Made for the Tamiya TT-02 is this aluminium adjustable rear upper arm set from Yeah Racing. The kit not only allows for fast and easy camber adjustment thanks to R/L thread turnbuckles but also increases durability over the stock plastic parts. Included in the set, that is also available as front end variant, are the inner and outer upper arm parts, turnbuckles and hardware.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Much More Racing introduce a line of optional modified and stock racing rotors for the Fleta ZX series electric brushless motors. The colour-coded offerings allow the fine tuning of the motor’s characteristics by using different diameters in order to create high RPM or high torque motors with intermediate broad power band variants available also. The modified stators are 25.3mm of length and come in five variants from ‘high RPM’ 12.2mm up to ‘ultra high torque’ 13.5mm while the four 24.3mm long stock stators are ‘broad power band’ 12.3mm up to ‘ultra high torque’ 13.5mm parts.
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Tekin introduce the Redline T8 Gen2 brushless motors for 1/8th buggy and truggy kits. The latest generation of Tekin’s successful 1/8th off-road motors offer an optimised stack design and ultra-smooth powerband while featuring an updated 6061-T6 aluminium heatsink can design. Just like the previous line the 4-pole motors come as short can 4030 buggy and long can 4038 truggy motor with a wide range of windings from 1350kv to 2650kv available.
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Available now from Hiro Seiko are new optional screw sets for the Tamiya TRF101, Xray X12, ARC R10 2013 and Schumacher Mi5 kit. The sets, that make use of hex socket heads, are available as full titanium or titanium/ aluminium combo and safe between 9.5g and 25g of weight depending on the car. All screws are of a dark colour with the exception of the TRF101 kit whose alloy screws come in a Tamiya blue anodising.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
Team Muso introduce their new line of electric touring car rubber tyres. Named Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan, after the quote of an ancient Asian military general, and meaning wind, forest, fire and mountain the tyres are available in four different compounds with Fu being the softest variant compatible to conventional 22 to 28 shore tyres followed by Rin (26-32 shore), Ka (30-36 shore) and Zan (34-40 shore). They are made in Japan, offer good grip, long life and are ideal for competition and fun driving alike.
Source: Team Muso [team-muso.com]
Arrowmax extend their tool line by two new turnbuckle wrenches. Available in two variants for 6.5mm/8mm and 5.5mm/7mm links, the tools are made from high quality spring steel and come with a treated surface for maximum strength and durability. Laser-etched markings help with identification.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
New from Reedy comes the WolfPack 5500mAh 60C 2S LiPo hardcase pack. The battery is made from high-quality cells and targets the cost-oriented club racer who is after an affordable high performance pack. Sporting standard 139x47x25.1mm dimensions and 4mm sockets the battery comes in a protective hardcase, weights 301g and is ideal for both on-road and off-road racing.
Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]
Pro-Line announce the release of updated tyres for 1/10th scale off-road vehicles as well as a redesigned Traxxas style monster truck tyre. Starting with the 1/10th tyres, available soon are the Suburbs 2.0 SC truck and Suburbs T 2.2 stadium truck tyre in medium X2 compound ideal for high traction indoor and outdoor clay tracks. The SC variant includes closed cell inserts while the stadium truck tyre comes with standard foam inserts. Also new are pre-mounted Hole Shot 2.0 M3 compound buggy tyres that come glued to PL’s Velocity wheel. They are compatible to 12mm hex converted Associated B4/B44, TLR 22 or Kyosho RB6 buggies and come with yellow or white rims. Last but not least is the Big Joe II 3.8″ Traxxas bead style monster truck tyre that features an improved styling and performance over the original. It sports an aggressive tread design and a lower weight for faster acceleration and better drivability while being capable of tackling any surface from asphalt to deepest dirt.
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