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September 25, 2015

All Japan Hobby Show – Kyosho

On show at the Kyosho booth at this week’s All Japan Hobby Show are several new competition kits ranging from 1/12th to 1/8th scale. First up is the Plazma Ra2.0 1/12th scale pan car kit. The follow-up model of the Ra features several improvements and new features such as the single bellcrank “reverse-type” centre steering assembly with longitudinally mounted steering servo. New are also the front aluminium suspension mounts that allow for easy ride height changes using carbon fibre plates and the battery mount utilises rubber O-rings for tape-less battery mounting. Also new with the 2.0 version is the ability to adjust the side springs through the lower pod plate with the larger inner hex making adjustments more precise and easy.

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September 25, 2015

All Japan Hobby Show – Carisma

The 55th edition of the All Japan Hobby Show is held this week in Tokyo, Japan with most of the important Japanese and Asian companies in attendance. First up is Carisma who have their all-new 4XS 1/10th 4WD race buggy on show. Developed in cooperation with a well-known European RC car designer the 4WD buggy is based on a carbon fibre double deck chassis, it features a shaft drivetrain with 3-disc slipper clutch and, from what is understood, the buggy can utilise both shorty and saddle pack battery configurations right from the box. Other features of Carisma’s first ever competition kit include alloy suspension mounts with composite inserts, aluminium big bore shock absorbers and a mid-cab design bodyshell with aerodynamic tuning features. The kit should become available shortly.

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September 25, 2015

TRG X1 & X12’15 Max Carbon graphite chassis

TRG X1 & X12'15 Max Carbon graphite chassis

Japanese company TRG have introduced new optional Max Carbon graphite chassis for the Xray X1 and X12’15. Starting with the X1 chassis, the main plate was specially designed to allow the use of TRG’s TRG114 formula front end and dual bellcrank steering system. The wider front end makes the car usable for 200mm foam tyre classes and beside TRG’s own front suspension the chassis also allows to use the Tamiya F104 front end as well as the TRG F103 and F104 servo mounts.

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September 25, 2015

Exotek heavy-duty aluminium servo horns

Exotek have introduced new heavy-duty aluminium servo horns for all Team Associated 1/10th scale vehicles. Machined from 7975 aluminium and sporting a clamp-style design the horn matches the dimensions of the stock AE servo arms and they are available in blue and black anodising and for servos with 23T and 25T spline.

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September 25, 2015

Serpent 977-e TTB motor mount set

Serpent have introduced a dedicated motor mount set for the popular TTB square-style brushless motors. Precision-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming gun metal anodised the part mounts directly to the centre bracket of the 977-e. Included with the mount comes suitable mounting hardware.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 25, 2015

AKA premium race socks

Caps, shirts and hoodies printed all over with your choice of RC brands are so “2014” – instead you can now show your passion to your favourite brand with the new AKA race socks. The premium socks provide a compression fit, performance ribbing, enhanced ventilation and a reduced friction profile. Made exclusively for AKA from the premium SGX line by Sock Guy. These thin socks are ideal for high performance sports such as cycling or running, but will get your through your long main in comfort or keep you on top of your turn marshaling game. Pairs are sold in your choice of S/M (US size 5-9) or L/XL(US size 9-13) sizes. They are made in the USA and available exclusively here.

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September 25, 2015

SMC YZ-2 brass weight kits

Coming from SMC and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 2WD buggy are two brass weights in the form of front rear pivot plate and the front motor plate brace. Designed to adapt the car to lower bite conditions the brass weights will make for a less aggressive forward weight distribution by adding weight to the rear end without harming the buggy’s mid corner speed. The front rear pivot was designed to take up all the space between the transmission and the motor while still providing critical anti-squat clearance with or without the kit shim. SMC pushed the block into all the nooks and crannies they could and not simply copied the design of the standard part with this resulting in a whopping 68g or rearward weight shift. The front motor plate brace in the kit is a small aluminium L brace, but the new part filled up the space under the waterfall as much as possible. Full motor displacement is still available, as well as clearance for the rubber pad under the brace with the motor plate attachment hole is still usable too. The motor brace place weighs in at 34g and the two parts are available separately or as combo kit.

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September 24, 2015

Serpent Spyder SRX4 2.5mm aluminium chassis

Serpent have introduced a 2.5mm aluminium chassis for the SRX4 4WD buggy. Made to replace the standard carbon fibre part the alloy chassis will improve rigidity and stability as it is less flexible compared to the carbon chassis. Excessive machining of the 7075-T6 part reduces the weight to 120g while the hard-coated surfaces reduces wear even on abrasive surfaces. With the chassis being stiffer it is best used on high-traction surfaces such as carpet and astro turf.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]