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February 14, 2018

GL Racing GLR 1/27th scale RWD chassis kit

Coming from GL Racing is their new GLR 1/27th scale RWD chassis kit. The mini-size car utilises a design comparable to a 1/12th scale pan car, making for a low centre of gravity and low weight with the rear end sporting a tri-friction grease damper system, an aluminium alloy rear sub frame and a ball differential with 64 pitch gears. The front end is made up using carbon fibre, alloy and composite parts and that all is connected by a 98mm wheelbase carbon fibre chassis. Other features include a steering crank with built-in servo saver, a full metal gear servo with partial alloy casing and a side link system for maximum rear axle traction. The kit is rounded out by a Hobbywing brushless speed controller that is programmable with an optional program card.

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February 14, 2018

VBC Racing Ghost18 sportsman class touring car kit

VBC Racing have introduced their new Ghost18 1/10th electric touring car kit for sportsman classes. Despite its somewhat low retail price the kit is stacked with high performance parts such as 7075 aluminium goods and composite graphite and racing quality parts, making this car is ideal for club, GT, and vintage races. Other features include TBBS-P progressive shock absorbers with diamond-trued internals, a 38T rear gear differential, a sliding rack steering system as well as Yaiba Racing double joint front CVDs. Suspension mounts with inserts and front and rear swaybars round out the package.

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February 14, 2018

iRacing R18 1/8th on-road body shell

BMT have introduced the iRacing R18 1/8th on-road body shell. The new version of the popular R18 sports an updated front section and cockpit shape for increased steering and higher top speed. The lid is available in standard 1.0mm and lightweight 0.7mm variants, it comes clear and fits most 1/8th on-road kits.

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February 13, 2018

Fenix lightweight differential gears

Fenix have introduced lightened ring gears for their pan car gear differentials. The parts come in handy in all low-stress applications where less rotating mass is beneficial, such as Formula, 1S and Oval racing, and they are a direct fit on Fenix’s gear differentials.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

February 13, 2018

Rickside Design Products MBX8/7 alloy suspension balls

Rickside Design Products from Japan have introduced new aluminium suspension balls and pivots for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 line of vehicles. First up is a complete set of six 7mm flanged hex balls, four 7mm balls, four 6mm hex balls as well as four 6mm shock end and four 6mm sway bar link balls. All are made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard anodised for high wear resistance. Using the alloy balls will reduce the overall, and unsprung, weight of the MBX8 and MBX7 series vehicles and the different design balls are also available as separate sets for spares or repair.

Source: Rickside Design Products [ricksidedesign.com]

February 13, 2018

VBC Racing FF18 belt drive FWD touring car kit

Coming soon from VBC Racing is the new FF18 FWD 1/10th touring car kit. The car features a belt-drive gearbox with a new 7075-T6 motor mount that can accommodate larger pinion gears while an updated 38T gear differential and gearbox design give a lowered internal gear ration. Newly designed front bulkheads allow for easier maintenance and the new steering system incorporates an adjustable steering angle stopper. Other features include TBBS-P progressive shock absorbers with diamond-trued internals for smoother shock action, a floating servo mount ensures equal left/right chassis flex characteristics and the car also uses new suspension mounts with inserts for easy suspension geometry changes. The kit, that adapts many design aspects of VBC Racing’s 4WD line, is rounded off by new rear bulkheads, new rear camber link mounts and carbon composite silver dot suspension plastics.

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February 12, 2018

PSM F6 battery positioning system

PSM from Germany have introduced their innovative battery positioning system for the Team Associated F6 formula car. The multi-piece battery mount utilises carbon fibre side braces and adjustable carbon clamps that hold a 2S shorty battery pack securely in place while allowing to shift it forth or back in order to fine-tune the chassis’ weight balance. An O-ring makes for swift and easy battery changes and the whole assembly weighs in at only 10g.

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February 12, 2018

Reedy Zappers SG Competition 4S LiHV battery packs

Coming from Team Associated are the new Reedy Zappers SG Competition 4S 15.2V LiHV packs. The silicon graphene construction lowers internal resistance, increases voltage output, reduces operating temperatures, and improves cycle-life and the batteries are available in 4S 5200mAh low profile and 6400mAh high capacity versions. A high-quality, durable hardcase helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. Male 5mm ESC connectors and a 4S balance lead are included.

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