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February 3, 2015

MKS X6 HBL575 & HBL599 brushless servos

Asian company MKS, known for their range of airplane and helicopter specific servos, introduce the X6 HBL575 and HBL599 servos for RC car applications. The HBL575 (0.06s/42kg-cm) and HBL599 (0.09s/24kg-cm) both feature an all aluminium heatsink case, chrome-titanium gears, dual ball bearings and brushless motors. The standard size servos are usable in a voltage range of 6.0V up to 8.2V with their robust metal construction making them ideal especially for 1/8th on-road and off-road applications. Both servos should be available soon.

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February 3, 2015

X-Act Pro 5 .21 5-port nitro engine

New from X-Act is the Pro 5 3.5cc nitro buggy engine. The Pro 5 uses the same high quality carburettor as the Sportive but offers enhanced power thanks to a new crankcase and a 5-port piston and liner set with lightened piston for higher RPM. Greater internal porting enhances fuel flow and the engine also comes with a coated crankshaft. To top it all off the Pro 5 comes with a lightweight, drilled, CNC machined head as well and a turbo plug combustion camber insert. All piston and liner sets are hand matched and offer a tight initial fit but long life after the run in process and all engines from the range are hand assembled in the UK to ensure correct fitment and parts quality verification.

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February 2, 2015

MIP B5M 3-gear aluminium transmission set

Seen for the first time at the recent Reedy Offroad Race of Champions MIP now officially introduce the 3-gear transmission set for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The often debated question among stock class racers is whether to use a rear or mid motor setup as with a mid motor better corner speeds can be achieves whereas a rear motor layout leads to less drag and more initial punch. The new MIP Box 7075 aluminium 3-gear transmission for the Team Associated B5M bridges that gap and gives the mid motor buggy all the benefits of the rear motor car but less drag and more initial punch. Not only does the transmission eliminate one idler gear to equate to less drag but its all aluminium construct offers a huge advantage pertaining to more precise internal gear mesh, less overall heat, and stiffer bracing. The gearbox is a direct fit on the B5M and the set includes two gearbox halves, a blue anodized motor plate, gear cover and small parts.

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February 2, 2015

JConcepts Remix 1/8th buggy tyre

JConcepts introduce their latest 1/8th buggy tyre, the Remix. Tested during the busy racing season at races such as the ROAR Off-Road Nationals, the tyre is a crossover tread bringing two tyre lines together. With directional side-bars and straight forward block detail, the Remix will serve as a high-speed blue groove tyre on larger style and flowing track layouts and the sidebars react calmly to bumpy sections while still giving stability as borrowed from the Metrix tyre. The blocks are beefy and medium in width and height, the overlapping centre arrangement gives forward tracking stability and the sidebars handle the all important cornering support. Included with the tyre, that will be available in blue, green and red compound, come grey Dirt Tech inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 2, 2015

RDRP B5 series multi option alloy front bulkhead

New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the multi option aluminum front bulkhead for the Team Associated B5, B5M and T5M kits. Adding to the recently released brass bulkhead the alloy version first and foremost adds visual impact and rigidity while offering a slightly increased weight compared to the standard plastic part. The bulkhead is made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium material and it comes blue anodised and laser-etched to match the remainder of RDRP’s option parts. Included is also an aluminium front suspension pin brace to round out the factory look and to help add rigidity and precision. On top of that the included delrin bulkhead inserts allow to run 25 degree or 30 degree wishbone kick-up to further fine-tune the steering characteristics without having to swap the whole bulkhead.

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February 2, 2015

WRC universal rear wing for formula cars

Italian company WRC soon have a new universal rear wing for Tamiya and Xray formula pan cars available. The wing is of a wide yet relatively low height design and features an adjustable upper flap to fine-tune the downforce characteristics.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

February 2, 2015

Team C offset aluminium servo arms

Team C have new 23T and 25T offset aluminium servo arms available for all applications that require large servo arms, such as 1/8th scale vehicles. The arms are manufactured from sturdy aluminium material, they come black anodised, laser-etched for easy identification and they are ideal for replace the kit’s plastic arms with more durable and more precise parts.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

February 1, 2015

Racing Dutch 3D printed 1/10 TC wings & rain airbox

Racing Dutch is a new company from the Netherlands, specialised in 3D printed products. Developed by a network of professional engineers with a passion for RC the main focus will be on niche products for 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro on-road racing. One of the first items to become available is a 200mm touring car rear wing, developed using CFD techniques to reduce the overall drag by as much as 40 percent. The wing is available in a medium and high downforce variant and it is recommended to paint or soak the part using Parma Faskolor or Createx paints to have it matching the body’s colour.

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