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December 10, 2019

Xtreme Racing Rustler & Slash drag chassis kit

Xtreme Racing have introduced their new drag racing chassis that allows to convert the Traxxas Rustler and Slash 2WD trucks in to a 2-cell no-prep drag racing car. Designed off Xtreme Racing’s LCG Slash chassis the narrowed down drag racing variant reduces the overall weight while extending the wheelbase compared to the standard Rustler specifications. The set includes the carbon fibre main chassis, top deck and ESC mount, battery straps, battery strap holders, small and large standoffs as well as steering post and servo mounts. Not included are the donor truck parts, low-profile shock towers and low-profile shocks visible in the full car image you can find after the break.

View an image of a converted truck here

December 9, 2019

RC Arlos Factory tease new drift car body shell

RC Arlos Factory from The Netherlands have released first renderings of their forthcoming new 2-door drift car body shell. Designed for 258mm wheelbase chassis the body resembles a hopped-up German 2-door sedan, featuring a hefty front splitter, add-on wheel arches and a huge rear wing. The body is set for a release in January 2020 and more images will become available soon.

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December 6, 2019

Kyosho MR-03Evo SP chassis set

Coming soon from Kyosho is their new MR-03Evo SP chassis set. It builds on the proven MR-03Evo that utilises separate receiver units to allow the use of Kyosho, KO Propo or Futaba transmitters for better car control and faster reactions while the included Speed House Speed 85 8500kV motor propels the car to enormous speeds. The SP version also comes with nickel-plates hex screws for cooler looks and more convenient maintenance, the MZW432 fluid-filled centre shock as well as a ball differential as standard. The kit is rounded out by a new front arm set that enables the driver to use 1, 2 or 3 degrees caster angle settings.

View a list of the key features and more images here

November 29, 2019

Yeah Racing SW-01 roll assist bracket

Made for Tamiya’s popular SW-01 stunt truck and coming from Yeah Racing is the hybrid aluminium and carbon fibre roll assist bracket. Made up using black anodised aluminium and machined carbon fibre, the roof-mounted bracket allows for easier front rolls and front flips compared to just having the flat roof of the standard Lunch Box body shell, making it a must have for everyone who wants to extract maximum fun from the little truck. The bracket is a direct fit and it is available in black or blue colour.

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November 22, 2019

GForce Bullet-D 4200mAh racing pack LiPo battery

GForce have announced the release of their new Bullet-D 4200mAh LiPo battery pack that mimics the shaped of an NiMH racing pack. The oval diameter design comes in handy especially when looking for a battery pack that is compatible with certain Tamiya or Kyosho cars or when running in vintage racing classes. The battery is built from high-quality 50C cells for exceptional power supply, it measures 134x45x23.5mm, and it comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and an XH balancer port.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

November 19, 2019

Inertia Screws True Size anodised metric screws

Inertia Screws have introduced their new “True Size” line of coloured button head screws that are designed to be true to length, driver size, and are manufactured with tighter tolerances using high strength materials and finishes. The fasteners are doing away with common problems associated with cheaper screws that are often made using soft material and that sport shafts and lengths that are undersized, minimising the full contact of the threads. True Size hardware is made of 7075-T651 aluminium and it is made with a 50 percent tighter head tolerance all while offering a “True Size” thread and length. Inertia’s new deep button head design is raising the standard by providing a strategically thicker shoulder that resists being twisted off or rounded out – introducing good wear and value characteristics – especially when used with older drivers. The fasteners are available in ten popular colours, in quantities of ten, and in kits.

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November 18, 2019

Yeah Racing SW-01 graphite upper arm connectors

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya SW-01 truck is a graphite upper arm connector set. The braces connect the front and rear upper arms of Tamiya’s popular stand chassis and installation is simply with only a screw for each upper arm. The connectors are machined from lightweight carbon fibre material and they include the needed mounting hardware.

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November 8, 2019

Yeah Racing Big Bore Go 50mm & 55mm shock absorbers

Yeah Racing have introduced their new Big Bore Go pre-built aluminium shock absorbers. Ready to go right after adding the desired shock fluid, the dampers are available in 50mm and 55mm specification, allowing to use them in a range of applications such as touring and drift cars. Included in the sets come two different types of mounting ball studs as well as a range of springs and even pistons to fine-tune the units. Threaded aluminium shock bodies, anodised upper and lower caps as well as chromed shock pistons make for a high-quality appearance and long life. The shock sets are available in blue or black colour from now on.

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