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November 4, 2016

Castle Creations sensored brushless motors

Castle Creations have introduced a range of sensored brushless motors. Known for their popular sensorless “basher” motors, Castle now also steps into the highly competitive sensor game with several different sizes of motors. The range starts with the 41.1mm diameter 15xx-series motors such as the 1515 2200kv, 1512 2650kv and 1512 1800kv variant with the 1515 targeting towards 1/8th buggies, truggies and 1/10th monster trucks while the 1512-series is best suited for 1/8th on-road and off-road vehicles as well as 1/10th 4WD SC trucks.

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November 3, 2016

RC-Aurora mini setup board

Coming from RC-Aurora is a mini setup board for smaller-size RC cars. Made from acrylic material and offering grids for 90mm to 102mm wheelbase and 120mm width settings the board is also easy to carry thanks to its compact 200x250x6mm dimensions.

Source: PPM Racing [ppm-rcracing.com]

November 3, 2016

T-Works X12-series titanium ball ends

T-Works have introduced a set of titanium ball ends for Xray’s X12 series of 1/12th scale pan cars. The ball studs are machined from high-quality 64-grade titanium and they are made to offer a lower weight and cooler looks than the standard steel ball ends. The 10-piece set fits all X12 series cars including the 2016 and 2017 variants and it is available now.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

November 3, 2016

Fenix Racing U-washers suspension shims

Coming from Fenix Racing are the U-washers, aluminium shims for a range of applications. Made from high-quality 7075 aluminium material and coming black anodised the washers feature a U-shaped slot that allows for easy installation and removal by simply sliding them under the suspension ball stud instead of completely undoing the ball ends as it is needed with full face shims. The washers are usable for on-road and off-road cars alike and they come in 10-piece packs of five 2mm and five 1mm shims each.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]

November 2, 2016

ORE Racing B2B-W17 GT12 chassis kit

ORE Racing have introduced their all-new B2B-W17 GT12 chassis kit. Building on the original B2B the W17 is set to deliver a simply yet fast platform for the popular GT12 class. The kit will feature an updated front suspension that was optimised in terms of materials and tolerances to create the smoothest possible suspension action with the rear suspension sporting new spring locations for reduced binding and friction. Setting the ride height is now also easier thanks to the E-Zee ride height shims used. Other specifications include a low CG aluminium chassis plate, front beam and pod assembly, a unique 3D-printed rear bearing carrier and servo posts as well as a bind-free pod pivot. Included are also titanium side link turnbuckles, a large motor cut allows for increased airflow and cooling and the wide tweak bar protects the rear wheels from impacts. The car is available in two specifications with the Base kit offering a low-cost entry level kit featuring a solid rear axle. The Sprint kit features a carbon ball diff axle, side and pitch damping, and full set of E-Zee ride height shims.

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November 2, 2016

BMT 016GT 1/8th nitro GT car – Teaser

Italian company BMT have released a teaser image of their forthcoming 016GT 1/8th scale nitro GT kit. The follow-up model of the 011Evo will hit the stores at the end of this year with more information and images will becoming available in time for the release.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

November 2, 2016

Kawada F500 wide chassis conversion kit

Kawada have announced the soon release of the wide chassis conversion kit for the F500 formula car. Usable with the foam-spec WS and rubber-spec NS kits, the wide chassis conversion makes the use of several battery positions possible, including a front and rear longitudinal and a rear transversal shorty battery placement. On top of this the wider main chassis and redesigned lower pod plate allow for three different side link configurations including a wide, narrow and an angled setup. The set includes the 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis and lower pod plates, two rear upper damper plates as well as miscellaneous small parts.

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November 2, 2016

Axon X10 precision ball bearings

Japanese company Axon have introduced their new X10 ball bearings. The ball races are built using highly precise parts including optimised-size balls to make for the highest possible efficiency. A special coating reduced heat build-up which is further helped by the used of a special bearing oil that greatly reduces drag. The bearings are available in many popular sizes including two 8x4mm and 8x5mm flanged offerings and they come in sets of two.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]