August 21, 2020

MiBorg ST2.1 RCV front driveshafts

Coming from MiBorg and made for the WRC Racing ST2.1 FWD are the new RCV driveshafts. Utilising the design of full-scale cars the driveshafts use steel balls instead of cross pins to drive the wheel axle, which results in less vibration even at high steering angles. This leads to a more predictable handling, higher corner speeds and less tyre wear. In addition the wheel axles allow the use of standard thickness bearings while lighter, pin-less wheel hex adapters reduce overall weight.

Source: MiBorg [miborg-rc.com]


August 21, 2020

ProCircuit Vortex V2 1/8th buggy wheel

Modelix Racing have introduced the new ProCircuit Vortex V2 wheel for 1/8th scale buggies. The design and material of the wheel provides higher corner speeds, more consistent handling over bumps as well as effortless jumping. Additional features include a grooved gluing area to make the gluing process easier and more reliable while a serrated wheel nut area ensures dependable wheel mounting. The wheel is available in yellow, white or black colour in sets of four or as 24-piece bulk package.

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August 21, 2020

Radtec suspension pivot ball tool

Made for 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan cars as well as all other kits that use press-in suspension pivot balls comes a new tool from Radtec. It allows for convenient installation and removal of 3mm to 4mm inner diameter pivot balls, ensuring both the ball and ball cup aren’t damaged during building and maintenance, thus preserving butter smooth suspension movement. The tool is made of high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised and with machined silver edge details.

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August 21, 2020

T-Works S35-4 diaphragm shock cap set

Coming from T-Works and made for the SWorkz S35-4 kits is an aluminium diaphragm shock cap set. It includes machined 7075-T6 aluminium shock caps as well as two types of shock diaphragms that help to fine-tune the shocks’ behaviour under compression and rebound. Included with the set also come shock cap bushings that ensure less wear and exceptional durability of the shock mounts and top caps.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


August 21, 2020

Serpent SRX8GTE WC 1/8th electric GT kit

Serpent have introduced their new SRX8GTE WC 1/8th scale electric GT kit. The SRX8GTE WC is based on the SRX8GTE that has proven its great potential at the World Championships in Miami this January. The WC kit shares many high performance parts from the successful SRX8 platform and in addition to the details carried over from the SRX8, Serpent have introduced many new design concepts to push the SRX8GTE WC well into the future. Included in the SRX8GTE WC kit are the new HTD diffs – these were also used by the team at the Worlds. The internal gears are a staggering Mod 1.25 which puts them at the largest in the market place. With a maximum engagement surface on the tooth for earth shattering oil shearing, the larger volume housing of the differentials reduce any fading or loss of performance in long mains. The internal ratio is an industry-standard 10T/20T. Also new on the SRX8GTE WC are the aluminium uprights with carbon brackets to have access to an increased amount of roll centre positions, coving virtually every track condition. Last but not least come new front and rear shock towers that will be used without the shock brackets on the wishbones, ensuring an optimised suspension geometry. The kits will ship from the 23rd of August.

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August 21, 2020

Carisma SCA-1E V2 alloy & carbon steering knuckle set

Carisma Scale Adventure have introduced their new V2 alloy and carbon fibre steering knuckle set for the SCA-1E trail trucks. When progressing from trail running to full on rock crawling, often a rig’s limiting factors aren’t its articulation, or the grip its tyres can generate, or even its weight bias. Approach angle, break over angle and departure angle have a more direct effect on what it can crawl up, over and away from. Carisma have therefore developed and field tested a new high clearance alloy and carbon fibre V2 steering knuckle, offering 17.5 mm more forward clearance to the steering link, and additionally raising it 9.2 mm higher than the stock RTR or kit steering knuckles. This improves the rig’s approach angle, lifts the steering link above the centreline of the front axles diff housing, and still allows good steering deflection and steering throw.

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August 21, 2020

Nemo Racing fuel gun stick

Nemo Racing have introduced their new fuel gun stick that allows for ultra-quick refuelling of nitro vehicles. The highest quality fuel gun allows for a perfect fuel flow race, it will not spill and is ergonomically shaped for fastest pit stops.

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August 20, 2020

Axial SCX10 III Jeep JT Gladiator RTR

Coming from Axial is their new SCX10 III Jeep JT Gladiator RTR truck. While continuing to incorporate key components that have made SCX10 vehicles successful, the SCX10 III chassis increases realism with details that include a replica V8 engine to house the front-mounted 540 brushed motor, mated to a realistic transmission housing and transfer case like a 1:1 vehicle. The Spektrum DX3 3-channel 2.4GHz DSMR transmitter and Firma 40A ESC/receiver are also ready to give owners the advantages of innovative Spektrum Smart technology. Out of the box, the SCX10 III Jeep JT Gladiator transmission offers a third-channel DIG function that lets drivers lock the rear axle from the transmitter for front wheel drive and a tighter turning radius. Though locked out from the factory, drivers can set up the vehicle to have a 40 percent faster second gear instead of DIG — or, by adding another micro servo and using a radio with at least four channels, have simultaneous access to both the DIG and two-speed functions.

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