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October 19, 2016

Active Hobby introduce new TRF419 & TA07 Pro options

Japanese company Active Hobby have introduced several new option parts for the Tamiya TRF419 and TA07 Pro. Starting with the TRF419 parts, available soon are two sets of inner suspension pin weights that attach for the front and rear A-arm pins. Machined from heavy brass material and coming with a black and golden finish, the weights help to fine-tune the weight balance as they add weight to the lower part of the chassis but they do not hang over like FF or RR brass suspension brackets. They add about 3.5g of weight and they come in sets of two for the front or the rear of the chassis and they are also usable with the TA07 Pro.

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October 19, 2016

Samix SCX10 aluminium shock body upgrade kit

Samix have introduced an aluminium shock body upgrade kit for the Axial SCX10 and SCX10 II. Machined from aluminium and coming with a hard-anodised or silver finish the shock bodies are of a threaded design and they come including aluminium spring pre-load nuts, aluminium lower caps and fake piggy packs in the same colour as the shock bodies. Laser etched markings round out the visual appearance. All parts are a direct fit to the needed donor Axial pieces and using the alloy bodies will make for a smoother shock action and an overall better performing shock absorber.

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October 19, 2016

T-Works RX10S turnbuckle & screw sets

T-Works have announced the release of several turnbuckle and screw sets for the Destiny RX-10S touring car. The range includes a hybrid titanium and aluminium as well as full titanium turnbuckle set, 64-grade titanium UFO and standard head screw sets, a black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium screw set, as well as a mixed titanium and aluminium screw kit and also a set of gold-anodised steel screws.

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October 18, 2016

Bittydesign Type-6R 1/10th formula bodyshell

Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their new Type-6R bodyshell for 1/10th scale formula pan cars. With the focus being set on both a well performing and aesthetically pleasant body the Type-6R offers exceptional overall balance, optimised airflow and a thoroughly shaped rear end that is low and lean while still offering plenty of room for the motor pod. Made from genuine 0.75mm Lexan material the body also comes with a comprehensive pre-cut decal sheet to make sure even single colour paint jobs can be a crown pleaser and also included is a white driver helmet and suitable mounting material. The body is already available through Bittydesign’s own web store and it will become available world-wide by end of October.

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October 18, 2016

Serpent SRX2 MidHybrid chassis & gearbox sets

Coming from Serpent are the new MidHybrid aluminium chassis conversion for the SRX2 MM as well as three different optional gearbox sets for the same chassis conversion. Starting with the chassis set, included are a 2mm 7075-T6 alloy chassis with hard-coated surface, composite side rails and a rear waterfall. With a separate front kick-up plate the chassis is easily swapped for an optional carbon fibre part of conditions call for it. The chassis accepts the 3 and 4-gear standup and laydown transmissions right out of the box for the ultimate in versatility and it comes including a new bodyshell, a carbon fibre battery plate and updated gun metal anodised rear aluminium suspension mounts.

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October 18, 2016

Mach4 release new pre-glued 1/10th formula tyres

Italian brand Mach4 have new pre-glued 1/10th formula tyres available. According to Mach4 they utilise a unique rubber compound with the tyres coming pre-glued on black multi spoke wheels. The tyres are sold as pairs for the front and the rear and they are usable on all modern day 1/10th formula cars.

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October 17, 2016

Associated B6 +1 steering block arms & hard side rails

Coming from Team Associated are new +1 steering block arms and hard side rails for the B6 and B6D buggy. Starting with the steering block arms, the parts add more Ackermann, resulting in different, smoother steering characteristics. The plates are a direct fit and they are marked for easy identification. Also new are hard side rails for both the B6 and the B6D. Made from a stiffer material for less flex the rails are recommended for high-speed tracks or tracks with large jumps as they absorb harsh landing better than the standard rails.

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October 17, 2016

T-Works RGT8 titanium, carbon & alloy option parts

T-Works have introduced a range of titanium, carbon and aluminium option parts for the HB Racing RGT8 on-road car. Available are a titanium turnbuckle set for a lower overall weight, carbon fibre A-arm inserts to reinforce the suspension arms, and also hard-coated aluminium or machined titanium lower suspension pins, again to further lower the unsprung masses for improved on-track performance. The range is rounded out by a titanium and a gold-plated steel screw set. All parts are direct replacements and they become available soon.

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