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February 26, 2020

STRC roll out new Limitless/Infraction alloy optionals

ST Racing Concepts have announced the release of new aluminium option parts for the Arrma Limitless and Infraction speed run vehicles. First up is a CNC-machined aluminium one-piece HD front upper steering post brace and chassis brace mount that greatly improves the rigidity over the front steering and that provides a stronger mounting point for the centre chassis brace. Combined with the rear CNC machined aluminium centre brace mount, the overall rigidity of the chassis of the Limitless and Infraction vehicles increases greatly. Also new is the CNC machined aluminium centre diff mount that replaces the stock plastic piece and improves the alignment and precision of the centre transmission area. The parts are available in anodised red, gun metal, and silver.

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February 26, 2020

MST TSP high traction drift car wheel

MST have a new TSP high traction drift car wheel available that can provide improved overall traction especially in low grip conditions. Available in sets of four and in +5mm and +7mm offset, the white split spoke wheel is moulded from a special plastic material for optimised flex characteristics and thus better tyre grip when needed.

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February 20, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 heatsink rear motor mount

Coming from Yokomo and made for the rear motor YD-2 series of RWD drift cars is a special heatsink aluminium motor mount. Machined from aluminium and featuring a heatsink design for improved heat dissipation, the motor mount also allows for seven motor height adjustments that enable the owner to adjust the car’s centre of gravity according to the driving style and track conditions. A new ultra low mounting position allows for an even wider range of settings. The motor mount comes black anodised for looks and with machined silver highlights.

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February 18, 2020

JConcepts Hotties belted SCT front & rear tyre

JConcepts have introduced their new belted Hotties SCT blue compound tyre for Street Eliminator drag racing. The tyre was created to look and perform the part of a performance Drag Racing tyre without compromising grip. Now, available in a belted version, the rear tyre has an inspired look with a wide-body footprint so the driver can feel the straight-line forward stability with very light rolling resistance. The 2.2 x 3.0” size makes it convenient to fit a host of SCT sized wheel options including the JConcepts StarTec and Tactic wheel design. The rear tyre is designed as a compact shape to fit inside the close quarters of the vehicle while maintaining the crisp response of a race tyre. Hotties have raised lettering which can be detailed for shows or displays or simply left without for a sleepy yet devastating look. The inside of the Hotties carcass incorporates a fibrous and woven belted material submerged into the rubber. Along the sidewall, feathery ribs along the sidewall to cushion straight-line blastoffs. The JConcepts tires include closed-cell inserts known for their durability, performance and consistency.

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February 14, 2020

Yeah Racing TT-01 Rapid Performance conversion kit

Yeah Racing have introduced their new Rapid Performance conversion kit for the Tamiya TT-01 and TT-01E entry-level touring cars. The Rapid Performance upgrade will significantly improve the handling of the stock Tamiya TT-01 as it ups the car’s stability, allowing it to run smoother on different surfaces. An aluminium main drive shaft replaces the standard moulded plastic drive shaft for better handling the extra power of modern day brushless systems while also ensuring more direct acceleration. The aluminium upper arm set is equipped with adjustable camber which enhances the response of car and it allows for more precise cornering. The included threaded aluminium body DSG shock absorbers further enhance handling. Other parts includes are alloy lower arms, an aluminium steering rack, metal diff outdrives, alloy driveshafts, alloy suspension mounts and front and rear hubs. The set is available in blue or red anodising.

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February 14, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 aluminium rod end adapters

Coming from Yokomo and made for their YD-2 series aluminium and composite upper and lower front A-arms are aluminium rod end adapters. Machined from high-grade aluminium and coming hard-anodised for surface protection, the adapters are direct replacements for the standard steel parts and they are made to reduce the weight of the front suspension which can lead to improved steering characteristics in certain track conditions. The adapters are available as 20mm and 23mm upper arm variants and as 27mm and 30mm lower arm parts, the latter being laser-etched with track width markings to make setup easier.

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February 13, 2020

JConcepts Cheetah 83mm speed-run wheel

JConcepts have announced their new Cheetah 83mm speed-run wheel for vehicles such as the Traxxas Slash 4×4, Stampede 4×4, and Rustler 4×4, as well as the Arrma Infraction and Limitless. Originally developed alongside the Speed Fang belted tires, the Cheetah wheel can also be used with just about any speed-run or 83mm bead mounting diameter tire on the market. When uncovering the Cheetah wheels, it’s important to choose the application type of the vehicle. Using the included hardware, either a 12mm or 17mm bolt-on adaptor can be chosen, depending on the vehicle at task. The wrenching effort will pay off once all screws are attached and the wheel is assembled. Speed-run vehicles are unique, and with the JConcepts wheels, the driver can choose the spoke look of standard or spice it up with the included dish covers. The dish cover options bolt to the wheel from the inside out, giving a legendary salt flat look of full-scale speedsters. JConcepts wheels are manufactured using advanced techniques to ensure trueness and durability and are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity. The Cheetahs are available in 4-piece packs and in white and black colors to match any existing paint scheme or show vehicle.

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February 13, 2020

Kyosho Fazer Mk2 aluminium HD front & rear hubs

Kyosho have announced the release of new aluminium HD front and rear hubs for the Fazer Mk2 series of cars. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and coming red anodised for wear and looks, the front hubs allow for a more precise and linear steering feeling as well as smoother suspension movement all while increasing rigidity. The front hubs’ design also enables the owner to adjust the camber angle. As for the rear hubs, these also improve suspension movement and rigidity while offering two different camber settings. The front and rear sets are available separately and they including mounting hardware.

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