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December 31, 2016

Avid M4 domed titanium droop screws

Coming from Avid are domed M4 titanium droop screws for most of today’s 1/10th touring cars. The M4x8mm screws are domed at the end to help prevent digging and grabbing of the chassis while the lightweight billet 6Al-4V titanium material makes for a very low weight of only 0.25g per piece. The screws are broached with a 2mm allen head on the outer side for easy installation and removal an they come in packs of four to outfit one touring car.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

December 29, 2016

Active Hobby TA07 Pro bumper support & bend stop

Japanese company Active Hobby Products have released two new option parts for Tamiya’s TA07 Pro touring car in the form of a carbon fibre bumper brace and an aluminium bend protection. Starting with the bumper support, the carbon fibre brace helps to keep the foam bumper in place during heavy racing action while also supporting the body mount posts. The CNC-machined part is a direct replacement usable for all TA07-style bumpers.

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December 29, 2016

Avid B6-series clamping 7mm offset hexes

Coming from Avid and made for Team Associated’s B6 and B6D buggies are 7mm offset wheel hex adapters. The 12mm hexes are made of 6061-T6 aluminium and then machined with a chamfer for easy wheel installation and a light weight. The clamping design keeps the adapters in place even when the wheels are off and the hexes also include a set of suitable 2.56 screws.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

December 29, 2016

Yokomo Racing Performer drift car wheels

Yokomo have released two new Racing Performer drift car wheels. Available in a 5-spoke and a 6-spoke variant the wheels offer high rigidity and exceptional precision, resulting in more overall grip. The wheels come in 6mm and 8mm offset variants, in black or white colour, with the 5-spoke rim being available now and the 6-spoke variant hitting stores mid-January.

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December 28, 2016

STRC RR10 Bomber aluminium ver. 2 steering knuckles

ST Racing Concepts have introduced the version 2 aluminium steering knuckles for Axial vehicles such as the RR10 Bomber, Wraith and SMT10. These new steering knuckles are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and they are of a one piece design to increase durability and steering precision. Combined with a solid set of aluminium steering linkage, the parts will maximise the power out of the stock Axial servos by eliminating the flex that comes with the stock plastic parts. Available in black, blue, green, gun metal and silver anodising.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]

December 27, 2016

JConcepts B6 CF battery brace & rear thumb bumper

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B6 and B6D are a carbon fibre battery brace and a 3-D-printed rear thumb bumper. Starting with the battery brace, the part is CNC-machined from 2.5mm carbon fibre and it is a direct replacement for the stock part. Running different battery positions is possible while maintaining the necessary terminal clearance and providing a healthy holding force to keep everything intact even in the most demanding conditions or the inevitable crash. The brace includes hardware for fitment to each battery possible with four 3x10mm button head screws and four plastic locknuts.

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December 27, 2016

HRC Racing Pathfinder 1/10th monster truck tyres

Coming from HRC Distribution are the HRC Racing Pathfinder 1/10th monster truck tyres. They sport a multi-surface tread and a special rubber compound to provide very high grip on a range of surfaces. The tyres come pre-glued on 5-spoke rims with 14mm hex adapter, making them suitable for a range of trucks including Team Magic’s E5.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

December 27, 2016

SWorkz S35-2E aluminium centre driveshaft dog bones

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-2E 1/8th E-buggy are two aluminium centre driveshaft dog bones. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming with a hard-anodised surface for wear, the dog bones have an increased 4.7mm diameter that makes for improved durability while the alloy material reduces the rotating weight of the drivetrain, resulting in quicker spool up and improve braking performance.

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