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April 10, 2020

Tamiya CC-02 aluminium arm pivot

Coming from Tamiya and made for the CC-02 trail truck is an aluminium arm pivot set. Designed to replace the standard C5 and C6 parts and being machined from high-quality aluminium, the mounts offer improved rigidity in the link arm area, ensuring greater durability and smoother suspension movement. In addition the mounting hardware is a lot less prone to become undone by the suspension movement. The set includes the A and B mounts as well as mounting hardware.

View the installed mounts here

April 10, 2020

Samix SCX10 III brass driveshaft caps

Made for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck is Samix’s new set of brass driveshaft caps. The 4-piece set adds about 21g of weight to some of the lowest areas of the chassis, improving climbing performance while adding a cool new look. In addition the parts, that are usable on the transmission output and axle input shafts, increase stability and durability of the drivetrain as they are a direct fit on the plastic shafts.

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April 8, 2020

Tamiya Grasshopper 2005 Candy Green 2WD buggy kit

Tamiya have announced the soon return of their 2005 Grasshopper Candy Green 2WD buggy kit. The latest re-release of the popular 1980’s buggy features a pre-painted TS52 candy green body shell and it uses the iconic tub chassis, independent front and rigid axle rear suspension, a simple drivetrain powered by a 380-size brushed motor as well as front rib and rear sand paddle tyres mounted on white multi-piece rims. The kit makes a great first off-road buggy, it brings back some memories from the past and it will hit stores by the end of May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

April 7, 2020

Ruddog 4000mAh 7.4V 50C LiIon stick pack battery

Ruddog have introduced their new 4000mAh 7.4V 50C LiIon stick battery pack that was developed for the use with ready-to-run cars or starter boxes. Measuring 139×46.5x25mm and weighing in at 225g the battery offers a low weight and high capacity, making it ideal to power cars, buggies and trucks as well as nitro starter boxes where the oval shape hardcase makes for easy adding to existing NiMH “Racing Pack” battery compartments. Using the Lithium-Ion cell technology for durability, the battery uses the same charging CC/CV charging settings as a 7.4V LiPo battery and it comes pre-wired with an industry-standard XH balance port and a T-type power connector.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

April 7, 2020

Yeah Racing Desert Lizzard shock spring sets

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for their Desert Lizzard shock absorbers are two sets of shock springs. Available as 90mm and 100mm sets, the kits include short, medium and long springs of three different hardnesses, allowing for a wide range of suspension hardness adjustments with Yeah Racing’s own Desert Lizzard trail truck shock absorbers. The springs are of a black colour and made of high-quality spring steel.

View the 100mm set here

April 7, 2020

Tamiya CC-02 stainless steel steering rod set

Tamiya have introduced an adjustable stainless steel steering rod set for the CC-02 trail truck. Made to replace the kit’s B5 plastic parts and the standard 3x50mm shaft, the stainless steel items will greatly improve overall strength while allowing for super easy steering geometry adjustment. Included in the set are the steering and servo links, a set of super smooth suspension balls, suitable ball cups for the steering knuckles and lower servo mount link as well as a multi-function wrench for link length adjustment.

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April 3, 2020

Yeah Racing Tritronic 1/10 waterproof brushed 80A ESC

Yeah Racing have introduced their new and upgraded Tritronic brushed electronic speed controller. The ESC features automatic throttle programming, making it easier to change settings on the fly on the trail or even out bashing. Throttle range is automatically calibrated on power up and the external capacitor is now housed in a flat case for easy mounting as well. The controller is usable for 1/10th scale vehicles such as crawler and trail trucks, buggies, trucks and on-road cars using brushed motors of down to 12T.

View lists of the features and specifications and another image here

April 3, 2020

Tamiya Terra Scorcher 2020 re-release 4WD buggy kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Terra Scorcher 2020 re-release 4WD buggy kit. First issued in 1988 the buggy is a collector’s favourite and it features an independent double wishbone suspension all-round, a shaft-driven all-wheel drive transmission, universal front driveshafts as well as anti-roll bars and a new aluminium motor mount to better cope with the power of today’s brushless motors and LiPo batteries. A futuristic multi-part body shell and equal-width front and rear wheels and tyres round out the package. The kit is set for a release in May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]