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November 26, 2015

Project RC 0.8 pitch on-road gearbox

Following a long and meticulous development period Project RC have now introduced their all-new 0.8 pitch 2-speed on-road gearbox. Using the gearbox, that had a successful outing during the recent IFMAR 1/8th World in Brazil, will increase acceleration and top speed thanks to their low rotation mass, optimised gear mesh and high efficiency. The conversion includes everything needed and it is available for both the Shepherd Velox V8 and the Mugen MRX5.

Source: Project [projectrc.net]

November 26, 2015

VP Pro tool base V2

VP Pro have introduced the tool base V2, a jig to hold a range of tools that now offers some additional features. Part of the V2 design are machined recessions to measure the length and diameter of metric hardware. The tool base is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised, laser-etched and it not only hold VP Pro’s own range of tools but also the wrenches of other brands.

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November 26, 2015

Tourex Big Speed II 4-shoe large scale clutch

Tourex have introduced their all-new Big Speed II 4-shoe clutch for large scale cars. Building on the success of the previous Big Speed 3-shoe offering the Big Speed II will deliver improved performance especially with today’s very powerful engines. The “II” shares many parts with the 3-shoe offering and it also uses the same adjustment tools, making the swap over to the 4-shoe offering a breeze. The highly adjustable clutch is available for a range of kits and classes from now on.

Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]

November 25, 2015

AKA Chain Link 2.2 1/10th buggy tyre

AKA’s popular Chain Link tread is now also available in a 1/10th 2.2″ variant. The standard size rear tyre features a bi-level, interlocking tread pattern that creates support for the tyre’s carcass and treads. This additional support leads to consistency through corners and provides on-throttle stability while offering a balanced forward drive and side bite which is ideal for hard-packed or blue groove, indoor and outdoor tracks. Available in clay, ultra soft, super soft, and soft compounds as tyres with red inserts.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

November 25, 2015

Pro-Line E-Revo Pro-Spline HD axles

Coming from Pro-Line and made for the E-Revo and Summit are the pre-assembled Pro-Spline HD axles. Designed to fit both in the front and the rear the Pro-Spline HD technology debuted on the Pro-Line Pro-MT kit. The driveshafts are made from hardened black oxide coated steel and they feature a true 6-sided spline that slides smoothly throughout the suspension travel without having to worry about stripping out like the stock plastic drive shafts. The pins are held in place by fully surrounded steel springs and M3 set screws on both ends to handle extreme performance.

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November 25, 2015

BRP TRF102 1.5mm fibreglass T-bar

Available from Border Racing Products is a 1.5mm fibreglass T-bar for the Tamiya TRF102 formula car. Specially developed for medium to high-bite carpet tracks the part is cut from high-quality 1.5mm FRP material and a direct replacement for the standard T-bar, yet much stronger to overcome the breaking issues associated with the original part.

Source: The Border [the-border.com]

November 25, 2015

Yokomo Racing Performer precision pinion gears

Yokomo have introduced the Racing Performer line of precision 64 pitch pinion gears. Cut from high-quality aluminium and featuring a special treatment to make for a hard-wearing yet low-friction surface the gears are available in a range from 20T to 26T, making them best ideal for Touring Modified and 1/12th scale cars.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

November 25, 2015

Pro-Line Micron 2WD & 4WD front tyres

Pro-Line’s Micron 1/10th buggy tyre is now also available as a 2WD and 4WD front variant. The Micron is the ideal complement to the Electron, giving racers a lower pin option when the track conditions require it. The tyres feature connected tread technology similar to the Electron with an emphasis on creating as many forward facing edges as possible for maximum forward grip. The unique centre tread zig zags back and forth for great forward bite and side bite while maintaining good wear. The tyres are available in super soft M4 and MC clay compound including blue closed cell inserts.

View the 4WD front tyre here