Advantage Racing Products now offer precision cut two-stage air filter elements designed specifically for the Xray XB9. The filters are available in four, nine, and 18-piece packs and are available pre-oiled or dry. Also available are precision steel and ceramic complete ball bearing kits for the Xray XB9. They make a good performance upgrade and also help at rebuilds or to keep them on hand as spares.
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Arrowmax have released a new clutch set for Mugen’s MTX5 nitro on-road kit. The design features a tapered clutch plate instead of a tapered flywheel to deliver more punch and good top speed. The clutch is sold as a complete set including new bell housing.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
KO Propo release the RSx one10 low-profile servo. Designed for high-voltage use with up to 7.4V and featuring a coreless motor, full aluminium gears, hardened gear pins, dual ball bearings, aluminium heat sink middle case and gold-plated connectors the servo measures 41×25.5x21mm and weight 51g. It sports a transit time of 0.09s and 12kg-cm of torque at 7.4V. Also available is an aluminium upper case for the BSx servo. The case improves the strength around the gear and servo mounting area.
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Capricorn release their Glue Tires 140% tire additive in a new size can of 250ml. The traction compound is designed for the use with foam tires, where allowed, and the included brush makes application easy and tidy.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
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]
