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December 19, 2017

HRC Racing 68113CAR brushless high-performance servo

HRC Distribution have introduced their new HRC Racing 68113CAR high-performance brushless servo. Designed for 1/10th scale cars, the low-profile digital servo features an aluminium middle heatsink section, a short, black 90mm wire as well as a brushless motor, metal gears, double ball bearings and it pulls up to 13kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s, making it ideal for both on-road and off-road applications.

View a list of the specifications here

December 19, 2017

T-Works B64 steel CV-style driveshaft sets

Coming from T-Works are new steel CV-style driveshaft sets for the Team Associated B64 series of 1/10th 4WD buggies. The pre-assembled sets are available for the front and the rear of the buggy with a novelty being the left-hand thread sets that offer a single left-hand thread wheel axle that prevents the wheel nut from becoming undone during a run. Mounted on the left hand side of the buggy, the wheel nut will fasten when the wheel starts to slip on the axle, preventing the nut from coming undone.

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December 19, 2017

Kaja Novotny doubles at Mibosport Cup Rd3

The third round of the Mibosport Cup series was held last weekend in Hrotovice. The race had attracted more than 220 racers which promised competitive racing in all classes. In 2WD Modified Buggy it was Xray’s Kaja Novotny who TQ’d all three qualifying rounds as the Xray duo of Max Gotzl and Daniel Kobbevik fought for P2 and P3. However in Q3 it was Ales Bidovsky (Team Associated) with the faster time to line up in 2nd on the grid from Max and Daniel in 3rd and 4th.

Continue reading the report here

December 19, 2017

Samix TRX-4 alloy lower shock & suspension link mount

Samix have introduced a set of lower shock and suspension link mounts for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and add about 14g of weight to each axle for improved climb performance and increased durability. The mounts are available in the three colours of black, grey or silver and they come in sets of four.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

December 19, 2017

JConcepts Fall Super Cup Rd4 – Report

The JConcepts 2017 Fall Super Cup Rd 4 at Southside R/C Raceway in Lake City, Florida, marked the end of a fabulous fall season. The Florida race scene has been strong all year long with great turnouts for the Spring and Fall Super Cup Series. Unfortunately, the rescheduling of round 4 due to a rainy weekend forecast, pushed the finale into mid-December and with the holiday season just around the corner, organisers were glad the turnout was above expectation and the racing was in full-speed form.

Continue reading the report here

December 19, 2017

Blitz RS5 200mm touring car body shell

Coming from Team Titan is the new Blitz RS5 200mm touring car body shell. Designed to fit 1/10th 200mm nitro and electric touring cars the body’s design will make for a neutral handling and an easy to drive car in most track conditions. The lid is available in standard 0.8mm or lightweight 0.7mm thickness, it comes clear, including window masks, stickers and wing mounting hardware.

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December 19, 2017

SMJ Silver Line R-series 1/8th on-road springs

SMJ have introduced their new Silver Line shock spring range for 1/8th on-road cars. The R-series is available in four short front and five long rear variants all of which are colour-coded for easy identification. They have already proven their performance at the recent JMRCA All-Japan nationals when all three SMJ spring-equipped cars made it into the main and as a novelty they feature a clear tube over the colour code dot to prevent the markings from being rubbed away by the tyres.

View the other springs here

December 18, 2017

Team Associated TC7.1 arm shims & hinge pin balls

Coming from Team Associated are two new option parts for the TC7.1 touring car. First up are Factory Team suspension arm shims in 0.2mm thickness. The tuning option allows finer increment adjustments for the roll centre and the set includes four 0.2mm outer shims and eight 0.2mm inner shims that fit the TC7.1. TC7 and TC6.2. Also new are Factory Team steel inner hinge pin balls as a replacement for the machined composite part. The steel part allows the hinge pin to pivot inside, allowing more precise fitment and consistent performance. Sold in sets of eight balls, enough for one complete chassis the parts fit the TC7.1, TC7 and TC6.2.

View the inner hinge pin balls here