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April 19, 2018

T-Works MP9 TKI4/3 shock & suspension mounts

Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 are front and rear alloy shock towers as well as a front upper suspension mount. The front shock tower is available in a S/High Mount configuration while the rear shock stay is of a standard geometry. The front upper suspension mount is supplied in High Mount configuration to match the front shock tower. All parts are machined from high-grade 7075-T6 aluminium, they come hard-coated for wear and looks, laser-etched for easy identification and they are available separately.

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April 19, 2018

RC-Project NB/EB48 lower shock screws & uni balls

Italian company RC-Project have introduced new lower shock screws and uni balls for the Tekno NB48 and EB48 series of off-road kits. Starting with the lower shock mounting screws, they are machined from 7075-T6 Ergal material and they feature an optimised overall diameter to ensure a better connection between the pin, arm and lower shock eyelet ball. In addition the thread diameter has been enlarged by 0.05mm to ensure the screws are sitting tight even in used suspension arms. The hard-coated screws are supplied in colour-coded and marked left and right hand thread variants to ensure they will not come loose accidentally during use.

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April 19, 2018

Team Powers limited edition car stand

Coming from Team Powers is their limited edition on-road car stand that is an updated version of their already available carbon and aluminium car stand. Changes made include an aluminium top plate for an improved appearance and the included turnbuckle wrench is now of an aluminium design rather than carbon, making for improved durability. All other features, such as an arrangement of setup tools like chassis blocks, a droop and a ride height gauge are understood to remain unchanged.

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April 19, 2018

Arrowmax Graphene Pro 6200mAh LP LiPo battery

Arrowmax have introduced their new Graphene Pro series 6200mAh 7.4V low-profile touring car LiPo battery pack. It is made using high-quality 65C/130C cells for a super-low internal resistance and a high average voltage, making it ideal especially for stock racing classes. The hardcase battery weighs in at 288g and it is available from now on.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

April 19, 2018

Reckward-Tuning 6x13x5mm sealed ball bearing

Coming from Reckward-Tuning is a new 6x13x5mm sealed ball bearing. A standard size for many 1/8th scale buggies and trucks the bearing is of a rubber-sealed design to keep dust, dirt and moisture away from the delicate internals that is made up using high-quality balls and a specially-shaped cage for long-lasting performance whatever the track conditions. The ball race comes pre-lubed using a special synthetic grease and it comes in packs of ten.

Source: RMV Deutschland [rmv-deutschland.de]

April 19, 2018

Pro-Line Pro-Spec scaler shock absorbers

Coming soon from Pro-Line are the new Pro-Spec scaler shock absorbers. The new shocks feature CNC-machined aluminium shock caps, collars, bodies, bottom caps and hard chrome coated steel shock shafts all made to exacting tolerances. X-Ring seals are used as the main shaft seal for smooth, low friction action and to prevent leaks. Just like Pro-Line’s other Pro-Spec shocks, the new scalers are meant to stand out from the crowd with bright chrome and blue anodising. The shocks will become available in three sizes of 70-75mm, 90-95mm, and 105-110mm of length, they come mostly pre-built, ready to add your favourite oil, and are designed to fit on many popular crawler vehicles. The two longer variants also include scale-looking and performing dual rate springs and all three include extra 5mm longer shock ends to increase the shock length.

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April 19, 2018

Pro-Line Slide Lock 1/8th buggy tyre

Coming from Pro-Line is the new Slide Lock 1/8th buggy tyre. It features a unique design from Pro-Line that is made specifically for smooth, low grip tracks. The tread features a pattern of small, tightly packed hexagon and triangle shaped pins to lay down as much rubber as possible. The tread is also laid out wider across the tyre carcass for a flatter profile overall compared to other Pro-Line 1:8 race tyres. Each hexagon pin has a deep sipe down the middle of the tread for added flex and grip on even the slickest of surfaces. The built-in tread flex means drivers can run harder compounds for longer wear and still have good traction when needed. The large and stiff side pins reach far down the sidewall to reduce edginess as much as possible. The tyre is available including blue closed cell inserts in a variety of compounds including M3 soft, M4 super soft, X2 medium and X3 soft.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 19, 2018

Futaba T7XC competition stick radio system

Futaba factory pilot Yuichi Kanai has released a first teaser image of Futaba’s forthcoming T7XC competition stick radio system. The radio is currently being tested by factory drivers such as Yuichi and it features a large LC display as it is known from Futaba’s T7PX top-of-the-foodchain pistol grip radio. The transmitter is expected to make a first official appearance at the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show in May and we bring you more details as they surface.

Image: Yuichi Kanai via Hideo Kitazawa