January 15, 2019

T-Works RC8B3.1 & MBX8 alloy centre driveshafts

Coming for Team Associated’s RC8B3.1 and Mugen’s MBX8 buggies are new aluminium centre driveshafts from T-Works. Machined from aircraft-grade quality and coming with a black surface coating for wear, the shafts are substantially lighter than their steel counterparts that can be found in the respective kits. The dogbone driveshafts are available as combo kits including suitable steel couplers and also separately for the front and rear of the buggies.

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January 15, 2019

RC Maker TC bellcrank ackermann shim plates

New from RC Maker are these simple ackermann plates which slide into the bell crank steering on most cars and allow to change the ackermann geometry without totally unscrewing the ball studs to install a shim, which can be a fiddly job. They install by simply loosening the ball studs and sliding the plates in or out and tightening. The set consists of two plates, one 0.5mm and one 1mm, allowing to tune your the steering ackermann from 0.5-1.5mm in 0.5mm increments. These fit the Xray T4, Yokomo BD9, Infinity IF14, Awesomatix A800X, ARC R11 and any other car with bell crank ballstud spacing of 8.0-8.5mm.

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January 14, 2019

Traxxas TRX-4 Sport Camper body

Coming for Traxxas’ TRX-4 Sport trail truck is the new Camper body shell. Designed to be a direct fit – when combined with the #8215 tall rear body posts – the body is a nice addition to the standard pick-up shell, adding numerous new design possibilities. The pre-cut and pre-trimmed body is made for 312mm wheelbases settings, it comes clear and including window masks and a detailed decal sheet.

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January 14, 2019

Yeah Racing SCX10 II brass upgrade set

Yeah Racing have introduced a brass upgrade set for the popular Axial SCX10 II trail truck. The set includes parts such as C-hubs, diff covers, rear axle lock-outs as well as knuckle arms all of which are machined from high-quality brass. A polished finish makes the items stand out and using them will improve overall durability compared to the standard composite items while adding valuable weight which will greatly improve climb performance. All of the included parts are also available separately.

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January 14, 2019

Samix BD9 centre balance weights

Coming from Samix and made for the Yokomo BD9 are new centre balance weights. Coming in 25g, 35g or 45g specification the weights not only up the car’s overall weight when needed, they also act as a battery stopper, preventing the LiPo pack from moving. The weights come machined from high-quality brass material, they are black coated and are a direct fit with the original Yokomo chassis as well as all Samix BD9 chassis plates.

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January 14, 2019

Spektrum Smart 16A 380W power supply

Coming from Spektrum’s new Smart series is a 16A 380W power supply. Robust and powerful, this 380 watt unit easily converts any standard AC current from a 100-240V wall outlet to 16A of clean DC current. Spektrum Smart technology delivers a cooling fan that features on-demand operation to make the unit as quiet as possible and the device also features protection against over temperature, over loading and short circuits. All this power is tapped via a Convenient iC3 output connector.

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January 12, 2019

Infinity IF18 ventilated brake disc set

Infinity has released a new optional ventilated brake disc set for their IF18. The new disc is made from thicker material than the standard disc included in the 1/8th on-road kit and has been vented for efficient heat dissipation. These features mean the disc offers improved brake feeling and a more stable braking performance during long runs. The set also includes springs.

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January 11, 2019

Samix T4’19 front balance weights

Samix have introduced new front balance weights for the Xray t4’19 touring car. Available in 5g, 10g or 15g variants the weights are designed to add weight to the front part of the chassis, reducing oversteering and making for a more controlled ride in certain track conditions. The weighs are designed exclusively for the use with Samix’s own #T4-19-1001s carbon fibre and #T4-19-7001s aluminium chassis and they come black anodised and with etched markings.

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