Coming from Team Associated is the Factory Team turnbuckle wrench. It is designed for the use with 1/10th scale 3.2mm and 1/8th scale 5.5mm turnbuckles and its design allows for a long reach for tight areas while providing extra leverage. The tool is made of hard-anodised steel for wear and it is available now.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Tested RC, the new brand of Ryan Lee, have introduced three new carbon fibre setup boards. The design with a Nomex honeycomb core and laminated outer carbon fibre plates makes for high precision, a completely flat surface and a very light weight, making these boards ideal especially for travelling and also weekly racing. The boards are available in three sizes, a large 455x570mm board that weighs in at 830g, a slightly smaller 475x380mm board weighing in at 830g an a small 425x310mm board weighing in at 630g. The latter is ideal for 1/10th touring cars with the larger ones are best suited for 1/8th buggies, truggies and on-road cars. All offer a low-profile 10mm height and they are available now.
Source: Tested RC Products [testedrc.co.kr]
ST Racing Concepts have introduced new aluminium option parts for a range of vehicles including the SMT10, Yeti, RR Bomber and the SCX10 II. First up are the aluminium lower suspension link reinforcement plates. Designed for the use with the SMT10, Yeti and RR10 Bomber, the CNC-machined aluminium upper and lower link plates offer improved durability and looks. The plates bolt right on through the existing holes of the nylon lower links and greatly increase the durability and rigidity of the suspension. They reduce flex in the lower suspension links, allowing the suspension to soak up the bumps and jumps properly. Each pack features four aluminium plates that are in the same shape and profile as the plastic lower links with light weight cut-outs and all the necessary hardware to install them and they are available in blue, black, green, gun metal, and silver.
Available soon from Nemo Racing are the Beta aluminum wing buttons. Made from aluminium and coming black anodized and with white laser-etched markings the buttons are usable for screw-type 1/8th off-road buggy and truck wing mounts and they help to improve wing fitment and mounting security over conventional plastic buttons.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
Coming from Xtreme Racing and made for Tamiya’s Monster Beetle and Blackfoot re-release 2WD trucks are several carbon fibre option parts. First up are carbon fibre rear shock mounts. Cut from high-quality material the parts are designed to replace the standard shock mounts with stiffer and cooler looking parts. The set included two shock mount brackets and shock mounting hardware.
Coming from DE Racing are the Speedway SC wheel for 1/10th scale oval racing using SC-based Modified or Late Model kits. They feature the Sure-Lock system, which is comprised of radial ribs that lock the wheel and foam insert together, eliminating many inconsistencies that come from an insert that is free to move around, such as pressing the wheel out from the center of the tyre. The wheel fit most 2.2″/3.0″ short course tyres and it is available for the Team Associated SC10/SC5M and the front and rear of the Traxxas Slash.
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Following the introduction of the upgraded Inferno VE Kyosho America have also announced the soon release of the DBX VE 2.0 1/10th scale electric buggy. It offers the convenience of a 1/10th scale vehicle mixed with 1/8th scale performance levels, and the upgraded kit now includes the 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P transmitter and KS4031-06W high-torque and high-speed steering servo. In addition to the new controls, the new DBX VE 2.0 is equipped with a colourful printed body with white motif and high-vis neon yellow wheels that light up the track. The chassis features aluminium parts anodized in signature gun metallic and is equipped with the Team Orion Vortex R10 Evo motor and Vortex R10 Sports ESC of the former model. The ready-to-run kit is rounded out by 1/8th scale racing buggy tyres that combine with a long wheelbase and wide tread to deliver stability under any conditions.
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Kyosho have announced the soon release of their upgraded Inferno VE ReadySet 1/8th E-buggy kit. The ready-to-run vehicle builds on the proven MP9 and features a sturdy alloy chassis, a robust 4WD drivetrain and large volume shock absorbers. Included in the factory-assembled kit are genuine Team Orion electronics such as a Neon8 brushless motor and a programmable Vortex R8 speed controller. Also included is a high-torque metal gear steering servo and the kit comes with the new Syncro KT-231P 2.4GHz radio system for improved vehicle control. The set is rounded out by square block tyres on neon red wheels and a pre-painted bodyshell.
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