February 27, 2020

Spektrum DX3 Smart radio system

With the DX3 2.4GHz DSMR radio system, Spektrum makes their Smart technology available for budget-conscious bashers and RTR owners. However the DX3 is much more than an economical 3-channel radio. Together with the included SR315 receiver, it offers the superior range, response, and interference resistance of exclusive Spektrum DSMR technology. Plus, drivers using the DX3 are also equipped to enjoy the breakthroughs of innovative Spektrum Smart Technology. When installing a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery and Smart Firma ESC in the model, owners can view vehicle battery capacity at a glance on the DX3 transmitter’s convenient voltage level indicator. Plus, if the model is outfitted with the optional BT2000 Bluetooth module and after downloading the free Spektrum Dashboard app to a smart device, the whole system is ready to use Smart real-time telemetry — without needing on-board sensors or modules.

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February 27, 2020

Trinity B6.2 Certified ceramic red seal bearing kit

Available now from Trinity is their Certified ceramic red seal bearing kit for the Team Associated B6.2 2WD buggy. Including a total of 16 high-quality ball races, the kit will offer a performance boost over standard bearings thanks to their high precision and thus low natural drag, which is further helped by the use of a lightweight synthetic oil for assembly. The kit is ideal for both Stock and Modified motor classes alike.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]


February 27, 2020

Mugen MBX8 series suspension refresh kit

Mugen have introduced their new suspension refresh kit for the MBX8 series of nitro and electric buggies. The kit allows racers to refresh the high stress suspension components and upgrade to the optional carbon fibre arm stiffeners that come in handy when racing on high-bite surfaces or in high ambient temperatures. The MBX8/8E buggy refresh kit includes E2132 front upper suspension arms, E2144 front lower suspension arm, E2145 rear suspension arms, E2146 inline front uprights, E2154 carbon fibre front arm stiffeners and E2156 carbon fibre rear arm stiffeners.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]


February 27, 2020

Serpent X20FF FWD touring car – Coming soon

Serpent have announced the soon release of their all-new X20FF front-wheel drive touring car. The kit will be based off of the X20 4WD car, sharing many of its design features. Full details of the car, that utilises the now-popular front-mid motor layout for an overall lower centre of gravity, will become available in time of the release.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


February 27, 2020

ARC R12 mid-motor touring car – Coming soon

ARC have released a first drivetrain teaser image of their forthcoming new R12 mid-motor 1/10th scale 4WD touring car. The R12 will feature a completely new design of the belt pulleys, differential and bulkheads, with the motor mount being an all-new single-piece construction to reinforce the centre part of the chassis and help reduce belt skipping. The redesigned bulkheads will relocate the anti-roll bar to a lower position with all of these features helping to lower the overall centre of gravity of the car. Full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]


February 27, 2020

RC Screwdriver MIP wrench holder & parts tray

RC Upgrade have introduced the new RC Screwdriver wrench holder and parts tray specially designed for the use with the popular MIP tools. The tool holder is usable with MIP’s hex and nuts drivers, the Speed Tip power tool tips as well as the 1/10th turnbuckle wrench and it is 3-D-printed to a high quality. The tools visible in the images after the break are not included.

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February 26, 2020

STRC roll out new Limitless/Infraction alloy optionals

ST Racing Concepts have announced the release of new aluminium option parts for the Arrma Limitless and Infraction speed run vehicles. First up is a CNC-machined aluminium one-piece HD front upper steering post brace and chassis brace mount that greatly improves the rigidity over the front steering and that provides a stronger mounting point for the centre chassis brace. Combined with the rear CNC machined aluminium centre brace mount, the overall rigidity of the chassis of the Limitless and Infraction vehicles increases greatly. Also new is the CNC machined aluminium centre diff mount that replaces the stock plastic piece and improves the alignment and precision of the centre transmission area. The parts are available in anodised red, gun metal, and silver.

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February 26, 2020

Xray GTX8 & GTXE aluminium shock plates

Xray have announced the release of their new aluminium shock plates for the GTX8 and GTX8 1/8th scale GT cars. The machined 7075-T6 aluminium extensions can be used on both the front and rear lower suspension arms. They allow to mount the shock absorbers in a more outside position which helps to increase corner speed while improving the stability of the car. The black anodised and laser-engraved plates come as pairs and including mounting hardware.

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