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December 19, 2012

RBOne R details revealed

After having released one or the other video teaser RB now dropped the curtain and revealed the features and specifications of their new RBOne R competition nitro off-road buggy. Roughly based on the design ideas of the RBOne RTR cars the R version sports 80 percent new parts that include a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis plate with optimized flex, front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, a ‘straight’ drive train with rubber-sealed bearings and rubber protection boots, conical-cut transmission gears and a highly adjustable suspension with aluminium suspension mounts and plastic inserts. RB’s goal was to build an easy to drive and to maintain buggy that also comes with a lot of option parts such as carbon and aluminium clutch shoes, 0.9, 1.0, 1.1mm clutch springs, center CVD and shocks rubber boots, mud flaps, chrome and fluorescent premium stickers, shock and differential silicone oil, as well as silicone tubing with clips. The kit will hit the stores world wide very soon.

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December 19, 2012

Savöx compact case & HV RTR servos

Savöx introduce several new servos in the form of the SA-1258TG, SA-0220MG and SA-0320 servo. Starting with the SA-1258TG (0.08s/12.0kg-cm), the servo features a reduced height of 37.2mm, comes with dual ball bearings and titanium and aluminium gear set. Originally designed for aircraft applications the servo will also do well in many 1/10th on-road and off-road applications. The SV-0220MG (0.13s/8kg-cm) and SV-0320 (0.13s/6kg-cm) are standard size servos with the 0220MG sporting a metal gear set while the 0320 comes with plastic gears. Both are ideally suited to upgrade steering and throttle servos of RTR cars and the like and are usable with 6.0V to 7.4V input.

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December 19, 2012

LRP iX8 updated version & Dynamic 8 motor

LRP introduce an updated version of the iX8 8th brushless speed controller and a 2000kv variant of the Dynamic 8 brushless motor. Starting with the controller the updated version comes with the latest V1.7 firmware and an improved BEC system with an output of 6V and 6A. The increased power output helps to feed even the most power-hungry digital steering servos and adds reliability. Also new is the 2000kv variant of LRP’s Dynamic 8 4-pole brushless motor. Designed to fit nearly all 1/8th electric vehicles the motor features a heatsink 7075-T6 aluminium can, optimised airflow for lower running temperatures and a sensored design.

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December 19, 2012

Exotek RB6 rear camber plate RM

Exotek Racing introduce the rear camber plate for Kyosho RB6 buggies in rear motor configuration. The plate is precision machined from high-quality aluminium and comes in red or black colour. It retains the stock suspension geometry, weights 10g and reinforces the rear section of the buggy.

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December 14, 2012

SWorkz S350 PSP limited edition

SWorkz introduce the S350 BK1 upgrade pro kit Power Steering Package. The PSP option parts package includes a new radio tray, new front lower arms, new steering plate and new knuckles. These option parts give better balance and weight distribution to the BK1. It also improves the speed of the BK1 steering system making the car easier to drive and more responsive. The limited kit also includes an aluminum 3.0 toe-in plate, aluminum rear chassis brace holder and a set of pro brake pads. The plastic chassis braces included allow for more flex and stability.

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December 14, 2012

DE Racing Borrego ST wheels

DE Racing introduce the Borrego design 12mm hex wheels for the Team Associated T4.1 and TLR 22T trucks. The US made disc wheels can be used front and rear (the T4.1 needs to be converted to 12mm hex adapters), are available in yellow, white and black colour and are useable with optional wheel stickers. They are build to meet all ROAR specs and are available now.

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December 14, 2012

Team Orion Neon 8 brushless system

New from Team Orion comes the Neon 8 brushless system containing the waterproof Vortex R8 WP 130A controller and the Neon 8 2100kv waterproof motor. The ESC offers a 6V/3A BEC system, selectable drive modes and is useable with motors of up to 6000kv while the Neon 8 4-pole motor is of a sensorless design making it ideal for bashers and racers alike. The set is also available with a standard non-waterproof Neon 8 2000kv motor.

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December 13, 2012

JConcepts TLR22 Monroe battery brace set

Battery hold-down security and simplicity are packed into 1 set with the introduction of the JConcepts TLR 22, 22T and 22SCT carbon fiber battery brace set. A simple hold-down system which takes into consideration racers utilizing a short and long battery configuration on a regular basis. Simply outfit the TLR vehicle of choice with the JConcepts battery brace set and racers can now secure their battery of choice with a carbon fiber and aluminum assembly. The set includes a compact, lightweight and versatile carbon fiber Monroe battery brace, JConcepts black anodized thumb / wrench nuts along with aluminium long and short, black anodized posts, mounting hardware and detailed instruction sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]