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April 3, 2020

Spectacle Engineering B74 low-profile shock towers

Coming from Spectacle Engineering are their new low and super low profile carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B74 4WD buggy. The concept is aimed to optimise performance on high traction and high speed EOS-style tracks. Through the use of the shock package from the B6.1/6.2 2WD buggy, the designers were able to lower the shock towers, both front and rear, thus lowering centre of gravity. Testing also showed that a more upright shock angle in combination with a shorter camber link was beneficial. SE also found there was room to lower the rear wing mount, which lowered the center of gravity even further. Two specifications are available: Low which is versatile and adjustable to suit most conditions while lowering the centre of gravity compared to the stock shock towers. The Low shock towers are designed to be used with long eyelets and stock springs. The Super Low towers were optimised for ultimate performance on high grip EOS-style tracks. Designed to be used with short eyelets and short (57mm) springs at the rear, these geometries are on-the-limit, and slight modification to the wishbones might be needed.

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April 3, 2020

Yeah Racing Tritronic 1/10 waterproof brushed 80A ESC

Yeah Racing have introduced their new and upgraded Tritronic brushed electronic speed controller. The ESC features automatic throttle programming, making it easier to change settings on the fly on the trail or even out bashing. Throttle range is automatically calibrated on power up and the external capacitor is now housed in a flat case for easy mounting as well. The controller is usable for 1/10th scale vehicles such as crawler and trail trucks, buggies, trucks and on-road cars using brushed motors of down to 12T.

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April 3, 2020

T-Works 12mm & 17mm hex tyre sanding tool

Coming from T-Works is their new tyre sanding tool developed for the use with 12mm and 17mm hex wheels. The bit attaches to standard battery-powered rotary tools and its 2-sided design allows to choose either a 12mm hex portion that accepts standard 1/10th scale wheels or a 17mm hex portion for 1/8th scale rims. The tool allows for easy tyre preparing such as sanding down moulding flashes, true tyre diameters, scrub down tyre threads and more. With its sturdy design it will withstand a lot of abuse with the black surface coating further preventing excessive wear.

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April 3, 2020

Tamiya Terra Scorcher 2020 re-release 4WD buggy kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Terra Scorcher 2020 re-release 4WD buggy kit. First issued in 1988 the buggy is a collector’s favourite and it features an independent double wishbone suspension all-round, a shaft-driven all-wheel drive transmission, universal front driveshafts as well as anti-roll bars and a new aluminium motor mount to better cope with the power of today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries. A futuristic multi-part body shell and equal-width front and rear wheels and tyres round out the package. The kit is set for a release in May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 2, 2020

Brilliant RC ultra-fine fuel filter

Brilliant RC have announced the release of their new ultra-fine fuel filter for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro vehicles. Due to the filter’s 2-piece design featuring an aluminium and plastic combination, the inner mesh can be easily cleaned while an O-ring prevents any leaking. The filter is available from now on.

Source: Brilliant RC [brilliant-rc.com]

April 2, 2020

Mugen Seiki NMB 6x13mx5mm high-performance bearings

Mugen Seiki have introduced the new high-performance NMB 6x13x5mm ball races. The NMB bearings use steel shields and light oil to reduce friction to make the car’s drivetrain more efficient while also being more durable than stock rubber sealed bearings. The ball races come as 10 or 4-piece packs.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

April 2, 2020

AMR 12mm hex adapter wheel spacers

Coming from Japanese brand Auto Model Racing is their new set of 0.5mm wheel spacers for all vehicles using 12mm hex adapters. The shims are machined of lightweight aluminium, they come black anodised with white AMR logos and size markings for easy recognition. The spacers are usable for 1/10th scale on-road and off-road kits alike and they come in sets of four.

Source: Auto Model Racing [automodel.shop-pro.jp]

April 2, 2020

T-Works driveshaft correcting tool

T-Works have introduced their new driveshaft correcting tool, a jig that allows to straighten bend driveshafts. Machined from high-quality aluminium the 2-piece tool consists of a sturdy base to rest the driveshaft in while the separate O-shaped and screw-equipped pressure plate allows to put pressure on bend driveshafts, allowing to straighten them without having to worry further damage. The tool is usable with driveshafts of more then 50mm in length and it is available now.

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