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June 9, 2015

X Factory Infinity T5M carbon fibre chassis kit

New from X Factory comes the Infinity T5M carbon fibre chassis kit for the Team Associated T5M stadium truck. Being a direct replacement for the somewhat heavy standard aluminium chassis the chassis kit saves about 75g of weight while adding flex for improved cornering, jumping and performance in bumpy section. The chassis has several advantages over the standard aluminium part in addition to super-light weight. It won’t tweak and the flex is controllable with the side rails and waterfall; depending on which screws are installed and how tight they are, the driver controls how much flex there is and where it occurs. This allows to quickly and easily adjust the truck for many surface conditions, from the highest traction to a blown-out eighth-scale track, from high grip to no grip. The kit includes a the main chassis plate, side rails and small parts for the conversion.

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June 8, 2015

Xray XB4 graphite chassis braces

Xray have introduced two new graphite chassis brace sets for the XB4 off-road buggy. Available for shorty and saddle pack battery configurations the sets allow to run the buggy without the upper deck for a wider range of chassis flex settings. The graphite parts are designed to attach to the lower composite chassis braces and by using more or less mounting screws the flex characteristics can be further fine-tuned. Both the shorty and saddle pack configuration sets are available separately and they include all needed mounting hardware.

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June 7, 2015

R1 Wurks Digital Drive servos

R1 Wurks are currently working on their new Digital Drive line of servos. First up will be a high-voltage compatible low profile offering that pulls up to 17.5kg-cm at a speed of 0.06s. The servo is usable from 4.8V to 8.4V input and features a coreless motor, enhanced servo centring technology and all CNC-machined metal gears as standard as well as a lightweight CNC-machined case. From factory the servo comes with all-black wiring in your choice of a standard or 80mm short length version.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

June 7, 2015

MIP T5M & SC5M Bypass1 Team Tuned shock piston kit

MIP’s Bypass1 Team Tuned shock piston kits are now also available for the Team Associated T5M race and SC5M stadium truck. The design of the shock pistons allows to adjust the compression and rebound separately thanks to a system that used different valves to control the shock piston’s movement. Using the system not only makes for a more planted ride, it also allows to push the vehicle harder while making it easier to drive at the same time. Included with the Team Tuned kit come T5M and SC5M compatible pistons and “fast” green, “medium” blue and “medium-slow” matte valves.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

June 6, 2015

Gravity RC Offroad tire break-in kit

Gravity RC have introduced this Offroad tire break-in kit combo pack which pairs the signature 80/150grit Carbide Pit/Tire file along with the Break In Bit which is a machined stainless steel 12mm hex bit to conveniently mount your tries to your hand drill. Throw in a heavy duty tire scuff pad for finishing and this kit will allow you to break in your off road tires for all surfaces just like the Pros.

Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]

June 5, 2015

New VBC Racing Firebolt & Wildfire option parts

VBC Racing have new option parts for the Firebolt 2WD buggy and the Wildfire D07 touring car available. Starting with the Firebolt, available soon is a CNC-machined extreme lightweight aluminium motor plate as part of the company’s Dynamic range of option parts. Cut from 7075 material and coming red anodised and with extensive machining the part is 4.5g lighter than the stock unit, weighing it at only 16g, and it makes for improved motor cooling and looks without sacrificing stability. On top of that does additional machining make for more clearance towards the chassis and thus helps with undisturbed chassis flex and overall grip.

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June 5, 2015

Reedy SC600-BL sensorless brushless RTR ESC

Reedy’s SC600-BL brushless speed controller is water-resistant for maximum reliability and features a compact footprint that allows for easy installation in most 1/10th scale vehicles. The controller is standard equipment in many of Team Associated’s 1/10th scale RTR vehicles and it also comes in handy for first-time drivers thanks to its ease of setup and forward/brake/reverse operation while offering precise and reliable throttle and brake control at the same time, making the speedo a choice for experts also. The ESC comes pre-wired with a low-resistance T-plug connector for the battery and 3.5mm motor connectors.

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June 4, 2015

JConcepts Bar Flys 60mm buggy tyres

JConcepts have a new bar-type 1/10th buggy rear tyre available, the Bar Flys. Based off of the successful Bar Code V1 the newly designed tyre offers a reduced overall tread height and a blended tread/carcass section. In-between the slotted bars, tiny Pressure Point size pins were added for increased surface area. The micro-height of the tread transitions out to the all important side-wall area where the team has maintained position of the original “Cactus” feature but have also positioned a new V-joint feature to support the lateral load of high-speed circuits. The Bar Flys are built on the 60mm bead and carcass design making them interchangeable with all 60mm/2.4″ wheel combinations. The interior ribbing features the double-hatch pattern that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tyres includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts. The tyre is available as 2WD front, 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant in various compounds.

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