May 4, 2020

Xtra Speed introduce new CC01 optionals

Xtra Speed have announced the release of new option parts for the Tamiya CC01 trail truck. First up are front and rear adjustable damper mounts that are machined from aluminium and that allow to adjust the suspension droop. While enabling the owner to access more complex setups the parts also add strength and durability when tackling demanding terrain. Also new are 1.9 stainless steel brake rotors for the use with the SSD Vanquish wheel. The fake brake rotors come in a polished finish and including high-quality mounting hardware.

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May 4, 2020

RC-Project introduce new 1/8th off-road shock standoffs

Coming soon from RC-Project from Italy are new shock standoffs for HB Racing, Mugen, SWorkz and Team Associated 1/8th off-road kits. The standoffs are machined from high-quality Ergal 7075-T6 material with the design of the standoff increasing the surface between the shock cap bushing and shock mount, meaning less wear to all parts involved. A hard-coat finish and teflon treatment further enhance parts life. The standoffs, that are available separately for the front and rear, come with colour-matching shims specific to each vehicle and they also include high-quality mounting screws.

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May 2, 2020

Arrowmax chassis balancing tool

Coming from Arrowmax is their new-generation chassis balancing tool. Machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium the tool allows to check and adjust left-to-right chassis balance by placing the race-ready chassis on top of the pins using the small dimples or holes found in the front and rear of most competition chassis. An imbalanced chassis will be visible by hanging to one side with optional balance weights allowing to bring the chassis in balance again. Adjusting the chassis balance will make for a more predictable car and the tool is usable with most of today’s on-road and off-road kits.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


May 2, 2020

LRP X44 Modified 1/8th scale brushless motor

LRP have announced the release of their all-new X44 Modified brushless motor for 1/8th scale applications. The motor features highly precise adjustable timing from 0 degree to 15 degree both CW and CCW, it utilises a new precision-balanced 4-pole rotor design with carbon/kevlar wrapping, and it is housed in a black anodised aluminium can with heatsink ribbing for improved heat management. The motor is available in five different kV variants including 1500kV, 1800kV, 2100kV, 2300kV and 2600kV. The motor already prove its performance by allowing Davide Ongaro to take the 2019 EFRA European Championship title and it will hit stores very soon.

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May 2, 2020

T-Works S14-3 & S12-2 optionals

T-Works have introduced new optional parts for the SWorkz S14-3 4WD and S12-2 2WD buggies in the form of titanium turnbuckles kits, ball bearing sets, and screw kits. The turnbuckle sets are machined from high-grade 64 grade titanium and they include a turnbuckle wrench for easy building and adjustment. The ball bearing sets include rubber and metal-shielded ball races for an efficient drivetrain and exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. As for the screw kits, these are available as UFO head titanium and standard gold-colour steel sets. The titanium fasteners will help to lower the buggy’s overall weight while the gold-colour steel screws add visual impact.

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May 1, 2020

Spektrum S9110BL & S9120BL large scale servos

Spektrum have introduced their new S9110BL and S9120BL large scale servos. The S9110BL (0.14s/88kg-cm) high speed and S9120BL (0.21s/104kg-cm) high torque servos have been designed to give 1/5th scale enthusiasts huge torque and brushless motor precision, taking their driving experiences to a new level. Starting with a new case design with improved support for pins holding the gears, and a new aluminium top plate with re-designed bearing house, the servos have been designed for improved durability. A new brushless motor design will give more power than any previous Spektrum servos and additional improvements include a sleek new stealth black design and new thicker 18AWG wire detachable connector. Both are already race proven, the S9110BL and S9120BL having won the 2020 1/5 Worlds Buggy Class at SoCal Nitro.

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April 30, 2020

Traxxas X-Maxx heavy-duty suspension arms

Traxxas have introduced their new heavy-duty suspension arms for the X-Mass monster truck. Weighing nearly 20 pounds and packed with 30+ volts of extreme 8S power, the X-Maxx has redefined toughness for large-scale RC monster trucks. Now there’s a way to get even more brute strength out of the vehicle with new heavy-duty suspension arms made from Traxxas’ latest proprietary composite material. Traxxas designed this composite specifically for high loads and hard landings with just the right amount of flex to resist breaking – even in cold weather. Installation takes only a few minutes with no filing or modification required. The heavy-duty suspension arms work with existing Traxxas accessories, they come in six dynamic colours for full customisation and include upper and lower arms that are available separately.

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April 30, 2020

Ruddog B74 & XB4 carbon fibre side guard sets

Made for the Team Associated B74 and Xray XB4 1/10th scale 4WD off-road buggies are the new Ruddog carbon fibre side guard sets. The side pods are moulded from high-quality carbon fibre for a low weight and high-quality surface finish, ensuring cool looks and improved car performance as the side guards weigh in at about 17g for the B74 version and 24g for the XB4 version, which is considerably less than the standard composite plastic side pods. Being made of tough carbon fibre the side guards retain the original flex characteristics of the chassis while offering slightly increased ground clearance during cornering. Included with the side guards comes suitable mounting hardware.

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