Japanese Ansmann importers, Powers International, have begun selling the new range of pre painted 1/8th scale buggy shells. Available in a variety of different colour schemes they have been made to suit the Kyosho Inferno MP777. Ansmann also have a complete range of pre painted touring car shells available too.
Source: Powers International [powers-international.com]
Much More have extended their range of general purpose NiMH battery packs with the release of a number of different formats to suit various different requirements. First up are the 7.2V Power Sport packs that come in both 2200MAh and 2800MAh while also released is a Sport Stick pack that is also 7.2V but is 3800MAh. For longer run times Much More have also introduced their 4500 Select 6 Cell pack that can be used in cars as well as starter boxes and other high power applications. Finally from the Korean company are 2 new receiver packs, one 1500MAh 6V flat pack for use in gas on road cars and a Hump configured packo of the same cells for use in off road gas cars.
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Robitronic have released their new entry level 1/8th scale truggy, the Mantis TXS, which is based on the companys competition truggy, the Mantis. The TXS was designed to bring high performance to beginners and racers and comes pre-built as RTR with the only thing needed are batteries for your radio and car, as well as fuel.
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Xray have released more decal sets for their off road cars with the release of these rather funky looking wheel decals for the XT8 truggy. These full-colour graphic sets for XT8 dish wheels makes a bright, bold visual statement, setting your car apart from the crowd. Made from tough, self-adhesive vinyl for easy application and long wear, the stickers are die-cut so you just have to peel off the sticker and apply to the wheels. Available in various luminous colors.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xray have released this set of two XCA-clutch pinion gear tools to help install and remove pinon gears to and from the XCA clutchbell. The tools are moulded from a special composite mixture which ensures very high durability and very precise fitting to the pinions. The pinion gear tool is specially designed to fit the NT1 pinion gears which have very specific and unique teeth profile and design. The tools fit all NT1 pinion gears, both 1st gears – 15, 16, 17, 18T and 2nd gears – 20, 21, 22, 23T.
Source: Pit Work [pitwork.co.kr]
Edit RC have introduced this new flat pack touring car shock stand that helps you get your shocks built faster and with minimal fuss. The stand holds four shocks to enable you to quickly assemble shocks at the track or at home, then folds away flat to fit in your pit bag or tool box. Made from cool anodized aluminium with a laser-etched Edit logo for a great low-key look to your pit space the stand also sports convenient laser-etched markings so you don’t lose track of your front and rear shocks.
Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]
Hudy have released this ultra-fine chassis ride height gauge for 1/10th nitro and electric touring cars. Ranging from 3.8mm to 8mm the steps are in super-precise increments of 0.2mm amongst the most popular measurement ranges, finer steps than normal ride height gauges that normally are in increments of 0.5mm, this allows very precise adjustment of the front and rear ride height. The tool has been made from CNC-machined, high-quality lightweight duraluminum and features an elox-coating for a smooth, long-lasting finish.
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Hudy have released this ultra-fine chassis droop gauge for 1/10th nitro and electric touring cars. Ranging from 4mm to 6.8mm the steps are in super-precise increments of 0.2mm amongst the most popular measurement ranges, finer steps than normal droop gauges that normally are in increments of 0.5mm, this allows very precise adjustment of the front and rear droop. The tool has been made from CNC-machined, high-quality lightweight duraluminum and features an elox-coating for a smooth, long-lasting finish.
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