The Duratrax 17mm wheel nut driver is a valuable tool for every 1/8 racer’s toolbox. The hardened 17mm socket fits most 1/8 scale wheel nuts and its large ergonomic soft grip handle is easier to use than T-handle style wrenches. Available in early November.
Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]
Buck the fitted hat trend with a new, premium quality, P1 Brand “3D” snapback flatbill hat. Featuring a densely embroidered, three dimensional P1 Brand logo, this structured, high profile cap, is available in two colorways; black on black or the two tone, black and white. Both styles utilize adjustable, snapback closures to provide a perfect fit and a rigid flatbill to keep you looking razor sharp. A small, P1 Brand ‘Favicon’ graphic is also embroidered on the back panel. Cap measures 5″ from bill to crown. Six panel twill construction using a blend of 85% acrylic and 15% wool. Embroidered detailing on front and back panels with adjustable, snapback fit. Available in limited quantities.
Source: P1 Brand [p1brand.com]
Serpent have released the S120 LTX 1/12th scale car, which continues with the Link-Tube system and features a lower center of gravity and a more stable, less aggressive, handling. For this the main pivot point of the S120 has been moved 8mm more forward and the chassis and motor pod are now constructed from ultra stiff 2mm carbon instead of 2.5mm, to lower the car more.
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Tyre Additive have announced the new Futura 2012 Winter, a special foam tyre additive formulated for winter season. During winter season it is very difficult to find grip so Futura introduces a new solution, Polymer Technology. The additive contains a chemical polymer that helps keep the heat inside the tyre and give you more grip when outside temperature is very cold.
Source: Futura [tyreadditive.com]
For the RX8, Xray have introduced this pair of suspension arm graphite extensions for both the front and rear lower arms. The front lower suspension arm graphite extension features a lower and wider shock hole (compared to original) providing better stability and softer damping. This gives less initial steering, improves cornering speed and give less traction roll under high-grip conditions. The rear lower suspension arm graphite extension places the shock mount between the two holes of the standard graphite extension. This increases stability and improves cornering speed compared to the inner position, but provides more traction compared to the outer position.
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Available from November is Serpent’s S411 Ready-to-Race 1/10th 4WD kit. The RTR car is based on the S411 sport and features a race spec chassis, front spool, rear gear differential, oil-filled shock absorbers and black fibre glass chassis parts. Included with the set comes a brushless 9T 3650kv motor, 35A speed controller, pre-mounted high-grip slick tyres, pre-painted Lex-IS race body and a 2.4GHz radio system. Needed for completion are a 2S LiPo battery, charger and four AA-size cells for the transmitter.
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Diggity Designs release a load of option parts for Kyosho’s new RB6 2WD buggy. Available are a 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower, 2.5mm battery strap and 2.5mm carbon fibre battery strap holder and receiver mount. Also available are carbon fibre battery brace kits for rear and mid motor configuration and also kits containing the battery strap and one battery brace or a full set including strap, ESC/RX mount and two battery braces.
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S-Workz have announced that their new Falcon body shell is now available. It features a cab forward design that gives greater stability and faster cornering speeds than the original shell and its new design gives your S350 a new totally new feel and aggressive look.
Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]
