Designed using state-of-the-art IT technology, Team Associated’s all new XP3D FM Computerized Digital Radio System will advance and simplify the control of your R/C car, boat, or motorcycle. The extensive list of standard features and advanced programming functions make the XP3D perfect for use with advanced kits or an excellent choice for RTR radio upgrades.
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Following on from the release of their Compak clutch system, Ultimate Racing have released a number of new high performance vented and non-vented clutch bells for 1/8 nitro off road cars. They have been manufactured from high quality steel with a temperature treatment surface that not only looks cool but substantially increases the durability. The vented clutch bells have been designed lighter than the non-vented with three irregular holes, which keeps your clutch cooler for better performance and increased life.
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More news from Axial Racing with the release of a new body reamer and team t-shirt. The reamer comes supplied with a tip cap and features a lightweight aluminum anodized green body with a comfortable knurled grip while the tip is super sharp and cuts fast, clean, precise holes with razor sharp flutes that are design to efficiently remove debris. Also new for the team racers, and users of their products, is a new black t-shirt that sports the Axial logo on the front in green and a small logo on the sleeve and the rear.
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Axial Racing have release a new set of socket drivers to add to this current range of race tools. Fitting in line with their other tools, they have been designed to be easy to use ergonomically designed handles to fit in your hand better and provide grip even when your hands are slick from oil and grease. The socket driver tips are sold in a number of sizes with the metric set including a 4.5mm, 5.0mm, 5.5mm, 6.0mm, and 7.0mm while the Imperial set has a 3/16”, 1/4”, 5/16”, 11/32” and 3/8” drivers.
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The Venom 5-8 cell Multi Charger is an all purpose charger designed to charge 5-8 cell NiCD and NiMH battery packs. With two different charge settings, 1.8 Amps for larger capacity cells/packs or 0.9 Amps for smaller capacity cells like those found in receiver and micro packs, the VMC is perfect for charging a wide variety of battery packs. Designend with simplicity in mind, just select the proper charge rate and plug in the battery. When the battery is finished charging, the LED on the charger will change from red to green.
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KM Racing continue to release parts for the Xray NT1 with the introduction of a complete set of rear anti-roll bars for the car. Available in a number of different thicknesses to help set-up your car, they come in 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm & 2.3mm and are a direct replacement for the original parts.
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Hot Bodies has introduced the RTR Lightning 10 Sport a 4WD nitro-powered buggy that is perfect for anyone looking for hours of fun and excitement. With nearly all of the details of the top-level Lightning kits, the RTR Lightning 10 Sport is a great stepping stone to the all-out 1/8 rallycross buggy class, making it ideal for young racers and beginners. It comes pre-assembled and only requires just a few minutes of preparation out of the box, the Lightning 10 Sport features a powerful 2.5cm3 (.15in3) size engine with pullstarter and tuned pipe, strong dual disc brake system, laydown steering servo, sealed receiver box, long-stroke oil-filled coilover shocks, front and rear chassis braces, turnbuckles for adjusting camber and front toe, and plastic chassis side guards.
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Tamiya have released details about their new 190mm EP Touring car, the TRF416 which we showed you pre production images of previously. Designed for use with control tires and brushless motors, the car is optimised for this configuration and to be easy on the tires. The width of the bulkheads have been adjusted to optimise the roll qualities in the front and rear of the car while the motor was repositioned to help raise traction. The carbon fiber upper deck is now also thicker, up to 2.25mm thick from 2mm, for different cornering characteristics.
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