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September 18, 2020

T-Works TC-01 spur gear adaptor & suspension balls

T-Works continue to release new parts for the Tamiya TC-01 with the new parts focussed on shedding weight where possible. First up is the spur gear adaptor, which has been made from hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, the new material along with the minimal design, help to bring the weight down from 7.1g to 2.1g. Next up is the new suspension balls, again from the same material, the weight saving is 4 grams (8 pieces) over the standard parts. Finally the 24 piece ball end set, again made from hard coated high quality aluminium, helps in reducing the weight from 27.5g to just 7.3g, which when you combine it with the other two new items gives you a total weight saving of nearly 30grams.

View the other new parts here

September 18, 2020

2020 Kinwald Klassic – Cancelled

Hobby Action RC Raceway in Chandler Arizona got in touch to let us know the disappointing news that the 2020 BKlassic has had to be cancelled. You can read the announcement here:

Hello everyone, 2020 has been a crazy time in the world and the RC industry has had to make adjustments on the fly. As you all know the Covid-19 virus has caused us to make some difficult decisions this year and we are at that point again. As of September 17, 2020, the State of Arizona is classified in the “Moderate” zone for the potential community spread, under this level the Arizona Department of Health Services restricts gatherings on indoor assembly. With the current recommended limitation on public gatherings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Kinwald Klassic scheduled for October 17-18, 2020. It is an honor to for Hobby Action RC Raceway to host this event and we will again honor Brian in 2021. Thank you to all those that support us and our hobby. LT

September 18, 2020

Kyosho Mini-Z 4×4 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Having been hyped on social media for the last few days, Kyosho have just dropped the all new Mini-Z Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. This sweet looking crawler uses an all new chassis with steel ladder frame and multi-link rigid-axle suspension. Featuring solid front and rear axles, the ring and pinion gears, in addition to other gears and components, feature metal construction to withstand the heavy loads under the toughest driving conditions. This car comes specced out with steel links and ball ends, coil over type shock absorbers, slipper clutch, an all new gearbox that features moulded covers and includes 6 pinion gears that allow adjustment from ultra-low gearing for steep terrain, through to high-speed gearing for smooth running on flat roads. The car is also full ball raced, factory installed to ensure the smoothest most efficient operation possible.

View more details & images here

September 18, 2020

Rebellion RC MMX body distance system

Similar to the body distance system released yesterday by RebellionRC yesterday, this new version is specific to the Awesomatix MMX. Incorporated into new steering arms, its adjustable design makes it possible to fine-tune the mounting height of the body. Because the body no longer moves up and down with the chassis you can position the body lower than ever before, which in turn improves aerodynamics. For a perfect fit on the knuckle they have used special tools to provide the highest precision, playfree and still easy to disassemble without tons of force.

View the mounted system here

September 17, 2020

Ruddog R2167 tuned exhaust pipe

The new Ruddog R2167 tuned exhaust pipe was developed together with their racing team to ensure optimised performance in combination with the RNX21.3 nitro off-road engine. The EFRA2167 homologated pipe offers exceptional torque and top end speed as well as low fuel consumption, ensuring balanced performance for all types of tracks and track conditions. Included with the polished pipe comes an L50 manifold that further supports the overall performance of the exhaust system.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

September 17, 2020

Rêve D MC-1 conversion kit

Rêve D have announced the upcoming release of their new MC-1 conversion kit for the YD-2. The car that won the R.C.D.C. All Japan E-Drift Championship as a prototype is finally ready. Rêve D main designer Hayato Matsuzaki, together with the development team and team drivers all worked together to further refine the kit and after almost a year it’s ready. 2.5mm thick carbon material is used for the main chassis, upper deck & vertical deck to optimise pitch & roll rigidity. The aluminium gear case, which has succeeded in reducing the weight to the utmost while maintaining rigidity, has been designed so that the gear differential unit can be easily attached and detached, achieving outstanding maintainability. The new motor plate design allows you to select the motor height in 3 steps without removing the spur gear unit, making it easy to change the settings. The MC-1 conversion will be available in 2 versions, the slide rack spec or the bell crank (wiper) spec.

View more images of the MC-1 here

September 17, 2020

Team Powers high airflow cooling fan

Team Powers have introduced the latest version of their high airflow cooling fan. The casing has been machined from 7075 aluminium and sports 2 screw holes in the base so it can be mounted to the chassis directly, while a high magnet core prevents the fan from stopping when it’s too close to car’s motor. The fan is 30mm x 30mm and is 12mm thick which is an extra 2mm compared to the previous version for improved air flow.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

September 17, 2020

RC Maker T4’20 carbon hub extension plates

RC Maker have developed some beefed up extension plates for the Xray T4’20 alu steering hubs. They have also integrated an M3 pressed insert which completely does away with the nut on top of the arm. There’s specific versions for front and rear to maximise strength in each position whilst ensuring required clearance from hubs/wheels. Compared to stock the new plates are thicker at 3mm and have the inner link position removed, while the new profile of the arm has increased strength and flex.

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