January 23, 2016

Team Associated B5MCE conversion kit

Team Associated B5MCE conversion kit

Available now from Team Associated is the limited edition B5M Champions Edition conversion for the standard B5M kit. Included are all parts to create the full-option CE buggy as are the gearbox, gear cover, motor plate, slipper hub and slipper pad, blue shielded bearings, flat front arms, front shock tower, rear ball stud mount, aluminium front axles, six blue titanium turnbuckles, 7mm offset clamping wheel hex with screws and pins, and heavy duty CVA axles. Also included are a JConcepts front wing, 30W/350cSt silicone shock fluid, and a set of FOX shock bodies with Kashima coat. The kit is rounded out by a fully illustrated instruction supplement and it is only available through rc10.com.

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January 22, 2016

Yokomo YZ-4 optional long suspension arms

Yokomo YZ-4 optional long suspension arms

Yokomo have released new option parts for the YZ-4 4WD buggy in the form of long front and rear suspension arms. The flat-type “F1” graphite front and “L5” rear arms are 1mm longer than the standard parts and they are designed for the use on high-bite surfaces such as carpet and astroturf. In addition to the rear arms Yokomo also offers special aluminium rear suspension mounts to bring the car to the proper overall width.

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January 22, 2016

Hobbywing Xerun V10 G2 brushless motors

Hobbywing Xerun V10 G2 brushless motors

UK Hobbywing distributors Schumacher have introduced the new Xerun V10 brushless G2 modified and stock motors. They are built around a black anodised all-aluminium can with large venting holes at the front and smaller openings in the rear. The motors feature standard-size high quality ball bearings, adjustable timing, and highly temperature-resistant copper windings. An integrated sensor monitors the internal temperature when coupled to respective Hobbywing speed controllers. The V10 are available as 3.5T to 8.5T modified as well as 10.5T to 21.5T stock racing variants.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


January 22, 2016

Serpent Eryx 4.0 optional suspension brackets

Serpent Eryx 4.0 optional suspension brackets

Coming from Serpent and made for the Eryx 4.0 touring car are optional split suspension brackets for the rear suspension. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and coming gun metal anodised and laser-etched for easy identification the 0.5 and 1.5 RF brackets allow for easier use of the optional Reactive Rear Steering system.

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January 22, 2016

MR33/LMR YZ-4 2.25mm carbon fibre upper deck

MR33/LMR YZ-4 2.25mm carbon fibre upper deck

Tonisport have introduced the MR33/LMR Upgrade upper deck for the Yokomo YZ-4 4WD buggy. Developed in cooperation with Yokomo top drivers the top deck is cut from 2.25mm carbon fibre and it not only offers improved looks but it also allows for more overall chassis flex thanks to machined cut-outs that make the top deck a little softer than the standard solid one.

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]


January 22, 2016

New Capricorn TE03 V3 upper deck & F1-01 side links

New Capricorn TE03 V3 upper deck & F1-01 side links

Capricorn have new option parts for the TE03 V3 touring car and the F1-01 formula car available. Starting with the TE03 part, coming very soon is an optional carbon fibre upper deck that allows for more chassis flex while also offering slightly different flex characteristics. The part helps to fine-tune the car’s behaviour in certain track conditions. Also new are adjustable side links that replace the 1-piece kit parts. The links are made up using standard ball cups, pivot balls and L/R thread turnbuckles.

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January 22, 2016

Fenix DFV 13.5T & 21.5T brushless stock motors

Fenix DFV 13.5T & 21.5T brushless stock motors

Italian company Fenix Racing have introduced their new DFV stock brushless motor. The EFRA-approved spec racing motor is available as 13.5T touring car and 21.5T formula variant and it utilises a machined 7075-T6 aluminium can with large airflow vents as well as a 12.5mm sintered Neodymium rotor for controllable torque over the whole RPM range. Pre-shaped heavy duty solder tabs and an adjustable timing endbell round out the package.

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January 22, 2016

GForce hand warmer bag

GForce hand warmer bag

GForce have introduced a hand warmer bag to keep your hands and fingers warm during driving in cold weather. The bag consists of a compartment for the transmitter as well as two sleeves all of which are made of thick neoprene material to keep chilling winds away from your hands. A clear plastic window allows to monitor the transmitter screen while two pockets in the sleeves take optional hand warmers to make for even more comfort. The splash-waterproof bag is good for both right and left hand users and it will become available by beginning of February.

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