August 24, 2017

STRC 4Tec 2.0 shock options & steel solid axle

Coming from ST Racing Concepts are new shock option parts and a steel solid axle for the Traxxas 4Tec 2.0 on-road car. Starting with the upgrades for the shocks, the numerous parts allow to use the existing shock internal components and quickly change the shock package to the same level as high performance on-road touring cars. First are the threaded shock bodies with aluminium lower caps and O-ring installed shock collar. Aluminium shock bodies provide a much smoother shock action by reducing the friction between the shock piston and the inside of the shock bodies, while the threaded shock collars provide a much more precise increments of shock pre-load for the desire suspension feel and ride height.

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August 24, 2017

Protoform LTC-R & Mazdaspeed6 Pro-Lite body shells

Coming from Protoform are the new Pro-Lite versions of the popular LTC-R and Mazdaspeed6 190mm touring car body shells. 15 percent lighter than a lightweight Protoform body both will further enhance the overall performance of a car thanks to a lowered centre of gravity and the possibility to adjust the car’s weight balance using chassis weights thanks to an overall lower weight. Like all other PF bodies these two come with overspray film, window masks and decal sheets.

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August 24, 2017

Speedzone introduce new modified & stock BL motors

Speedzone have introduced their latest brushless motor based on months of testing and previous customer feedback. This latest motor is the most powerful, efficient, tunable and lightweight motor ever offered by Speedzone. The motor’s can was built to allow maximum air flow, keeping temperature cool and the motor efficient. The stator was designed to produce the very best resistance while being as light as possible without sacrificing performance and power. In addition, the sensor board was built with strict tolerances which now translates to evenly distributed sensor board numbers. A variety of spec and modified turns are available and they are bench tested to ensure sensor, stator and ball bearings are all functioning to a strict quality control. Optional spec and modified rotors will be available for tuning to various track surfaces and conditions.

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August 24, 2017

Protoform ’68 Mustang body & VTA wheels

Protoform have introduced new parts for VTA racers in the form of the 1968 Ford Mustang body shell as well as new VTA wheels. Starting with the body shell, the Mustang sports the signature fastback roofline, an aggressive stance, the iconic hood and pillar vents, and it is made using the latest molding technology to form the body from single piece of polycarbonate. This does away with the usual add-on front or rear clips to assemble, making for a lighter and more rigid body. The Mustang meets all VTA class rules, it comes with a detailed decal sheet, protective overspray film and window masks.

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August 23, 2017

Samix CFX-series brass spring retainers

Coming from Samix and made for the CFX-W and CFX trucks are brass spring retainers. Machined from high-quality material and coming in a black/golden 2-tone finish, the spring cups weigh in at 15g for all four which adds valuable weight to one of the lowest areas of the car, improving climbing performance and looks. Additionally the rigid material makes for a more secure spring fitment compared to the standard plastic parts. The spring retainers come in sets of four and they are available now.

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August 23, 2017

Yuki Model digital battery capacity checker

Coming from Yuki Model is the new digital battery capacity checker. Usable with all batteries or balance wires that utilise JST EH or XH balancer ports, the battery checker is able to display the overall battery or single cell voltage of Lithium-based 2S to 8S batteries while also telling about the remaining battery capacity, highest/lowest voltage and voltage differences. Additionally the device is usable with 2-cell to 4-cell NiXX packs and it includes balancer and discharge functions beside a servo and ESC tester.

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August 23, 2017

JConcepts Aero & Aero S-type rear wing centre dividers

JConcepts have introduced their new Aero and Aero S-type rear wing centre dividers. The dividers are simple, yet effective and together with wings like the Aero, can provide additional stability and performance needed. Each centre divider has built-in adjustments that allow the driver to alter the height in order to match conditions at hand. The parts are light-weight and feature the JConcepts leading edge wing chamfer which match existing side-dams. Special consideration has been made to line-up with the Aero wing including a hard bevel on the base for better fitment and more air channeling. The standard Aero divider fits JConcepts’ #0168, #0169, #0178, and #0179 wings while the S-type suits the #0173 and #0181 wings. The dividers are available separately with each including two pieces.

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