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October 24, 2014

Tuning Haus LightningF front kingpins & rear brace

Tuning Haus LightingF front kingpins & rear brace

Tuning Haus has new option parts for VBC Racing’s LightningF formula chassis to offer in the form of TiCN-coated kingpins and a carbon fibre rear brace. Starting with the kingpins, the shafts are a durable alternative to the stock parts as they are precisely ground, polished and TiCN-coated. Particular attention has been paid toward improving the e-clip fit compared to the original, and they include Tuning Haus 2mm circlips for the best possible front spring alignment. Also new is a carbon fibre rear brace that lowers the rear wing which is of benefit with the new generations of formula bodyshells. The rear brace allows for a variety of lower options compared to the original part. Made in USA from premium 3mm carbon fibre the brace accepts stock or Tuning Haus wing standoffs.

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October 23, 2014

JConcepts Dirt-Tech 60mm 1/10th buggy tyre inserts

New from JConcepts come the 60mm Dirt-Tech 1/10th off-road tyre inserts. Gray in color, the inserts are designed in conjunction with tyre insert guru, Brian “Dirt” Kinwald to bring the ultimate touch and feel while providing utmost durability. The rear and 4WD front insert has alternating shallow and deep cuts on the outside which touch off against the tyre’s inner carcass providing a cushy response and feel while the 2WD front insert has 3 relatively deep cuts spaced across the width giving a subtle feel to front tyres for precise steering control. The inside has horizontal channels cut in a 360 pattern to soak up the large impacts and help create forward bite and increase acceleration. The newly developed material providing racers a durable option capable of being used in medium to extremely high-traction conditions.

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October 23, 2014

Centro CT4.2 conversion kit for T4 platform

After the international success of the original Centro mid-motor conversion for the Team Associated B4 buggy platform, Centro announce the release of a new conversion for the 1/10th T4 truck chassis. Modelled along the same lines as the B4 conversion the CT4.2 features a one-piece, 3mm thick aluminium chassis as its cornerstone along with carbon side stiffeners. The moulded gearbox housing can accommodate Team Associated’s geared differential for different track surfaces, while the moulded bulkhead supports the carbon shock tower, allowing the gearbox to be removed without suspension disassembly.

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October 23, 2014

Xray X12 hard composite frontend parts

Xray have new hard compound front upper suspension arm mounts and lower suspension arms available for the X12 and X10 cars. Made from a special composite material the parts offer a higher rigidity and less “twist” compared to the stock parts making them ideal for racing in high traction and high temperature conditions. The parts are marked for easy identification and are available separately.

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October 22, 2014

Team Orion VST2 Pro 550 4.0T short course motor

Team Orion introduce the VST2 Pro 550 4.0T brushless short course motor. The motor builds on a robust aluminium case with an improved ventilation system for best possible cooling. The new design also features a convenient dual sensor port system which allows the motor to be installed in the chassis in the best possible way. The empty port can be used to easily program the ESC through the motor. The 2-pole 5100kv motor also offers adjustable timing, heavy-duty solder tabs and it comes with a rotor installation tool to make convenient rebuilding possible.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

October 22, 2014

JConcepts Smoothies 1/10th buggy slick tyres

JConcepts introduce the Smoothies 1/10th buggy slick tyres. In some conditions in off-road racing slick tyres are the fastest way around the track. In damp weather, indoor clay surfaces become so tacky that the lower the tread or to the point of zero tread is an advantage. For years drivers have sanded, ground and hand sculpted tires in search of that elusive slick carcass for racing. Released as a 60mm bead mounting diameter, the JConcepts Smoothies mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel. The carefully profiled tyre carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the surface. The tyres include Dirt-Tech 60mm inserts and they are available as 2WD front end 2WD/4WD rear tyre in Gold compound.

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October 22, 2014

Capricorn Tesla HV low-profile servo

Italian company Capricorn introduce their Tesla HV low-profile servo. Ideally used in electric touring cars the servo is also robust enough for 1/8th on-road applications. Featuring an aluminium upper case and middle section the high-voltage compatible servo offers up to 14.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of 0.07s. The all-metal gear servo is usable from 6.0V input on and available with a 100mm or 170mm receiver connection wire.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

October 22, 2014

VBC Racing pan car aluminium body height adjusters

From VBC Racing and made for their LightningF and Lightining12 pan car kits come new aluminium body height adjustment collars to replace the standard plastic adjusters. The parts are made from 7075 aluminium, they come red anodised and include new plastic body posts.

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