Dirt Racing Products have released a vibrant T-shirt showing off the brand’s logo in yellow and backed with a distressed gray print. The graphic on the front and back is topped off by Brian Kinwald’s name and the black colour shirt is available in medium to XXX-large sizes.
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Arrowmax have a new addition to their range of Honeycomb tools available in the form of a Centax clutch spring adjustment tool. It allows to easily attach and detach the clutch spring preload collar and it also comes in handy when adjusting the bite point of the clutch. As all Honeycomb series tools the clutch adjustment tool makes use of a lightweight aluminium handle with large milled-out sections and it comes gun metal anodised and laser-etched.
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Team Associated’s countertop/setup mat has undergone a facelift with the new black design replacing the earlier blue version and a new Reedy-branded variant being also available. Being only available through rc10.com these 16″ x 20″ mats provide a protective surface for countertops and RC pit tables alike. Preventing stains from nitro fuel, shock oil, dirt and grime, these mats are a great way to protect working place surfaces and they also do good as an RC pit table setup board, providing a flat surface for pre-race checks of ride height and camber/toe.
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Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Losi 1/14th scale Mini Rally 4WD RTR kit. Based on the Mini 8ight platform the car features a shaft drivetrain, long travel suspension and a 4500kv brushless motor and 2S LiPo-compatible speed controller for true rallycross performance on a variety of surfaces. Rally-inspired wheels and tyres as well as a rally bodyshell make for a cool appearance while the included Dynamite 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH battery and a suitable charger allow you to hit the track instantly.
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Team Associated’s ProRally 1/10th scale ProRally 4WD RTR car is soon also available as LiPo Combo package. The ProRally 4WD RTR is a factory assembled all-wheel-drive RC car that features front and rear sealed gear differentials, a tough aluminium drive shaft, and an adjustable centre slipper clutch. The bumps are managed by four fluid-filled, adjustable, coil-over shocks and aggressive, all-terrain racing tyres mounted on rally-inspired hex drive wheels. A Reedy brushless 550-SL motor and a XP water-resistant speed controller, pre-soldered with high-current T-plug connectors, are also part of the package as is the XP 2.4GHz radio system. All of this comes topped off with your choice of two custom-finished Rockstar ProRally detailed bodies. In addition to that the new Reedy 423-S 35W Compact Balance Charger and Reedy WolfPack LiPo 3300mAh 30C 7.4V Battery are included as well in the LiPo Combo package.
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New from JConcepts comes the Hustle wheel for the Traxxas Slash and Slash 4×4 short course trucks. The Hustle wheel takes into account the durability needs of the Slash racer without compromising looks. 6-spoke design rotates about the centre of the wheel with a deep recess in the centre which allows plenty of footing for wheel locknuts. The base features the black wheel appearance and 6 moulded mock locknuts which bring a realistic look. In-between the spread 6 spokes rests small grooves which break up the pattern adding a split personality to the overall design. The entire face of the wheel has been plated with a silver coating which gives racers a little more luxurious look to match-up to the variety of 1:1 inspired bodies on the market. The moulded black colour of the wheel shows through in the extra depth of the spokes which was specifically designed into the wheel. Wheel profile, interior and exterior ribbing and spoke design were all areas of focus while creating the combination of durability, clearance, functionality and appearance.
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Modelix Racing have announced some small updates to their range of Ultimate engines. To build on the M-5 and M-8’s well established base, both engines now feature an all new black coloured head which has been slightly modified to increase the amount of air flow going through the glow plug area and keep the temperature of the plug cooler. Both the M-5 and M-8 engines also now come with the new Novarossi patented dual rubber sealed bearings installed. These new additions help the engines to run more stable and give drivers/ mechanics an easier tuning engine. Finally, Ultimate M-5 and M-8 tuned engines are also available in combos at very competitive prices.
Tamiyablog have released first images of forthcoming Tamiya kits on show at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show. First up is of course the new TRF211XM 1/10th 2WD mid-motor buggy. By the look of things the buggy makes use of the proven TRF201 front and rear end as well as the 201’s gearbox with the chassis being made using a new composite material that combines the stiffness of an alloy chassis with the light weight of composite plastic for improved on-track performance. We do not have any information if the white colour chassis will make it into the kit or if the buggy will come with a dark colour one, once the hype about the new chassis material has settled a bit.
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