Hiro Seiko got in touch to tell us about the recent addition to their line of silicone oils. The 20,000cps oil adds to the company’s line of high-viscosity silicone differential oils and sports a new darker bottle design. The 60ml bottles are easy to use and come with printed weight numbers for easy identification.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
KM Racing release a 2S7.4V 1400mAh LiPo receiver battery for the KM H-K1 200mm on-road chassis and all other nitro cars that except batteries with the given pack dimensions. Small and with 40g light of weight the pack allows for the use of the new generation of LiPo-compatible high voltage servos and receivers for even more steering speed and torque. Standard servos may need a voltage regulator to cut the voltage to the needed 6.0V. The pack comes pre-wires with JR receiver and standard balancer plugs.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
New from Pro-Line come closed cell 2WD buggy front tyre inserts and the Titus 1.9″ black bead-loc wheels for 1/18 scale crawlers. We showed you a preview picture of the tyre inserts some time ago an now they finally become available. Designed for tracks that need a slightly firmer insert, the long lasting foam is water safe, reusable and has the correct shape for 2WD front tyres. With the Titus 1.9″ bead-loc front or rear wheels Pro-Line offers a one-sided rim for 1/18 or 1/10 rock crawlers with 12mm hex to fit most mini and scale models.
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KM Racing release the version 4 of their 13mm nitro fuel gun. The modified nozzle and the shorter distance from nozzle to fuel bottle make refilling more accurate, easier and faster. Available with red, blue and gun metal front and end caps.
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Kyosho have updated the Inferno ST with further enhancements to create the most powerful version yet in the form of the Inferno ST RR EVO. The RR EVO adds the small diameter flywheel adopted from the 1/8 Buggy World Champion Inferno MP9, strengthened straight cut bevel gears and dial-adjustable big bore shocks for precision setting. The newly designed body combines a low profile form and forward cabin with the MP9’s rear wing to produce sure-footed rear grip and superior maneuverability. Expect a September release.
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Serpent have released this new coated aluminium servo-saver for the Cobra buggy and truggy. CNC machined from aerospace quality aluminium with it is super-strong compared to the kit nylon version and is a direct replacement with no modifications necessary.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
JQ Products have now released lightened outdrives for THE Car. There is a version for the centre diff and for the front/rear differentials and the full set saves 14 grams on the drivetrain which is a good amount of rotating mass. We are told that later on there will some pretty trick lightened centre dogbone outdrives released.
Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]
Serpent have released this pro brake set for the Cobra buggy and truggy. The set features superbly machined ventilated brake-disks with a small front and large rear version. The shaped brake pads come pre-glued to strong metal backing-plates and the set includes steel brake-bolts, for smoother braking overall which is less prone to fading.
