Hiro Seiko introduce a new lightweight screw kit for KO Propo’s EX-1 KIY radio. The 7075-T6 aluminium screws save around 10g of weight and add a splash of colour to the transmitter as they are available in black, red, Tamiya and Yokomo blue as well as in purple anodising.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
Replay distributors Team Associated introduce the XD1080 Mini “action” HD camera system. Combining the features and 1080p Full HD video function of the XD1080 and the small dimensions of the XD720, the XD1080 Mini is meant to be the smallest and lightest HD cam on the market. The waterproof camera captures 60 frames per second at 720p or 30 frames at 1080p, it features a new internal mic for improved audio and offers a 120 degree field of view. The XD 1080 Mini can also use aftermarket lenses and filters with the removable front lens bezel to accept Replay’s ProLens 37mm adapter. The cam comes with a Heimlock 360 degree swivel and a Lowboy fixed mount, three different snap trays, a 4GB MicroSD card, MiniUSB cable, decals and a handy transportation bag.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Sweep introduce the STC-4 190mm touring car bodyshell. Designed to meet Global Body Spec rules the TC shell is meant to offer exceptional balance, increased front and rear downforce and maximised corner speed. It will become available as 0.8mm regular weight and 0.65mm lightweight version with both including a 1mm rear wing and mounting hardware.
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Vampire Racing introduce their new line of highly flexible “flat-type” sensor wires. Made from tough yet easy-to-bend wire the sensor harnesses make for tidy wiring and the highly flexible design reduces unwanted tweak when used in pan cars. The wires come in seven different length including 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 175mm and 200mm, ideal for all applications from 1/8th to 1/12th scale.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Joern Neumann is Top Qualifier of 4WD Buggy at the Pro-Line Cactus Classic, the Team Durango driver becoming the first European to secure the honour at America’s longest running international offroad event. The 28th running of the race, Neumann topped the final qualification ranking thanks to his two TQ runs in yesterday’s qualifying. With only Jared Tebo able to deny the German in the final qualifier, Dakotah Phend prevented that from happening as he claimed the final qualifier ahead Tebo and Neumann. Tebo will line up second on tomorrow’s A-Main grid with Phend third and defending Champion Ryan Maifield fourth.
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Following the respective part for the rear motor Team Associated B5 RudeBits now also have a LiPo battery brace for the mid motor B5M buggy available. Made from high-quality carbon fibre the part is made to be a direct replacement for the standard composite plastic part.
Source: RudeBits [rudebits.co.uk]
DE Racing release a few additional wheel offsets to their already extensive catalog of SpeedLine wheels. Offsets include front wheels for the new TLR 22-4, front wheels for the Kyosho Laser ZX-5, and front and rear wheels for the Team Durango DEX210 and DEX410. The Team Durango DEX410 wheels are also designed to work with the Xray XB4. This initial release will be in white and yellow with more colour options to follow.
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Kyosho’s nitro off-road mastermind Yuichi Kanai introduced this new engine mount for the Kyosho MP9 1/8th off-road buggy. Instead of using two separate base plates the new mount is of a 1-piece U-shaped design which is understood to help with stability and rigidity while the engine itself is still mounted using spilt mounting blocks. The gun metal anodized part comes laser-etched and will become available from end of April.
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