New from Team C comes an optional rear arm mount for the TC02C buggy. Machined from heavy brass material to mimic the stock dimensions the part is a direct replacement for the standard alloy mount, it is usable with the standard composite suspension inserts and its weight of 14g helps to fine-tune the weight distribution of the buggy.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.com]
To commemorate their recent World Championship title won by Spencer Rivkin in Japan and domination of this year’s ROAR Nationals by Ryan Cavalieri Team Associated have introduced the Limited Edition RC10B5M Champions Edition. The new B5M Champions Edition includes the most popular tuning options available. By including parts for both 3- and 4-gear transmissions, flat and gullwing front suspension arms, and V2 and VTS slipper solutions, this is the most tunable car Team Associated has ever made. Strength, longevity and style have also been improved by including carefully selected Factory Team option parts like: Fox Shock Bodies with Genuine Kashima coating, titanium turnbuckles, blue shield ball bearings, aluminium front axles and an aluminium rear ball stud mount. This is a limited production vehicle and will be available in November 2015 while supplies last.
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New from LRP’s recently announced Antix brand come five economically priced LiPo hardcase battery packs. Build using 45C cells the packs come pre-wired with a US-style T-type connector and an XH balancer port for easy and secure charging and balancing. The range includes an oval diameter 2S 4800mAh racing pack, two 2S straight-type packs, as well as a 3S and 4S battery for 1/8th applications.
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With the TLR 22 3.0 Team Losi Racing have introduced the latest incarnation of the popular 22 1/10th 2WD buggy. The 3.0 has been designed to give racers a versatile platform that easily adapts to changing track conditions without requiring a lot tuning changes. First up is the all-new 3-gear transmission with revised motor location that places the motor 12mm closer to the diff gear to increases the rear weight bias, providing better rear grip on exit, more entry steering and a buggy that, overall, is easier to drive. The new layout also decreases chassis roll, greatly improving the vehicle’s stability, consistency and braking. A 4-gear transmission is available separately for lower-grip tracks and different driving styles.
Flash Point R/C have introduced their new 6000mAh 4S LiPo battery pack. Build using high-performance 90C cells the hardcase battery target racers and bashers alike and its standard 138×46.5×45.5mm dimensions makes it usable for all 1/8th vehicles that use brick-type battery packs. The pack weighs in at 600g, it comes pre-wired with an industry standard balancer connector but no power connector, allowing to use your choice of battery/ESC plug.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
Dark Matter have introduced their new Coldback super cooling fans. Available in the industry standard sizes of 25mm, 30mm and 40mm the precision-moulded fans are made from premium nylon material and they utilise dual ball bearings to ensure ultra smooth, fast and silent performance. Usable with 6V to 8.4V input the 30mm fan rotates with up to 24,200RPM while the larger 40mm offers up to 15,500RPM. Included come ultra flexible silicone extension wire.
Source: Dark Matter [darkmatterproducts.net]
Coming from Exotek and made for their slipper eliminator hubs are the Flite 48dp spur gears. Machined from high-quality POM material to ensure true roundness the extra interior machining does away with unnecessary weight for reduced rotating mass. The gears are meant to be much stiffer and truer than moulded nylon spur gears, they are available as 66T, 69T, 75T and 78T and they weigh between 2.5g and 4.6g each.
Flash Point’s new All-Purpose Cleaner was specially formulated for all R/C vehicles as it removes grease, oil, exhaust residue, and dirt. The cleaner is simply sprayed on the desired area and then whipped away with a brush or a towel and then blown off with an air compressor. It can be used to clean and degrease plastic, rubber, aluminium, steel, lexan, vinyl, and just about any other material and it is also safe on the materials at the same time. The chemical can also be used on cars, planes, motorcycles, boats, bicycles, and much more.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
