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April 14, 2016

JConcepts introduce RC10T carbon fibre option parts

Following yesterday’s introduction of the Ford F-150 bodyshell for the vintage Team Associated RC10T stadium truck, JConcepts have more options for the popular truck available. Coming soon are 3.0mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers as well as a 2.5mm carbon fibre transmission brace, all of which are made from high-quality material. The shock towers are designed to replace the standard fibre glass units and offer improved rigidity for upped suspension efficiency while also adding visual impact and that factory look. As for the transmission brace, the part also adds rigidity and it makes for less rear end tweak and bending issues by replacing the stock composite part. The shock towers and rear transmission brace are direct replacements for the standard parts and they fit all RC10T models.

View the other new parts here

April 14, 2016

Sanwa ERS-963 high-torque digital servo

German Sanwa distributors LRP have introduced the new ERS-963 high-torque digital servo. With a torque of 20.3kg-cm at a standard 6.0V input the servo is ideal for all 1/8th scale applications such as buggies, truggies and monster trucks. It features an aluminium middle heatsink case, a coreless motor, strong metal gears and its IPX4 makes it ideal even for demanding racing conditions.

View the specifications and features here

April 14, 2016

LRP 3000mAh transmitter LiPo battery pack

Coming from LRP is a new 3000mAh transmitter LiPo battery pack for Sanwa and Futaba radios. Measuring 95x29x18mm and weighing in at 98g the battery is specially designed for the use in radio sets, offering a high capacity and a low weight. It comes pre-wired with a black universal plug and an XHR balancer connector and it fits the Sanwa M12, MT-4, MT-S as well as many other transmitters.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

April 14, 2016

Tamiya TA07 Pro – Coming soon

Tamiya is currently working on a new club-level touring car platform, the TA07 Pro. A first rendering shows what appears to be a belt-driven 4WD car with an exoskeleton that makes up the upper deck. The front and rear shock towers are composite plastic parts to which standard length shock absorbers attach. Other features visible include a floating servo mount, a composite motor/sensor port cover and a possible quick release battery mount. More information and images should become available in time for the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show in mid-May where is TA07 Pro is believed to make a first public appearance.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]

April 14, 2016

Exotek RS4 Sport 3 carbon fibre shock towers

New from Exotek and made for the HPI Racing RS4 Sport 3 club level racer are front and rear carbon fibre shock towers. Available separately the parts are cut from 3mm high-quality carbon material, they match the stock suspension geometry and improve suspension efficiency due to being much stiffer than the standard towers. Included with the shock towers, that use the stock hardware and shock ball ends, come M3 locknuts for the shock balls.

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April 14, 2016

Choi & Joo win at Losi Korea Championship

The 2016 Losi Korea Championship was recently held at the Banwol Ansan circuit in the three classes of 1/8th Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and E-Buggy. The event attracted a good amount of drivers to compete on the hard-packed yet dusty track and in the premier 1/8th Buggy class it was Byunghoon Choi who took the day’s win from Bumkyu Kim and Kwangbok Lee. In the Nitro Truggy class it was Wonkyu Joo who came out fastest in the main final from Yongjun Lee in second and Kabdong Lee in third. Finally in the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was again Wonkyu Joo who ended the day on the highest step of the podium with Jaekuk Yoo and Danseok Lee rounding out the podium result.

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April 14, 2016

Axial 2.2 BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR tyres

Axial have introduced the 2.2″ BFGoodrich Baja T/A KR2 off-road tyre for 1/10th scale off-road and crawler rigs. The winning tyre of the full-scale 2013 and 2015 King of the Hammers race, Axial’s 1/10th scale reproduction captures the same aggressive look and it provides performance on a wide variety of surfaces. Utilising a 2.2″ bead the tyre fits most 2.2″ wheels and it comes in sticky R35 compound with standard tyre foams included.

Source: Axial [axialracing.com]

April 13, 2016

Team Corally introduce new carrying bags

Team Corally have introduced two new carrying bags of different dimensions. Both are made using durable nylon material with inner plastic drawers to ensure a light weight and high durability. The drawers resist tearing and warping even under extreme load and injection-moulded inserts and handles ensure easy sliding in and out of the bag. Coming with screen-printed factory logos the bags are available as 2-drawer variant, measuring 54×33.5×32.5cm and larger 3-drawer version, measuring 54×50.5×32.5cm.

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