October 14, 2016

Team Magic E5 RTR Silver Edition 1/10th monster truck

Team Magic E5 RTR Silver Edition 1/10th monster truck

HRC Distribution have released first images of the Team Magic E5 RTR Silver Edition 1/10th scale electric monster truck. The vehicle is based off of the standard E5 RTR, released a couple of month ago, but it features a silver pre-painted bodyshell instead of a clear body and black wheels instead of fluorescent orange ones. The Silver Edition becomes available in a brushless or brushed motor version soon.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]


October 14, 2016

MIP SMT10 X-Duty C-Drive kit

MIP SMT10 X-Duty C-Drive kit

MIP’s popular X-Dury C-Drive kit is soon also available for the Axial SMT10 4WD monster trucks. Replacing the standard centre driveshaft assembly for a more sturdy and more durable one, the set includes all-steel X-Duty splined driveshafts that can take much more punishment than the kit setup. Included are all parts needed for the conversion as well as a thread gel and lube cup.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


October 14, 2016

T-Works Rapide P12-2016 screw & turnbuckle sets

T-Works Rapide P12-2016 screw & turnbuckle sets

T-Works have introduced a range of optional screw kits as well as a titanium turnbuckle set for the Roche Rapide P12-2016 pan car. As for the screws, available are a 60-piece titanium set with UFO heads, a 60-piece standard head set, black or red anodised 7075-T6 sets, mixed titanium and alloy kits, again in black or red colour, as well as a gold-plated steel screw kit. As for the titanium turnbuckle set, it includes 64-grade material steering and upper camber links and also a suitable 4mm wrench for both applications.

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October 14, 2016

Avid Triad titanium wing screws

Avid Triad titanium wing screws

Coming from Avid are the new Triad titanium wing screws. A minimal design approach the screws already incorporate a wing button, resulting in an ultra-low weight of 0.34g each. They are machined from billet 6Al-4V titanium, feature a 12mm screw head and a 6mm long screw, making them ideal for both 1/10th scale off-road and on-road applications. The screws come in sets of two and in a silver polished or cool-looking oil slick finish.

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October 13, 2016

Xray XB2 2017 Carpet Edition 2WD buggy kit

Xray XB2 2017 Carpet Edition 2WD buggy kit

Xray have introduced the 2017 edition of their successful XB2 Carpet Edition kit. The buggy received some subtle updates with the most visible being the new “right hand” motor position and new 3-gear transmission to increase traction, steering and high-speed stability. The redesigned gearbox houses a new, large 36T idler gear moulded from high-quality graphite material that ensures a minimal weight and highest strength. To match with the new transmission housing and motor position the ’17 kit comes with an all-new 7075-T6 aluminium heavy duty motor plate.

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October 13, 2016

JConcepts B6D Honeycomb 3-gear stand-up motor plate

JConcepts B6D Honeycomb 3-gear stand-up motor plate

Following the release of the B6 Honeycomb motor plate for laydown transmissions, JConcepts have now also introduced a variant for the stand-up gearbox of the B6D. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue or black anodised and with silver edge details. The honeycomb milling of the 3mm motor plate gives extra rigidity when the going gets tough and it adds some visual impact and heat dissipation capabilities as well.

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October 13, 2016

T-Works 4PV & 3PV carbon fibre carrying handle

T-Works 4PV & 3PV carbon fibre carrying handle

Coming from T-Works and made for the Futaba 4PV and 3PV transmitters is a carbon fibre carrying handle. Constructed from lightweight sheet material the handle comes including mounting hardware in the form of countersunk washers and gold-plated screws with the handle being usable on both the 4PV and 3PV transmitter in order to make for easier and more convenient carrying.

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October 13, 2016

Serpent Project 4X lightweight carbon fibre chassis

Serpent Project 4X lightweight carbon fibre chassis

Made for the Project 4X touring car is Serpent’s new lightweight carbon fibre chassis. Weighing in at 46g and thus being about 15g lighter than the standard chassis, the lightweight main plate also offers more torsional flex which can be beneficial in certain track conditions both outdoors and indoors. The chassis, that was used by Serpent’s Viktor Wilck to achieve a third place overall at the recent IFMAR ISTC Worlds, is available now.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


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