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April 25, 2019

Speedzone 7.4V 4000mAh oval diameter LiPo pack

Speedzone have introduced their new oval diameter 7.4V 4000mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Ideal for a range of applications including ready-to-run vehicles, certain Tamiya kits or starter boxes, the hardcase “racing pack”-style battery is made of high-quality 50C LiPo cells and it offers a high capacity for long operation times. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer power and a T-type power plug.

Source: Speedzone USA [speedzoneusa.com]

April 25, 2019

Kyosho Mini-Z inner tube roll shock set

Kyosho have introduced an inner tube roll shock set for Mini-Z vehicles using the MZW309 aluminium motor mount. This inner tube shock can control the damping of roll movement independently from the pitching movement and the damping effect can be adjusted by changing the viscosity of the grease applied. The set includes a carbon fibre damper plate, composite roll dampers and precision machined hardware.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

April 25, 2019

Pro-Line Pomona Drag Spec wheels

Designed for the growing class of SC drag racing rigs are Pro-Line Racing’s new Pomona Drag Spec front and rear wheels. The Pomona wheels were specifically made for no-prep Drag racing and are a perfect fit with Pro-Line’s Hoosier Drag 2.2” front tyres. The Pomona wheels are strong and lightweight 12mm hex wheels making them the ideal choice for performance drag racing. The wheel spoke design mimics the wheels of full-size dragsters and will complete the look of the build. The Pomona wheel offset is ideal for Traxxas 2WD Slash trucks converted to no-prep Drag Racing cars, which has exploded in popularity. The wheels are available as 2.2” front and 2.2”/3.0” rear wheels, ideal for Pro-Line’s Hoosier drag tyres.

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April 24, 2019

Kyosho MR-03LM MJ alloy motor mount set LM

Coming from Kyosho is the new MJ aluminium motor mount set LM for the Mini-Z MR-03LM car. Precision-machined in Japan the design supports the LL 98mm wheelbase as well and it works best with the #MZW310 inner tube roll shock set. The alloy parts come black anodised for wear and looks and also included are wheel axle ride height inserts.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

April 12, 2019

R246 MR03W MML & MR03 RM alloy motor mounts

Kyosho have introduced two new RC Planning R246 aluminium motor mounts for the MR03W and MR03 RM Mini-Z cars. First up is the MML low motor mount for the MR03W MM-type 98mm wheelbase cars. The motor pod allows for axle ride height and fine gear mesh adjustments and it requires additional parts such as the MML roll damper/oil damper set, 2mm narrower rear wheels and the LM differential shaft. Includes in the set come the hybrid aluminum and carbon fibre rear power pod, rear axle inserts as well as an aluminium motor mount.

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April 11, 2019

Kyosho Fazer Mk2 aluminium shock set

Coming for Kyosho’s Fazer Mk2 intermediate-level touring car chassis is an aluminium shock absorber set. Replacing the standard plastic dampers the shock set includes machined threaded body shock absorbers for improved dampening and thus better traction and easier and more precise ride height adjustment. Included with the set comes a pair of colour-coded springs. The latter are also part of an optional spring set that includes standard hardness medium as well as soft and super soft springs, allowing to adapt the chassis to lower grip tracks. The springs in this set are also usable with the standard composite shocks.

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April 5, 2019

Tamiya HKS Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. A TT-01

Coming this June is Tamiya’s new HKS Nissan Skyline GT-R Gr. A kit on the proven TT-01 1/10th scale 4WD entry-level chassis. The kit resembled the car that dominated the 1993 All-Japan Touring Car Championship with the body offering scale details such as moulded mirrors and rear wing. Replica 5-spoke 2-piece wheels round out the body and wheel package with the kit utilising the shaft-driven TT-01 Type-E chassis that can be equipped with a host of optional tuning parts in order to up performance and appearance. The kit will become available this June.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 4, 2019

Tamiya T3-01 aluminium front fork stabiliser

Tamiya have announced the soon release of an aluminium front fork stabiliser set for the T3-01 kits. The set includes a machined and blue anodised aluminium brace that reinforces the front fork for improved performance and stability while the included 6.5g and 3.6g brass weights help to fine-tune steering characteristics according to the surface and track conditions. The set will become available in May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]