May 2, 2016

Roche Rapide P12-2016 1/12th pan car kit

Roche Rapide P12-2016 1/12th pan car kit

Roche have introduced the 2016 edition of their P12 1/12th scale pan car kit. Based off of the previous P12 the 2016 car comes with a range of updates such as a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and a new floating servo mount with fully adjustable servo position. Also new are the upper and lower motor pod plates for optimised chassis balance and the kit also comes with a new 7075 aluminium rear chassis brace mount, selectable battery plate positions, and a new O-ring battery mount. Other features include redesigned aluminium front lower arm tubes for countersunk screws, new and adjustable centre shock positions as well as a new centre damper shock cap, a new front bumper and reinforced 4.3mm aluminium ballstuds.

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May 2, 2016

Schelle XB2 chassis protector decal

Schelle XB2 chassis protector decal

Coming from Schelle Racing Innovations is a chassis protector decal for the Xray XB2 buggy. Printed by UpGrade RC the pre-cut chassis skin sports numerous Schelle logos and it is made to protect the chassis bottom from becoming excessively scratched or damaged when racing on abrasive surfaces while also keeping the lower chassis screw heads from becoming clogged with dust and dirt.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]


May 1, 2016

TWT release Ronald Völker signature setup board

TWT release Ronald Völker signature setup board

TWT have introduced their Ronald Völker signature setup board for 1/10th scale vehicles. At 430x350mm it is bigger than TWT’s standard boards and it features a plain middle section without the usual toe and wheelbase grids but a left-hand compartment for the company’s setup stand as well as right-hand, foam-cladded parts trays for screws, nuts and other small parts. Furthermore the board comes with a scale to make trimming battery tape easy and it also sports graphics for easy washer, bearing and screw size identification. In addition to the board as you can see it here it is also available in other designs and layouts. The introduction of the Ronald Völker edition setup board comes hot on the heels of the German’s signing with TWT. The Yokomo driver inked a 3-year contract with the Thai company to use their range of pit accessories while also helping with product development.

Source: TWT [twt-rce.com]


April 30, 2016

Kyosho Mad Force PBR shocks & C-universal driveshafts

Kyosho Mad Force PBR shocks & C-universal driveshafts

Kyosho have introduced new option parts for the Mad Force 1/8th off-road truck in the form of PBR shock absorbers and C-universal driveshafts. The PBR piggyback reservoir oil-filled shock absorbers are all-aluminium dampers and they feature threaded shock bodies, coated piston rods and a working piggyback reservoir for improved performance and looks. They are sold as pairs, fit the Mad Force and FO-XX trucks and come including mounting hardware. Also new are the C-universal driveshafts for the front and rear centre drivetrain. The parts improve the efficiency and durability of the drivetrain and they are available separately. Like the PBR shocks the C-universal fit both the Mad Force and FO-XX trucks.

View the C-universal driveshafts here


April 29, 2016

CSO 1/8th GT & Buggy 4.5mm aluminium wheel adapters

CSO 1/8th GT & Buggy 4.5mm aluminium wheel adapters

Coming from CSO are 4.5mm offset aluminium wheel adapters for 1/8th GT and off-road cars. The specific width of the adapters can greatly improve the cornering ability of GT cars, making for less understeering and thus faster corner speeds. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come laser-etched and in black, orange or blue colour.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]


April 29, 2016

Reds Racing M7 WCS V3.0 Factory Tuned on-road engine

Reds Racing M7 WCS V3.0 Factory Tuned on-road engine

Reds Racing have introduced their all-new M7 WCS V3.0 Factory Tuned 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. It features a new crankshaft for increased power output and reliability as it is made from a specially-coated carbon steel. A silicone filling of the crankshaft reduces the inertia of rotation and the engine also comes with a new cooling system and a Japan-made 7x19x6mm front bearing. The package is rounded out by a redesigned crankcase and combustion camber insert as well as the Gen2 venturi and a new low-speed needle.

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April 29, 2016

Video – Team Associated B6 introduction

Team Associated designer Kody Numedahl, who is attending the EOS season finale at the Nurburgring in Germany, talks us through his latest creation, the B6, which is making its competition debut this weekend.


April 29, 2016

Hobby Pro USA 24K gold-plated stainless steel screws

Hobby Pro USA 24K gold-plated stainless steel screws

Hobby Pro USA have introduced their new 24K gold-plated stainless steel screws. Made from high-grade 12.9 steel for reduced wear and sporting a 24K gold-coating the 3mm fasteners are available as counter sunk or button head variant in six different dimensions and as 10-piece packs, covering most 1/10th scale applications.

View the button head screws here


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