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April 14, 2020

Team Associated roll out new RC8B3 series shock parts

Team Associated have announced the release of new shock optionals for their RC8B3 and RC8T3 series of vehicles. First up are new 16mm shock caps with four bleeder holes that ensure easier shock building, maintenance and setup. The caps offer bleeder and bladder functionality and they come including bleeder screws, bleeder screw seals and composite shock mount inserts. Also new are stiff 16mm shock bladders. Adding to the tuning possibilities, the bladder set is great for tracks with big jumps and/or high-impact landings. The parts fit all RC8B3, B3e and RC8T3, and T3e series vehicles.

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April 13, 2020

Samix SCX10 III alloy outer driveshaft set

Samix have introduced new aluminium outer driveshaft sets for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck. The driveshaft bodies are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come anodised for surface protection and cool looks. The parts were designed as a direct fit for the centre driveshafts and improve rigidity and overall durability. They come in sets of four and in green, black or grey anodising.

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April 13, 2020

Sanwa PGS-CLE Type-E low-profile servo

Coming soon from Sanwa is their new PGS-CLE Type-E servo specially developed for the use with electronic speed controllers that feature a low-power BEC system. The high-voltage compatible servo is usable from 4.8V input upwards, however compared to other high-class servos it can cope with a somewhat lower current input with the servo offering reliable performance from 1.5A input on. The SXR and SSL compatible servo is IPX4 waterproof, it features an aluminium middle heatsink section, a coreless motor, metal gears and a transit time of down to 0.09s. Using Sanwa’s Multi-Setting Gear three types of presets are accessible, such as a standard setting, an aggressive and a drift mode.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.com]

April 13, 2020

BF Materials MP10/MP9 connector & transponder mount

Coming from BF Materials is a clever connector and transponder mount for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 and MP9 series of vehicles. Designed for the use with universal-style receiver connectors and MyLaps RC4 transponders, the integrated mount allows for secure car operation as the connector holder prevents the receiver battery plug from becoming unplugged during use while the transponder is securely fastened in the same area. The locked design keeps all parts in place, however the plug and transponder can be removed easily when needed. Made of tough nylon plastics the mount attaches to the original transponder mounting plate using four M3 screws, ensuring a nice and tidy setup.

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April 13, 2020

T-Works MP10 & MT10T aluminium chassis braces

Made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP10 and MP10T vehicles are new aluminium chassis braces from T-Works. The front brace is usable for the MP10 buggy and MP10T truggy while the rear chassis brace is made exclusively for the MP10T. The parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised for wear and looks. Machined silver edge details further enhance the visual appearance and included with the braces, that are available separately, comes suitable mounting hardware.

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April 13, 2020

Samix SCX10 III brass spring retainer cups

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck is a 4-piece set of brass spring retainer cups. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a black surface finish for wear and looks as well as machined brass edge details, the spring retainers add about 35g of weight to one of the lowest areas of the chassis, thus improving climbing performance of the vehicle. In addition to adding weight the sturdy metal construction also ensures proper seated springs which will add reliability in rough terrain. The spring retainers suit the all-new SCX10 III but also older spec SCX10 kits.

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April 10, 2020

Tamiya CC-02 aluminium arm pivot

Coming from Tamiya and made for the CC-02 trail truck is an aluminium arm pivot set. Designed to replace the standard C5 and C6 parts and being machined from high-quality aluminium, the mounts offer improved rigidity in the link arm area, ensuring greater durability and smoother suspension movement. In addition the mounting hardware is a lot less prone to become undone by the suspension movement. The set includes the A and B mounts as well as mounting hardware.

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April 10, 2020

Samix SCX10 III brass driveshaft caps

Made for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck is Samix’s new set of brass driveshaft caps. The 4-piece set adds about 21g of weight to some of the lowest areas of the chassis, improving climbing performance while adding a cool new look. In addition the parts, that are usable on the transmission output and axle input shafts, increase stability and durability of the drivetrain as they are a direct fit on the plastic shafts.

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