June 28, 2014

Pro-Line Pro-2 Buggy full kit

Pro-Line Pro-2 Buggy full kit

Following the release of the Pro-2 Buggy conversion kit for the Pro-2 SC and the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Pro-Line now release the the Buggy as a full kit including all needed parts to build a rolling chassis. The vehicle builds on a 3mm 7075 low centre of gravity aluminium chassis and included are a vast amount of PL option parts such as the Performance Transmission set, the ProTrack suspension components, PowerStroke shock absorbers and a realistic buggy bodyshell. Part of the package are also Blockade SC tyres and F-11 wheels. The kit comes partly assembled, making it ideal for entry level modellers and experienced racers alike.

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June 27, 2014

Hitec X1 Pro charger & ePowerBox 17A power supply

Hitec X1 Pro charger & ePowerBox 17A power supply

Hitec introduce the X1 Pro DC/DC battery charger and ePowerBox 17A power supply. Starting with the charger, the multi-chemistry device delivers a powerful 180 watts with an adjustable charge current rate of 0.1 to 16A and a single output. The X1 Pro design includes docking capability with the ePowerBox 17A power supply upping its ante in convenience and portability. The efficient power supply converts 100 to 240VAC volts into 17A of continuous 13.8VDC power, making it compatible with a wide variety of DC chargers. Available as separate versatile units or as a cohesive combination.

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June 27, 2014

Smokem BD7-IIX carbon fibre main chassis plate

Smokem BD7-IIX carbon fibre main chassis plate

Made for the Yokomo BD7 and BD7 2014 is the BD7-IIX chassis from Smokem Racing. On the back of the success of their 418-IIX chassis at various international events in recent months, Smokem now launches the latest iteration of their IIX design for the Yokomo BD7 electric tourers. The chassis utilises a proprietary 2.0mm thick “Pro-Weave” pure carbon fibre construction – which is stiffer than conventional weave but softer than a quasi weave. Together with its smooth contoured design, the BD7-IIX chassis provides improved flex characteristics while the thinner construction delivers a lowered centre of gravity for improved corner speed over a wider range of track conditions.

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June 27, 2014

Sanwa SRG-BZX & BZX Type-R servos

Sanwa SRG-BZX & BZX Type-R servos

German Sanwa distributors LRP introduce the Sanwa SRG-BZX and SRG-BZX Type-R servos. Both digital servos offer a brushless motor, metal gears and a speed of up to 0.09s with a torque of 15kg-cm at 7.4V input. While the BZX comes with a middle aluminium heatsink section and a plastic upper case the BZX Type-R is an all-alloy type with upper aluminium case for even more durability in demanding applications such as 1/8th nitro buggies and trucks.

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June 27, 2014

MIP B5 series “Shiny” Pucks drive system

MIP B5 series "Shiny" Pucks drive system

Since MIP introduced their Pucks drive system the company made the sets available for a wide range of kits and the latest vehicle to receive the “Pucks treatment” is the B5 series buggy from Team Associated. The Shiny Pucks system for AE’s latest 2WD buggy includes Shiny C-CVD steel driveshafts and outdrives specially designed to use the orange colour crosspin cushions. The parts are direct replacements for the items included in the B5 and B5M kits, make for a smoother and easier to maintain drivetrain and the set also comes with clear silicone grease and blue thread lock.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]


June 27, 2014

Yokomo 1/10th buggy carpet spring sets

Yokomo 1/10th buggy carpet spring sets

Yokomo introduce new 1/10th big bore shock absorber springs under their new Yatabe Arena brand. Designed under the supervision of Shin Adachi, the springs are developed to improve handling on artificial high-bite surfaces such as astroturf and carpet. The springs are shorter in length compared to the stock B-Max2 and B-Max4 springs to allow for a lower ride height, they reduce traction rolling and improve the handling over jumps and while landing. The colour-coded springs will become available end of June, beginning of July in five different hardnesses for the front and four for the rear.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


June 27, 2014

Exotek F104 Ultra diff axle & diff housing

Exotek F104 Ultra diff axle & diff housing

Exotek Racing introduce two new option parts for the F104 series of formula cars in the form of an aluminium diff axle and diff housing. Starting with the diff axle, the combined 1-piece part reduces the play and weight of the stock axle with extra machining reducing the axle to only 4.5 grams whereas the stock part is 7grams. The axle is ideal for high speed conditions due to the lower rotating mass and reduced unsprung weight. Special machining makes for exacter diff ring tolerance to insure a better diff ring fit as the diff ring will not slip back and forth like in the stock diff.

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June 27, 2014

Spec-R 20mm touring car shock springs

Spec-R 20mm touring car shock springs

Spec-R have six new 20mm “big bore” spring for 1/10th touring cars available. Coming in fine steps from a soft 0.271kgf/mm to a hard 0.318kgf/mm the springs are meant to fit a wide range of today’s short TC shocks that make use of low-profile 20mm springs. Made from high-quality spring steel and sporting laser-etched markings for easy identification the springs are available separately or as a a complete set with all six pairs from soft to hard.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]