October 4, 2019

Tamiya TRF419 suspension upgrade set

Made for the Tamiya TRF419 series of touring cars is the new suspension upgrade set that allows for a wider range of geometry settings. The lower arm, C-hub, steering knuckle and rear hub set was introduced with the all-new TRF420 but it is also usable with all previous TRF419 kits, the TA07 Pro, TB-Evo.7 and the TB-05 Pro chassis. Included are redesigned lower arms, 4 degree caster C-hubs, 2-piece steering knuckles as well as reinforced rear hubs all of which offer greater precision and durability thanks to a sturdier design and the use of 3mm diameter outer suspension shafts. The lower arms are also of an updated design in the lower shock mounting area with eccentric bushings being used to adjust the damper position, enabling the owner to access additional setup options without having to change the lower arms. Includes in the set is also mounting hardware in the form of shafts, bushings, screws and ball studs.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]


October 4, 2019

Xtreme Racing T4 alloy rear hub upper block support

Xtreme Racing have introduced their new aluminium rear hub upper block support for the Xray T4 line of touring cars. Machined from high-quality material and coming black anodised for wear, the blocks tie both the inner and outer camber link ball stud holes together which results in greater durability when crashing or touching hard track barriers. In addition the blocks act as ball stud spacer with a 4mm height setting.

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October 4, 2019

Mugen MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit

Coming soon from Mugen is their new MTX7 1/10th scale nitro on-road kit. The car builds on the successful MTX6R and features a new chassis as well low centre of gravity centre and rear bulkheads for improved high-speed stability and quicker direction changes. Also new are updated front aluminium upper arm brackets that allow for height and length adjustments, enabling the user to fine-tune the car to a wider range of track conditions. Other updates include an aluminium servo saver for improved steering feeling, redesigned front driveshafts and pivot balls allow for a greater maximum steering angle and new front anti-roll bars, a new rear diff case, rear shock tower, radio plate and front upper arms round out the package.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]


October 3, 2019

Yeah Racing M07 Sport conversion kit

Yeah Racing have introduced their new M07 Sport conversion kit, based off of the recently announced Competition chassis conversion kit. The more walled-friendly conversion kit for Tamiya’s M07, swaps the standard plastic decks to nylon plates and providing the owner with a vast amount of options for suspension setups. The chassis conversion allows for 210mm, 225mm and 239mm wheelbases settings, allowing to use virtually any M-chassis class body shell. The kit also enables the user to use standard or bumper-mounted front body posts which further expands the body shell options. The kit includes high-quality fibre-reinforced chassis and shock tower parts as well as black anodised aluminium optionals.

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October 3, 2019

ARC R8 series 2.4 FDR upgrade kit

Coming soon from ARC is the 2.4 FDR upgrade kit for the R8.0 to R8.2 1/8th scale on-road kits. The set helps to convert the FDR from the original 2.3 (20/46T) to 2.4 (20/48T), which will result in increased acceleration and torque. The set includes a 24T front pulley, a 48T rear pulley, and a 204-8mm rear belt.

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


October 3, 2019

MST MS-01D re-release RTR drift car

MST have announced the re-release of their popular MS-01D ready-to-run drift car. Discontinued for about three years, the 4WD front-mid motor chassis now again makes an appearance, decked out with MST’s own JZ3 and EG6 body shells. The car features an independent multi-link type double A-arm suspension, front diff and rear spool 4WD drivetrain, fluid-filled shock absorbers and a moulded chassis with an air duct system for efficient cooling of the brushed motor. Includes in the set also come a waterproof Hobbywing speed controller and a Futaba steering servo. The JZ3 and EG6 bodies are available in different colours in gluing red, blue, black and white.

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October 3, 2019

Hitec RDX1 Mini AC charger

Hitec are expanding their line of RDX1 chargers with the introduction of the AC input, micro processor RDX1 Mini. The sleekly-designed, compact AC charger packs 65 watts of power into a fraction of the size of most chargers and it is compatible with a full range of the most popular battery types, including the new generation LiHV. With 6 Amps of maximum charging current and 2 Amps of discharging current, the device is ideal for hobbyists and racers alike. It features a back-lit display, four different charge modes, 10-profile battery memory functions an a built-in balancer. All this is housed in a compact 117x106x55mm bi-colour case.

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October 2, 2019

Avid B74 -2mm carbon fibre rear shock tower

Made for the Team Associated B74 4WD buggy is Avid’s new -2mm carbon fibre rear shock tower. The shock stay is made from 100 percent carbon fibre and designed to limit the shock up travel to keep the dogbone from hitting the outdrives. The tower is machined from 4.0mm thick material, it maintains the stock shock angles and it has two small drill holes under the centre hole of the wing mount for notification.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


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