VP Pro have their new RS-602 high-output glow igniter available. Made from anodised aluminium and stainless steel and coming quipped with a single 5000mAh cell the igniter offers a higher capacity than the previous model for longer lasting power per charge. Included comes a suitable overnight wall charger.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Xray introduce a range of 12mm aluminium offset wheel hubs for the XB4 line of buggies. Coming machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and sporting a black anodised finish for improved wear characteristics the hubs are available with several offset values of -0.75, 0, +0.75, +1.50, +2.25 and +3.00mm allowing to run industry standard 12mm hex wheels such as the EOS handout Schumacher tyres. The clamp-type adapters are of a lightweight design and they are marked for easy identification.
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Serpent have announced the soon release of the F110 SF2 1/10th formula kit. The pan car will sport a redesigned chassis, a completely new front end, an innovative rear pivot system and a new longer centre shock absorber along a new front and rear aero package.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Ryan Maifield and Drew Moller topped practice for the 21st running of the Reedy Race of Champions at OCRC Raceway today in California. Last year’s runner-up, Maifield took his TLR22 to the fastest lap time in the third and final round of 2WD practice ahead of team-mate & last year’s 2WD Open class winner JP Richards. In 4WD it was new HB signing Moller who set the pace from defending Champion Ryan Cavalieri and Maifield, the Ryans best lap time separated by 0.001 of a second.
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New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the B5 lightweight heatsink motorplate for the Team Associated B5 buggy. The part is a direct replacement for the standard motor plate on the B5, B5M and T5M and it sports an updated design with machined cooling fins that reduce the weight and improve cooling without sacrificing rigidity. The closed design keeps dirt out of the pinion and main gear area allowing to run the part in every racing condition. The motorplate is cut from aircraft quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes blue anodised and laser etched to match with the remainder of RDRP’s Team Associated option parts.
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VBC Racing introduce the ARTS Active Rear Toe System for the rear suspension of the Wildfire line of 1/10th electric touring cars. Including new rear lower A-arms, 2 degree alloy C-hubs, steering knuckles and mounting hardware the set allows to adjust the amount of rear toe gain or loss during cornering for improved stability in corners and better top speed on the straights. The kit is usable on the original Wildfire, the Ghost, D06 and the current D07.
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Arrowmax have three new parts boxes with 10, 21 and 36 compartments available. Measuring 132x68x22mm (10 compartments), 196x132x41mm (21 compartments) and 272x175x43mm (36 compartments) they sport the Arrowmax logo and are ideal to store small parts such as screws, nuts and washers.
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Italian company Max Airbrush introduce the Magma V1.0 bodyshell for the Xray XB8 buggy. Made from clear polycarbonate material the body adapts the unique look of the company’s Magma design in order to create a new look for the XB8. Both material and shape ensure a good amount of robustness while a special shape around the engine’s cooling area provided sufficient cooling.
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