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June 15, 2015

Yeah Racing M05 graphite & efficiency upgrade kit

Yeah Racing have introduced the graphite and efficiency upgrade kit for the Tamiya M05 car. The company’s third upgrade kit for the M05 addresses possible cooling issues the car can have when racing in high ambient temperatures with three individual aluminium cooling heatsinks with cooling fans and a aluminium fan mount will keeping any motor cool in all racing conditions. The kit also includes a redesigned battery mount with a lightweight, spring loaded aluminium and carbon fibre quick release that does away with any body clips and the like. The design also allows to route the battery leads out of the top for increased safety. The set is rounded out by carbon fibre shock towers and a suitable fan unit and all aluminium parts come in metallic ice blue colour.

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June 15, 2015

Tamiya TRF211XM 1/10th 2WD buggy kit

Tamiya have released official information about their forthcoming TRF211X 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. Information about the vehicle have floated around for some time but now the Japanese manufacturer has issued proper information about the successor of the TRF201 kit. The buggy will come in a mid-motor-only configuration using the TRF201’s suspension components and a resin material main tub chassis that was specially produced to offer a highly-balanced blend of rigidity and flexibility that suits it to any surface. Rear rigidity is further enhanced by fastening the rear stiffener to the carbon fibre battery stiffener. The aluminium gearbox can be fitted with ball or gear diff units to further adapt the chassis to the surface and included in the kit comes a lightweight bodyshell and rear wing.

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June 12, 2015

Hudy LED pit lamp bag

Coming from Hudy and made for their LED pit lamp is a suitable bag. Made for secure and convenient storage and transportation the fully cushioned bag has reinforced walls to protect the lamp from the rigours of travelling. Measuring 29x8x7cm the bag also sports flashy Hudy graphics and a strong zipper.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

June 12, 2015

Tourex TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres

Tourex have introduced the TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres especially made for artificial surfaces such as astroturf. Offering a multitude of small pins and coming moulded from 50 shore rubber the tyre will combine high grip and optimised durability. The tyres come pre-glued on white disc rims and including TX 4-12 inserts.

Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]

June 11, 2015

Team Associated B4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo

Hot on the heels of the refurbished Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo kit comes its successful buggy sibling, the B4.2. Based on the legendary B4 platform the vehicle includes the Team Associated XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal-gear steering servo. Power is supplied by a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor while the water-resistant Reedy brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff and high current T-connector provides smooth throttle control. The new LiPo Combo package includes all the features of the popular B4.2 RTR along with the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack LiPo 3300mAh 30C 7.4V battery.

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June 11, 2015

Serpent Natrix 748-e 200mm electric on-road car

Available now from Serpent is the Natrix 748-e 1/10th 200mm electric on-road car. Based off of the successful 748 nitro on-road car the electric variant features a specially designed 2-belt drivetrain with double gear differentials, machined motor and layshaft mounts, a carbon fibre chassis as well as the fully adjustable suspension components of the gas-powered variant. Other features include RCCX SS shocks, carbon fibre shock mounts and top deck, carbon battery mounts as well as spring steel transmission parts, ball races anti-roll bars and an ultra low centre of gravity steering and servo mount system.

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June 11, 2015

LRP iX8 V2 1/8th scale brushless speed controller

LRP have introduced the updated iX8 V2 brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale applications. The second generation of this competition speedo features new hardware components and the v2.6 Team firmware. Overall the controller will stay cooler during the run for more consistent performance and improved brake control which is further helped by the new BR2 brake setting. For a faster take off the ESC’s software also comes with new and more aggressive Initial Drive settings. The package is rounded out by a full set of accessories including a fan unit and pre-soldered power wires.

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June 11, 2015

Reflex Racing RSD touring car spring sets

Coming from Reflex Racing and made for a range of touring cars including the Xray T4 are several shock spring sets. First up is the 20mm Progressive Spring set for the Xray T4. Progressive springs generate more traction than linear springs due to the dynamic of the compression of the spring. Early in the compression, when the spring needs to be soft to provide bite, they are softer and later in the roll, they stiffen up to provide more exit and on power traction and steering. The set comprises of three different rates of Yellow 13.0-14.0 lb/in, Gold 14.0-15.0 lb/in and Silver 15.0-16.0 lb/in.

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