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June 12, 2018

Trinity LCG Modified 4000MAh LiHV hardcase battery

Trinity have introduced their new ReVtech 4000mAh 55C LiHV battery pack for Modified buggy applications. The pack is housed in a 1S 1/12th standard 95x47x18.5mm LCG shorty hardcase but offers 7.6V of voltage and a capacity of 4000mAh. The pack is built from new Graphene technology cells that use higher grade and safer materials which results in longer battery life while a new assembly technology limits cell puffing. The pack utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors, it weighs in at a lightweight 156g and it is awaiting ROAR approval.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

June 12, 2018

Reds Racing announce updated Durabell clutch bells

Reds Racing have introduced their updated Durabell clutch bells that now feature a highly wear resistant silver surface treatment. The clutch bells are made of high quality steel and the special coating allows the teeth to last much longer. A special vented design also guarantees lower temperatures and cleaner shoes engagement for a longer life of both bell and clutch shoes. The clutch bell is available in 13 and 14 teeth version only and it is suitable for Kyosho, Mugen, TLR, Tekno, JQRacing, Xray, Team Associated, Hot Bodies, and Serpent kits.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

June 12, 2018

Jared Tebo introduces new RC Rad brand

Former IFMAR World Champion, Jared Tebo has introduced his new RC Rad clothing brand. The first products available are the Shield Tee in navy and maroon colours that features the white and gold RC Rad logo. The screen-printed Next Level #3600 premium fitted shirts are available in adult S to 3XL sizes. Also new is the 1-size-fits-all Shield hat with a grey/black RC Rad logo. All merchandise is available from now on through RC Rad’s web shop.

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June 12, 2018

Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco body & new accessories

Coming from Traxxas and made for the TRX-4 scale trail truck is a load of new accessories. First up is a pre-painted 1979 Ford Bronco body shell that now also comes as an all-inclusive set including a black-painted body, trim, replica spare tyre, door mirrors, chromed door handles, and wipers for incredible scale detail. The kit also includes red and sunset pre-cut decals, chromed bumpers with push bar, and a rear body post. Also new is the long arm lift kit for the TRX-4, as visible in above image, that adds over one inch of ground clearance to TRX-4 models without compromising suspension or steering geometry. The kit includes longer arm links and shocks, taller springs, extended driveshafts, modified servo mount and all necessary hardware. They are available in standard gray or brilliant red or blue tough powder coated finishes. Last but not least are wheelbase conversion kits to adjust the TRX-4’s wheelbase the easy way with these two chassis conversion kits. Both kits include the appropriate shocks mounts, suspension links, and centre half shafts to lengthen or shorten your wheelbase. These kits make it easy to install a short body like the Ford Bronco onto a long chassis setup like the TRX-4 Tactical or vice versa.

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June 12, 2018

VCD introduce new 1/12th alloy chassis

Vantomme Carbon Designs have introduced their new aluminium chassis for the CRC XTi WC and SpeedMerchand Rev8 and Rev8.5 1/12th scale pan cars. The chassis is available in a standard and floating link variant with the two being usable for the CRC car while the floating link main plate can also be used on the SpeedMerchant Rev8 and 8.5. The chassis are a couple of millimetres shorter than the original part and wider in the front compared to the stock CRC main plate, while offering three servo and three transverse battery positions. VCD also offers specifically designed rear lower pod plates both cars that are usable with either version of the chassis.

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June 12, 2018

Yeah Racing TRX-4 metal exhaust pipe set

Made for Traxxas’s TRX-4 scale crawler is Yeah Racing’s new metal exhaust pipe set. It includes a black colour dual tip exhaust and pre-shaped metal mounts, allowing for a scale-looking mock-up assembly that further adds a bit of style to the rear end of the popular rig. Also included is suitable hardware, making it a drop fit.

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June 12, 2018

Team C 1.0mm & 1.5mm carbon fibre servo washer set

Team C Racing have introduced a carbon fibre servo washer set that helps to space servos away from their mount. The set includes two 1.0mm and 1.5mm washers that are inserted between the servo’s lashes and the mount in order to move the servo up and down or forth and aft, depending on what is needed to achieve either more clearance of a better steering link geometry. The washers fit most standard and low-profile servos and their respective mounts.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

June 12, 2018

T-Works MBX8 brake cam levers & shock pins

Coming from T-Works and made for Mugen’s MBX8 1/8th buggy are two new aluminium optionals in the form of brake cam levers and lower shock mount pints. Starting with the brake cam levers, the parts are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard anodised to protect the surface from wear and tear. The parts help to scrub valuable weight and there come in sets of two.

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