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May 5, 2015

JQRacing Factory Team logo & wing decals

JQRacing Factory Team decals are now available through Maugrafix. The official decal sponsor and supplier of JQRacing is now making it possible for you to represent your favourite brand in style be offering different colour logo and two different wing skin sets. The logos come with your choice of a green, blue, orange, red, yellow or white outline while the wing skins are available for JQRacing’s Type I or Type II wings. The full range of decals can be found here.

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May 5, 2015

MCD Racing front aluminium stiffener

MCD Racing have a new aluminium front chassis stiffener set available. Machined from 7075 material and coming dark anodised the 2-piece assembly replaces the standard composite stiffener for a more rigid solution. The metal parts not only make for improved chassis rigidity but they also reinforce the steering for optimsed stability and steering response.

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May 5, 2015

Capricorn Tesla Ultra Bearing Oil

Italian company Capricorn introduce the new Tesla Ultra bearing oil. The special formula makes for optimised drivetrain efficiency as the drag of the ball races is reduced, making for more free running ball races. The blue-coloured lubricant comes in 15ml bottles.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 4, 2015

Blacktarmac oil & grease range

Italian company Blacktarmac have a new range of oils and greases for many different applications available. First up is a special bearing oil that reduces the drag for optimised drivetrain efficiency. The oil is available in a standard 18ml bottle as well as 9ml and 6ml squeeze application bottles. Also new is an engine oil specially formulated for break-in and after run purposes. It prevents corrosion and is also good for the use when storing the engine over a longer period of time. Last but not least comes an air filter oil that stops dust and dirt from entering the engine while ensuring maximum airflow for best possible performance. Both the engine and air filter oil come in 18ml bottles.

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May 4, 2015

Intech announce the BR-6 2.0 Sport & BR-6E Sport

Intech have released first information on two forthcoming 1/8th scale Sport-level buggy kits, the nitro-powered BR-6 2.0 Sport and the brushless-propelled BR-6E Sport. Both vehicles will feature new black anodised Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium shock towers for improved durability while also coming with premium plastic, high-qualify aluminium and light graphite parts. Using optional parts the buggies can be further adapted to your needs. Full features and specifications should become available in time for the release.

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May 1, 2015

HB D815 optional clutch springs & hub carrier plates

HPI Racing have new optional parts for the HB D815 1/8th scale buggy available in the form of different clutch springs and rear hub carrier camber link plates. Starting with the clutch springs, beside the standard 1.0mm spring there are also softer 0.9mm and harder 1.1mm variants available to adjust the clutch engagement to your liking. Generally spoken a softer spring makes for earlier, low-RPM engagement while a harder spring results in higher-RPM engagement with the latter resulting in harder acceleration while a softer setting makes for a more controlled take-off.

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May 1, 2015

Factory RC YZ-2 & B-Max4 carbon fibre option parts

Factory RC have new carbon fibre option parts for the Yokomo YZ-2 and B-Max4 buggies available. Starting with the YZ-2 parts first up is a shorty battery strap that utilises the company’s plastic battery stop system. Made from 3mm carbon fibre the part includes 2 blocks and either steel or titanium screws.

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April 30, 2015

Xpert RC PI-3402 & PM-3402 servos

Xpert RC USA announces a new generation low-profile servos, the PI-3402 and PM-3402. Both are upgraded with newly designed, stronger brushless motors and a new high strength gear sets. The new PI-3402 (0.07s/15kg-cm) incorporates the black colour scheme that is a favourite of racers and it is usable with 4.8V to 6.0V input while the PM-3402 is understood to make use of alloy top and bottom segments.

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