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April 6, 2018

STRC introduce new Venture FJ options

Coming from ST Racing Concepts are three new option parts for the HPI Venture FJ trail truck. First up is a CNC-machined brass front or rear diff cover that adds precision to the axle and the differential gear mesh while adding more weight – 23g a piece – to the axle. Also new are brass rear lock-outs that add more weight to lower parts of the rear axle – almost 50g – and improve the alignment of the rear driveshaft over the stock plastic lock-outs. Last but not least comes a CNC-machined centre transmission case which offers better transmission components alignment and add another 36 gram to the lower centre portion of the Venture FJ. The centre transmission case is available in silver anodising.

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April 6, 2018

Tamiya Manta Ray 2018 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Manta Ray 2018 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit, a re-release of the popular 1990’s buggy. The kit will make use of the iconic bath tub chassis with honeycomb reinforcements, it will feature a rigid camber link suspension for easy of building and the famous yellow CVA shock absorbers to keeping the wheels on the ground. The front and rear diffs are closed gear-type units and the buggy is topped off by an aerodynamic body and grey dish wheels with pin thread tyres.

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April 5, 2018

HRC Racing 68022DMG digital mini servo

Coming from HRC Distribution’s own HRC Racing brand is the new 68022DMG digital mini servo. Measuring 23×12.1×28.8mm the servo features a single ball bearing for precision and metal gears for durability, making it ideal for a range of applications including the use in mini cars, scale trucks and more. The waterproof servo weighs in at 13g, it is capable of producing up to 2,7kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.08s and it is available now.

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April 4, 2018

Tamiya Manta Ray 2018 hard prop shaft set

Tamiya have announced the soon release of the hard propeller shaft and aluminium motor mount set for the Manta Ray 2018 re-release 4WD buggy. The set includes new a hard steel centre driveshaft as well as reinforced couplers along mounting hardware to replace the somewhat wobbly standard item. The result is improved durability, a more efficient power supply and the ability to run faster motors. Also included in the set is an aluminium motor mount that allows to run lower turn motors thanks to its heat dissipation capacities. The set will become available by end of May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 3, 2018

HRC Racing 3S LiPo battery pack

HRC Distribution have introduced a 3S LiPo battery pack that sports standard 2S dimensions. Measuring 138x46x25mm the pack weighs in at 297g and it is usable especially for all applications that require additional voltage at a minimum of weight and size. The pack is built from high-quality 4800mAh 70C cells, making it ideal for competition racing and bashing alike. The battery comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer connector and a T-plug power connector.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

April 3, 2018

Traxxas Slash 2WD F-150 Raptor Replica truck

Traxxas have introduced a new body shell variant for their popular Slash 2WD short course truck in the form of the Ford F-150 Raptor Replica truck with silver, black and orange FOX livery. The proven 2WD truck is equipped with a composite tub chassis with huge ground clearance, the metal gear Magnum 272 transmission with Revo-spec slipper clutch, water-sealed receiver box and steering servo as well as adjustable steel turnbuckles and powder-coated springs. Also included is the name-giving FOX livery Ford F-150 body shell with moulded details such as front grille and bumper, engine cover vents and side mirrors, and the package is rounded out by a Traxxas Power Cell NiMH battery, a suitable peak-detecting fast charger and a 2.4GHZ TQ radio system.

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March 28, 2018

Tamiya Plasma Edge II Black Metallic edition

Tamiya have introduced their new Plasma Edge II Black Metallic edition 1/10th 4WD entry-level buggy kit. The vehicle makes use of the proven TT-02B shaft-driven tub chassis with long-travel suspension, oil-filled CVA shock absorbers, 4-bevel gear differentials and motor mount with pre-set gear ratio positions for easy assembly. The kit is topped off by a pre-painted metallic black body shell, it comes with a large decal sheet and grippy pin tyres on black rims.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 27, 2018

RC Belgium roll out new option parts

RC Belgium have introduced several option parts for the Schumacher KC and KD as well as the Kyosho Scorpion series of vintage re-release buggies. First up is a belt pulley for the Schumacher KC buggy. The pulley removes the need for the idler gears resulting in a 30 grams weight gain. Other advantages are less friction, a lower point of inertia and faster disassembly of the transmission. Fitment is secured by two grub screws. Also new is a LiPo strap compatible with the Schumacher KC and KD buggy. The new strap uses the original LiPo stops for a secure fit and for additional flex the side pods are not used. Next up is a steering set designed for the Kyosho re-release Scorpion, Beetle, Tomahawk and Turbo Scorpion. Featuring 2 ball bearings, the steering set replaces the original servo saver for a smoother and more durable steering. Last but not last is a carbon fibre rear shock tower for the Scorpion and all respective cars. It features two additional holes for more settings possibilities.

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