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July 26, 2013

Yokomo B-Max2 optional parts

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Some weeks ago Yokomo announced new option parts for the B-Max2 line of 2WD buggies and now the parts are available for pre-order. Starting with the aluminium main chassis kit for the B-Max2WR and RS, the set is designed to improve both chassis stiffness and handling performance over the stock composite chassis. Featuring a hybrid construction and moulded plastic side pieces that are used to provide space for the electronics. Next up are two graphite battery holders that provide weight savings as well as improved pitch stiffness. Available for mid and rear motor cars the part also includes all needed mounting hardware and aluminium thumb screws. Designed to improve the rigidity of the front end are the narrow front upper arm mount and the front lower suspension mount. Both parts are available separately, CNC-machined from aluminium and they improve the feeling of the front end by adding weight. Those who want to improve the steering feeling of the buggy may like the aluminium steering bellcrank set. Included with the CNC-machined and blue anodised parts are four ball bearings to make for virtually frictionless steering action. The parts are more rigid than the stock moulded composite levers and offer rock solid cornering performance.

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July 26, 2013

JConcepts lightweight Hi-Flow SCT body

JConcepts announce the lightweight version of their successful Hi-Flow SCT body shell. Making use of the original design and sporting a large air escape package to adjust the jump handling to your liking the body is made from thinner polycarbonate to shave around 20 percent of weight compared to the regular weight version. This results in a lower centre of gravity and a more nimble reaction of the truck. The body is a direct fit on a wide range of chassis and comes clear, including window masks and a large decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 26, 2013

Intech ER-12 2WD buggy kit

Following a couple of teaser shots Intech Racing now released more photos of their upcoming ER-12 2WD 1/10th buggy kit. Making use of some well-known European design ideas the buggy is based on an aluminium main chassis with composite side pods, it features a reversible gear box for mid and rear motor configuration and sportts highly adjustable suspension components. Included with the kit come also carbon fibre parts such as the front and rear shock tower, steering link and battery brace as well as a cab forward body, aluminium shock absorbers and a gear differential.

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July 26, 2013

Viper VF8 4-pole 1/8th brushless motor

Viper announce the release of the VF8 1/8 scale 4-pole electric brushless motor. It features a CNC-machined 6061 T6 billet aluminium heatsink can, aluminium end bells and an epoxy-balanced rotor while heavy-duty solder tabs will take large diameter wires to maximise performance. The motor is still light of weight at around 317g, measures 69.4×41.8mm and is available in three KV ratings of 1900, 2100 and 2700.

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July 25, 2013

ZZRacing steel screw sets & serrated washers

ZZRacing have new products available in the form of stainless steel screw kits and serrated shims for multiple applications. Starting with the screws, they are made from 304 stainless steel and offer high rigidity making them ideal especially for high stress areas. They are available as complete sets for a huge range of manufacturers including 3Racing, Team Associated, Team Durango, Hot Bodies, JQ, Kyosho, Schumacher, Serpent, Tamiya, Team C, TLR, Xray, Yokomo and many more. Also new are serrated washers with a limited slip tread on both sides of the part. Available in 3mm, 4mm and 12mm variants they are ideal to prevent non-serrated standard nuts on 1/10th and 1/8th models from becoming loose during use.

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July 25, 2013

Associated Monster Energy/Toyota Racing SC10RS RTR

A scale replica of the Johnny and C.J. Greaves Monster Energy/Toyota Racing truck raced in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series and at the Crandon World Championship, this SC10RS Short Course truck features some major upgrades that include a water-resistant high-power XP brushless speed control, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. The suspension also received an upgrade with the addition of adjustable blue anodized aluminum V2 coil-over shocks. The 2.6:1 ratio gearbox comes with a heavy-duty sealed gear differential and the externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch. Short course hex-drive wheels come standard on the SC10RS with high traction racing compound rear tires for more grip. The XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal gear steering servo round out the SC10RS.

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July 25, 2013

FTW Night Fox body shell for the MP9

For The Win come up with this Night Fox body shell for Kyosho’s MP9 off-road buggy. Made from tough 0.40″ polycarbonate the shell sports FTW’s distinctive Night Fox lines that are a bit of a departure from the current breed of cab forward bodies. The body is a direct fit on all MP9 TKI3, comes with window masks and also includes a FTW logo decal sheet.

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July 25, 2013

Absima Revenge CTM & CTS brushless components

Available now from German Team C distributors Absima is their own line of high performance brushless motors and controllers called the Revence series. Starting with the Revenge CTM motors, they are based around an aluminium airflow can with aluminium front and back plate, pre-shaped heavy duty solder tabs and dual sensor port. The motors are available as modified variant and stock variant including virtual all needed windings from 3.5T up to 21.5T with specific short course and 1/8th buggy variants coming at a later date. Also new is the Revenge CTM 10 160A speed controller. The speedo is useable with 2S to 3S LiPo batteries, and works with sensor and sensorless motors of 2 and 4-pole design alike. An optional programming card helps to adjust the various software parameters of the controller that comes including an add-on fan unit and power wires.

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