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January 5, 2017

HRC Racing TSW wire protection sleeves

HRC Racing make wire protection easy with the introduction of two new Team Secret Weapon wire protection sleeves. Made from sturdy fabric material the sleeves are available in two sizes; as 13mm diameter variant for 10AWG to 16AWG power cables and in a smaller 6mm variant for servo and receiver leads. The black colour sleeves come in coils of 100cm and they not only protect wires from being cut and scuffed cut but they also add a dark and stealthy factory look without having to swap or blacken coloured wires.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

January 5, 2017

Xray RX8 aluminium pinion tool

Xray have introduced a dedicated aluminium pinion tool for the RX8 1/8th on-road car. The wrench helps to install and remove pinions from the XCA clutch system without harming the gears or clutchbell. Made from high-quality 7075 aluminium the tool sports a black surface treatment for wear and looks and it is usable with 17T to 19T first gear and 22T to 25T second gear pinions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 5, 2017

Samix Cobra GT lightweight clutch bell

Coming from Samix and made for the Serpent Cobra GT is a lightweight clutch bell. A direct fit to the standard clutch assembly the part sports extensive machining for a low weight and thus quicker engine spool up. Made from high-quality steel the clutch bell is still very durably and it features a screwdriver hole to lock the clutchbell for easy and convenient gear swaps.

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January 4, 2017

Yeah Racing Sakura D4 steering & suspension upgrade kit

Yeah Racing have introduced the steering and suspension upgrade kit for the 3Racing Sakura D4 drift car. The set includes highly adjustable suspension and steering upgrade parts, besides some drivetrain goodies, with the steering knuckles feature adjustable KPI, offset and Ackermann and they allow for Ackermann or parallel setups. The front and rear suspension arms also feature a stepped track width adjustment which allows to fine-tune the steering responsiveness according to the grip levels. The upper front link also caster adjustment through a simple hole change for large changes and a minor step adjustment for small caster changes. The alloy parts are made from 7075 aluminium, they come pink anodised and the set is available for pre-order now.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

January 4, 2017

Capricorn TE-03 aluminium turnbuckles

Coming from Capricorn is a set of aluminium turnbuckles for the TE-03 touring car. Made from high-quality material and sporting a black anodised surface for wear and looks, the set includes 20mm, 25mm and 35mm links to outfit one TE-03, with the turnbuckles being also usable on a range of other brands’ cars as well.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 4, 2017

Hudy 1/8th on-road car bag

Hudy have introduce a dedicated car bag for 1/8th on-road cars. Made from high-quality materials and coming with inner reinforcements and a dedicated inner pocket for the manual and setup sheets the bag takes a single 1/8th on-road car including bodyshell. A rubber strap allows to attach the bag to Hudy’s travel bag while padded walls keep the internals protected from the stress or transportation and travel.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

January 4, 2017

Tamiya USA clarify future of the TRF brand

Following a first statement from Tamiya Japan on the future of TRF, Tamiya USA shed more light on the destiny of the iconic brand. Reading the latest statement and breaking it down to its core information it is understood that Tamiya will continue to produce kits under the Tamiya Racing Factory brand although it will take some time until definite results, in whatever form, may surface.

Lastly, rumors about Tamiya stopping its TRF brand and activities have been circulating within the hobby racing community. However, our most devoted fans must rest assured that Tamiya will continue the development of its TRF products and its activities, albeit in a different way.

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January 4, 2017

VBC Racing FF17 1/10th FWD touring car kit

Coming soon from VBC Racing is the FF17 1/10th scale FWD touring car kit. A nearly complete redesign compared to the company’s previous front wheel driven car, the FF17 features a new gearbox with aluminium side plates and hardened alloy gears, it comes with a redesigned steering with new steering geometry and the updated shock absorbers make for smooth operation. The chassis is cut from high-quality carbon fibre, it utilises standard or shorty battery packs and allows for inline or transverse battery layouts. The vertical upper deck keeps the whole chassis assembly tweak-free even after harsh racing incidents and the lower chassis plate allows for easy mounting of brass weights to fine-tune the car’s weight bias. The car is available as rolling chassis kit or as bundle including a Speed Passion Reventon Stock Club Race speed controller and a MMM Competition 3.0 21.5T motor and it will hit stores this January.

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