December 6, 2017

Tekin launch T-line high-performance servo range

Tekin have launched their all-new T-series servo line of high-performance low-profile, speed and torque servos. All feature Digital Magnetic Position Encoding for accuracy, linearity and control with efficient and cool operation. The element proof design provides protection from dust, dirt and water with a 3-piece machined aluminium housing while precision-cut metal gears and dual ball bearings support a smooth, strong drive train. The range includes the T-120 (0.04s/10.1kg-cm) low-profile speed, T-180 (0.06s/15.3kg-cm) low-profile torque, T-130 (0.03s/10.7kg-cm) standard-size 1/10th scale speed, T-190 (0.05s/17.4kg-cm) standard-size 1/10th scale torque, T-250 (0.07s/22.3kg-cm) standard-size 1/8th speed, T-300 (0.08s/25.5kg-cm) standard-size 1/8th torque as well as the T-360 (0.09s/29.8kg-cm) crawler large scale and T440 (0.11s/36.2kg-cm) crawler large scale servo. All are usable with 6.0V to 8.4V input, they are programable through Tekin’s HotWire PC interface and come including an all-aluminium clamping-design Crowbar servo arm.

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December 6, 2017

Samix CFX-W aluminium shock plates

Samix have introduced front and rear aluminium shock plates for the MST CFX-W truck. The machined aluminium shock stays offer a 12-hole design to allow for complex shock geometry setups and they are machined from high-quality aluminium for stability and looks. The plates are usable with an optional rear stiffener in case even more reinforcement is needed, they are available as pairs including hardware and in three different colours.

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December 5, 2017

RDRP B64 Type B carbon fibre shock towers

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products and made for the Team Associated B64 buggies are the new Type B carbon fibre shock towers. First up is the front shock stay that utilises an updated geometry with the upper link mounting positions sitting in an in-between position between the standard inner and outer rows. This lets the camber link ball stud sit in a row with the lower hinge pin for a greatly improved suspension geometry.

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December 5, 2017

Samix TRX-4 aluminium servo arm

Samix have introduced a clamping design aluminium servo arm for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The item is machined from high-quality aluminium for improved strength and a low weight while the clamping design makes for improved security in high stress situations. The servo horn is available in three colours and for servos with 23T or 25T spline.

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December 5, 2017

Ruddog Red Stuff O-ring grease

Coming from Ruddog is their new Red Stuff O-ring grease. Developed to protect silicone seals from swelling under the influence of silicone oils while offering a smooth feeling for improved performance at the same time, the lubricant is usable on O- and X-ring seals of shock absorbers, differentials and many more. The grease has proven its performance in many tests carried by the Ruddog team and it comes in a 10ml syringe for easy application.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


December 5, 2017

Xray XB8 69mm 5-dots front spring

Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 range of 1/8th off-road buggies is the new 5-dots progressive front spring. The hardest in the range so far, the spring is best used on high traction tracks were it can improve corner entry steering. Specially developed the progressive spring will become more linear under compression for excellent feeling and feedback in all track conditions. It comes as pair, marked for easy identification and inspected and matched for best possible accuracy.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


December 5, 2017

Exotek roll out new EB410 alloy & carbon options

Coming from Exotek and made for the Tekno RC EB410 1/10th 4WD buggy are new aluminium and carbon fibre option parts. First up is a set of rear hubs machined from 7075 aluminium and matching the stock geometry. The hubs are of a heavy duty design for high-powered applications, they come in Tekno team colours and are machined a second time to ensure precise bearing fit.

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December 4, 2017

Hot Race Tyres announce updated buggy tyres

Italian company Hot Race Tyres have introduced a new sidewall design for their 1/8th buggy tyres. The updated design features a reinforced sidewall with the new structure greatly improving the tyre performance even in very hot ambient temperatures while reducing the tread wear at the same time. The update is a running change with the new tyres hitting stores this week.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]


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