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July 29, 2014

Tekno CNC delrin shock cartridge set

Tekno introduce a CNC-machined shock cartridge set for the dampers of their 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles such as the EB48 and NB48 buggy and the SCT410 short course truck. They are a direct replacement for the stock guides on all Tekno RC vehicles and will reduce drag on the shock shaft and improve suspension efficiency in all conditions, resulting in improved handling. They are also more durable than the stock parts and one package will cover a full set of four shocks.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

July 29, 2014

Schumacher Mi5evo Speed Secrets option parts

Schumacher have new Speed Secrets option parts for the Mi5evo touring car kit available in the form of a 2mm aluminium chassis, alloy eccentric bushings, alloy wishbone spacers and a centre body post set. Starting with the chassis, the part has been designed for high traction conditions, usually carpet, but can be used on treated tarmac tracks or any other surface with high traction. It provides a stiffer car with a lower centre of gravity for better corner speed and is manufactured from 2mm thick, high quality aluminium, with ground edges to improve the smoothness in cornering.

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July 29, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max series lightweight driveshafts

Arrowmax have new lightweight driveshafts for Yokomo’s B-Max series of 2WD and 4WD buggies available. Being made of high-quality spring steel and offering a lightweight design the driveshafts feature blue anodised aluminium cross pin retainers to securely keep the pins in place. The shafts are available for the front of the B-Max4 and as an universal variant for the rear of the B-Max2 and B-Max4.

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July 29, 2014

Titan Blitz TS02G 200mm GP racing bodyshell

Team Titan introduce the Blitz TS02G 200mm nitro on-road bodyshell, the latest addition to the company’s line of GP racing bodies. Coming with a relocated cockpit, similar to the TS02E, the body allows for easier access to the fuel tank for faster pit stops while a redesigned centre vane maximises the airflow around the engine’s cooling head. Included with the body, that is made from 1.0mm high-quality polycarbonate, comes a rear gurney flag and side body stiffeners as well as window masks and stickers.

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July 28, 2014

New Sweep 1/8th buggy tyre – Sneak Peek

Sweep Racing are currently developing a new tyre for 1/8th buggies. Featuring a unique herringbone tread shaped from medium sized diamond-shaped blocks the tyre will soon make a first outing in the hands of Sweep Racing’s Renaud Savoya. We bring you more information on the tyres as soon as they become available.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

July 28, 2014

Shepherd V10 differential gaskets

Shepherd announce a new gasket for the gear differential of the V10 car. Together with a leading German sealing manufacturer Shepherd developed a gasket of a new shape and made from a special material. The new material combines the characteristics of a fibre gasket with the positive properties of an elastomer, thus making it possible to produce a gasket that allows for easy installation due to the stable surface tension, excellent adaptability to unevenness at minimum surface pressure levels and very low leakage levels even when surface pressure is extremely low. The new seals are also offer excellent temperature stability and they are available from now on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

July 28, 2014

Team C TC10 carbon fibre bumper support

Team C introduce another option part for the TC10 touring car kit in the form of this carbon fibre bumper support. Machined from 2mm carbon fibre the bumper support is made to replace the stock composite plate with a more sturdy and cooler looking part. It also offers improved support for the front body mounts for better aerodynamics in corners and on the high-speed parts of the track. It is understood that the bumper support comes as a set including two orange anodised aluminium posts to connect the upper plate with the lower bumper plate.

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July 28, 2014

GForce Wi-Fi Link module for TS series controllers

Made for the use with GForce’s TS120A, TS90A and 1S120A speed controllers is the the Japanese manufacturer’s new Wi-Fi Link module. The device allows to adjust the speed controller’s software parameters using an iOS or Android-based mobile device. Plugged into the programming port of the ESC and mated with your mobile device the module is used in place of the standard programming box for a more convenient adjustment of the various throttle, boost and brake parameters.

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