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August 7, 2014

Vaterra Chevrolet K-5 Ascender 4WD off-road kit

Vaterra introduce the Chevrolet K-5 Ascender 1/10th scale 4WD off-road kit. Resembling one of the most popular 4×4 vehicles of all times, the innovative platform features stamped-steel ladder frames with adjustable wheelbase, a metal gear transmission and a very capable off-road suspension with a 3-link panhard bar front and 4-link rear setup with aluminium links and oil-filled, threaded shock absorbers. The transmission is engineered to handle even high-output power systems and brutal track conditions. A 2-speed transmission is available optionally. The battery tray floats over the front axle and is designed to accept 96mm shorty packs. Placing the weight of the battery over the front axle gives the front tyres extra traction when crawling over rocks and tackling steep inclines. A licensed 1986 K-5 Blazer body and licensed reproductions of Interco Super Swamper tyres are also included.

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August 7, 2014

Team Titan Blitz T128 1/12th scale bodyshell

Team Titan introduce the Blitz T128 bodyshell for 1/12th scale pan cars. The design is focused on new shape front fenders that increase steering response while the rear centre vane improves stability at high speeds. The body meets BRCA and GBS rules and it is available made from regular 0.8mm and lightweight 0.6mm polycarbonate. Included with the body come window masks and high-quality chrome decals.

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August 6, 2014

Reedy Vintage T-shirt

You can now wear a piece of RC history with this Vintage Reedy T-shirt. The light blue 100 percent cotton shirt and the front and back designs faithfully reproduce a 1981 two-color period piece that the race team wore proudly at the track. The shirt is available in small to XXX-large sizes.

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August 6, 2014

JConcepts Dirt Tech 1/8th truck inserts

JConcepts’ Dirt Tech inserts are soon also available for 1/8th truggies. Designed in conjunction with tyre insert guru, Brian “Dirt” Kinwald to bring the ultimate touch and feel while providing utmost durability, the 1/8th truck insert has medium sized cuts on the outside which touch off against the tyre inner carcass providing a cushy response and feel. 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 JConcepts design, with custom sculpted features, are blended into the newly developed material providing racers a durable option capable of being used in medium to extremely high-traction conditions.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 6, 2014

Hot Bodies D413 carbon suspension arm cover set

Made for the Hot Bodies D413 1/10th 4WD buggy is this suspension arm cover set. It includes four inserts for the front and the rear lower A-arms to replace the standard composite parts with items of higher rigidity. Running less flexible arms can be beneficial in high ambient temperatures and on very high bite surfaces as stiffer arms result in improved steering precision and slightly reduced overall traction.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]

August 6, 2014

Reflex Racing RSD TC6.2 lightweight suspension kit

Reflex Racing introduce the RSD lightweight suspension kit for the Team Associated TC6.2 touring car. The parts not only shave weight, but also offer a revised geometry, with the front arms being wider and the rears being narrower, which makes the car more consistent and faster over a full race compared to the stock components. These parts are also far tougher and do not have quite the slop the stock parts have on the car. Included in the kit, that is available for pre-order now, are front and rear carbon arms, 4 degree C-hubs, rear hub carriers, outer hinge pins, arm shims, AE compatible rod ends and ball cups as well as pivot bushings and king pins along necessary hardware.

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August 6, 2014

Serpent Natrix 748 200mm nitro on-road kit

Following a first teaser some time ago, Serpent now officially introduce the Natrix 748 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car. Designed by Michael Salven and using input from Serpent’s key team drivers from around the World the 748 is the evolution step of the successful 747. The car makes use of many design features seen on the 1/8th scale Viper 977, such as the fully adjustable steering block system or the throttle linkage. The laydown steering and throttle servos are located in a 1-piece mount and as close to the centreline of the car as possible for improved handling. Also new and centrally mounted is a small radio box with the radio plate sporting a holder for the receiver battery plug that then can act as an on/off switch.

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August 6, 2014

Avid acrylic touring car chassis tweak plate

Avid now have this acrylic tweak plate for touring cars available. The car will be placed on top of it, the top deck screws will be loosened and tighten back up while pressing down on the car at the top and bottom of the battery and at the servo and speedo. This will help settle the chassis and get a true setting on the top deck. This acrylic tweak plate is an alternative to other units on the market and helps to save weight while travelling or keeping weight in that wallet.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]