Capricorn have introduced the V2 version of their tire additivator. The new version additional features 2 lamps, and lamp protectors, to directly heat the contact point of the tire increasing the effect of absorption of the sponge for better penetration and durability of the additive in the foam.
Whether you are a fan of the iconic green Monster Truck or a loyal consumer of a particular brand of energy drink, STRC’s new CNC Machined Green Anodized aluminium option parts will allow you to customize your R/C vehicle to match the green theme. All components are machined of high quality aluminium with great precision and craftsmanship, anodized in brilliant green anodizing for awesome looks. The new green parts include pro racing battery strap, front body posts, LCG conversion kit, rear motor guard, rear shock tower, heavy duty front shock tower, 1deg. toe-in rear hub carriers, 17mm hex conversion kit, threaded front & rear shock bodies / collars / low caps and front suspension arms w/hinge-pins & delrin inserts.
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The new R5T Team Edition from Reds Racing represents the state of the art of 3.5cc off road racing engine. Based on the Reds R5T, the new engine is equipped with the best technology to further improve fuel consumption, performance and reliability. Each R5T component is refined to minimize mechanical friction. The new backplate is refined with a special anti-friction hard coating RDC that reduces conrod-backplate friction improving engine efficiency and performance. The engine comes with all Swiss Made ball bearings. The new steel-ceramic hybrid rear bearing ensure longer life and low friction at high temperatures. Each engine is controlled personally by Mario Rossi and comes with Quality Control Certificate.
Roche have introduced two new items for touring car, the first is this set of aluminium body height adjuster, the idea for which came from factory driver Elliott Harper. The adjuster makes it easier to adjust the height of the body shell, from 0-5mm. There is a 1mm o-ring inside the adjuster so that it will not change height during use. Three colours are available, blue, purple & titanium, to suit all cars with a 6mm body post. Also new for the Tamiya TRF417 is an aluminum anti-roll bar mount. CNC-machined from 6061 T6 aluminium, the roll-bar is centered by a 4mm rod stopper and the tension on the roll bar is adjusted by the 3mm set screw on both sides of the holder. With perfect alignment and a harder material than the original plastic material mounts, the roll bar will always function freely.
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To commemorate Viktor Wilck’s win at the Reedy Invitational touring car race in May, Tamiya have released a limited edition (200pcs) version of the TRF417X called the TRF417X Reedy Race. A small update from the original car it has been altered to help improve the low speed traction so it features an updated chassis and top deck. Also the shock towers have been made from 3.5mm thick carbon fibre and feature shock mounting holes that allow for a more precise setting change. The battery mount has been made of metal to increase weight low down and it will be supplied with front and rear gear diffs. Finally it comes with chrome and blue Tamiya decals.
Pro-Line are releasing sneak peek photos of their pre production LCG chassis for the Traxxas Slash 2wd. The chassis has been made from aluminium instead of the kit plastic and is much narrower yet brings together all the electronics in a more competition configuration. The steering servo is now mounted in the centre of the chassis along with the receiver and so far in testing it is performing very well. More details as they are released.
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Its a few weeks since Ty Tessmann took his ROAR nationals double, but good work takes time and the crew at A-Main Hobbies have finally finished their event video from the event in Pennsylvania. Nothing more to say then to check it out.
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Round four of the JBRL Nitro Series made its way to Green Flag Raceway in Hesperia, CA last weekend. The conditions were hot and the elevation at the track was 3,200 feet above sea level which made engine tuning difficult. The Green Flag track crew put in a technical, but fun layout and did a great job maintaining the track. TLR/Novarossi/Pro-Line driver, Adam Drake headed to round four of the JBRL nitro series as the points leader in 1/8th nitro buggy, 1/8th nitro truck and electric buggy.
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