November 2, 2018

HPI Racing Toyota FJ Cruiser body set

Venture truck owners and scale Toyota fans can now customise their trucks the officially licensed FJ Cruiser body set from HPI Racing. Loaded with scale features, a custom-painted FJ Cruiser will bring a whole new look to the next trail run. With a clear body to start with, owners have an open canvas to make their own FJ Cruiser – whether it’s to match your full-size FJ Cruiser or make your dream trail truck. Like all HPI bodies, the FJ Cruiser comes with a clear protective overspray film, easy to use vinyl window masks and a large pre-cut decal sheet. The detailed vinyl pre-cut decal sheet comes with all of the official Toyota and FJ Cruiser logos, headlights, tail lights, turn signals and more, plus a complete set of tinted windows, grilles, vents and more. Also included with the body set is the complete set of plastic detail parts including the replica roof rack and side mirrors. All the necessary hardware is included, from the O-rings and body clips for the roof rack to the screws for the side mirrors and tyre mount. For easy mounting, the 315mm wheelbase body also has drill locations marked for the HPI Venture scale crawler chassis, making it very easy to line up the body mount holes or use alternate body mounting methods.

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November 2, 2018

SMJ introduce new TC spring & accessories

Japanese brand Speedmaster Japan have introduced their new progressive T2.5-2.8 1/10th electric touring car spring as well as a range of accessories. Starting with the spring, the T2.5-2.8 adds to SMJ’s existing Stealth line of springs and it is made of 1.4mm diameter wire. The total length is 20mm meaning it can be used with most of today’s ultra short shock absorbers.

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November 2, 2018

Protoform Europa FWD touring car body – Coming soon

Protoform have announced the soon release of their all-new Europa touring car body shell for 190mm FWD chassis. A growing class around the globe, the Europa will be Protoform’s first shot at the popular class and all information and images should become available in time for the release. Update: In the meantime Protoform have made a first pre-production image available that you can see after the break.

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November 2, 2018

Tamiya introduce new T3-01 optionals

Coming soon from Tamiya is a range of new option parts for the popular T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. First up is a set of hard and soft front springs that help to fine-tune the characteristics of the vehicle. The set includes a pair of soft and hard springs with colour coding as well as 3mm X-rings and a portion of grease. Also new is a set of colour-coded rear springs in soft or hard configuration, again used to fine-tune the trike’s suspension to various track conditions. Last in the line of suspension tuning options is a medium and hard steering spring set that helps to set the steering characteristics. Colour coded for easy identification the set also includes sponge tape. Other new parts include an aluminium swing shaft set for weight-saving and smoother function as well as an aluminium front axle set, again saving weight and making for a more agile handling. Last but not least comes a soft compound front tyre that helps to find grip in lower traction or temperature conditions.

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November 2, 2018

T-Works T4’19 graphite bumper plate

T-Works have introduced a new graphite bumper plate for the Xray T4’19 touring car. Designed to replace the standard composite plate for a cooler looking and more sturdy item, the plate fits the 2019 kit, it includes two orange anodised alloy bushings and it is available now.

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


November 2, 2018

MIP Kraton/Outcast Race Duty drive kit

MIP have introduced their new Race Duty drive kit for the Arrma Kraton and Outcast trucks. Made from the highest quality hardened alloy steel, the kit can easily upgrade the car’s front or rear drive. It offers increased overall strength due to large 6mm tapered bone compared to 5mm of OEM and the tolerances are all improved from the coupler hole, to the entire assembly. In addition rotation of the cup of the axle to the bone is much smoother and not notchy like the OEM fitment for an overall smoother driveline action.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


November 2, 2018

KO Propo Advantage Capacitor D

Coming from KO Propo is the Advantage Capacitor D that was specially designed for drift car applications. The capacitor board can be soldered to the positive and negative terminals of any brushless speed controller and ensures a smooth and controllable power supply as it is necessary for drift car racing. The capacitor comes protected with black shrink wrap and sports a gold-coloured sticker for looks and easy identification.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]


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