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July 23, 2018

RCSS A800 Next Level hybrid ceramic bearings

RC Speed Secrets have introduced a set of Next Level hybrid ceramic ball bearings for the Awesomatix A800 series of touring cars. The kit includes 14 high-performance ball races that scrub about 21 percent of weight compared to popular ABEC-3 ceramic bearings while the stainless steel construction ensures high corrosion resistance. Overall the hybrid ceramic bearings will slightly reduce natural drivetrain drag for improved acceleration and top speed while reducing motor and speedo temperatures.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

June 28, 2018

Avid introduce MBX8 option parts range

Avid have released several products for the popular Mugen MBX8 buggy in the form of a couple of aluminium, titan and carbon fibre goodies. Available are aluminium shock standoffs in two and four-piece packs, +4.5mm offset rear alloy standoffs that provide more traction on low-bite tracks as well as a four-piece low-traction set that includes a pair of standard length standoffs for the front and +4.5mm standoffs for the rear. Also new are hard-anodised aluminium steering posts, hard-anodised front anti-twist arm inserts as well as titanium shock pins. Next up are 0.8mm, 1.0mm and 1.2mm carbon fibre arm inserts that are available separately for the front and rear A-arms and also as a complete set including a pair of each. Last but not least are bearing sets for both the MBX8 nitro and MBX8 Eco E-buggy kits.

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June 27, 2018

Factory Pro RC T3-01 drivetrain option parts

Newly founded brand Factory Pro RC have introduced three new option parts for the popular Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. First up is the high speed gear set that will change the overall gear ratio from 10.69 to 8.57 all by using the standard pinion gear. The set includes a new idler and spur gear assembly made of precision machined 7075-T6 alloy and high-quality delrin.

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June 21, 2018

Double Ceramic ceramic motor bearings & lube

Double Ceramic from California have introduced their new ceramic motor bearings as well as their ceramic-infused bearing lube. The first product is focusing on reducing magnetic interference around the motor to maximise electric motor performance. The full ceramic 540 motor Bearing achieves this with the use of Zirconium Oxide balls and races, which has 80 percent less friction than bare chrome steel balls, while also being 40 percent lighter. This results in less centrifugal force on the balls and less heat generation between the balls and races. The bearing also uses a variation of Double Ceramic’s custom moulded PEEK cage, resulting in no magnetic interference in brushless motors, resulting in quicker spool-up and higher RPM. The Full Ceramic motor bearing also contains no shielding, further reducing friction and increasing high RPM capability.

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May 28, 2018

RCSS T6.1 Next Level hybrid ceramic bearing sets

Coming from RC Speed Secrets and made for Team Associated’s T6.1 stadium truck are three new Next Level series hybrid ceramic ball bearing sets. Available as complete kit and also as separate gearbox and wheel bearing kits, all make use of high-grade hybrid ceramic and stainless steel ball races that are about 21 percent lighter than popular ABEC-3 ceramics with the stainless steel construction giving higher corrosion resistance than chrome/steel bearings. The low-friction design greatly reduces drivetrain drag, increasing runtime and lowering operation temperatures, making them ideal for both stock and modified racing. All three sets are available now.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

April 19, 2018

Reckward-Tuning 6x13x5mm sealed ball bearing

Coming from Reckward-Tuning is a new 6x13x5mm sealed ball bearing. A standard size for many 1/8th scale buggies and trucks the bearing is of a rubber-sealed design to keep dust, dirt and moisture away from the delicate internals that is made up using high-quality balls and a specially-shaped cage for long-lasting performance whatever the track conditions. The ball race comes pre-lubed using a special synthetic grease and it comes in packs of ten.

Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]

April 18, 2018

Reckward-Tuning MBX8 sealed ball bearing set

Coming from RMV Deutschland’s Reckward-Tuning brand is a 24-piece set of sealed high-quality ball bearings for the Mugen MBX8. The set utilises high-quality ABEC 3/5 spec bearings that feature a special rubber seal and a synthetic grease for exceptional protection against the elements and a low drag drivetrain. High-quality balls and optimised ball cages will greatly increase overall bearing life even in demanding track conditions. The 24-piece set is a direct fit and available now.

Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]

April 3, 2018

RC Speed Secrets YZ-4 hybrid ceramic bearings

Coming from RC Speed Secrets and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 buggy are four new Next Level series hybrid ceramic ball bearing sets. They are available as complete set including gearbox, wheel and steering rack ball race kits but also as separate sets to outfit specific areas of the buggy. The hybrid stainless steel and ceramic bearings are 21 percent lighter than popular ABEC3 ball races, they are highly corrosion resistant and come lightly oiled to reduce natural drivetrain drag and increase efficiency. The complete set includes 22 bearings, the gearbox set comes with two 5x13mm, two 5×10 and six 10x15mm ball races while the wheel hub set utilises six 5x10mm and two 5x13mm ball bearings. Last but not least is the steering rack bearings set consisting of four 5x10x4mm ball races.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]