RPM introduce front A-arms for ECX’s Torment, Ruckus and Circuit vehicles. Moulded in RPM’s renown nylon material the suspension arms are of an updated design to make them beefier than the kit arms in order to further improve durability and survivability. Offering tighter tolerances at the same time they also make for improved precision. The arms are a direct replacement and available from end of April.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
Tuning Haus introduce their new range of precision aluminium 64 pitch pinions. Manufactured from premium aluminium alloy, the gears are checked, hard anodised in a gunmetal finish and laser-etched for easy identification. The pinions are available in 20T to 70T sizes and are ideal for stock and modified on-road as well as stock off-road racing.
Source: Tuning Haus [tuninghaus.com]
3Racing introduce two new pit accessories in the form of a LED backlit setup board and a LED pit light. Starting with the setup board, it is designed for cars of up to 220mm in width and sports two bubble tubes to make sure it sits nice and level on the pit table. A pink-themed graphic allows the LED backlight to shine through for a bit of added illumination in dark surrounds, without being to harsh for the eyes. The setup board can also be used in combination with the second new part from 3Racing, a LED pit light. The lamp is of a foldable design and it can be used as a stand alone device but it also is attachable to the aforementioned setup board using a threaded bushing. There is no release date yet but both accessories should be available soon.
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Fantom Racing now have their latest 6000mAh 80C LiPo battery pack available. The ROAR-legal Pro Racing series pack is built using the latest 80C cells and comes in a protective hardcase and with 4mm connection tubes. Beside the “bullet-type” variant Fantom also offers two pre-wired packs with Deans and Traxxas style plugs.
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Speedzone have a new Peerless Series LiPo battery pack available in the form of a 6000mAh 80C 2S square pack. The battery measures 93×68.5×25.1mm and is a substitute option to saddle packs as it sports the same dimensions as a side-by-side 2S saddle pack but does away with the fiddly jumper wire. The battery comes with 4mm connections and shrink-wrapped for added protection.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Schumacher introduce the low-grip conversion set for the Cougar KF 2WD buggy. The part included move the motor and centre cluster back by 21mm. The more rearward weight distribution gives the KF added rear traction, and is well suited to wet astroturf, or high grip dirt tracks. In the rearward motor position the car must be used with a shorty LiPo battery. The new chassis can accept either motor position so the car can be converted back to the forward motor position for extra steering when the grip comes up. The body requires a small modification to clear the spur gear but a modified body is now also available from Schumacher.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Serpent introduce the Cobra 2.1 1/8th nitro buggy kit. Building on the current 2.0 the 2.1 features a new 4mm longer main chassis that helps with rear end grip on rough tracks with short bumps but that also keeps the rear more planted on smooth and fast tracks. To go with the longer chassis the buggy received an extended rear aluminium chassis brace with the short version also being usable. Also new is a longer rear centre driveshaft, the kit comes with new aluminium shock caps for improved durability and 14 degree caster blocks to smooth out the steering a bit. Otherwise the Cobra-B kit, which is available now, remains unchanged.
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Kyosho introduce the Ultima SC6 1/10th scale 2WD short course truck kit. Building on the IFMAR World Championship winning RB6 buggy, the truck features a long wheelbase aluminium chassis, long suspension arms and a convertible transmission design that allows to run the truck with a 3-gear rear motor or a 4-gear mid motor gearbox. The chassis sports adjustable battery mounts for the use of stick, shorty and saddle pack batteries, it features lightweight side dams to absorb side impacts and the truck comes with an array of aluminium parts such as the coated shock absorbers, the steering bellcranks and steering link, as well as the motor plate. Not included are the electronics, wheels, tyres and bodyshell.
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