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June 29, 2017

3DRC Project 4X roll centre plates & shock stand

German brand 3DRC have introduced a set of roll centre plates for the Serpent Project 4X touring car as well as a convenient shock stand for the same kit. Starting with the roll centre plates, the parts are a direct replacement for the standard 3mm roll centre shims with the 1-piece design being much easier and quicker to install. The 3-D-printed part also increased overall bulkhead stiffness and it is available as 2-piece set for the front and the rear of the car and in black or orange colour.

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June 29, 2017

XTR Racing Shoot Fuel

Spanish company XTR Racing have introduced their new line of Shoot Fuel racing fuels. Developed to ensure the highest possible performance and engine durability in every weather condition, the fuel is made using high-quality ingredients and it is available in off-road and on-road specific blends.

Source: XTR [xtr-rc.com]

June 29, 2017

Muchmore Professional Pocket Scale 2

Coming from Muchmore is the Professional Pocket Scale 2. The compact device measures weights of up to 2000g, it offers a back-lit display, selectable units and also a PCS mode that allows to check the quantity of parts by checking their overall weight. With its 2000g range the scale is ideal to precisely check the overall weight of 1/12th and 1/10th scale cars while being precise enough for smaller parts too.

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June 29, 2017

TPro Formula Race Wing for 1/8th off-road vehicles

MW RC Cars have introduced the TPro Formula Race Wing for 1/8th off-road buggies and trucks. It is made of black high-quality plastic and comes with an optional add-on wickerbill as well as mounting hardware and a decal set. Other colour variants will become available in August.

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June 28, 2017

Serpent Project 4X aluminium stiffener

Coming from Serpent and made for the Project 4X electric touring car is a 1-piece aluminium stiffener. The part is made of high-quality 7075 aluminium, it sports a black surface treatment, limits front tweak and reduces the number of parts used for easier assembly.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 28, 2017

3DRC 40mm Fan Booster short type

3DRC’s highly popular Fan Booster is now also available in a short 40mm variant for racing in extremely high ambient temperatures. It fits most 40mm fan units and directs cool air towards the motor can as well as the wires and solder tabs. The Fan Booster is simply attached using double sided tape, ensuring a low overall weight of the whole assembly. Like all 3DRC parts the fan mount is directly available through the brand’s Shapeways store here.

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June 28, 2017

Ty Tessmann takes 2017 ROAR Nitro Truck title

The 2017 ROAR Fuel Offroad Nationals were held at Stateline RC Raceway last weekend. Rainy weather made things unpleasant at times but the track owners went above and beyond to make sure everyone had everything they needed and more, and got the track ready to run again after the rain came. In the Nitro Truck A-main runner-up after the qualifiers, Ty Tessmann (Xray) tried to keep up with leader Ryan Maifield (Mugen) right from the beginning and he waited for an opportunity to pass. Both battled back and forth during the beginning of the race but eventually Maifield made a bigger mistake which allowed Tessmann to get out in front and form a gap between them. Ty didn’t push too hard but just tried to maintain the gap and finish the race in 1st place which he was able to do, giving him his 4th national Truggy title. Behind Tessmann, Ryan Maifield and Tekno RC’s Ryan Lutz would round out the podium result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com] | Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

June 28, 2017

Yokomo roll out new YZ2 option parts

Coming from Yokomo and made for the YZ2 2WD buggy are new option parts in the form of a 1.0mm gearbox spacer set as well as a rear shock tower and 3-gear motor plate for raised gearbox setups. Starting with the gearbox spacer set, the set includes a gearbox spacer, a rear suspension mount spacer as well as front brace spacers all of which will raise the gearbox and all attached parts by 1.0mm. Raising the transmission will result in increased chassis roll which can be beneficial especially when running lightweight LCG battery packs or when less angled rear driveshafts are needed.

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