March 1, 2014

More Team Associated TC6 series option parts

More Team Associated TC6 series option parts

Following the introduction of the DCV double joint driveshafts, Team Associated have more optional parts for the TC6.1 and TC6.2 touring car available. First up is a fan mount set suitable for all TC6 series cars up to the current TC6.2. Using a fan for additional motor cooling duties is helpful when racing both modified and stock motors or when racing in high ambient temperatures. Included is a fan, a blue anodised aluminium mounting bracket and hardware.

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March 1, 2014

Duratrax black Pit Tech stands

Duratrax black Pit Tech stands

Duratrax now have their Pit Stand line of car, tool and shock stands available in black colour too. In addition to the already existing blue versions, the new, dark colour variants sport the same features such as a sturdy, high-impact construction from polystyrene and aluminium, and the stands can be stored flat when not in use saving workbench and pit bag space. Available are four different variants for cars, trucks, tools and shock absorbers.

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February 28, 2014

Team Associated TC6 series DCV driveshafts

Team Associated TC6 series DCV driveshafts

Team Associated introduce these DCV double joint driveshafts for the TC6.1 and TC6.2. The dual joint design improves the efficiency and eliminates most of the unwanted wheel chatter at high steering angles. All parts are also available separately for easy service and maintenance.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]


February 28, 2014

Hitec ePowerbox 50A power supply

Hitec ePowerbox 50A power supply

New from Hitec comes the ePowerbox 50A switching power supply. It provides 50 Amps of current with an input voltage range from 100VAC to 240VAC and an adjustable output of 15 to 30 VDC. Housed in a black aluminium heatsink case the power supply sports one 50A and three 10A outputs, two 5V USB ports and dual cooling fans. The case measures 305x170x85mm and the device weights in at around 3100g.

Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]


February 28, 2014

Novarossi 1/8 on-road INS box

Novarossi 1/8 on-road INS box

Novarossi have a new 1/8 on-rad INS box available. It is of a new low-profile design and sports a diameter of 50mm while being 34mm high. Specially designed to reduce the air intake noise without sacrificing performance the box weights in at only 23g and comes as black and red version.

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February 28, 2014

VP Pro Friction 1/10th buggy tyre

VP Pro Friction 1/10th buggy tyre

Available from end of March is VP Pro’s Friction 1/10th buggy tyre. Designed with clay indoor racing in mind, the tread sports a unique outer horseshoe pattern and different size inner blocks to create both side bite and forward traction on hard-packed surfaces.

Source: VP Pro [vapon-company.com]


February 28, 2014

Arrowmax TCXX aluminium lower deck

Arrowmax TCXX aluminium lower deck

Following the aluminium main chassis for the Xray T4’14, Arrowmax now also have an alloy lower deck for the Hot Bodies TCXX available. CNC-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a polished natural finish the part is best used on high grip surfaces such as high traction carpet. The main chassis is a direct replacement for the kit’s carbon part and available very soon.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


February 28, 2014

Schelle AE 12mm shock & turnbuckle tool

Schelle AE 12mm shock & turnbuckle tool

Available from mid-March is this Schelle tool for Team Associated’s 12mm big bore shocks. Making use of several machined slots and cut-outs the tool helps to lock and undo the lower shock caps, moulded or aluminium upper shock caps, and it also holds 4-40 Factory Team or Schelle’s own aluminium shock stand offs. On top of that the tools allows to adjust Factory Team, JConcepts and Lunsford turnbuckles, with angled turnbuckle slots giving more tool and hand clearance when working on the car. The part is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and comes black or blue anodised in a resealable snap case.

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