December 11, 2018

Xray X8 graphite centre diff mounting plate set

Xray have introduced a graphite-reinforced centre diff mounting plate set for the XB8 1/8th scale buggy. The specially formulated composite material offers increased strength and a lower weight while being extremely heat resistant, offering improved stability then running long mains or when the ambient temperatures are high. The sets includes a single bulkhead side, consisting of an upper and lower case, as well as a brake disc guide.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


December 11, 2018

SkyRC Toro TS150 Pro 1/8th speed controller

Coming soon from SkyRC is their new Toro TS150 Pro brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale vehicles. Designed for buggies, trucks and monster trucks but also usable for 1/8th on-road kits, the 150A-rated controller offers an aluminium heatsink case, a 6V high-power BEC system with up to 8A, as well as a multitude of software features that include adjustable timing as well as throttle and brake curve adjustment to name just a few. The controller is adjustable using SkyRC’s Progbox or WiFi module and it comes including a heavy duty fan unit that is meant to be a lot more durable compared to standard fans – even when running in demanding track conditions and on track with large jumps.

View a list of the specifications and another image here


December 11, 2018

Scorpion after run & air filter oils

Available from Toni Gruber’s Scorpion brand are competition-grade after run and air filter oils. Both were developed in cooperation with the Pepe Group with the after run oil ensuring maximised engine life as it keeps the engine internals in best possible shape when the engine is not in use for a longer time, for example over the winter season. The chemical neutralises corrosive residue, preventing harming rust build-up. As for the air filter oil, the sticky sauce prevents dust from entering the engine, ensuring prolonged engine life while ensuring best possible airflow at the same time. Both oils are available in 50ml bottles.

View the air filter oil here


December 11, 2018

HRC Racing 4000mAh round hardcase LiPo pack

HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing 4000mAh round hardcase LiPo battery pack. Designed to fit any kit that requires NiCD or NiMH racing-pack-style batteries, such as many Tamiya and older Kyosho cars, buggies and trucks, the pack is also ideal to power nitro starter boxes. Housed in a hardcase for protection the oval diameter battery is built from quality 40C cells, making it ideal for stock and mild modified motors. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and either and T-type or Tamiya-style plug.

View the Tamiya plug battery here


December 11, 2018

Hiro Seiko M17 screen protector set

Made for Sanwa’s M17 high-end transmitter is a new screen protector set from Hiro Seiko. It is made of a newly developed material to support the transmitter’s touch screen ability while also protecting it from fingerprints, scratches, as well as water and oils. The set includes two pre-cut sheets and it is available now.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]


December 11, 2018

T-Works T4 & BD9 graphite spur gear plate

Coming from T-Works and made for the Xray T4 and Yokomo BD9 touring cars is a carbon fibre spur gear plate. The item is a direct replacement for the standard composite part and it adds stability to the centre layshaft, pulley and main gear area. It is a direct fit for the above cars and available now.

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


December 11, 2018

Yeah Racing TRX-4 door & bonnet hinges

Yeah Racing have introduced their new silicone door and bonnet hinges for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. They are made of high-quality silicone material and are the perfect scale addition to the Defender or D90/D110 bodies. They come as 2-piece sets and can be fastened by either a screw or suitable adhesives.

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December 11, 2018

Rebellion-RC X1 carbon & aluminium optionals

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are several new option parts for the Xray X1 formula car kit. First up is a full chassis set for the current X1’19 car that contains items such as the main chassis plate, front arms, camber plates, battery mounts, the lower pod plate, wing plate and many more. The chassis plate offers Rebellion-RC’s signature silicone bumpers for the battery, chamfered edges, and the side tube brace offers three positions for the tube dampers to make for an adjustable tube angle. Also available is an X1’15-18 conversion kit that allows to run all ’19 features. The chassis sets are available in twelve different carbon weave colours.

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