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February 11, 2016

Reds Racing R7 Evoke V3.0 nitro engine

Reds Racing have announced the release of the new R7 Evoke V3.0 Mario Rossi tuned .21 off-road engine. The engine represents the company’s latest high performance offering and it was designed with improved fuel efficiency, performance and reliability in mind. Like the previous lineup, the R7 Evoke is specially aimed at the use on low grip and narrow circuits where the smoother torque curve of the engine can give an advantage. New to the 7-port long-stroke engine is a new combustion camber sealing that helps to keep dirt away from the redesigned internals. Also new are the lightweight crankcase and cooling head, all adding to a lower centre of gravity engine while the tuned crankshaft, made from special carbon steel, comes double balanced and silicone-filled for maximised engine performance. Part of the package is also the Diamond backplate with a special anti-friction hard-coating that reduces the conrod-backplate friction for improved engine efficiency and performance. Rounding out the hand-made, hand-tuned and hand-assembled V3.0 engine are a high-quality, Japanese-made steel front and Swiss-made steel-ceramic rear bearing.

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February 11, 2016

Xray XB2 adjustable ball differential

Xray have introduced an optional ball differential for the XB2 2WD buggy kit. Designed to replace the gear differential the ball diff is a tuning aid for very low to medium-bite tracks where it helps to gain traction and improve drivability. The pre-assembled and externally adjustable unit features hardened Hudy spring steell outdrives and it offers an ultra-smooth operation and long lifespan.

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February 11, 2016

Exotek D413 alloy rear hubs & 72T Flite spur gear

Coming from Exotek is an aluminium rear hub set for the HB D413 as well as a 72T Flite series spur gear. Starting with the rear hubs, they are machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and they feature vertical ball stud mounting positions for easy and precise roll centre adjustments. The hubs are of a heavy duty design but light of weight at the same time. Machined bearing seats make for precise bearing fit. An optional 3mm set screw on the hinge pin makes for improved hinge pin fit. Included with the hubs come two 2mm alloy washers to match the stock suspension geometry. Also new is the 48 pitch 72T Flite spur gear for Exotek’s slipper eliminator hubs. Made from fully machined POM to insure true roundness, the extra interior machining reduces the overall weight for a low rotating mass.

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February 11, 2016

STRC 5.5mm & 7.0mm aluminium nut drivers

New from ST Racing Concepts come lightweight aluminium nut drivers. CNC-machined from a single piece of aluminium, the nut drivers are cut to a perfect tolerance while also featuring knurled handles for a secure grip and ease of handling during use. The drilled hollowed centre makes for great weight reduction. They are available as 5.5mm variant for M3 nuts as well as 7.0mm wrench for M4 wheelnuts. Additionally the 5.5mm nut driver features a thinned wall construction so it can fit into narrow locations, such as STRC’s 17mm hex adapter kits. They are available in a large variety of anodised colours including blue, light blue, black, gun metal, green, red, and orange and they are sold individually or as combo packs including the 5.5mm and 7.0mm tool.

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February 10, 2016

RC Concept 48 pitch aluminium pinions

Coming from RC Concept is a range of 48 pitch aluminium pinion gears. Cut from high-quality 7075 aluminium and coming hard-anodised for durability the gears are of a very light weight, making them ideal for stock and modified racing alike. All pinions feature laser-etched size markings for easy identification and the larger ones also sport additional machining for an even lighter weight.

Source: RC Concept [rcconcept.net]

February 10, 2016

Xray XB2 steering knuckle Ackermann plates

Xray have introduced new steering knuckle Ackermann plates for the XB2 2WD buggy. Adding to the standard “long” plate are middle and short plates that help to fine-tune the Ackermann angle during cornering. While the standard “2-slot” plate creates a mild steering response the optional 1-slot and 0-slot plates make for a more aggressive steering feeling with the short 0-plate being the most aggressive, making it ideal for tight and technical tracks. The plates are cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre, they come in pairs and are usable both on the left and right hand steering knuckle.

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February 10, 2016

Tesla introduce new nitro fuel line

Tesla have introduced their new line of competition fuel that was developed in cooperation with Runner Time. Available in on-road and off-road specific blends with 16 percent or 25 percent nitro the fuel comes in 4 litre cans with child protection caps.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 10, 2016

Tamiya Racing Fighter 1/10th 2WD buggy

Tamiya have introduced the Racing Fighter 1/10th scale 2WD entry level buggy. A facelift of the Neo Fighter, the vehicle, based on the DT-03 chassis, features a long travel double wishbone suspension, oil-filled shock absorbers, a gear differential as well as a new polycarbonate bodyshell. The easy-to-build kit is rounded out by front rib and rear pin tyres on black rims.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]