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February 8, 2019

Rebellion-RC X1 multi wheelbase rear pod kit

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand is a new multi wheelbase rear pod set for the Xray X1 formula kits. The set allows to enlarge the wheelbase by 2.5mm or 5.0mm, shifting the car’s weight bias further towards the front which can lead to improved steering characteristics. In addition the lever-moment of the centre shock gets longer, leading to softer damping and better absorption of curbs and bumps. Several side tube positions allow to fine-tune the cornering characteristics and the set, machined from high-quality carbon fibre also includes longer WTC mount side plates. The rear pod kit comes for the 2015 to 2019 variants of the X1 and it is available in a total of twelve carbon weave colours.

Source: RC-Carbonstore [rc-carbonstore.com]

February 8, 2019

TLR 8ight-X quick change engine mount & swaybars

Team Losi Racing have announced new option parts for their 8ight-X 1/8th scale nitro and electric buggies. First up is a quick change engine mount set that helps to speed up engine installation and removal. The multi-piece construction consists of a single-piece lower base as separate engine mounts that ensure the engine base stay in place during engine removal, retaining the chosen gear mesh when the engine is removed. Steel pins in the base ensure the engine blocks, that keep being attached to the crank case, slides right back into place when the engine is refitted. The mount comes machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes hard anodised and laser-etched. Beside the full set TLR also offers a set of engine mounts that can be attached to spare engines, ensuring precise gear mesh setting even after swapping power plants. Also new is a 4-piece set of front and rear swaybars. Coming as 2.2mm and 2.4mm front as well as 2.6mm and 2.8mm variants, the so called “even” set allows to make finer adjustments to the swaybar setup.

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February 8, 2019

Avid Awesomatix steering arm HD

Avid have introduced their new HD steering arm for the Awesomatix A800 and older A700 touring cars. It mimics the geometry of the AM14LS steering arm but was designed with a few features to make it more durable, hence the heavy duty classification. Typically the arm bends at the M3 hole in the middle of the arm which Avid have changed to an M2.5 and added material around the hole and along the sides of the arm to beef it up. The lever is machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, it comes black anodised and the set includes two steering arms, two M2.5×10 stainless steel screws, and an Avid mini decal.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 7, 2019

Tekin BXR rock crawling speed controller

Tekin have introduced their new element-proof BXR brushed speed controller for small tyre scale vehicles. Features like third channel input for on-the-fly drag brake adjustments and the company’s exclusive active drag brake technology make the BXR the perfect scale crawler solution. The element-proof design allows to hit the trails with confidence no matter the weather. The 3S LiPo compatible controller is usable with motors down to 20T and its compact dimensions make installation even in crowded surroundings easy. On-board programming, a powerful BEC system and Hotwire compatibility round out the package.

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February 7, 2019

Samix TRX-4 aluminium differential case

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is an aluminium differential case. Machined from high-quality material the case, that is usable in the front and rear axles, offers greatly improved stability and durability compared to the standard part and it available in three different colours.

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February 7, 2019

Corner Speed RC lubricants

Coming from Corner Speed RC are three new lubricants for various applications in RC racing. First up is the Max-Rev high speed bearing oil, a low viscosity lubricant. It has been carefully formulated and tested to maximise the efficiency of the lube in the toughest of conditions. It contents a special additive that helps the lube to working consistency under extremely high RPM and it comes in a 10ml needle tip bottle that make it easy to apply on any small bearings and parts. Next up is the Maxi-Free CV joint lube, a deeply penetrating teflon lubricant that works for on-road and off-road applications. The wet lubricant dries out on the parts, leaving a super hard and extremely durable film that does not attract dirt and keeps away carpet fluff and tyre rubber. The fluid comes in an easy to use fine tip bottle. Last but not least comes the Steel 2 Plastic dry lubricant for all metal-to-plastic and plastic-to-plastic connections. It prevents dirt and grime to build up inside plastic joints for long lifespan while helping them working consistently in different conditions. The lube is great for all on-road and off-road applications.

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February 7, 2019

ORCA OE1 1/10th brushless speed controller

Available now from ORCA is their all-new OE1 brushless speed controller for 1/10th competition applications. Utilising a machined alloy case with heatsink design the ESC is 760A peak current rates, allowing to use it with down to 4.5T modified motors. Other features include an adjustable heavy-duty 6V/7.2V and 5A BEC system, 3S LiPo compatibility, and an easy-to-replace receiver wire. The controller is adjustable using Orca’s options programming card and it comes including all-black power wires and an optional cooling fan.

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February 7, 2019

Hudy 1/8th off-road diff & shock tray

Hudy is busy adding more specialised trays to their growing range with the latest being a dedicated variant for 1/8th scale diffs and shock absorbers. The machined alloy tray is made of high-quality 7075 material and it offers four individually marked compartments as well as a detachable shock stand. The tray allows for easier shock and diff building and maintenance as it prevents parts from becoming mixed while also offering a sturdy base to rest the shocks in during refilling.

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