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December 12, 2014

Schumacher 1/8th Stagger buggy tyre

Coming from Schumacher and made for 1/8th off-road buggies is the new 1/8th Stagger tyre aimed at astroturf and multi-surface high grip tracks. The unique design allows the tyre to generate enough steering without causing grip roll. Also having plenty of forward drive due to the central row of horizontal bars. The tyre is meant for the front of the car but can also be used on the rear and it is available in two compounds, yellow for dry astro and softer silver for damp/wet conditions as a pair of tyre only or as pre-mounts on a Schumacher Revlite rim with medium foam insert.

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December 12, 2014

Capricorn LAB TE02 Evo floating steering system

Capricorn introduce a new floating steering system for the LAB TE02 Evo electric touring car. The design shifts the mounting points of the steering bellcranks from the chassis to the upper servo mounting plate in order to reduce the influence of the chassis flex on the steering characteristics. The whole steering assembly is now only hold by one sturdy aluminium tower that acts as the inner servo mount while holding the upper carbon servo and steering mounting plate. It is understood that the set includes new steering bellcranks, adjustable servo mounts, and steering linkages besides the new inner mounting tower and the updated upper carbon fibre plate.

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December 12, 2014

Xray XB8 Active Diff lightweight outdrives

Made for the XB8 and XB8E equipped with the Active Diff gear differential are new lightweight outdrives from Xray. Made from Hudy spring steel the parts are lightened to reduce their overall weight compared to the standard outdrives and they come with a hardened surfaces to maximise durability. Final precision hand-grinding ensures tight tolerances and an ultra-smooth fit in the diff body and gear.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 12, 2014

GForce Rev Limiter for brushless speed controllers

Coming soon from GForce is the Rev Limiter module to limit the maximum RPM of electric brushless motors. Looped between the motor, controller and receiver the device limits the maximum RPM of sensored brushless motors in four steps between 10,000 and 17,000 RPM. Micro switches and status LEDs help to check the setting, making the module ideal to equalise the performance of brushless motors for entry level and stock racing classes. The 2S LiPo-compatible Rev Limiter comes in a lightweight case, it measures 22x15x10mm and comes pre-wired with universal connectors and including a sensor wire.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

December 12, 2014

Hudy LiPo safety bag

Hudy introduce their new LiPo safety bag large enough to store three standard 2S LiPo packs in. Made from EN531 standard fireproof material, the same as firefighter suits are made of, and coming with flashy Hudy graphics the bag reduces the damage done to the pit table and its surroundings in case a LiPo battery goes boom during charging, discharging or storage. The bag measures 140x60x70mm and it is available very soon.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 12, 2014

Powerstar 4PX aluminium brake lever

Coming from Powerstar and made for Futaba’s 4PX radio are two different size brake levers. Made to replace the standard plastic part the lever not only looks cool but it also offers improved rigidity when racing braking intensive classes. The lever is available in small and large sizes and in your choice of red or black anodising.

Source: Powerstar [powerstar-racing.com]

December 12, 2014

Team C TC02C Evo rear aluminium arm mount

Team C introduce a rear aluminium arm mount with composite inserts for swift and easy suspension geometry adjustments. The suspension mount is machined from aluminium and it comes orange anodised to match the remainder of the car’s aluminium parts. The included inserts allow to adjust the toe-in and anti-squat setting by using different inserts or by rotating them in the suspension mount.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

December 12, 2014

DKT DBlock flywheel retaining system

Italian company DKT introduce the DBlock flywheel retaining system for the Mugen buggy clutch. Designed to make for easier and faster maintenance the system also helps avoiding any damage to the springs as it features two nuts, one of which secures the flywheel to the crankshaft, while the second holds the clutch springs and shoes in place. To maintain or change the springs or shoe you simply have to undo the upper nut while the flywheel retaining nut remains untouched. The DBlock system is fully compatible with the Mugen kit parts.

Source: DKT [dktshop.it]