Schumacher introduce the new range of Core RC aluminium pinion gears. Available in a wide range of sizes, ranging from 15T to 40T for 48 pitch and 18T up to 63T for 64 pitch, the gears come with a hard wearing surface and etched size markings for easy identification. Larger pinions additionally sport milled-out sections to further reduce their weight.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
MIP introduce new drivetrain option parts for a wide range of 1/10th off-road vehicles. First up is the Pucks 17.5 drive system, a blend of aluminium differential outdrives, aluminium C-CVD drive shafts and orange plastic pucks that take the place of the gnarly steel drive pins. The parts scrub around 50 percent of weight in the drivetrain increasing acceleration and deceleration while lowering motor temperature at the same time. The plastic pucks significantly reduce outdrive wear at the same time as there is no metal-to-metal contact lowering running costs over time too. The set is ideal for 17.5T stock racers and includes pucks, outdrives, a diff gear, bearings and hardware, bones and axles, lube and thread lock and it is available for the RB5/6, Ultima SC-R, TLR 22/T/SC, as well as B4, T4 and SC10 kits.
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Not in use at this week’s Buggy World Championship but on show is Centro’s forthcoming conversion kit for the Team Associated’s T4.2 racing truck. The kit is based on the successful B4.2 mid-motor kit and offers a black anodised aluminium chassis, carbon fibre chassis stiffeners and a rear shock tower from the same material. Taken over from the buggy conversion are the rear composite bulkhead and the moulded gearbox that was introduced with the C4.2 kit. Different from the buggy kit the truck conversion allows for multiple battery layouts from stock as the carbon battery braces take saddle and shorty packs as well as the new ‘square’ packs introduced by Reedy. There is no word on a release date yet but all parts beside the rear body mounts look pretty final meaning the kit should hit stores soon.
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KM Racing have a new option part for the H-K1 200mm nitro chassis available in the form of a hardened steel middle shaft. The part is hollowed to reduce weight while retaining exceptional stability and it is suitable for the use with all pulleys that use pins and set screws for fastening.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
Reedy announce the addition of two new LiPo receiver batteries to their lineup. The 2300mAh battery features high capacity, which makes it perfect for enthusiasts who don’t want to worry about continually having to re-charge their receiver battery, and for serious racers who are competing in long main events. The 1200mAh battery is a lightweight alternative that can improve vehicle handling by reducing the overall weight of the vehicle. It can also offer improved flexibility when it comes to left/right and front/rear weight distribution. Made from high-quality cells the packs are equipped with a standard power plug that fits directly into the receiver or switch harness, while a JST-XH balance connector allows for simple balance charging.
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RPM introduce new optional front arms for the Team Associated ProLite 4×4 truck. They are moulded from the company’s renown nylon compound and are designed to add strength and durability to the highly stressed front end of the vehicle. The design of the arm does away with the need to use tiny hinge pin retaining screws as the suspension pins are now secured in-line. The arms are manufactured to tighter tolerances as well, meaning reduced slop in the hinge pin holes and between the caster block and A-arms. The ProLite 4×4 front A-arms also fit the Thunder Tiger Sparrowhawk and Tomahawk and they are available in black or blue colour.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
CN Development & Media introduce the new Yuki Model tool line. Coming with knurled alloy grips for effortless working the tools are available in a variety of dimensions including 1.5mm to 5mm slot and cross slot screw drivers, 1.5mm to 5mm hex wrenches and 4mm to 10mm nut drivers.
Source: CN Group [cn-group.de]
Exotek have new option parts for 1/10th Team Associated off-road vehicles available in the form of rear ver2. hub carriers, a battery strap and an ESC tray. Starting with the hub carriers, they are designed for the use with B4, B44 and SC10 vehicles and are of an updated design that results in a 20 percent lighter weight. Vertically mounted ball studs make for easy roll centre adjustment using shims, allowing you to mimic the popular “C” or “A” setting of the original AE hubs. They use the same heavy duty oversized outer bearings, crush sleeve and shims as the factory team hubs and come as 0° toe item.
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