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August 1, 2018

Bezerk RC carbon fibre motor spacer

Bezerk RC have announced the release of their new carbon fibre motor spacer. The part is machined from high-quality 3.0mm carbon fibre but any other thickness is available upon request. Two holes are countersunk, 2.0mm and above thicknesses, to allow owners to attach it to the motor, making mounting of the while assembly much easier. These spacers are useful on pan cars to balance your rear pod, or on the MG Evo to allow better motor clearance.

Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]

July 31, 2018

Team Associated Factory Team body reamer

Team Associated have introduced their new Factory Team body reamer. The extruded, lightweight body ensures good grip and hole diameters laser-etched in the tip give full control over the hole diameter. A protective metal cap guarantees safe and convenient storage and transportation and the sturdy, all-metal construction and attractive black finish with Factory Team logo let the tool stand out.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

July 31, 2018

Arrowmax 1/32 Mini 4WD rim remover

Coming from Arrowmax is their new professional Tamiya 1/32 Mini 4WD series rim remover. The handy tool allows for hassle-free rim removal on Tamiya’s popular 1/32 Mini 4WD cars and it is made of black anodised aluminium and sports Arrowmax’s signature honeycomb design and black/golden colours.

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July 31, 2018

Yeah Racing Hackslider mini drifting gyro

Yeah Racing have introduced their new Hackslider mini drifting gyro for Kyosho Mini-Z and 1/10th scale vehicles. Measuring only 15x21x8.mm and weighing in at 3.5g the gyroscope is easily mounted on the small Mini-Z vehicles, utilising the standard connectors or using the supplied adapter wires for larger 1/10th vehicles. The gyro is usable with standard and digital servos, it is fully adjustable, using on-board programming or a third transmitter channel, and it ensures a perfect drift angle through the corners thanks to a pre-loaded, customised firmware.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

July 31, 2018

Capricorn LAB C8SR aluminium motor spacer

Capricorn have introduced an aluminium motor spacer for the LAB C8SR 1/8th stock chassis and similar cars. The spacer is machined from aluminium and its heatsink design will ensure lower operation temperatures of the motor with the latter also being located closer towards the centre of the chassis for an optimised weight balance. In addition the spacer’s multi-hole design allows to rotate the motor to achieve better access to the soldering terminals.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 31, 2018

Yokomo release new YZ-4 & YD-2 optionals

Coming from Yokomo are new option parts for the YZ-4 buggy, YD-2 drift car and the Racing Performer motor series. First up are aluminium 8 degrees C-hubs for the YZ-4 4WD buggy. Offering a lower caster angle than stock the hubs increased steering response and tuning capabilities on dirt surfaces. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come black anodised and with machined silver edge details. Also new is a ceramic ball bearing set for the YD-2 series of drift cars. It includes six 1050 and two 1150 gearbox bearings that will greatly reduce natural friction for improved throttle response and top speed. Last but not least is a precision bearing set for the M3, M4 and D1 Racing Performer motor series. Included are a front and a rear bearing whose high precision will ensure a more efficient performance for better acceleration, top speed and durability.

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July 31, 2018

Bittydesign JP8 Ultra Lite Weight touring car body

Bittydesign’s popular JP8 190mm touring car body shell is now also available in an Ultra Lite Weight variant. Designed for carpet and asphalt racing alike the body is moulded using a special process that results in greatly reduced mass with an overall weight of about 68g to 71g being achievable depending on paint, stickers and rear wing. The result is less body roll, better rotation while maintaining an easy to drive feeling and also increased corner speed. The body is moulded from high-quality Lexan polycarbonate material and it comes including overspray film, window masks and pre-cut decal sheets.

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July 31, 2018

Xray graphite rear gear diff axle shaft

Xray have introduced a graphite axle for their pan car gear diff sets. 50 percent lighter than the standard steel shaft the rear axle will lower the car’s overall weight while offering very smooth and true running for improved efficiency. The graphite part is a direct replacement foe the X12, X10 and X1 gear diffs and it is available now.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]