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October 29, 2015

Exotek Yokomo 1/10 buggy aluminium option parts

Exotek Racing have new aluminium option parts for Yokomo’s YZ line of 1/10th off-road vehicles available. First up are zero degree rear hubs for the YZ-2 and YZ4. They are machined from 7075 aluminium and sport a vertical ball stud mounting position for easy roll centre adjustments. Extra machining makes the parts light of weight without sacrificing durability and they are utilising an extra hole for using a 3mm set screw on the hinge pin for improved fit. The parts are anodised in factory black and they sport etched Exotek logos.

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October 29, 2015

STRC Ascender aluminium shock parts

ST Racing Concepts have new aluminium shock parts for the Vaterra Ascender 1/10th off-road vehicle available. First up is a set of threaded shock bodies, lower shock caps, and spring collars. The high-quality and precision CNC-machined shock bodies comes in either gun metal or scale black anodising, or there is the option of having blue anodised collars and lower caps for a more accentuated look. The shock collars come with O-rings inside to accurate hold spring pre-load settings. The lower caps features machined grips for ease of assembly. The shock bodies and accessories come as pairs and are a direct replacement for the standard composite items. Also new is a four piece set of aluminium upper shock caps. Like the spring collars they feature machined grips for easy assembly and they are available in black, gun metal, silver or blue anodising.

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October 29, 2015

Reedy 3400mAh 50C 7.4V LP shorty LiPo battery

New from Reedy comes the 3400mAh 2S low-profile competition LiPo battery pack. Low-profile shorty batteries are quickly becoming the favoured configuration for 2WD and 4WD buggies thanks to their light weight and low centre of gravity. Reedy’s new offering provides 3400mAh capacity for modified class racers while a 50C discharge rating smooths the power output to reduce lap times. The hardcase battery utilises 4mm low-resistance sockets, it meets ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications, measures 93x47x18.5mm and it weighs in at only 155g.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

October 29, 2015

Team Associated Apex Scion Racing FS-R LiPo Combo

The latest Team Associated kit to receive the LiPo Combo treatment is the Apex Scion Racing 2015 Formula Drift car. Fitted with the same racing livery as the full-size FR-S driven by Greddy pro driver Ken Gushi, the kit features a Reedy brushless motor and digital speed control, sealed metal-gear diffs and a tough 4WD system with aluminium drive shaft. High-grip treaded racing tyres are mounted on 10-spoke hex drive wheels that include realistic-looking details such as brake rotors and callipers. Four adjustable fluid-filled, coil-over, tuned shocks make managing imperfections in the road effortless. Included with the LiPo Combo is also the Reedy compact balance charger as well as a WolfPack 3300mAh 30C 7.4V LiPo battery.

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October 28, 2015

DMS Partz B44.3 carbon fibre chassis set

New from DMS Partz and made for the Team Associated B44.3 4WD buggy is a carbon fibre chassis set with Avid balance weights. As used by several of the Team Associated team drivers and also used by Team Associated’s Neil Cragg to TQ this year’s oOple race in the 4WD class the chassis is designed to be stronger and more rigid than the kit supplied aluminium offering, which results in a sharper and more responsive feel to the car. The new chassis gives drivers the option of switching the steering servo to either the left or right position on the chassis with holes provided for both layouts. In keeping with the kit options, forward or rear motor options are available and both saddle or shortly LiPo layouts can be used.

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October 28, 2015

Serpent Centax clutch bell holder & pinion tool

Serpent have introduced two new tool for nitro on-road cars in the form of the Centax clutch bell holders and pinion tools for 1/8th and 1/10th cars. The clutch bell holder was designed to easily grip the clutch bell during removal or installation of the pinion gears and the tools are made from hard-anodised aluminium with a spring steel lever and steel pin to secure the clutch bell. The pinion tools are also made from aluminium but they come orange anodised and allow for easy removal or fasting of all new-style pinion gears.

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October 28, 2015

MR33 Touring Car & Buggy transportation bags

New from MR33 and coming for 1/10th touring cars and buggies are two car transportation bags. Made from black fabric and sporting the proud MR33 logo the on-road bag measures 480x300mm while the off-road bag is slightly larger at 550x330mm. Both feature a cord to conveniently close the bags that keep dust and dirt away during storage and transportation.

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October 28, 2015

T-Works B5 titanium shock standoffs

T-Works have titanium shock standoffs for Team Associated’s fifth generation 1/10th off-road vehicles available. Made from the same material as T-Works’ screws and turnbuckles the standoffs are of a multi-piece design that does away with the need to use the standard composite shock bushings. Included in the set, that is usable with the B5, T5 and SC5 kits, are the standoffs, four mounting screws as well as suitable self-locking nuts.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]