July 10, 2023

Xray GTX8’23 Hard Coated 14/19T Alu Pinion Gear

Xray has release a hard coated 14/19T Alu Pinion Gear intended for use on its GTX8 ’23 1:8 GT Onroad chassis.  The high-strength separate one-piece 2-gear 14/19T pinion gear module is machined from tough 7075 T6 aluminium and specially hard coated for superior strength, light weight, and high durability.  Created on a special gear machine, all pinions feature ultra-precise tooth shaping and ultra-true running for vibration-free operation.  Fine internal threading allows easy installation. Each pinion is fine etched with the tooth number for quick & easy identification.

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July 10, 2023

Destiny RX-10F 3.0 flex alu chassis and wave front brace

Japanese 1:10 electric touring car manufacturer Destiny has released a new flex chassis and wave front brace for their RX-10F 3.0 FWD Touring car which was released in March.  The aluminium flex version chassis is suitable for carpet tracks and high traction asphalt tracks.  The graphite wave shape front brace, made from 2.0mm high grade graphite with 1mm thickness of wave shape provides more flex than kit brace for more smooth steering response.

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July 9, 2023

Cotén Escudería ‘Dista-Test’ onroad clutch tool

Spain’s Cotén Escudería has released the ‘Dista-Test’ onroad clutch tool, a product it has developed with its star team driver and World Championship podium finisher Edu Escandón.  The Dista-Test is a special tool to build your clutches with absolute accuracy, ease of use and repetition with a single device.  It is designed to be the only tool for your clutches, because with it you will be able to measure with absolute precision the Spring Pre-load, Clutch shoe travel and End Gap.  The Dista-Test is presented in a handy and dedicated box in which you’ll find a clamp with two different sides, and a special wrench to check and set the spring pre-load.  The box itself has five different pins to store the different shims needed to adjust the clutch shoe travel and end gap, as well as three pins for spare springs.

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July 8, 2023

PN Racing enclosed Gear Differential Conversion Kit

Mini-Z option parts manufacturer PN Racing has introduced their brand new enclosed Gear Differential Conversion Kit.  Available in 51T 52T 53T 54T, the 53T coming in yellow,  the PN Racing precision gear diff has gained popularity in the last year especially in some of the higher traction circuits leading them to the brand new diff kit as they wanted to make it even better.  With its innovative enclosed cover, the gear differential allows you to fine-tune the diff action by adding diff grease, giving you ultimate control over your Mini-Z’s performance.   Say goodbye to dust and debris wreaking havoc on your differential! The enclosed cover keeps unwanted particles out, resulting in less maintenance and more time on the track.

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July 7, 2023

Xray X4F’24 Graphite Upper Deck 2.0mm

Xray has released a new optional 2.0 Graphite Upper Deck 2.0mm for its X4F’24 FWD Touring Car.  The one piece Multi-Flex top deck has a narrow shape for easier installation, improved handling characteristics and features 8 different flex options.  The one piece top deck offers increased flex which makes the car softer.  Suggested especially for low traction conditions where it removes a bit of initial steering but generates more traction.  The top deck can be cut to provide more different flex set-up options.  The machined ultra-precise top deck screws ensure the top deck is mounted completely tweak-free to improve the flex characteristics.  Machined from 2.0mm graphite material, the shape of the top deck has been specifically designed to achieve maximum traction and great steering characteristics at the same time.

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July 7, 2023

Reedy Sonic 540-SP5 Spec Motors

Reedy has released its all-new Sonic SP5 stock motor range.  Featuring an all-new and unique design, the performance of the SP5 starts with the stator.  Designed in-house, the stator’s profile is intended to achieve maximum torque and power output without sacrificing RPM.  High-quality copper magnet wire, sized to the maximum that the rules allow and wound with care to keep resistance near the legal minimum, is treated with heat transfer epoxy to dissipate heat and reduce internal temperatures resulting in less fade over the course of the race.  An oversized collector ring not only dissipates heat, but in conjunction with thick solder tabs, reduces resistance and power loss.  A balanced rotor features a high-strength magnet that takes full advantage of dimensional rules to produce fade-free power with maximum effectiveness.  The rotor is supported by precision stainless steel ball bearings to accommodate high RPM loads with exceptional efficiency and reliability.  Like all Reedy Sonic motors, a high-quality sensor board rounds out the motor’s interior.  Externally, the SP5 utilises a lightweight two-piece CNC machined aluminium housing with an aluminium endcap and timing adjustability to accommodate fine-tuning for specific applications.

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July 6, 2023

SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Spring RL6.3 & Oval Body Patch

Two new items from Masayuki Miura’s SMJ are the addition of an RL6.3 Lefty Spring to its Stealth Line and an oval hole tin type body mount patch. The SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Spring RL Series, which has been well-received, is now available in the hardest 6.3 version. With three different types now available, it can be used in a wider range of conditions. With an overall length of 27mm the wire diameter is 1.7mm. The oval hole type body patch is suitable for horizontal type rear body mount for electric touring cars with the new thin type just 0.3mm thick for use with lightweight bodies.

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July 6, 2023

ARC A10MF-24 FWD Touring Car

ARC has released their latest front wheel drive competition car for the popular 1:10 Touring Car category, the A10MF-24.  The Taiwanese brand describe the car as featuring a revolutionary design with fine-tuned weight distribution that delivers better handling, improved acceleration and lower lap times.  The chassis has an all-new weight distribution methodology with the kit coming with four newly designed brass weights: A 60g weight for the bumper which is the main weight for the A10MF-24.  Two 30g weights adjacent to the bulkheads to increase weight below the front drive shafts. 25g below the diff which can be used to fine-tune overall front weight distribution. When the traction is higher less front weight is required.  With the battery in the forward position, this new brass weight system results in a F/R weight distribution of 65%/35%.  Compared to A10MF, the A10MF-24 has 10% more weight over the front wheels.  There is also an all-new steering servo and battery layout.  The steering servo on the A10MF-24 has been shifted from the right side to the left side, allowing the battery to move further forward for improved weight balance.  The result is a battery position that is 24 mm further forward compared to the A10MF. This  further increases overall weight over the front wheels for greater and forward traction.

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