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May 10, 2019

RPM Typhon 4×4 3S BLX rear arms

Coming from RPM and made for the Arrma Typhon 4×4 3S BLX is a set of replacement rear A-arms. RPM’s versions are more adjustable, more durable and 5g lighter than stock. The designers added a second shock mount to the outside of the original stock shock mount, adding adjustability and improving trackability. The outer shock mount lowers the ride height, increasing stability on all surface types. A lower ride height also means faster corner speeds. Moulded from engineering grade nylons, the arms are a lot more durable than the standard parts with the redesigned shape of the A-arms helping improve survivability during severe bashing. The rear arms come in sets of two and they are a direct fit.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

May 10, 2019

Muchmore BLS10 HV low-profile brushless servo

Muchmore have introduced their new BLS10 high-voltage-compatible low-profile brushless servo. Housed in a mixed composite upper/lower and alloy middle heatsink section case, the Sanwa SSR response mode supporting servo is capable of speeds of down to 0.055s with a torque of up to 13.5kg-cm when operated with 7.4V input. Dual ball races, a mixed titanium and aluminium gear train as well as an all-black servo lead are other features of the compact device that is ideal for both 1/10th scale on-road and off-road applications.

View a list of the specifications and another image here

May 10, 2019

Team Associated RC8B3.1 FT tall rear shock tower

Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC8B3.1 1/8th scale buggies is the Factory Team tall rear carbon fibre shock tower. By raising the top shock mounting positions, a taller tower geometry was created that increases up-travel. Up-travel is how much further the shock can travel upwards in its stroke after the chassis has bottomed out with the ground. Increasing up-travel lets the tyre absorb more impact and improves handling in bumps and high-speed cornering. With the new geometry up-travel is optimised for both low and high axle positions and the tower is usable for the RC8B3.1 nitro and RC8B3.1e electric kits.

View a comparison image of the tall and standard tower here

May 9, 2019

MIP Bypass1 Kyosho & HB Racing shock pistons

MIP’s popular Bypass 1 pistons are now also available for Kyosho and HB Racing 1/8th scale off-road kits. Featuring colour-codes Valves, the Bypass1 pistons combined together with these valves allow to control and maximise the car’s performance based on which valves used. Thicker valves generate a slower rebound and thinner valves get quicker rebounds. Each set includes four pistons and a set of three different valves with the Kyosho MP10/MP9 set coming with 16mm 8-hole pistons while the HB Racing set includes 16mm 5-hole pistons. Both are available from now on.

View the HB Racing compatible set here

May 9, 2019

Xray XB8 graphite C-hub lower suspension arm

Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 series of buggies is a graphite-reinforced lower front suspension arm for the C-hub-style suspension. The special graphite composite mixture offers increased rigidity in high-bite and high-temperature conditions while allowing for a more free suspension movement on dusty tracks. Due to being less flexible, the arm increased stability and cornering speed on medium to high-bite tracks. The arm is available separately and it is usable on both the left and right hand side of the buggy.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 8, 2019

JConcepts Dirt Webs Aqua A2 front tyre

JConcepts’ popular Dirt Webs 1/10th buggy front tyre is now also available in the Aqua A2 compound. Debuted at the 2018 ROAR 1/10th Nationals, and also used in the IFMAR World Championships in Perth Australia, the Aqua compound was the speedy option for the ultra dry, dusty groove conditions in both scales. The new compound labeled as Aqua A2 works alongside the traditional blue or R2 compound, however, it is much more friendly in these special indoor and outdoor conditions seen in the new generation. The Aqua is not a replacement for any compound but used as an alternative in warm and hot weather conditions and abrasive tracks.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 8, 2019

JConcepts Ellipse stadium truck tyre

JConcepts’ Ellipse tyre is now also available in a variant for 1/10th scale stadium trucks. The Ellipse, named after the centre bar built into the tread, is a compliment to successful tyres such as the Dirt Webs and Space Bars. The web-style tyre was built to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces which require a finely detailed connected bar pattern. The centre section of the tyre is a home run utilising a diamond “home plate” footprint to provide massive forward bite and increased longevity. The web of extensions are unique and have a directional touch giving the racer the ultimate tune-ability. The tyre has already won a Stock National title in the hands of Matthew Gonzalez at the 2019 JConcepts Stock Nationals at OCRC Raceway. The compound of choice for most indoor events, the exclusive gold compound, has shown to produce consistent results for racers week after week. Now, the Ellipse is also available in the traditional favourites, blue, green and black compound. Included in each package, the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts known for their durable nature and gray color complete the race tuned package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 8, 2019

Tamiya Lunch Box Mini – Coming soon

On show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show is Tamiya’s forthcoming Lunch Box Mini truck on the all-new SW-01 chassis. Resembling the iconic 1/10th scale Lunch Box 2WD monster truck, the 1/24th scale Mini variant comes on a newly developed stunt-type chassis that is usable both indoors and outdoors. To make for a more agile handling the truck will lean in corners which should also add to the overall appearance when running the palm-sized truck. No mention of a release date yet.

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