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November 13, 2012

Kyosho MP9 suspension weights

Kyosho mastermind Yuichi Kanai has released a handful of pictures of suspension weights for the MP9 1/8th buggy in the wake of the upcoming 1/8th nitro buggy World Championships in Argentina. The parts are clamped to the front steering knuckles and rear uprights using set screws. Although automotive textbooks explain that adding weight to unsprung parts such as suspension components is a bad idea pre-Worlds testing revealed that the additional weight may help with one-track performance and drivability. Although the 10g and 15g parts sport a part number it is not clear if they are a one-off for the meeting or if they will hit the stores later.

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November 11, 2012

RC-Trim car & shock stands

RC-Trim introduce the latest release in the TrakGear line accessories, the aluminium car and shock rebuild stands. Starting with the car stands, they are available as 45mm height on-road and pan car variant and also as 80mm height 1/10 and 1/8th off-road stand. The third new part, the shock rebuild stand, features an assortment of holes to accept all standard and big bore diameter 1/10 and 1/8 Offroad Buggy, Truck and Short Course shocks. All are made from high quality 6061 aircraft grade aluminium, come with a satin black powder coated finish and four rubber feet to provide a stable station. Every piece comes labelled with a signature RC-Trim dog-eared brand, denoting that the item is part of the TrakGear line.

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November 9, 2012

JConcepts 2.8″ tires on Rulux wheels

JConcepts have released two new additions to their already extensive line up of pre mounts with their 2.8″ Subcultures & G-Locs now available on white Rulux wheels. Subcultures are now available in the popular 2.8″ bead mounting diameter used on the popular Traxxas line of vehicles including the Stampede, Stampede 4×4, Rustler and Jato vehicles. The JConcepts design conveniently matches the Traxxas standardized design and is interchangeable back and forth between all Traxxas 2.8″ wheels and tires. The G-Locs 2.8” tire, by JConcepts is a super low-profile, aggressively treaded tire, purpose built for those aggressive speed-runs and specifically for vehicles capable of high-voltage or high-horsepower fun.

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November 7, 2012

Durango moulded inserts and cross shaft set

Team Durango’s new moulded inserts and cross shaft set fits the differentials in all Team Durango 1/8th scale models. These parts replace the steel cross shafts and inserts in the differential, offering a huge reduction in weight over the steel parts. The moulded parts are 80% lighter than the steel parts they replace, giving a total weight saving of 22.2g per vehicle. They have been extensively tested by their Pro team who found an increase in acceleration and breaking performance due to the reduction in the rotating mass of their cars’ transmission. The testing has shown that there is no detrimental effect in durability when using these moulded parts. Supplied in a set of 3, which is enough to replace the cross shafts and differential inserts in the front, centre and rear differentials in one vehicle.

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November 7, 2012

VP Pro RS-502 Evo clutch shoes

VP Pro has announced Evo versions of their RS-502 clutch shoe and RS-502H heavier clutch shoe. Made with a new aluminium alloy, the clutch shoes are now more durable while the weight has been altered. A tiny washer coming with the clutch shoes is the most outstanding feature. After long-term tests and research, they found if they insert a tiny round washer between the clutch shoe and flywheel, friction is largely reduced and thus the engine spools quicker. One set of clutch shoes includes 3 clutch shoes, 3 washers and 3 sets of springs, 0.9mm gold, 1.0mm silver and 1.1mm black.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

November 5, 2012

8-Racing MBX6eco & DEX408 carbon chassis’

8-Racing have released two new 1/8th scale carbon chassis’ for the Mugen MBX6eco and Durango DEX408. They are designed to lighten these 1/8 electric cars and give them better handling, especially on low and medium grip tracks and have more flex than the stock alloy chassis. The MBX6eco chassis weighs only 150 grams and the DEX408 chassis weighs 170 grams which in comparison to the standard chassis on the Durango, is 150 grams lighter.

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November 2, 2012

Exotek Durango gear cover & hex adapters

Exotek have released this heavy duty CNC machined gear cover for the DEX210, DEST210 and DESC210. The cover allows larger pinion area for stock class racing, allowing up to 37 tooth 48 pitch pinions. Aids in cooling the motor by adding more surface area to the motor mount while a slotted bottom screw mounting allows for easier removal from mid motor configuration. Exotek have also produced a pair of precision 15mm alloy hex adapters for the DESC210 or DESC410. A special design uses a set screw to lock the pesky axle pins in place for worry free wheel changes.

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November 1, 2012

JConcepts Kyosho RB6 Finnisher body

JConcepts have released a Finnisher body for the new Kyosho RB6. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up which eliminates empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included 2 of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings.

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