Xray introduce the center servo mount for the T3 line of 1/10 scale touring cars. The upgrade provides a solid 3-point center mounting for the steering servo, eliminates unwanted tweak, improves the chassis balance and increases the overall traction. The mount is made from high-quality, CNC-machined graphite and aluminium and it allows the servo to be mounted to the chassis without touching it.
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HPI Racing introduce the Skorpion Short Course truck body designed to fit most of today’s SC trucks. The body is moulded in tough 0.030 polycarbonate and comes with overspray film, pre-cut vinyl window masks and large decal set that includes window frames, headlights, grill, tail lights and more.
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Designed for the use with the RX8 1/8 scale on-road car is Xray’s new monoblock engine mount. Providing a solid engine mounting and easy adjustment the one-piece design is stiffer than standard engine mounts with the keyed-mount design allows for the easy removal and replacement of the engine without the need for gear mesh re-adjustment after every replacement. It is also a set-up option for for medium to high traction conditions.
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Hitec introduce the X2-400 two-port multi-chemistry charger. Offering two identical 400 watt power outputs that charge with up to 20A and discharge with up to 5.0A the charger is able to handle 1S to 6S LiXX, 1 to 15 cell NiXX and 2V to 20V lead-acid batteries. Additional features include internal cell balancers, high contrast LCD displays and important warning and safety functions. Designed with an aluminium case for rapid heat dissipation, the charger is available soon.
Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]
Team Novak’s Club sensored speed controller is specially designed for the need of club and intermediate-level racers. Offering only a single throttle profile the small and lightweight ESC does not confuse with various setting options and allows for even competition. Based on the Edge 2S platform the controller offers 24 MOSFET design, a heavy-duty BEC, low-voltage and thermal protection. Available from end of March and also as set including a 17.5T or 25.5T VTA brushless motor.
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Yeah Racing announce aluminium suspension mounts for the Tamiya TRF417 electric touring car. They are CNC-machined, come anodised in Tamiya blue and are available as 1X, 1A-1XA, 1B-1XB, 1C-1XC and 1D-1XD variant to alter the suspension angles of the lower wishbones. The parts are of a separated design, fit the 417 and 416X and are also useable on the TA05 and TA05-VDF chassis when used with Tamiya #50994 or #53709 parts.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Team C Racing will soon have an updated cab forward body shell for the T8e buggy available. The newly designed body sports a different cab design for an optimised airflow and an improved steering feeling.
Source: Absima [absima.com]
Exotek have released a shock cap and collar set for Tamiya’s TRF 1/10 scale touring car shock absorbers. CNC-machined from aluminium they come in bright orange or gun metal grey colour to replace the original blue parts. Now you can use them on your Xray or whatever car and have them match due to Exotek’s new color co-ordinating caps and collars. The set includes one top cap, one bottom cap and a spring collar.
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