June 27, 2024

Willspeed B7 Machined PEEK Idler Gears

New from British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed is this machined 26T PEEK Idler Gears Set for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy.  Looking to create the ultimate fit and forget Idler Gear solution for the B7 in terms of performance and reliability, they redesigned the 3 gears to take 5 X 9 X 3mm bearings (supplied).  Reducing the bearing diameter to increase the material section at the root of the gear tooth to improve strength and durability.  PEEK (polyetheretherketone) a premium high performance engineering plastic and boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics making these gears truly a fit and forget item.

View PEEK Idler Gears Set components here


June 26, 2024

Hong Nor Pinion Gear Tool Set

World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new Pinion Gear Tool Set for the easy replacement of pinions.  The set is used to replace the 1st and 2nd gear pinions on the clutch bell of the X3GT-61 Clutch Set.

View tool operation here


June 26, 2024

Roche P12V updated Chassis Plate

1:12 Specialist manufacturer Roche has introduced an updated main chassis for their P12V pancar.  The new 7075 aluminium main chassis has a reduced material front section meaning less front weight and a reduce area that can touch the track surface.  This changes gives improvement with the car’s steering response especially on high grip conditions.

View new and old chassis comparison here


June 26, 2024

Aerox 150HS Adjustable Soldering Station

New from Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, is this fully adjustable soldering station.  The 150HS Soldering Station feature 150W of power and is fully adjustable temperature from 100 to 500 Degrees C.  With super fast heat up it has a fantastic tip cleaning solutions and an internal solder roll holder means  you never lose your solder.  Allows solder to be dispensed through the front of the unit so always ready to use.  Available with 3 different plugs for UK and Europe (220-240V) and USA (110-120V).  Supplied with a large bevel tip optional fine point and chisel tips are available as is an optional ‘Helping Hands’ to assist when soldering.

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June 26, 2024

Raceform 1:8 Buggy Lazer Rig electronic upgrade

Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig to electronic operation.   The upgraded is backward compatible with versions of the tyre gluing jig from 2017 onwards.  This innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system.  It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel.  You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands.  Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue.  The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes.  Once fitted it  will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers.  The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use or 240 sets of tyres.

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June 24, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP9R24 .21 Onroad Engine

Ielasi Tuned concludes it 2024 engine releases with the new GP9R24 .21 Onroad engine.  Compared to their previous flagship GP9R23WC engine the the new GP9R24 engine get an exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston which allows the Italian engine tuners to have a tighter piston/cylinder coupling than the WC allows it to maintain better compression even when hot.  The GP9R24 will be released with the new “R” reinforced connecting rod, crank with different timing and balancing to attenuate internal vibrations, new engine backplate and inner head with revised configuration and cooling head with the new 2024 graphics.

View piston comparisons here


June 24, 2024

Factory Team RC10B7 Weight Options

New from Factory Team for the Team Associated RC10B7 is this range of weights to further dial in the weight bias of the 2WD Buggy.  The plates and arm mounts are a direct fit with the servo weight offered in 4g Carbon Fibre, 6g Aluminium and 16g Steel material options.  A steel Arm Mount C weighs in at 26g with the D Mount coming in at 9g.

View weight options here


June 24, 2024

MonTech 1:10 Touring Car Wing Combo

Following new wing trends, Italian bodyshell producer Mon-tech Racing has released this new wing combo for 1:10 Touring Car.  Made using 0.75mm polycarbonate, both are new wings designs with one giving high load and one designed for medium load.  While light at the same time they are rigid wings to be as efficient as possible giving you smoothness and stability.  Coming complete with fixings the kit includes screws and black plastic washers.

View wings cut & mounted here


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