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July 19, 2018

Yokomo YD-2/4 adjustable rear aluminium H-arms

Yokomo have introduced their new adjustable aluminium rear H-arms for the YD-2 and YD-4 series of drift cars. The multi-piece wishbones are slightly shorter than the standard parts for improved drift performance while included shims allow to fine-tune the car’s track width to ensure best possible adaption to various track conditions and driving styles. The sturdy alloy material makes for great precision and an optimised weight distribution with the arms being a direct fit on the YD-2EXII car but they require Y2-301D2 and Y2-301E2 rear alloy arm mounts as well as B8-301BS bushings for installation in all other YD-2 and YD-4 kits.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

July 12, 2018

Contact GT8 foam tyres

New for the up and coming GT8 class are pre-trued foam tyres from Contact RC. The tyres were born from a collaboration with shops and drivers and they are available in the two hardnesses of 35 shore for the front and 25 shore for the rear. The tyres are trued to 103mm diameter and they are pre-glued on industry-standard 17mm hex wheels. While being created for the GT8 class the foamies are also ideal when running 1/8th off-road buggies on road surfaces.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

July 10, 2018

Yeah Racing TA06/M07/XV01 gear differential

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for Tamiya’s TA06, M07 and XV01 series of kits is a competition-grade gear differential. The set includes 50T and 52T gears and the respective diff cases with the overall design ensuring good sealing and thus reduced maintenance and service time. Also included in the kit are steel outdrives for low wear and exceptional durability as well as composite internal gears, a composite cross shaft and a diff locker.

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July 6, 2018

Tamiya Hahn Racing MAN & Conghead 6×6 XB RTR

Coming from Tamiya are two new ready-to-run XB series kits in the form of the Team Hahn Racing MAN TGS Euro race truck and the Conghead 6×6 monster truck. The MAN TGS builds on the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis and it comes factory assembled and including a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The specifications are identical to the kit version, however the XB variant also includes a 2.4GHz radio system, steering servo, receiver, speed controller as well as a NiMH battery and a wall charger. The same items can also be found in the 1/18 scale Conghead 6×6 package with the 6-wheeler monster truck also coming with a pre-painted and pre-decorated body shell. The vehicle builds on the G6-01 chassis and both trucks will hit stores sometime in August.

View the Conghead 6×6 truck here

July 5, 2018

Wrap-Up Next drift car carbon fibre brake disc set

Japanese company Wrap-Up Next has introduced a set of mock-up carbon fibre brake discs for 1/10th scale drift cars. The set includes two vented-design 34mm carbon fibre brake discs, adapters, spacers and mounting material. Using the set will make for a more realistic appearance and all items are also available separately for spares or repair.

Source: Wrap-Up Next [wrapup-next.jp]

July 4, 2018

Twister RC T3-01 driveshaft sets

Twister RC have announced the release of two new driveshaft sets for the popular Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trikes. The kits are available with either lightweight, hard-anodised aluminium or more durable yet heavier steel driveshafts with both sets including blue anodised aluminium wheel hex adapters and gold-coloured hardware. Using the metal driveshafts over the standard kit items will improve overall durability and performance.

View the steel driveshaft set here

July 2, 2018

Yeah Racing T3-01 rear carbon fibre sway arm

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for Tamiya’s popular T3-01 Dancing Rider trike is a 3mm carbon fibre sway arm. The graphite flipper piece is secured with screws and will not pop out as easily as the stock part while adding a bit of visual impact to the otherwise plastic-ish vehicle. The arm is machined from 3mm carbon fibre and it is a direct fit.

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June 29, 2018

MST TCR series 1/10th 2WD on-road kit – Coming soon

Max Speed Technology soon have their all-new TCR series 1/10th scale 2WD on-road chassis kits available. The cars will feature an independent four wheel suspension, six wheelbase settings and they offer the ability to run a total of three motor and drivetrain configurations including a front, rear-mid or rear motor layout. The kit was developed with the focus on a simple and easy to work on yet highly versatile platform that is ideal for entry and club level racing series. More information will become available in time for the release. Also coming soon are suitable body shells with the first to show being a classic Honda Civic EG6.

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