Arrowmax have introduced their V2 Honeycomb setup boards for 1/12th to 1/8th scale cars. Substantially lighter and 2mm thinner compared to the original ones the redesigned boards also feature an eye catching hollow carbon fibre Arrowmax logo and they are available as 470x290x7mm variant for 1/12th and 1/10th scale cars and as a larger 470x370x8mm board for 1/10th to 1/8th scale cars.
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New from Yokomo Europe comes a direct mount steering servo for the Yokomo BD7 touring car. Made in cooperation with Highest the metal gear and Sanwa SSR mode compatible servo is a direct fit in the BD7 car and it does away with the need to use an additional servo mount as a lash incorporated into the middle case mounts directly to the chassis with no additional parts needed beside two screws. Included with the servo, that sports two engraved and gold colour plates, comes a genuine Yokomo servo horn and a titanium servo horn mounting screw.
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Tekno RC have introduced the EB48.3 1/8th electric buggy kit. Based off of the successful EB48.2 the new variant features a completely redesigned the suspension geometry with the new design aimed to improve big jump landings while at the same time improve small bump handling and consistency. Longer shocks have been fitted to increase suspension travel and new towers were designed to optimise shock angles. Revised upper camber link positions on both the front and rear shock tower provide setup options that improve driveability and traction in all conditions. A new piston was designed specifically for the longer shocks to adjust the compression/rebound characteristics while the lower arms feature new shock mounting locations.
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JConcepts have unveiled the new Scorpios 2.2″ all-terrain crawling and rock racing tyre. Ideal for vehicles like the Axial Yeti, the Scorpios scale looking tread, extra tall 152mm size and profile, jump out as the most obvious features. The padded arrangement of tread makes the tyre ideal for transitioning from the hard road to dirt and then into rocky and uneven terrain. Once power is applied to the vehicle, the tread spacing opens up which allows for some deep digging making it a great working tire in dirt and muddy conditions. The flexibility of the compound combined with the close arrangement gives the tyre a grippy feel but still maintains that all important look. The large overall height provides plenty of ground clearance for an abundance of terrain and internal grid ribbing help maintain its upright structure during hard loads and on power bursts. The tyres include a soft open cell foam insert capable of standing up the super soft compound but flexible enough for sharp terrain.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Max Power have introduced the Fantini-tuned GT-R 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. Intended mainly for Rally Game and GT cars the 5-power engine features a “booster” sleeve, a highly tuned, balanced and silicone-filled crankshaft and the piston is made of a special alloy material with a high amount of silicium. The engine comes with a 2-needle carburettor with interchangeable venturi inserts and it is designed to offers both good mileage and high torque.
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New from Brilliant RC comes a special cleaning gum for both nitro and electric cars. Not comparable with other cleaning gums available the Brilliant RC product is of a special, slightly harder yet extra sticky formula that keeps its consistency even under high temperatures. The putty comes in easy to use 100g flat cans and it is available now.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
The new Schelle offset V2 topshaft set for the Team Associated B5M, T5M and SC5M was designed to shift the motor weight closer to car’s centre line. The set utilises a 3mm extended hard-anodised aluminium top shaft, spacer tube, and a 3mm carbon fibre motor plate spacer to shift the motor plate and slipper unit in the car. This results in more stability and symmetric turning forces. The set fits any V2 3-gear or 4-gear gearbox.
Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]
Scorpion have expanded their line of Precision Tools by the mini tools pack. Offering a total of 8 different drivers and wrenches the pack is ideal when building, maintaining or adjusting mini RC vehicles such as the Atomic AMZ, the Kyosho’s Mini-Z or even 150 to 250-size helicopters. The durable tool tips are made from HSS, the tools feature aluminium handles and come in a zipped back for easy and secure storage and transportation. Included in the set are 0.89mm, 1.27mm and 1.5mm hex drivers, 3.5mm and 4.5mm nut drivers and 1.8mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm Phillips screwdrivers.
Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]
