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August 29, 2013

RB One R V2 upgrade set

After introducing the new RB One R V2 buggy French-based company RB now also have a V2 upgrade kit for existing One R vehicles available. The set contains a redesigned aluminium main chassis with ‘flat’ rear end, a corresponding rear gear box, V2 shock tower and updated rear aluminium suspension mounts for the use with toe and anti-squat inserts. Also included in the set is a 115mm CVD dogbone and a new rear anti-roll bar. Included with the upgrade kit come three hard material differential cases and cross pins. The RF and RR V2 aluminium suspension mounts are also available as separate items.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

August 29, 2013

Kyosho aluminium servo arm

Kyosho now have new aluminium servo arms for 1/8th off-road vehicles available. Designed to replace the standard plastic kit arms with a more durable solution the CNC-machined and gun metal coloured offerings sport the Kyosho logo and an additional screw to clamp the servo horn against the servo’s output gear. The servo arm is available as Futaba and Sanwa/KO compatible variant.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

August 29, 2013

Dynamite Fuze 1/10th 4-pole brushless combos

Horizon Hobby introduce the Dynamite Fuze 1/10 4-pole brushless motor and speed controller combos. They include a splash waterproof Fuze 70A speedo that comes pre-wired with EC3 battery and bullet-type motor connectors while an add-on heatsink lowers the ESC’s temperatures when the going gets tough. The sensorless controller can handle up to 3S LiPo batteries and its case sports mounting lugs for a secure fastening on the chassis or radio tray. The included sensorless 4-pole motor is available as 3800kv SCT or speedier 4800kv variant for general use and both sport an updated rotor and stator design for increased performance and efficiency. Coming in a red aluminium can the motors feature ball bearings and a closed can design making them ideal for off-road applications.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.de]

August 29, 2013

Xray XB4 aluminium spring retainers

Xray introduce aluminium spring retainer collars for the XB4 4WD off-road buggy. They are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, come black anodised and incorporate machined sections to prevent dust and dirt build-up inside the collars. The spring retainers come in sets of four and are a direct replacement for the stock plastic parts.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 28, 2013

JConcepts RB6/RT6 aluminium wing mounts

JConcepts introduce the next option part for Kyosho’s RB6 buggy in the form of these aluminium wing mounts. The triangular shaped mount features a stout support from tower to mount and tower to transmission, braced with a lightweight rib feature between providing a steady platform up top shaped for the standard body clip attachment. Standard hardware is used throughout making it a quick and easy update on site or during a typical wrench day. The mounts are available in blue or black colour and sport etched JC logos.

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August 28, 2013

Tamiya announce re-released Egress 4WD buggy

Following the re-release of the iconic Avante 4WD buggy in 2011 Tamiya is set to unveil the not-less iconic Egress buggy during next month’s Tokyo Hobby Show. Introduced in 1989 the Egress was the sister model of the Avante and featured a slightly simplified but longer wheelbase suspension, Platinum hi-cap shocks, full ball bearings and graphite chassis plates along alloy and titanium hardware. No definite details are known yet but we bring you updates no the release as soon as additional information is available.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com] | Image: Iconic RC [iconicrc.com]

August 28, 2013

FVSS Torque screwdriver & black fuel line

F.V.S.S. Torque screwdriver & black fuel line

Italian company FVSS introduce the Torque screwdriver set and black-colour silicone fuel tubing. First up is the screwdriver set that makes use of a carbon fibre handle that features an insert with variable torque settings to avoid over tightening of screw heads. Included with the tool comes an assortment of six hardened tool tips including 1.5mm to 3.0mm hex wrenches as well as a flat and cross screw driver. Next up is the silicone fuel line with increased wall thickness for best possible resistance against cuts and rubbing on moving parts. It measures 6×2.5mm, comes in a shiny black colour and is available as 1.5, 15, 50 and 100 metre rolls.

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August 28, 2013

Yeah Racing TT-02 suspension option parts

Yeah Racing have two new options parts for the Tamiya TT-02 4WD touring car chassis available in the form of aluminium upper suspension mounts and adjustable steering tie-rods. Starting with the upper suspension mount, the part is CNC-machined from aluminium and designed to reduce flex in the gearbox area for a more precise and accurate steering and suspension action. The mount comes blue anodised and in sets of two allowing to convert both the front and the rear of the chassis at once. The second new part is the adjustable steering tie-rod set, again for the TT-02. Designed not only to reduce friction between the steering bellcranks and the steering knuckles, the linkages also allow for quick and precise toe angle adjustment in order to fine-tune the steering characteristic of Tamiya’s entry-level chassis. Included are six delrin ball ends, three left/right thread turnbuckles and suitable ball connectors.

Click here to view the linkage set