August 31, 2016

ABC Hobby Nissan GT-R LM Nismo FWD kit

ABC Hobby Nissan GT-R LM Nismo FWD kit

Japanese company ABC Hobby, best known for their extraordinary polycarbonate bodyshells, have introduced the Grande Gambado Nissan GT-R LM Nismo 1/10th scale FWD kit. The front wheel drive car is based off of the proven Grande Gambado 190mm chassis that uses a 2.5mm FRP main chassis plate, a front motor design with the power plant sitting behind the front axle and the chassis utilises a separate damper and spring setup. The car is topped off by a replica Nissan GT-R LM Nismo bodyshell; he full-scale counterpart was best known for its popular yet unsuccessful 2015 Le Mans LMP1 class appearance.

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August 31, 2016

Serpent announce 977 Evo2 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Serpent announce 977 Evo2 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Serpent have announced the soon release of the Viper 977 Evo2 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The car will feature a revised rear suspension geometry and new shock absorbers with all parts also becoming available separately to upgrade existing 977 cars. The release is scheduled for the first week of September and more details along with images will become available shortly.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


August 31, 2016

Team Bomber tease US-style YRX12 front end

Team Bomber tease US-style YRX12 front end

Japanese company Team Bomber have released a first teaser image of their “US-style” front end for the Yokomo YRX12 pan car. Designed to replace the somewhat unique double shock front suspension with a standard reactive castor assembly the prototype of the conversion uses plastics similar to the ones Morotech is currently campaigning. We bring you more information and images as soon as they become available.

Source: Team Bomber [ameblo.jp/teambomber] & RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]


August 30, 2016

Tamiya introduce new TA07 Pro option parts

Tamiya introduce new TA07 Pro option parts

Coming from Tamiya are several new option parts for the club-level TA07 Pro touring car such as the 37T aluminium ball diff set and the front direct coupling set. Using the ball diff in place of the standard gear differential will make for a more stable handling while its durable construction allows to use both stock and modified motors. The front spool set gives the car a sharper initial acceleration and more stability under braking. It also contributes to a lighter-weight chassis. Also new are the aluminium steering arm set, the aluminium steering bridge as well as the front and rear carbon fibre damper stays all of which add rigidity, improve steering and suspension efficiency and up overall looks. The release is rounded out by an aluminium counter pulley, an 18T aluminium centre pulley as well as a titanium screw set.

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August 30, 2016

MIP B6/5 Pucks gear diff outdrives

MIP B6/5 Pucks gear diff outdrives

MIP have introduced the Pucks gear differential outdrives for the Team Associated B6 and B5 series vehicles. The outdrives are compatible with the current Team Associated 2WD gear differentials part #91703 and #91461, and make it possible to use MIP’s current AE Pucks or Roller Pucks system.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


August 30, 2016

Xenon Racing PR 64 pitch pinion gears

Xenon Racing PR 64 pitch pinion gears

Xenon Racing have introduced the PR 64 pitch aluminium pinion gears. Featuring a special tooth shape for improved efficiency and a hard anodised low-friction surface the gears are available in 26T to 55T specification. The long inner motor shaft guide makes for improved gear support at high loads as encountered in classes such as modified touring car racing.

Source: Xenon [xenon.ne.jp]


August 30, 2016

Fantom MaxV-Spec Pro Racing Series LiPo batteries

Fantom MaxV-Spec Pro Racing Series LiPo batteries

Fantom have introduced their new MaxV-Spec Pro Racing Series LiPo battery packs. Featuring a modified chemistry that increases the average voltage and lowers the internal resistance, the packs offer high performance in spec class racing from 13.5T through 25.5T. The standard-size packs are available as 6200mAh variant weighing in at 311g and utilising 5mm bullet-type connector, with 5mm/4mm reducer tubes included, and also as lightweight 5000mAh pack weighing in at 273g and featuring 4mm connectors. The 110C/160C rated packs are also available as pre-soldered batteries with genuine Deans T-type connectors and JST-XH balancer ports.

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August 30, 2016

STRC Arrma 1/10th 2WD chassis plates & shock parts

STRC Arrma 1/10th 2WD chassis plates & shock parts

ST Racing Concepts have introduced new optional parts for Arrma’s line of Granite, Raider, Vorteks and Fury bash vehicles. First up are aluminium TVP chassis side plates that greatly improve durability and rigidity of the chassis assembly. They also add visual impact and they are available in stealth black, blue, red, and silver. Due to their specification the chassis plates do not work with the Fury or the longer wheelbase Raider XL.

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