New from Novarossi comes the 2015 Elite range of TOP engines for off-road and on-road applications. Starting with the top-of-the-foodchain Elite 8 Off Road, the engine is of a long stroke design and features an 8-port sleeve. Coming with a turbo glowplug combustion camber insert and 14mm turbo crankshaft the engine is available with standard steel or high-quality ceramic ball bearings.
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New from T-Works come large diameter M4 wheel nuts for most 1/10th scale applications. Machined from 7075 aluminium the nuts offer a 11.5mm diameter flange with serrated surface which greatly reduces the chance of a nut coming loose during use while the larger diameter also better supports the wheel at the same time. The nuts fit all popular touring car and buggy wheels and they come in red, orange or blue anodising.
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Reedy’s HV Digital Competition Servos are race-proven and feature numerous enhancements including precision metal gears for added strength and smooth operation, and an advanced microprocessor that improves vehicle control and on-track performance. Its state-of-the-art aluminium mid case lowers operating temperatures for fade-free operation. High voltage compatibility means that LiPo RX batteries or increased ESC BEC output voltage can be used without fear of damaging sensitive internal components. Available in a choice of hi-torque (RT1508) or hi-speed (RT1206) models.
New from Fenix and made for the Su-zuka formula kit is a water-cut aluminium chassis. Made from 2mm 7075-T6 material and coming hard anodised the chassis is considered to be an all-round item that works from low grip asphalt to high grip carpet conditions.
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Virtual Racing Industries has added a new outdoor off-road track, the Circuit MBM in Montpellier, France. This exciting new track was created in close collaboration with the Montpellier club and it is a typical French style track carved out in the terrain. VRI’s graphics and 3D artist Tony West has delivered yet another masterpiece by capturing the right atmosphere and character of this track spot on.
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Schumacher introduces a range of new Core RC servos for 1/8th and 1/10th scale applications. First up is the 1012TG (0.12s/10kg-cm), a standard size servo with heavy duty titanium gears for improved durability even in somewhat harsher conditions. The standard voltage servo is usable for 1/8th and 1/10th applications.
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Samix has a new aluminium servo arm for 1/10th scale applications available. Machined from high-quality alloy and coming black anodised and with chamfered natural colour edges the arm offers higher rigidity compared to standard plastic arms for improved steering feeling and precision. The offset design makes the servo arm ideal especially for touring cars and many off-road buggies.
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Hudy introduces a new accessories bag to store tools, engines, parts and other equipment in. Measuring 21x17x6cm the bag is large enough to take two .21 engines and an exhaust and it is also good to store and transport pit equipment like tools, oils, greases and many more. The bag offers reinforced walls, it is fully cushioned for protection and sports the colourful Hudy graphics all round.
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