September 13, 2016

SMJ CX11 aluminium main chassis plate

SMJ CX11 aluminium main chassis plate

SMJ have introduced an aluminium main chassis plate for the CX11 electric touring car. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with chamfered edges at the sides and the rear end, the chassis is best used on high-grip tracks thanks to its overall greater rigidity compared to the standard carbon fibre chassis. Using the chassis also adds about 30g of weight to the lowest area of the car, further helping with on-track performance.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]


September 13, 2016

Exotek Flite V2 aluminium wing buttons

Exotek Flite V2 aluminium wing buttons

Exotek have introduced the Flite V2 aluminium wing buttons. Made from 6061 aluminium and coming in a range of colours the buttons are now of a lighter and sleeker design, ideal for both 1/10th buggies and touring cars. A large 16mm diameter securely holds the wing while offering a large surface area for protection from crashes. The buttons use 3mm countersunk screws and they are available as pairs in “Tamiya” light blue, “Associated” blue, “Team Durango” gold, “TLR” gun metal, “HB and Xray” orange as well as “Kyosho” red anodising.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]


September 13, 2016

T-Works TC7.1 titanium, alloy & gold-plated screw kits

T-Works TC7.1 titanium, alloy & gold-plated screw kits

A range of different screw kits for the recently announced and ROAR Paved Nationals winning Team Associated TC7.1 is coming from T-Works. Available is a full 64 titanium screw set, a 7075-T6 dark blue anodised aluminium set, a mixed 64 titanium and blue 7075 alloy set as well as a gold-colour steel screw set. All fasteners are made of high-quality material and included come most of the needed fasteners. Please note that the images show samples of T-Works’s screw kits but not the TC7.1-specific sets.

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September 13, 2016

Power HD EP-XYT single bracket low-profile servo

Power HD EP-XYT single bracket low-profile servo

Power HD have introduced their new EP-XYT single bracket low-profile servo. Coming with a single mounting lug the touring car specific servo makes for a cleaner electronics layout as it does away with the need to run standard servo mounts as three different inner mounting adapters allow to directly attach the servo to the chassis. The adapters are available for the Xray T4, Tamiya TRF419X and the Yokomo BD7. The high-voltage compatible servo offers up to 12kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s and it features dual ball bearings, a coreless motor and a mixed titanium and aluminium geartrain.

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September 12, 2016

RC-Aurora BZ carbon chassis, topdecks & body mount

RC-Aurora BZ carbon chassis, topdecks & body mount

RC-Aurora have introduced three new optional parts for the AMZ BZ mini on-road car in the form carbon fibre main chassis, top decks and body mounts. Starting with the main chassis plates, they are available in 1.2mm and 1.5mm thickness to provide a tuning option in order to adapt the car to different traction conditions. The chassis are available separately and they incorporate mounting positions for RC-Aurora’s carbon body mount set.

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September 12, 2016

VBC Racing Lightning FXM 1/10th formula car kit

VBC Racing Lightning FXM 1/10th formula car kit

VBC Racing have introduced the latest incarnation of the Lightning FX formula car, the Lightning FXM. With a focus on being an evolution rather than a revolution many design features were taken over from the predecessor with refinements being made to create a more versatile, easier to drive and faster car. The rear end of the car underwent the most changes with the rear pod being a complete redesign. Inspired by the Lightning 12M the FXM features a very low centre of gravity and lightweight rear pod design, with the bulkheads being made of black anodised 7075 aluminium. The assembly also features a cross brace support made from carbon fibre tubing that prevents the pod from tweaking, it shields the rear axle from dirt and debris and it also makes for longer axle bearing life.

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September 12, 2016

STRC release new Axial aluminium option parts

STRC release new Axial aluminium option parts

ST Racing Concepts have introduced new aluminium option parts for a range of vehicles including the SMT10, Yeti, RR Bomber and the SCX10 II. First up are the aluminium lower suspension link reinforcement plates. Designed for the use with the SMT10, Yeti and RR10 Bomber, the CNC-machined aluminium upper and lower link plates offer improved durability and looks. The plates bolt right on through the existing holes of the nylon lower links and greatly increase the durability and rigidity of the suspension. They reduce flex in the lower suspension links, allowing the suspension to soak up the bumps and jumps properly. Each pack features four aluminium plates that are in the same shape and profile as the plastic lower links with light weight cut-outs and all the necessary hardware to install them and they are available in blue, black, green, gun metal, and silver.

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September 9, 2016

Beta aluminium rear wing buttons

Beta aluminium rear wing buttons

Available soon from Nemo Racing are the Beta aluminum wing buttons. Made from aluminium and coming black anodized and with white laser-etched markings the buttons are usable for screw-type 1/8th off-road buggy and truck wing mounts and they help to improve wing fitment and mounting security over conventional plastic buttons.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]