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June 4, 2015

Losi 1/14th Mini 8ight RTR AVC buggy

Losi’s 1/14th scale Mini 8ight RTR buggy is now also available with Active Vehicle Control technology. Based on the design of the ROAR National Championship winning 8ight buggy the condensed Mini 8ight offers a 2.5mm hard anodised aluminium chassis, sturdy suspension components, oil-filled aluminium shock absorbers as well as front and rear metal gear differentials. The factory-installed 4500kv brushless motor and LiPo-compatible Dynamite speed controller give plenty of speed while the new AVC system helps to keep the buggy under control even in the most severe situations. The buggy is available in two different designs and the package is rounded out by a genuine Spektrum DX2E radio system, a 6-cell NiMH battery and a suitable wall charger.

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June 3, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team Compact Starter Box

Team Associated Factory Team Compact Starter Box-1

Team Associated have introduced their Factory Team Compact Starter Box for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro vehicles. Featuring a single heavy-duty 775-size motor and being useable with two 6-cell NiMH or 2S LiPo packs the starter box is powerful enough to even bring factory-new engines to life. The case features a built-in handle and the top surface is customisable using the supplied Factory Team decal. The package is rounded out by wiring and alligator clips for hooking up the box to an optional external 12V power source.

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June 3, 2015

Team Durango 2WD mid motor buggy prototype

Team Durango have released a first sneaky teaser image of what could be the successor of the popular DEX210 2WD off-road buggy. The front end, with the characteristic chassis connection “button” looks to be taken over from the standard 210 car but the rear end, with the lack of a motor cooling plate, hints towards a new design that could house both a longitudinal motor or a “low rider” gearbox as seen on Yokomo’s YZ-2 buggy and one or the other aftermarket gearbox for the Team Associated B5M. We bring you more updates on this car as we get them.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

June 3, 2015

New MCD Racing aluminium option parts

Turkish large scale specialists MCD Racing have new aluminium option parts available for their range of 1/5th scale vehicles. First up is an updated front chassis stiffener that now allows the connection with the centre diff holder for improved rigidity. Along with the release also goes a new rear chassis stiffener set to further increase the structural integrity of the chassis. Also new are the aluminium centre differential holder set that improves durability as does the aluminium brake plate with optional servo mount for standard-sized servos. Last but not least comes a set of front alloy steering knuckles whose design resolves bump steering and steering lock issues when used in combination with 0 degree caster blocks. All parts are CNC-machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium, they come anodised in a light gun metal colour, are laser-etched and include suitable mounting hardware.

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June 3, 2015

Brilliant RC 200cc nitro fuel gun

New from Brilliant RC comes a handy fuel gun made from high-quality materials. Thanks to the short front body and the ergonomic design of the handle the gun allows for easy and swift refuelling while minimising the chances of errors during pitting at the same time. The optimised, extra short nozzle with integrated auto-stop ensures a maximum filling of the tank and an extra large intake makes it very easy to fill the 200cc reservoir of the gun which also features easy to read volume markings down the side. The cap is attached to the body by a chain so it cannot get lost and the cap and all other necessary areas the fuel gun are sealed using high quality O-rings to prevent the gun from leaking. Included are two suitable stays to place the gun when not in use.

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June 2, 2015

Kyosho ZX-6 aluminium HD main chassis conversion

New from Kyosho and made for the ZX-6 4WD buggy is an aluminium HD main chassis conversion kit. The chassis has optional mounting holes for an 8mm forward motor position from the standard position. Reduced milling increases the weight by 15g for more stability and a lower centre of gravity as well as an increased fore aft chassis rigidity.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

June 1, 2015

ProTek Premier Blue O-ring & multi-purpose grease

ProTek R/C’s new Premier Blue O-ring grease and multi-purpose lubricant is a special grease that provides exceptional sealing, lubrication and stiction-free performance for suspension parts, bearings, bushings, pivots, as well as any other linear movement applications. It features a specially-formulated mixture of additives that won’t cause seals or O-rings to swell or deform as it impregnates the pores of the surface, while providing sticking power for prolonged performance. Available in a 10ml syringe or as 4-ounce jar the lube’s special formulation provides a layer of protection that also protects against corrosion and oxidation and additionally it also provides a waterproof layer for long-lasting smooth performance when things get wet.

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June 1, 2015

Spektrum introduce new S6200 series servos

Coming soon from Spektrum is the S6200 range of servos for a variety of 1/8th and 1/10th scale applications. The S6230 (0.14s/22.4kg-cm) and S6240 (0.08s/15.0kg-cm) offer high-torque or high-speed performance in a more compact size for 1/10th scale crawlers or monster trucks where space is limited. The S6250 HV (0.09s/27.5kg-cm) and S6260 HV (0.06s/17.4kg-cm) are standard size servos for High-Voltage applications up to 8.4v, and the S6280 HV (0.10s/35.7kg-cm) and S6290 HV (0.07s/23.8kg-cm) feature all-metal case construction for the ultimate 1/8th scale performance. All servos sport removable wire leads that allow for custom lead length and ease of maintenance and all-metal servo mounting tabs to keep them in place through the most extreme conditions.

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