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July 29, 2017

Pro-Line Positron T & Prism T 2.2″ truck tyres

Pro-Line have introduced their new Positron T and Prism T 2.2″ 1/10th truck tyres. Starting with the Positron T, the tyre was designed from the ground up with a futuristic directional tread design for improved grip and corner speed on indoor clay tracks. The tread design pays homage to the Electron and ION tyre before it with the two centre pins boxed in by connected bars. From there the connected bars shoot off at angles that have been specifically designed to provide maximum forward bite combined with unmatched corner speed all while lasting longer than the competition. The Positron is directional, which adds another tuning option for the racers always looking for that extra edge since it will perform differently depending on which direction it is run. The tyre is available in M4 super soft and MC clay compounds and including blue closed cell inserts.

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July 29, 2017

Pro-Line Buck Shot 1/8th buggy & truggy tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are the new Buck Shot 1/8th buggy and truggy tyres. The new tyre tread debuted at the 2017 ROAR National Championships and it has pins that are very close in size to the popular Hole Shot 2.0 but the Buck Shot pins are stacked closer together side to side, which provides significantly longer lasting performance. Unique to the Buck Shot are also the alternating elongated bars that provide tons of forward bite. Similar to the popular SwitchBlade tyre, the Buck Shot is a directional tyre with different tread on the outside compared to the inside, allowing to mount the tyres in the direction that suits the current track conditions. One side of the tyre has standard pins, which is ideal for loose or low traction conditions where drivers want the tyre to add side grip and improve steering. When mounted in the other direction, the connected side tread reduces side traction in high-bite or edgy conditions. The buggy tyre is available in M3 soft, M4 super soft, X2 medium and X3 soft compound while the truck VTR 4.0 tyre comes in M3, M4 and X3 compound.

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July 29, 2017

Pro-Line 22 4.0 & YZ-2 Elite body shells

Pro-Line have introduced the Elite body shells for the TLR 22 4.0 and the Yokomo YZ-2 1/10th 2WD buggies. The both feature an overall low-slung design with sweeping lines throughout giving them an unmistakable look on the track. A cab-forward design with rails extending up the hood and A-pillar provide enhanced steering feeling while a sloped centre fin balances out the rear of the car with superior side-bite. The rear of the side pods feature outer ridges designed to lead air up to the included Air Force rear wing, maximising rear grip. The bodies come tailor-fit for the 22 4.0 and the YZ-2, they are available in both light weight and regular weights of genuine Lexan and included with the bodies are two Air Force 6.5″ rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals.

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July 28, 2017

Highest RC BLP650 & BLP680 low-profile servos

Highest RC have released two new high-performance low-profile servos for 1/10th scale applications. First up is the BLP650 (0.06s/12.2kg-cm), the updated version of the popular DLP650. The servo is equipped with a high-performance brushless motor and an all-aluminium case with the bottom case now also being made of alloy. Also new is the BLP680, the dual mounting lugs variant of the BLP650 with the 680 having the lower servo mounting points removed for a snug fitment in the Yokomo BD8 touring car. Both servos are high-voltage compatible and they are available now.

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July 28, 2017

VPR Tekno-specific XV3 shock pistons

Coming from VRP and made for all Tekno RC vehicles are specific XV3 4-hole shock pistons. By working with Tekno team members, VRP have developed a lineup of pistons that suits the Tekno geometry the best. Available will be 4-hole 1.9, 2.0, 2.1 and 1.9/2.0 split pistons all of which use the popular XV3 piston technology.

Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]

July 28, 2017

VS Racing VSB01-DLC limited edition off-road engine

VS Racing have introduced their limited edition VSB01-DLC 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The long stroke power plant is based off of the VSB01 and received a diamond-like DLC coating for the crankshaft in order to reduce internal friction and increase the life span of the crankshaft pin. Also included is a VS Spec combustion camber insert and the engine is limited to 50 pieces world wide.

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July 28, 2017

Yeah Racing 5x7mm stainless steel shim set

Yeah Racing have introduced a set of 5x7mm stainless steel shims. Coming in 0.1mm, 0.15mm, 0.2mm, 0.25mm and 0.3mm thickness the shims are ideal to adjust the axial movement of driveshafts and other 5mm axles on a range of vehicles. The 50-piece set includes ten shims of each thickness and it is available soon.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

July 28, 2017

Robitronic 6S & 4S Competition LiPo battery packs

Robitronic from Austria have introduced their new 6S 4500mAh and 4S 5000mAh Competition LiPo battery packs. Both are made using high-quality cells, with the 6S pack offering up to 65C while the 4S battery is made using 50C cells, they measure 139x46x50mm and weigh in at 617g for the 6S and 540g for the 4S variant. Pre-soldered XT90 power connectors and XH balancer ports round out the batteries that are usable for 1/8th buggies and trucks alike.

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