September 19, 2016

HB Racing D815-series hard A-arms sets

HB Racing D815-series hard A-arms sets

Coming from HB Racing are hard front and rear A-arms sets for the D815 series off-road and on-road vehicles. Standard on the RGT8 1/8th nitro GT car the arms are also usable on the D815, D812 and the forthcoming E817 buggy as the harder material used improves handling on high-traction surfaces while also reducing the vehicle’s sensitivity to variations in traction. The front and rear arms are available separately, they include composite arm inserts and mounting hardware.

View the rear arms here


September 16, 2016

JConcepts YZ-2 S2 buggy bodyshell

JConcepts YZ-2 S2 buggy bodyshell

JConcepts’ popular S2 bodyshell is now also available for the Yokomo YZ-2 2WD buggy. Featuring a low centre of gravity design the S2 assists fast corning on high-bite surfaces while offering plenty of downforce thanks to a progressive cab design that also makes for best possible steering while maintaining exceptional overall balance. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents used to help relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with a tight fit and finish. Cut-lines are included on the body to accommodate 3 and 4 gear lay-down transmission layouts  as well as the “dirt” 3 gear stand-up configuration, giving all out versatility. The body is available in a regular and lightweight variant including the Aero rear wing.

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September 16, 2016

Redworkshop roll tuning shorty LiPo weights

Redworkshop roll tuning shorty LiPo weights

Redworkshop from France have introduced two under LiPo tuning weights that help to adjust the chassis roll by offering two different designs. At 2mm thickness the plates weigh in at 43g with the dual cutout variant making for a more centralised weight distribution while the single cutout version shifts the mass to the outer parts for increased chassis roll without the need to change roll centres or ride height. The weights are designed for the use with transversal battery layouts but they can also be used, without the chassis roll feature, with inline batteries too.

Source: Redworkshop [facebook.com]


September 16, 2016

Serpent Natrix 748WC 200mm nitro kit – Coming soon

Serpent Natrix 748WC 200mm nitro kit – Coming soon

Coming soon from Serpent is the Natrix 748WC 1/10th scale 200m nitro on-road kit. Used by Dominic Greiner to win the 2016 IFMAR Worlds, the kit will include a range of upgrades and option parts such as new big bore shock absorbers, V2 gear differentials front and rear as well as larger belt pulleys and a new side belt. As for the optional parts the car will utilise rear Pro CVDs, the 25g chassis weight, rear body supports, an aluminium throttle lever as well as carbon steering blocks. The kit will hit the stores by end of September.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


September 16, 2016

Yokomo DRA & DRC drift car tyres

Yokomo DRA & DRC drift car tyres

Coming from Yokomo are two new tyres for 1/10th scale AWD and RWD drift cars. First up is the asphalt-specific DRA tyre made from polycarbonate. By reducing the weight of the tyre greater control and smoothness was achieved while cut shoulders give better fender clearance for that stylish, flush look. The second new tyre is the DRC moulded from HDPE and made for carpet and polished surfaces. An increased contact patch improves overall grip and performance. Both tyres are available in 4-piece sets with the DRA being selected as the control tyre for the FEMCA Cup that is held in the Yatabe Arena in October.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


September 16, 2016

KO Propo EX-RR 2.4GHZ radio system – Teaser

KO Propo EX-RR 2.4GHZ radio system – Teaser

KO Propo have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming EX-RR 2.4GHz radio system. The radio seems to be based off of the intermediate-level EX-2 with whom it obviously shares its case but the lowered steering extension and aluminium steering wheel clearly target the high-end market. It is no secret that many Japanese KO Propo team drivers have chosen the EX-2 over the high-class EX-1 in the past few month so it looks as if KO Propo soon have a new top-of-the-foodchain radio available to complement their ageing EX-1 KIY.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]


September 16, 2016

Team Losi Racing 22-4 alloy gear diff pulleys

Team Losi Racing 22-4 alloy gear diff pulleys

Team Losi Racing have introduced the aluminium gear diff pulley set for the TLR 22-4 2.0 buggy. Included are a fine-pitch front and a standard-pitch rear gear differential pulley to replace the kit’s composite parts. Machined from high-quality aluminium the pulleys offer improved durability, they are very true for consistent belt tension and they come with a hard-anodised surface for wear and reduced friction.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]


September 16, 2016

Avid B6/B6D carbon steering block arms

Avid B6/B6D carbon steering block arms

Avid have introduced a pair of carbon fibre steering arms for the Team Associated B6 and B6D 2WD buggies. Maintaining the kit geometry the parts, cut from 2.5mm high-quality carbon fibre, are a direct replacement that scrubs about a gram of weight. The plates come in Avid’s reusable Doodad container and they are available now.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]