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September 11, 2014

Team Orion Advantage Touch V2 AC/DC charger

New from Team Orion comes the Advantage Touch V2 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. The improved version features a stronger 55W power supply for charge currents of up to 7A with 1S to 6S LiXX and 1 to 15 cell NiXX battery packs. New to the V2 is also the latest firmware with multi-language menu operation and the ability to store up to six different charge settings for your most used batteries and configurations. The charger is available from now on and includes a 4-in-1 balancing board, TRX, Deans, Tamiya, EC2, BEC, Futaba and crocodile charging leads as well as an USB cable for firmware upgrades.

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September 10, 2014

STRC Stealth Black B5 aluminium option parts

For those racers that are looking to trick out their B5 and B5M in that “stealth” factory look, ST Racing Concepts now offer a complete line of B5 series option parts in black anodising. The line includes a 25 degree front bulkhead, HD front kingpin brace, front camber blocks, a steering bellcrank set, a rear chassis brace/camber link mount, rear hex adapters, upper shocks mount bushings, rear hub carriers and a finned aluminium motor plate. All parts are CNC-machined from high quality aluminium and are direct replacement.

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September 10, 2014

WRC F-One ‘014 lower rear pod plate

WRC F-One '014 lower rear pod plate

Italian company WRC Racing introduce a new lower rear pod plate for their F-One ‘014 1/10th formula 1 car kit. Cut from 2.3mm carbon fibre redesigned plate offers improved rigidity to better withstand the rigours of racing.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

September 10, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 rear brass bulkhead set

Made for Yokomo’s B-Max2 2WD buggy is this rear brass bulkhead set from Arrowmax. The multi-piece part replaces the stock bulkhead with a heavier and more rigid solution for an improved weight balance and a rock solid rear end. The bulkhead weighs in at 36g, it incorporates a rear swaybar mounting system for high-bite surfaces and it is available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

September 9, 2014

Ultimate Racing metric tool line

Modelix Racing introduce a new line of Ultimate Racing tools that feature an ultra lightweight and durable aluminium handle. The non-slip surface allows for comfortable use during long wrenching sessions and the handles come with the Ultimate logo engraved while a blank space lets you customise the wrenched with your name. A red anodized cap is fitted to the end to help with tool handling and the tool type and size is engraved to the cap for easy identification. The hardened steel tips are precision designed to provide an exceptional fit and the tools are available in a range of sizes and designs including hex and ball hex wrenches, flat and Phillips screw drivers as well as two nut drivers.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

September 9, 2014

JConcepts Bullet 60mm 1/10th buggy wheels

JConcepts introduce their new Bullet 60mm off-road wheels for 1/10th scale buggies. The wheels are sized at the industry interchangeable 60mm and offer a slight concave dish shaped design on the AE wheels and slightly convex shape on the TLR line of wheels to stand apart giving each line their unique appearance. The wheels incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. Wheel sets are available for all popular Team Associated, TLR, Kyosho, Yokomo, Serpent and Xray 2WD and 4WD vehicles and they require tires and inserts designed for 60mm bead mounting diameter and are not completely interchangeable with their 2.2” counterparts. Although these popular large wheel sets are not a replacement for 2.2” wheels nor ROAR legal at this time, they remain a popular tuning aid to racers always pushing for excellence.

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September 9, 2014

Bittydesign XB8 Force bodyshell

Made for Xray’s latest XB8 1/8th scale nitro buggy is Bittydesign’s new Force bodyshell. Tailor-made to fit the chassis’s lines the body sports a cab forward design with a roof top shark fin, it offers reverse rear side scoop features for added airflow and downforce and it is made from high quality Lexan material. Included come window masks and a decal sheet and the body will become available by end of September.

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September 9, 2014

ZZRacing Xray series lightweight parts

ZZRacing have new lightweight hardware sets available for a range of Xray kits such as the XB4, T4’14, NT1’14 as well as the X10’15 and X12’15. The sets contain titanium and stainless steel screws, anodised aluminium lock nuts and countersunk washers to scrub around 50 percent of weight on the hardware. The aluminium parts come orange anodised to match Xray’s colour theme and the sets are available now.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]