August 15, 2018

Yokomo YRX-12 2019 Edition 1/12th pan car kit

Coming soon from Yokomo is their YRX-12 2019 Edition 1/12th scale pan car kit. Next year’s edition will feature a new front suspension design that allows either a king pin or coil suspension option to be used and it builds on a newly designed aluminium main chassis that is included as standard in the kit. The chassis comes strategically milled to provide a lower centre of gravity and an optimised torsional flex which is needed for high-grip circuits to prevent traction rolls. The steering response has been improved by moving the centre damper forward and in combination with the increased rear traction, a minimum of steering angle is needed to guide the car through the corners, resulting in an overall improved balance. The front body mount has also been moved further forward in order to provide better body support especially at high speed. In addition the body mounts are now mounted on a separate graphite plate on top of the main chassis to reduces chassis scrub when cornering and to improve speed and provide smoother turning. The 2019 kit will ship from end of August and should hit stores soon after.

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August 15, 2018

7075 Awesomatix-specific Kill Bill Air Killer

7075 Special Parts have introduced their new Awesomatix-specific Kill Bill Air Killer vacuum pump. The tool was specifically designed for the roll dampers of the Awesomatix A700 and A800 cars and due to their design, the vacuum pump is of a much lower height compared to 7075’s on-road and off-road variants. The pump was developed to quickly and conveniently remove unwanted air bubbles from freshly filled or maintained dampers and gear diffs, making building, setup and maintenance a breeze. The tool is made of high-quality 7075 aluminium and it comes black anodised and machined and marked recesses for the dampers and diff.

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August 15, 2018

T-Works yellow on-road clutch shoes

T-Works have introduced their new yellow material clutch shoes for the 1/8th on-road kits of ARC, Mugen and Serpent. The high-quality material ensures reliable clutch performance even in long mains and great durability over a long time. The yellow clutch shoe is available separately for kits such as the ARC R8, Mugen MRX and Serpent S9xx series cars.

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August 14, 2018

PSM TA07 carbon fibre chassis conversion kit

PSM from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre chassis conversion kit for the Tamiya TA07 touring car. The carbon fibre chassis kit was designed to improve the TA07’s overall performance, adding a more precise handling and stiffer torsional flex for faster cornering. It is a complete new performance experience compared to the kit included plastic chassis design. Designed to work great on low to medium grip tracks, this conversion can also be used indoors and be upgraded with PSM’s forthcoming aluminium chassis. The kit includes the 2.25mm main chassis, upper deck, front and rear support braces, adjustable battery braces as well as all necessary hardware and it is recommended for use with the TA07 R version, but will work with the Pro version as well.

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August 14, 2018

Reds Racing Z8 1/8 scale speed controller

Available now from Reds Racing is their new Z8 brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale applications. Built from high-quality components the 6S LiPo-capable speed controller has a 220A rating, allowing to use it with down to 2400kV 4274-size motors at 6S input. The ESC is housed in a 3-piece lightweight aluminium case for exceptional heat dissipation, it offers advanced Turbo timing control and utilises a 6V/7.4V BEC system to make use of the latest generation of high-voltage servos. Other features include optimised throttle and brake algorithms for improved power control, programmability using an optional LCD programming card, and the included high speed fan ensures the controller stays cooler for longer.

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August 14, 2018

T-Works Inferno GT3 carbon radio & transponder plate

Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno GT3 1/8th scale on-road kit are carbon fibre radio and transponder plates. The parts are available separately and they are designed to replace the standard kit items with cool looking high-quality carbon fibre parts. The transponder plate has multiple options to utilise the old-stile brick-type transponders as well as modern personal transponders.

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August 13, 2018

JConcepts 1991 Ford Mustang Fox body shell

JConcepts has adapted the iconic 1991 Ford Mustang into a street eliminator machine with the introduction of their new 1991 Ford Mustang Fox body shell. The Mustang is intended for street racing and drops to popular SCT conversions and drag racing builds currently in the market. JConcepts looked to build on the street eliminator class by adding the “Fox Body” to the line-up. With past success used as a guideline, the R&D team spent time breaking down the early model Mustangs and arrived at the roughly 13” wheel base and 10.75” width. The size accommodates the trend of utilizing SCT trucks as drag racing platforms. The end result has a low-slung appearance, tight wheel well openings, hood-scoop, bobbed tail and an extended front fascia. As an addition the set includes a rear spoiler option which attaches with an under/over technique. Each package includes a the custom window mask, 1991 generation Ford Mustang specific decal sheet and clear polycarbonate body.

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August 13, 2018

Yeah Racing M3 aluminium servo washers

Yeah Racing have introduced their new threaded M3 aluminium servo mount washers. The were designed to ensure better and more reliable servo fitment as they fit into the servo’s mounting lugs, making for more evenly spread force while preventing the servo from moving under load or in the event of a crash. the washers come pre-threaded for easier installation and removal and they are available in red, blue or black colour.

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