks.
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