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June 6, 2013

Serpent Avenger & Cobra-E semi-painted bodies

Serpent introduce semi-painted body shells for their Cobra line of 1/8th off-road vehicles. Available are the Avenger nitro and Cobra-E bodies with pre-designed front part, window lines and a couple of details that make the bodies stand out even if only one other colour is applied. The details are screen printed into the high quality polycarbonate shell helping you to create a one of a kind body with a lot less hassle compared to completely clear standard body shells.

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June 6, 2013

Yeah Racing TT-02 aluminium steering knuckles

Designed for Tamiya’s latest entry-level chassis are these aluminium steering knuckles from Yeah Racing. They fit the TT-02 and help to strengthen the steering system significantly. Designed as a direct replacement they come in Tamiya blue colour and offer two Ackermann ball stud positions.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

June 6, 2013

Ar Bee wins at 2013 PMTC race

The PMTC 2013 electric on-road race was held in Shenzhen, China over the course of three days in F1, TC 13.5T and TC Modified classes and saw the attendance of more than 100 driver from China and Hong Kong. Hong Kong Yokomo’s Jacky took TQ in the modified class with a Yokomo BD7 but at the end of the finals it was Spec-R’s Ar Bee won the class with the Spec-R R1. Second place went to HoFai running a Serpent S411 with Patrick taking the last remaining podium spot with a Yokomo BD7.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

June 6, 2013

RPM Slash 4×4 caster & spindle blocks

RPM Slash 4x4 caster & spindle blocks

RPM introduce these caster and spindle blocks for Traxxas Slash 4×4 based vehicles. They are designed to increase the strength and durability of the front axle assembly not only by making use of PRM’s well-known nylon material but also by sporting a completely new design. The core design of the caster blocks revolve around the lower-case ‘H’ structure which provides extreme rigidity to keep camber and caster setting locked in place while running normally while the used material provides extra toughness when needed. The blocks are usable on all Traxxas Slash 4×4 based vehicles including the Stampede 4×4 and 1/10th Rally car.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

June 6, 2013

C.Andy’s WGT transformation kit

C.Andy's WGT transformation kit

C.Andy’s from Germany introduce their World GT transformation kit for 1/12th pan cars with Team Associated front end. The kit transforms any Team Associated based 1/12th car into a World GT vehicle with 200mm track width and 260mm wheelbase. A special servo mount allows easy steering Ackermann adjustment by simply sliding the steering servo forth or back. The kit is simply attached to the existing mounting positions of the chassis and includes a news front plate, front axle brace and servo mount.

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June 6, 2013

Yuki Model tyre glue

New from Yuki Model comes this specially formulated CA tyre glue for on-road and off-road tyres. It comes in a handy 20g bottle with patented cap and is of very low viscosity to make sure it can cover gaps between the tyre and the rim easily.

Source: CN Group [cn-group.de]

June 6, 2013

Avid TD Triad upgrade pack & big bore shock springs

Avid now offers a special upgrade kit to run the company’s Triad slipper clutch in Team Durango 210 series vehicles and also release the springs out of their big bore springs sets as individual sets. Starting with the upgrade kit, the set is designed for the Team Durango DEX210, DESC210 and DEST 210 and includes a custom topshaft, drive plate and gear cover to allow for simple and flawless usage of the Avid’s multi-plate slipper clutch. Also new are individual springs sets for 12mm 1/10th buggy big bore shock absorbers. Originally only available as 4-pair front and 3-pair rear set the items now also come separately. Like with the sets the single springs come in handy semitransparent tubes and are marked with coloured shrink tube for easy identification. Currently available are 2.95lb to 3.63lb front and 1.94lb to 2.24lb rear springs.

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June 6, 2013

JQ Products THEeCar released

After showing the buggy in prototype stages and after many podium finishes in the U.S. and race wins in Russia and Germany JQ Products finally release THEeCAR. The company’s first 1/8th electric buggy kit, something that JQ Products’ mastermind Joseph Quagraine once called as ‘stupid’, is based on the Yellow Edition nitro buggy and uses the same front and rear gearbox assemblies as the noisy & smelly version, with only the chassis, left sideguard, centre diff/motor mount and dogbones being different. The body is also different, but the same one is now used on the wide chassis for the nitro. The buggy is meant to hit the stores as we type.

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