Nitrosisters from Austria have an updated front suspension spacer set for the Xray X10, XII and X12 available. The aluminium shims are of a new design that allows for easier insertion and removal thanks to an incorporated lash. Included in the set are 10 shims in total, two 1mm, four 0.5mm and four 0.2mm plates for precise ride height adjustment.
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LRP introduce the new Power Pack 3400 hardcase LiPo battery. Build from 30C cells the battery mimics the dimensions of a NiMH racing pack making it ideal not only for a wide range of RTR vehicles but also nitro starter boxes and many other applications that need “racing pack”-style batteries. The pack comes in a protective hardcase and is pre-wired with a Tamiya-type connector and an EHR balancer port.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Muchmore now have their new multi gauge for 1/10th touring cars available. It helps to measure the body height, wing dimensions and wing position to make sure the car complies with the current ISTC, BRCA, EFRA, FEMCA and ROAR regulations. It comes in black colour with easy-to-read markings and also incorporates a metric ruler.
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FX Engines introduce two new exhaust pipes as well as a range of turbo glow plugs. Starting with the pipes, available soon are the high RPM EFRA 2100 and high torque EFRA 2108 pipe, both come with a hard-chrome plating for a long life and laser-etched homologation numbers for easy identification. The multi-camber pipes come without manifold but FX Engines will also offer suitable short, medium and long variants soon. Made not only for the FX engine range but all other turbo engines are the new X3 to X8 turbo-style glow plugs. The come in several heat grades for low (X3) up to high temperatures (X8).
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Team Associated introduce the new Reedy pro silicone wire and low-profile bullet-type connectors. Starting with the wire, it was developed to be lightweight and highly flexible while offering efficient current flow at the same time. The thin silicone insulation is yet sturdy enough to withstand the rigours of racing and the wire is available as 1 meter long 12AWG/4mm, 14AWG/3mm and 16AWG/2.7mm variant in any colour you want – as long as it is black. Also new are 14mm long low-profile bullet-type connectors. Coming in a standard 4mm and also new-type 5mm variant the flat top plugs are pre-shaped for easy soldering. They are silver-plated for a low resistance connection and the will become available as pair or 10-piece pack. Last but not least in the line of new electric accessories is a set of coloured shrink tube for motors and speed controllers. The kit contains three pieces each of black, red, blue, orange, and yellow shrink tubing.
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Xray now have different thickness front anti-roll bar wires for the NT1 200mm nitro touring car available. They are manufactured from a special spring steel and ideal for small and technical tracks. Laser-engraved thickness markings help with easy identification of the swaybars that come in a 2.2mm, 2.4mm, 2.6mm and 2.8mm variant.
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Fenix Racing introduce new rear links for the Suzu-ka formula 1 conversion kit. The parts are machined from a hybrid CSC material to make for a more reactive spring feeling compared to the standard carbon fibre material making for improved control over the rear end.
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Bittydesign have introduced the Nardò 190mm touring car bodyshell. Tested and developed for several months in Italy by their official development team together with German and Finnish team drivers the final result is a bodyshell with different recognisable features, in particular the front and rear tyres area. Testing has shown that the body gives lots of steering on corner entry but at same time plenty of grip and speed in the second part of the turn along with stability under acceleration. Made to meet EFRA specs, it is expected to receive its homologation number in January. Made from 0.75mm thick high quality polycarbonate, the body comes with a complete set of large plastic washers to fix the rear wing perfectly along with steel screws & nuts. Expect the product to arrive at distributors in the next 10 days.
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