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October 9, 2014

Tamiya FF-04 Evo FWD chassis kit

Tamiya’s highly awaited FF-04 Evo front wheel drive chassis will hit the stores soon. Seen for the first time during the recent All Japan Hobby Show the kit builds on a newly designed 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis with 2.0mm top deck and TRF418 suspension arms. The kit features an updated servo mount for low-profile and standard-size servos and the car is equipped with a 3-gear transmission taken over from the XV-01 rally kit. The FF-04 Evo is set for a release in late November.

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October 8, 2014

AKA 17mm wheel nut wrench

Seen for the first time during the recent IFMAR 1/8th Buggy World Championships in Sicily and available now is AKA’s 17mm wheel wrench. The tool is made from machined and anodised aluminium for a durable and aesthetically pleasing look. The wrench has been optimised to fit all open and enclosed face wheel nuts and the over-sized handle features laser etched AKA logos and fits nicely into the palm of your hand, offering plenty of leverage to get those over-tightened nuts off in a breeze.

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October 8, 2014

Spec-R R1 2.25mm main chassis & 2.0mm upper deck

Spec-R have two new carbon fibre option parts for the R1 touring car available. First up is a 2.25mm main chassis that offers a less waisted shape than the Pro Spec item for improved flex characteristics. Also new is a 2.0mm upper deck for the R1. The part helps to adjust chassis flex to you liking by mixing and matching it with the different chassis types.

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October 7, 2014

Gridworks G-Daub traction compound bottles

Gridworks Racing introduce the G-Daub Traction Bottle, the first product released by the company. The tyre sauce bottles are the perfect solution for racers who want to store their preferred traction compounds in a leakproof bottle that offers lifetime construction, rewritable labels, colour coding, compound concealment, replaceable applicators and more. They are constructed of quality glass and will not become discoloured by the compound. Additionally, the glass bottles are safe for the environment and will not require replacement. The bottles include high quality rewritable labels and come in packs of three including coloured labels that can be affixed to the top for easy identification of different compounds in crowded hauler bags.

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October 7, 2014

OFNA X3 Sabre 12 degree C-hubs

Made for the X3 Sabre buggies and GT series on-road cars are aluminium C-hubs for the front end of the vehicle. Offering 12 degree of castor the parts improve the durability and precision of the suspension assembly while adding a bit of bling at the same time. The CNC-machined parts come with a brown anodised finish and are available now.

Source: OFNA [eofna.com]

October 6, 2014

Reedy Blackbox 410R competition ESC

Reedy Blackbox 410R Competition ESC

The long-anticipated Reedy Blackbox 410R electronic brushless speed controller is now available to racers worldwide. Extensive track testing by Reedy’s engineers and racing team has resulted in a high performance and high quality ESC suitable for all levels of competition. A focus on throttle and brake feel, precision adjustability, and robust hardware make the Blackbox 410R suitable for a wide range of racing applications. With the optional Blackbox PROgrammer, the full potential of the ESC can be exploited. In addition to working as a programming device to fine-tune the eight pre-installed profiles, the device operates as a data logger, battery monitor, and USB firmware update device.

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October 6, 2014

H-Speed Helex paints & CA activator spray

New from Hupo Hönigl’s H-Speed brand come the Helex polycarbonate paints and a cyanoacrylate accelerator spray. Starting with the paint, it is available in 15 different colours, ready to use, fast drying, and fuel resistant. Its special formula makes it ideal for all polycarbonate and lexan bodyshells. Also new is an activator spray for cyanoacrylate glues such as the one used to glue rubber tyres. Using the spray further speeds up the bonding time for even quicker tyre gluing jobs.

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October 6, 2014

Active Hobby Products 84 pitch touring car gears

Following Xenon’s announcement to test and possibly produce ultra-fine 84 pitch main and pinion gears for 1/12th scale pan cars, Active Hobby Products from Japan has gone a step further and now announce the release of 84 pitch gears for electric touring cars. The main gears will become available as 128T to 146T variants in 2 tooth increments while the corresponding pinions will be of 44T to 51T size. It is understood that using the gears, that become available in October, will make for an even more efficient power supply compared to 64 pitch gears with the main gears being made from a special delrin material for wear and durability while the pinions will be made from 7075 aluminium.

Source: Active Hobby Products [active-hobby.com]