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January 13, 2016

Yeah Racing aluminium motor spacer sets

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Coming from Yeah Racing and made for most 540-size motors is a 3-piece set of aluminium heatsink spacers. The shims are machined from aluminium and two of them sport a serrated design to enlarge the cooling surface and to allow for ventilation between the motor and the spacer. By using different amount of shims the motor can be used to adjust the weight distribution of the chassis. The shim sets are available in a range of colours including black, blue, gun metal, orange, pink and purple.

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January 13, 2016

New Ielasi Tuned .21 & .25 engines coming soon

Ielasi Tuned have announced the soon release of two new nitro engines. First up is the .21-9CL World Championship long stroke on-road engine as it was used by Daniele Ielasi at the 2015 IFMAR World Championships in Brazil. The second new power plant is a .25 truggy engine, with the specification of both are still to be announced. Both engines will be on show at the forthcoming Nuremberg Toy Fair and they will become available shorty after.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

January 13, 2016

SWorkz S350 Evo II Limited Edition 1/8th buggy kit

Following first teaser images SWorkz have released more information on the S350 Evo II Limited Edition 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. The buggy features a refined rear suspension geometry with aluminium uprights, and a redesigned front Ackermann steering system with an updated steering plate and carbon fibre steering knuckle plates. Also included are long BBS shock absorbers, newly designed shock towers, new rear lower arm holders and a large volume aluminium centre differential. The kit is rounded out by narrow 4.5mm wheel hubs, the PSP aluminium throttle linkage arm set, aluminium pinion gear holder and the LDS drive gear conversion package.

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January 13, 2016

Avid Triad aluminium wing buttons

Avid have introduced the new Triad series aluminium wing buttons for 1/10th and 1/8th scale applications. Weighing in at only 0.03 gram each, which is half the weight of Avid’s current 1/10th wing buttons, they offer silver highlights and laser-etched Avid logos. The aluminium buttons make for a more sturdy wing mounting without adding unnecessary weight and they are available in black, blue, red, green, pink, orange, hard anodise, and a new purple colour. The buttons are designed for use with an M3 flat head screw and they are usable with off-road and on-road vehicles alike.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

January 12, 2016

Serpent SRX4 thrust slipper set

Coming from Serpent is the Thrust Slipper set for the SRX4 4WD buggy. The 3-pad slipper assembly with additional thrust bearing makes for a smoother power distribution between the front and the rear drivetrain which can be beneficial especially on slippery tracks. The set includes the thrust race, three slipper pads and new pressure plates and it requires the use of the optional #500447 24T slipper shaft pulley.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 12, 2016

Martin Bayer appointed Xray off-road team manager

Xray have announced the appointment of Martin Bayer as the company’s off-road team manager. The former European Champion has been heavily involved in the development of the latest Xray off-road platforms and he now steps into the role of the team manager in order to improve the service and support at major international events. Martin will also provide technical support in Xray’s own forums and Facebook groups and he has the following to say:

I am excited for this opportunity and will do my best to continue to improve not only the Xray off-road cars but also I will be in all the major off-road races to help all our Xray drivers. Please do not hesitate to contact me either online or at any races you will see me.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 12, 2016

Absima CR4T Ultimate 2.4GHz radio system

Available now from Absima is the CR4T Ultimate 2.4GHz radio system. The new and improved transmitter features a faster transmitting speed of 8ms and it comes with a splashwater-proof and LiPo-compatible mini-size receiver. Using an optional receiver allows access to the Smart Vehicle Control system, a stabilising system to make for easier vehicle control. For competition use the CR4T Ultimate also sports a special Race Mode that deactivates all telemetry functions which is mandatory in many race series. Taken over from the standard CR4T are the large touch display as well as the dropdown steering wheel.

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January 12, 2016

Schelle Asterisk aluminium wing buttons

Coming soon from Schelle Racing Innovations are the Asterisk aluminium wing buttons. Machined from billet aluminium, anodised, and laser etched, these wing buttons have a unique look and design as the raised edges help reduce drag while the distinct laser etching and hex outer profile will make for visual impact. The buttons fit flat head or button head metric M3 screws on many 1/10th and 1/8th scale cars and they are available in blue or black colour.

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