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December 19, 2017

HRC Racing 68113CAR brushless high-performance servo

HRC Distribution have introduced their new HRC Racing 68113CAR high-performance brushless servo. Designed for 1/10th scale cars, the low-profile digital servo features an aluminium middle heatsink section, a short, black 90mm wire as well as a brushless motor, metal gears, double ball bearings and it pulls up to 13kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s, making it ideal for both on-road and off-road applications.

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December 19, 2017

T-Works B64 steel CV-style driveshaft sets

Coming from T-Works are new steel CV-style driveshaft sets for the Team Associated B64 series of 1/10th 4WD buggies. The pre-assembled sets are available for the front and the rear of the buggy with a novelty being the left-hand thread sets that offer a single left-hand thread wheel axle that prevents the wheel nut from becoming undone during a run. Mounted on the left hand side of the buggy, the wheel nut will fasten when the wheel starts to slip on the axle, preventing the nut from coming undone.

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December 19, 2017

Samix TRX-4 alloy lower shock & suspension link mount

Samix have introduced a set of lower shock and suspension link mounts for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and add about 14g of weight to each axle for improved climb performance and increased durability. The mounts are available in the three colours of black, grey or silver and they come in sets of four.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

December 18, 2017

Xray XB4 2.5mm 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 4WD buggy is a 2.5mm 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis plate. The part is machined from high-quality alloy and its design and material used improves the torsional stiffness which results in improved car control especially on high bite to very high bite surfaces. The chassis is usable without the upper braces and it lowers the overall centre of gravity while machined pockets make for a low overall weight.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 18, 2017

Mugen reveal more MBX8 details

Following a first series of images, Mugen have revealed more details of the new MBX8 1/8th nitro buggy kit. The follow-up model of the ultra-successful MBX7 will feature new front and rear suspension mounts as well as updated front and rear gearboxes that allow to extract the gear differentials without detaching the suspension arms. The latter are of an updated design and made from a more resistant composite material. They are also box-shaped and include arm stiffeners to reduce flex and further increase durability. Optional carbon fibre plates will further enhance the ability to adjust their overall flex.

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December 18, 2017

VP-Pro VP-601 pre-mounted 1/10th MT tyre

Coming from VP-Pro is their new VP-601 pre-mounted 1/10th monster truck tyre. Of a new rubber compound the tyre combines grip and durability with the on-road tread making the tyre best used on sealed surfaces such as asphalt and concrete but also hard-packed clay. The tyre sports a 123mm diameter, 68mm width and it comes on 12mm hex Y-spoke rims.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

December 15, 2017

Serpent SDX4 improved carbon shock towers

Coming from Serpent and made for the SDX4 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy are improved carbon fibre shock towers. The V2 towers offer an optimised geometry for fine-tuned droop and up travel settings as well as an additional shock angle hole, and optimised camber link settings that are more spaced for greater durability. The shock towers are available separately from now on.

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December 15, 2017

LRP Competition Car Line 2018 LiHV batteries

LRP have introduced their 2018 Competition Car Line series of LiHV battery packs. All are made using the new Graphene-2 high-voltage 120C/60C cells for improved power output, a lower weight and improved cell life when charged to the standard 4.2V cut-off voltage. The hardcase packs utilise 5mm bullet-type connectors and they are available in several configurations including the 8000mAh TC Stock Spec, 6400mAh TC LCG Stock Spec and 6000mAh 112.5mm long Mid Shorty pack. Also new are the 5800mAh Stock Spec Shorty, the 4600mAh 25.1mm Light Shorty Stock Spec and 4200mAh 22.5mm Real Shorty batteryies. The range is rounded out by the 8000mAh 1/12th Ultra LCG 1S pack and the 6200mAh 1/12th Ultra LCG Stock Spec battery.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]