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July 30, 2018

Rebellion-RC YR10F carbon fibre option parts

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand is a full line of carbon fibre option parts for the popular Yokomo YR10F formula pan car. Originally made for Hungarian racer Peter Loncsar the parts now also are available to the public with the first item being the carbon fibre main chassis that utilises Rebellion-RC’s signature silicone battery bumpers to improve battery fitment while also allowing for more natural flex characteristics. Available are a total of six positions, however the most popular setups are two dots in the front and one in the rear or vice versa. Another feature of the chassis are the added 1.5mm balance holes that allow to use standard chassis balance posts to check chassis balance.

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July 28, 2018

Rebellion-RC IF14 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from Rebellion-RC is is a range of carbon fibre optional parts for the Infinity IF14 touring car. First up is a main chassis plate with innovative pockets to add three silicone bumpers which will improve flex characteristics over a conventionally mounted battery. Also new are three different top decks to fine-tune the roll characteristics of the car which is further helped by the fact that each top deck is available in 2.5mm, 2.25mm, 2.0mm or 1.5mm carbon material. Also available are front and rear shock towers was well as an upper carbon bumper plate as well as two bumper braces that helps to reduce the rearward movement of the bumper in the event of a crash, improving both bumper and chassis life. All items are available in your choice of twelve different colours and they are made using high-grade resin transfer moulded carbon fibre sheets.

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July 27, 2018

Rebellion-RC R11’18 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are several new carbon fibre option parts for the ARC R11’18 touring car. The range includes a new chassis that sports three milled pockets to add silicone dots instead of full-length foam – an update that allows for improved flex characteristics due to the reduced contact patch of the battery and chassis. Next up are three types of upper decks all of which are available in 2.5mm, 2.25mm, 2.0mm and 1.5mm thickness for near endless flex tuning capabilities. Also new are thinner 3mm shock towers that reduce overall weight while removed countersunk holes improve overall strength. Last but not least are battery location brackets with slotted holes for a wider adjustment range. All items are available in a total of twelve colours tu fully personalise your ride.

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July 27, 2018

Mugen MBX8 high mount carbon fibre rear shock tower

Following the aluminium high mount rear shock tower for the MBX8 series of buggies, Mugen now also released a carbon fibre variant to further increase the tuneability of the rear end. The shock tower features the same shock and camber link geometry as the standard one, however additional wing mount positions allow to run the rear wing in higher positions which will help with rear downforce if needed. The shock stay is made of high-quality carbon fibre and it fits both the MBX8 nitro and MBX8 Eco E-buggy kits.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

July 27, 2018

T-Works D817 V2 titanium & steel screw sets

Coming from T-Works are two new screw sets for the HB Racing D817 V2 nitro off-road buggy. The first is a 135-piece set of UFO head titanium fasteners with the second being a 165-piece set of gold-colour steel screws. The titanium set was designed to reduce the overall weight of the buggy while adding corrosion resistance due to the high-quality 64 grade material. The gold-colour set however keeps the weight of the buggy the same, mainly adding visual impact.

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July 27, 2018

RCSS T4 Hybrid Ceramic ball bearing set

RC Speed Secrets’ Hybrid Ceramic stainless steel ball bearings are now also available in a set for the Xray T4 series of touring cars. The bearings are about 21 percent lighter than standard ABEC-3 ceramics while making for reduced natural drivetrain drag, better acceleration and higher speeds. The set includes a total of 14 bearings and it fits T4 2018 down to 2015 spec kits.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

July 26, 2018

RCLabHK TB07 Evo carbon fibre chassis

RCLabHK have announced the soon release of their new carbon fibre chassis kit for the Tamiya TB07 Evo touring car. The conversion was developed for low to medium traction outdoor conditions, it uses the inline motor position and a vertical top deck design. Full information will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for August.

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July 26, 2018

Roche P12 EU Spec conversion kit & F1 high wing mount

Coming from Roche are two new option parts for the P12 1/12th scale and F1 Evo formula car kit. First up is the wide EU Spec aluminium chassis conversion kit for the P12. Tested and used by European 1/12th scale champion, Ollie Payne the chassis is considerably wider than the standard item while offering optimised flex characteristics thanks to the machined alloy construction. Included in the set are also a wide lower power pod plat as well as a new carbon fibre side damper and centre shock mount. Also new is a high wing mount kit for the F1 Evo formula car. The set makes for a wider rear wing height adjustment range and it comes including all needed hardware.

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