From Yokomo and made for the use with touring car kits comes this highly precise ride height gauge. Machined from aluminium the tool it offers a measuring range of 3.5mm to 8.0mm in 0.1mm increments thanks to the 2-side design that has “even” measurements on one side and “odd” numbers on the other side. A black coating with silver chamfered edges makes for a robust yet ecstatically pleasing appearance.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.eu]
Shepherd introduces a chassis stiffener set for the Velox V10 Pro 200mm nitro on-road car. Designed to give the chassis improved longitudinal stiffness while not affecting torsional flex the parts increase the rear traction and prevent gear damage on very bumpy tracks. Included in the set are a special gearbox bulkhead machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, a composite ball bearing bushing and all needed fasteners. All parts are also available separately.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Arrowmax introduces the new High Speed Bearing Oil set containing specially formulated ball race lubricant and Arrowmax’ Honeycomb bearing meter. The oil offers quick lubrication and it is very oxidation resistant which prevents a loss of viscosity over time. Included with the oil also comes an application needle for quick and clean application.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
New from Speed Passion come the V4.0 Stock electric brushless motors. Designed to meet EFRA, BRCA and ROAR specifications the motors build on the V4.0 Modified series in terms of can design but they offer improved cooling vents for better heat dissipation and lowered running temperatures. Taken over from Modified motors is also the new end bell design that incorporates a plug-in system using bullet-type connectors over the standard solder tab design used by other companies. The motors come in a range of windings including 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T, 21.5T and 25.5T variants.
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VP Pro introduce a new cab forward bodyshell for the Xray XB8 buggy. Made from high-quality Lexan material the body is a direct fit and it offers a mild cab forward design with reverse side scoops for improved airflow and optimised rear downforce.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Exotek has new option parts for the F1R2 IFS kit and Xray’s 1/10th servo saver available in the form of machined damper rods and a carbon servo saver plate. Starting with the machined damper rods for the F1R2 independent front suspension set, the highly precise parts are machined from black POM and they come with blue anodised alloy spring stands. The rods make for silky smooth damper action of the IFS assembly and they also include M5 shims to to raise the ride height further.
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Gravity RC Break In Bit is designed to adapt off-road and touring car tyres to any drill for break-in procedure. The tool features a 12mm hex to fit most wheels on the market and it is of a heavy duty design that is both precise and sturdy. Once the wheel is attached to the tool it allows to scrub the tyre’s surface using Gravity RC’s tyre file or a piece of scotch brite.
Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]
Muchmore introduces the new Shining Board Pro M, a backlit setup board for 1/10th scale vehicles. The board is made from hardened glass and MDF plate, it measures 300x450x9mm and offers track width markings in a range of 150mm to 230mm. The brightness of the LED lights is adjustable to match the surrounding light intensity in order to reduce glare effects. The board is powered by a 12 to 13.8VDC power source, some 700g lighter than Muchmore’s previous standard-size item and it should be available soon.
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