July 11, 2016

Tesla 540-size brushless electric motors

Tesla 540-size brushless electric motor

Capricorn have introduced their new 540-size brushless motors for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications. Coming with a lightweight can that sports cooling ribs and large vent openings, the hand-built motors feature a balanced rotor and ceramic ball bearings for maximum efficiency and performance. The motor is available as 3.5T to 8.5T modified, 4.0T and 13.5T modified as well as 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T stock variant. As for the two 13.5T offerings, the modified motor is making use of a 12.3x5mm rotor while the stock variant comes with a 12.5×7.2mm rotor.

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July 11, 2016

ZZRacing B6 series titanium screw sets

ZZRacing B6 series titanium screw sets

ZZRacing have introduced two titanium screw sets for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. Made from 304 titanium, the screws offer high durability, corrosion resistance and also a light weight with the B6-specific set weighing in at 30.1g while the B6D kit is slightly lighter at 28.6g. In addition to being light and robust the fasteners also add a certain bling to the car due to their silver finish.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]


July 9, 2016

Xenon announce new VSS 1/12th front end kit

Xenon announce new VSS 1/12th front end kit

Japanese company Xenon have announced the release of a new optional front end kit for all 1/12th pan cars that use a Team Associated R5 compatible front suspension. The kit is of a damped design and it includes the VSS front shock stay, front shocks, upper arm links with eyelets and front end castor blocks. It is of the proven Xenon design and quality and all parts are also available separately. Also available are 65m VSS side links compatible for Associated R5, Roche Rapide P12, Kyosho Plaza and Morotech kits.

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July 8, 2016

MIP TLR 22 3.0 Pucks 17.5 drive system

MIP TLR 22 3.0 Pucks 17.5 drive system

MIP have introduced the Pucks 17.5 drive system for the TLR 22 3.0 buggy. Designed with stock racing in mind, MIP’s popular Pucks drive system is now also available for TLR’s latest 2WD competition buggy. The multi-piece construction is making it possible to keep the original axles as well as seeing superior wear that comes from a steel yoke. With that change MIP also have upgraded the diff balls to tungsten carbide balls for the ultimate in wear and efficiency. Overall, the race-proven design lightens up the drivetrain’s rotating mass by as much as 50 percent; which means quicker acceleration, less motor fade, and it allows to keep the car’s drivetrain fresh with replaceable Pucks.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


July 8, 2016

Ielasi Tuned World Championship Edition .12 engine

Ielasi Tuned World Championship Edition .12 engine

Ielasi Tuned have introduced their all-new .12 nitro on-road engine. The World Championship Edition was created with the forthcoming 1/10th 200mm World Championship in Gubbio, Italy in mind and it features a special, lightweight conrod, a lightweight piston and lightweight crankshaft, all hand-modified by Daniele Ielasi himself. The Novarossi-based 2.11cc engine will hit the stores in the coming days.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


July 8, 2016

T-Works introduce XB8’16 hardware sets

T-Works introduce XB8'16 hardware sets

Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s XB8’16 1/8th off-road buggy are several new hardware sets. First up is a 64 titanium turnbuckle set including a total of six links and two suitable wrenches. The high-quality titanium turnbuckles replace the standard spring steel ones for lighter parts that also add some visual impact. Also new are two screw sets, one made of 64 titanium to scrub overall weight while the gold-plated steel screw set adds some bling to the buggy. Last but not least comes a 22-piece 7075-T6 hard-coated aluminium ball set. Included are various pivot balls to replace the standard steel parts for lighter items that scrub a good amount of weight.

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July 8, 2016

Team Associated B6 laydown transmission conversion

Team Associated B6 laydown transmission conversion

Team Associated have introduced the laydown transmission conversion set for the B6D 2WD buggy. Including everything needed to convert the B6D from a standup configuration to laydown, the set comes with new gearbox halves, blue anodised motor plate, idler gear and gearbox brace. The laydown transmission will lower the vehicle’s overall centre of gravity, reducing polar moment and thus increasing corner speed in higher grip conditions.

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July 7, 2016

Team Associated Apex 1/10th 4WD limited edition kit

Team Associated Apex 1/10th 4WD limited edition kit

Coming from Team Associated is the limited edition Apex 1/10th 4WD touring car kit. Available for the North American market only the kit, that is the base for AE’s popular Apex RTR vehicles, features a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain, large volume shock absorbers, realistic brake discs and callipers and it is the ideal base to get started into VTA, touring on-road or drift racing. The rolling kit needs and RC system, electrics, a body and wheels for completion.

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