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August 21, 2015

DRaceRC MBX7 graphite design aluminium radio tray

New from DRaceRC and distributed by Planet Racing is an optional radio tray for the Mugen MBX7 and MBX7R. Designed to improve the layout and the accessibility of the components the radio tray is machined from 7075 aluminium, it comes hard coated in a carbon look and it also incorporates a transponder mount. The receiver battery box is designed to house hump-style battery packs while the radio plate mounts the servos on the inside of the chassis. The throttle servo has also been moved 1mm backwards and the steering servo now sits 2mm forward.

Source: Planet Racing [planetracing.it]

August 21, 2015

RPM shock duplicator tool

RPM’s new shock duplicator tool helps to determine if your car’s shock absorbers are identical. Its simple, accurate and inexpensive design makes rebound and shock length comparison a breeze. The tool is usable with 1/8th to 1/16th scale shocks of up to 158mm in length and all gauge indicator and scale readings are moulded directly into the tool for lifelong accuracy.

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August 21, 2015

Xtreme Racing X1 & RC8B3 carbon fibre option parts

Xtreme Racing have new carbon fibre option parts for the Xray X1 and Team Associated RC8B3 available. First up are carbon fibre upper arms for the X1. Cut from 2.5mm quasi 3K weave material the arms are available with or without an additional support brace that will make for improved durability. Also new is a 2.5mm connecting brace for the front suspension parts of Xray’s formula chassis. Last but not least and made for Team Associated’s RC8B3 buggy are 5mm front and 4mm rear shock towers. The parts are direct replacements for the stock shock towers.

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August 21, 2015

VBC Racing Firebolt RM rear arm mounts

VBC Racing have new optional rear arm mounts for the Firebolt RM buggy available. Coming as 2.0, 2.5 and 4.0 degree variant the parts are made from high-quality aluminium, they are laser-etched for easy identification and help to fine-tune the rear end grip and traction of the buggy on various track surfaces.

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August 21, 2015

Team C 1.9″ crawler aluminium rim

Team C 1.9" crawler aluminium rim

Team C Racing have introduced a 1.9″ aluminium rim for 1/10th rock crawler. The multi-piece wheel is machined from high-quality material and it comes with bead-lock rings in red anodising, making them usable with a range of 1.9″ tyres. They come as pairs and should fit most 1.9″ crawlers.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

August 20, 2015

Arrowmax 5000mAh 110C/55C 2S LiPo battery pack

Arrowmax is the latest company to step into the LiPo battery game by introducing a 5000mAh 7.4V pack. Built from high-quality 110C/55C cells and coming in a protective hardcase the battery features “through-type” tube connectors for 4mm bullet-type plugs, making it easily usable for a range of applications including touring cars and off-road vehicles. The split-type sticker on the sides ensure that the battery looks good over a long period of time even when using strong battery mounting tape.

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August 20, 2015

Losi LST electric conversion kit

Coming this Fall is Losi’s electric conversion kit for all LST-based gas or nitro trucks. Included are all needed parts to convert the truck to accommodate your choice of a monster truck compatible brushless system as are a new aluminium main chassis plate, composite side rails, gearbox halves, battery, speedo and motor mount as well as gears and hardware. The conversion will become available by mid-October.

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August 20, 2015

Exotek D413 aluminium & steel suspension options

New from Exotek and made for the HB D413 1/10th scale 4WD off-road buggy are 10 degree C-hubs, 12mm front locking alloy hexes and high tolerance flanged bushings. Starting with the castor hubs, the heavy duty 7075 aluminium and precision machined parts weigh it at only 5.5 grams per piece and they are much stronger and stiffer than the stock plastic hubs, for optimum suspension action and reduced play. They come polished and anodised in factory orange. The hubs match the stock geometry and accommodate a, not included, set screw for the hinge pin.

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