June 9, 2020

Exotek 22 Vader drag racing chassis conversion kit

Exotek have introduced their 22 Vader lightweight street eliminator drag racing chassis conversion kit for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 series of buggies. The set converts the 22 buggy to be race ready for the hot new Street Eliminator/Slash No-Prep race classes springing up around the US. It provides the legal 13” wheelbase to fit under the hottest new no-prep bodies that are on the market, such as the ones offered by Proline and JConcepts. The pro chassis conversion set features carbon fibre made and machined in USA, a heavy duty 2.5mm thick chassis and side rail plates, an alloy servo mounting block that ties into the side rails for extra rigid and tweak-free front chassis setup as well as six heavy duty alloy side rail posts. Also included are a heavy duty alloy front kick-up plate, alloy parts that are finished in glossy black and silver cut to match the stock 5.0 look, and a 4-position shorty LiPo mounting to adjust for wheelie/no wheelie balance. The 2-level chassis design allows to lower or raise the centre of gravity for stability yet keeps the gear box higher to increase traction and keep the drive axles straighter for higher speeds. The 2-layer rear chassis also raises the rear roll centre which increases the forward launch traction while reducing side to side roll for improved high speed stability. The kit offers multiple weight balance options to maximise grip on the street or on the track and it includes a 3mm carbon fibre front shock tower to run a lower ride height as well as allow the use of an optional street eliminator body mount kit. The kit also includes a carbon fibre rear body mount plate that bolts to the stock 22 wing mounts for use with the Traxxas #TRA1914R body post set, it comes with a standup 3-gear Exotek slotted motor plate, steel hardware, extra large Exotek logo stickers, and an instruction sheet.

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June 9, 2020

T-Works nitro engine pressure box

Coming from T-Works and made for most nitro-engine-powered vehicles is their new pressure box. The accessory was designed to allow for a more even pressure supply between the exhaust pipe, fuel tank, and carburettor, making for improved idling and better overall engine behaviour. The machined aluminium can will be inserted into the pressure line between the exhaust pipe and fuel tank with the box levelling the different pressures that occur at different engine RPM. The box is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised and with white T-Works logos.

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


June 8, 2020

Reedy HV aluminium motor fans

Reedy introduce their new HV aluminium motor fans featuring a CNC-machined housing for maximum durability. Silicone lead wires provide extra protection against heat, while a handy 195mm extension cable is simple to install by plugging directly into your receiver where it operates of BEC voltage. Because they feature HV compatibility, they can also be soldered directly to ESC battery terminals when using 2S batteries to achieve maximum RPM and cooling. Available in 30mm and 40mm versions.

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June 6, 2020

Flash Point R/C FP02 competition nitro engine

Flash Point R/C have announced their new FP02 competition nitro engine. The FP02 uses a long stroke design that provides amazing power and great fuel consumption. Based off the Spec 2 configuration, the FP02 now features a DLC coated crankshaft, black case, and black 21J carburettor. The FP02 is a great choice for use in nitro buggy and truck applications providing exceptional low to mid-range torque. Available as a stand alone engine or as a set with FP2500 tuned pipe.

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June 5, 2020

JConcepts Tactic street eliminator wheels in chrome

JConcepts continue to bring the chrome, with the announcement of the new colour variant of their Tactic street eliminator wheels. Previously only available in black, the Tactic wheels are direct replacements and upgrades for the Associated DR10. The heavy spoke design and 1:1 influence impose their will on the competition. The front wheel design extends to the outer edges giving the wheel a larger look while the rear style has a mock bead lock appearance and hefty lug detail. The inner ribbing spreads like the roots of a tree to secure the inner 12mm hub geometry. The front Tactic wheels feature a 2.2” size which match to just about any existing buggy tire on the market while the rear wheel features a beefy, SCT 2.2” x 3.0” size and fit any SCT tire already produced. The wheels fit a vast number of vehicles for anyone looking to undertake a Street Eliminator project and accept a 12mm hex drive. Popular vehicles which use the Tactic wheels include, the Traxxas Slash, Bandit, Rustler as well as the popular line-up of Team Associated short course trucks and the purpose built DR10.

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June 5, 2020

SWorkz S35-4 aluminium rear wheel hubs

SWorkz have introduced new aluminium rear wheel hubs, with inserts, for their new S35-4 series of vehicles. They are the same size as the original plastic wheel hubs supplied in the kit but come standard with POM CNC ball bearing inserts. They fit perfectly with the 8x16x5mm ball bearings and helps to exactly align the drive shafts for smoother transmission.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]


June 5, 2020

Xray GTXE 2021 1/8th Electric GT kit

Following on from the recent release of the new GTX8 Nitro GT chassis, Xray have now introduced their new GTXE 1/8th scale Electric GT kit. The 2021 version of the EFRA European-Championship winning car is understandably similar to its Nitro counterpart, with focus on a redesigned and reinforced aluminium chassis whose rear section was reinforced for less on-power flex, which increases the stability of the car and ensures improved on-power control. The new chassis was also redesigned to fit both the soft and hard composite radio boxes without modification.

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June 5, 2020

Serpent X20 DJC shafts & shock towers

Some new items from Serpent for their X20 and X20 FWD cars. First up are the new DJC driveshafts, which aim to reduce vibration, increase steering as well as provide a smoother operation due to less binding. Sold as a pair. For the X20 FWD comes newly designed front and rear carbon shock towers with new shock mounting positions to have a better setup window for different track conditions.

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