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April 23, 2015

Exotek XB4 aluminium C-hubs & steering crank set

Exotek have new aluminium option parts for the Xray XB4 available in the form of 9 degree C-hubs and a steering crank set for the ’15 Spec kit. Starting with the hubs, the heavy duty and precision machined parts are made from 7075 aluminium and they are designed to fit any XB4 series vehicle. Machined down to 6 grams per piece they are still much stronger than the stock plastic hubs and they are made to match the stock geometry. Polished and anodised in factory orange or black the hubs come laser etched for easy left and right identification and they accommodates a set screw for the hinge pin.

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April 22, 2015

Scorpion Vanguard speed controller option parts

Scorpion have a couple of option and replacement parts for their Vanguard brushless speed controller available. First up is a 25mm high-speed cooling fan with improved airflow over the standard part. It is housed in an aluminium case for improved rigidity and additional cooling surface. The fan comes black anodised, with silver chamfering and laser-etched graphics.

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April 22, 2015

JQ Products THECar optional long driveshafts

JQ Products have new optional long front driveshafts for the White Edition THECar buggy available. They come in handy especially when using the hard arms which are 1mm longer, or the lower hole on the C-hub. The longer shaft will keep the dogbone from popping out of the diff outdrives under a heavy landing or crash.

Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]

April 21, 2015

Kyosho re-release the Tomahawk

Kyosho is set to re-release one of their “holy grails” in the form of the 1980’s Tomahawk 2WD buggy. Following the original Scorpion and the re-release of the legendary Beetle, Kyosho introduces the third release in the retro line, the Tomahawk. The buggy, as it was back then, is an evolution of the Scorpion design that includes subtle enhancements to increase its off-road performance. Not being an exact replica the 2015 kit will feature several refinements to make adapt it to modern running gear. It will feature the unique double deck design, though made using tough 6061 alloy, it will come with slightly larger red anodised aluminium shocks with improved ride height adjustment clamps as well as an upgraded gearbox with gear differential. The body is made from the exact same mould that was used to make the original body all those years ago. Also part of the package are stylish brushed-aluminium looking wheels with black insets as well as soft, imprinted tyres. The kit will become available in June.

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April 21, 2015

Trinity 48 pitch pinion gears & 2S charging lead

New from Trinity come 48 pitch pinion gears and a charging lead for 2S LiPo battery packs. Starting with the pinions, the ultra-light and hard anodised aluminium gears are designed mainly for off-road racing and they come in 17T to 45T sizes with the tooth number being etched into the gears for easy identification. Machined to the tightest tolerances the gears run very true and they allow for quicker spool up thanks to a lower rotation mass compared to steel pinions.

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April 21, 2015

Hot Race high-quality silicone fluids

Italian company Hot Race introduce a new range of silicone fluids. They come in a range of viscosities for different applications and in snap cap bottles with a declaring sticker on top to make for easy identification in your pit bag.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

April 21, 2015

Yuki Model Samurai SCT 120A motor & ESC combo

New from CN Development & Media comes the Yuki Model Samurai SCT brushless motor and speed controller combo for 1/10th short course trucks. Including the 4S LiPo-compatible SL 120A speed controller and a sensorless 3900kv brushless motor the package is ideal for 2WD and 4WD trucks alike. The splashwater-protected controller features a 6V/3A BEC system and it comes pre-wired with gold-plated 4mm bullet-type connectors. Also included is a programming box for the controller.

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April 20, 2015

MIP TLR 22SCT 2.0 Pucks drive system

The latest vehicle to receive MIP’s Pucks drive system treatment is the TLR 22SCT 2.0 short course truck. Designed especially for 17.5T stock class racing the set greatly reduces the drivetrain’s rotating masses by utilising aluminium C-CVD driveshafts, aluminium differential outdrives and the drivepin-replacing Pucks cushions that take the place of the inferior steel pins. This combination greatly increases the longevity of the drivetrain and most importantly decreases the drivetrain’s overall rotating mass by a whopping 50 percent. The decrease in weight directly results in quicker acceleration, deceleration, and lower motor temperatures. Beside the driveshafts the set also includes a full MIP ball differential, minus the diff gear, as well as wheel axles and small parts.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]