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March 30, 2020

VSR Products Unicorn VRC Pro adapter

VSR Products have introduced a new adapter that allows to use the popular VRC Pro software using any 4-channel 2.4GHz receiver. With the current Corona pandemic tracks have been forced to close and people need to stay at home as much as possible meaning racers are looking for alternatives to getting some laps under their belts. This is where the old and trusted VRC Pro RC racing simulator kicks in. VSR Products Unicorn PC adapter supports 4-channel operation which means owners can setup marshalling, refuelling and other functions with the buttons on the radio and do not have to touch the keyboard. In addition the adapter offers higher frame rates and lower latency compared to the original VRC adapter. Not included are the needed receiver and Micro USB cable.

Source: VSR Products [vsr3d.com]

March 30, 2020

T-Works MP10/MP9 series alloy centre bulkhead

Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP10 and MP9 series vehicles is an aluminium centre bulkhead set. The single piece gearbox halves are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium for exceptional strength and they feature a black surface coating for wear and looks as well as machined silver edge details. The parts are direct replacements for the standard bulkhead of the MP10 and MP10T as well as the MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 kits and it comes including gold-color mounting hardware and separate bearing seats for durability.

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

March 30, 2020

1up Racing Lockdown M4 aluminium wheel nuts

1up Racing have announced the release of their new Lockdown M4 aluminium wheel nuts. Their low-profile serrations feature an oversize outer diameter and narrow inner diameter offering up to 200 percent more surface area to put the wheels on lockdown. Different from most serrated wheel nuts, which dig into and damage the wheel surface, resulting in excess flex, the Lockdowns ensure a lot less stress on the wheel for a better and longer performing rim. The the wheel nuts come black anodised, with a machined silver chamfer for looks and in sets of four.

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March 30, 2020

Team Magic Seth series aluminium main chassis plate

Coming from Team Magic is a new aluminium main chassis plate for the Seth series 1/8th scale desert buggy. The part is machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium for improved rigidity and durability while the surface coating adds surface protection. A laser-etched logo makes the part stand out.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]

March 29, 2020

Fenix F1 70 formula chassis kit – Coming soon

Fenix have released first images of their forthcoming new F1 70 chassis kit that allows to build an easy yet swift base for the company’s 1970s Formula 1 body shells such as the Lotus 78, March 761 and Ferrari T4. Machined from carbon fibre the chassis kit will make for a simple and lightweight base with the 1-piece design – that sees the rear T-bar as part of the main chassis – making for easy, limited adjustment possibilities without compromising overall performance. Also included in the kit come carbon fibre parts such as a shorty LiPo battery mount with O-ring retainer, a simple centre shock mount, and a stand-up mount for low-profile servos. Full details will become available in time of the release that isn’t too far away.

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March 29, 2020

1up Racing blue & orange precision aluminium shims

1up Racing have introduced their new precision aluminium shims in blue and orange colour. CNC machined to strict tolerances before receiving their glossy anodised finish, the shims cam be used with M3 screws and ball studs, or with any 3mm pins to ensure accurate settings every time. They are available in 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 1mm, 2mm or 3mm variants as 12-piece packs in organiser jars or as complete 60-piece sets.

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March 28, 2020

T-Works XB8 & D8 series POM suspension spacer sets

T-Works have introduced new POM suspension spacer sets for the Xray XB8 2020 as well as the HB Racing D8 series of buggies and GT cars. Starting with the XB8-related set, the kit includes two 3x9x7mm, two 3x9x2mm and four 3x9x1mm spacers all of which are machined of high-quality, self-lubricating POM material. Using the shims will allow to adjust the rear wheelbase setting by shifting the rear hub forth and back in its seat with the slick washer surface ensuring smooth suspension action. As for the HB Racing D8 series sets, available is a rear hub set consisting of 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm and 2.0mm shims as well as a set of steering block spacers. The shims are usable for the D819, D819RS, and D817 buggies as well as the RGT8 1/8th GT kit.

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March 27, 2020

Radtec T4 series black aluminium bearing hubs

Radtec have introduced their Xray T4 series aluminium bearing hubs in black colour. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised the alloy parts are designed to replace the standard composite parts and they can improve the efficiency of the drivetrain as well as lower the operation temperature of the gear differential as the metal parts allow for heat dissipation through the alloy bulkheads. The hubs come in 2-piece sets.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]