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June 21, 2016

3DRC Awesomatix droop screw bushings

Coming from 3DRC, the new brand of Revolution Design’s Michael Vollmer, come droop screw bushings for the Awesomatix A700 and A800 touring cars. 3D-printed from strong yet flexible material the special design of the bushings, utilising a cone-shaped collar, prevents any movement in the chassis holes, making for reliable droop setting even when the going gets tough. The bushings are a direct fit on the A700 and A800, they are easy to install without the need for glueing and they come in 12-piece sets that are available through 3DRC’s Shapeway store.

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June 21, 2016

Mon-Tech Racing 1/10th Crawler body & TC foam strips

Mon-Tech Racing 1/10th Crawler body & body foams

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing have introduced their all-new 1/10th scale crawler bodyshell as well as foam strips for touring car bodyshells. Starting with the Mont-Rock crawler body, it is moulded from touch 1.0mm high-quality polycarbonate and it fits most 1/10th scale crawlers. It features a moulded-in roll cage, cut fenders and it comes with a decal sheet.

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June 20, 2016

T-Works Optima captured 5.8mm ball ends

T-Works have introduced captured 5.8mm ball ends for Kyosho’s Optima re-release buggy. Made from high-quality spring steel and coming with a brownish surface finish the ball ends also sport a conical upper section that prevents the ball cup from popping off of the ball end under high stress or heavy loads. The ball ends are ideal for the upper camber links, the steering links and also the lower shock mounts.

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June 20, 2016

Arrowmax foldable aluminium LED pit lamp

Arrowmax have introduced their new foldable aluminium pit lamp. Fully CNC-machined and made using high-quality aluminium the lamp weighs in at only 260g while measuring a compact 200x65x10mm when folded. Fully extended the lamp is up to 360mm high, perfect to brighten up pit tables and work spaces. An included wall mount makes for an even more secure stand. The lamp is rechargeable using the integrated USB port and it comes with a protective pouch.

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June 20, 2016

Tresrey introduce two new LCG LiPo batteries

Coming from Tresrey are two new LCG LiPo battery packs. Available as 5800mAh 80C variant, weighing in at 257g and even lighter 4200mAh 50C pack, weighing in at 230g, both packs are made of high performance LiPo cells that offer a high amount of robustness compared to conventional packs while delivering more power at the same time. Both packs are of standard 139x47mm dimensions with the lower height of 22.6mm, compared to standard 25.1mm packs, making for an overall lower centre of gravity of the car.

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June 17, 2016

T-Works Optima CV-style driveshafts

T-Works have introduced new option parts for the Kyosho Optima re-release buggy in the form of rebuildable front and rear driveshafts. Making use of a common design the CV-style driveshafts can be taken apart, allowing to maintain and repair them while the construction also improves traction both at the front and the rear of the buggy.

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

June 17, 2016

Hudy 8-compartment Diff Box

Coming from Hudy and made for 1/10th scale differentials and slipper assemblies is the 8-compartment Diff Box. Measuring 195x130mm, with each compartment being 45x63x40mm in size, the box is made from tough translucent plastic and it is ideal to store and transport pre-assembled diffs and slippers to have them handy when needed.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

June 17, 2016

Raceform Electron tyre gluing jig

Coming from Raceform and made for most 1/10th buggy tyres is a tyre gluing jig. The versatile design allows to glue rear tyres as well as 2WD and 4WD front tyres with ease with the upper pressure plate and a 3-latch design conveniently opens the tyre bead. After glue application, the spring-loaded latches release the pressure plate for easy peasy assembly of the tyre and wheel and evenly applied glue across the whole tyre bead.

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