LRP introduce the 2S 4300mAh Hyper Pack LiPo battery. Build from 30C cells the battery comes in a protective hardcase of oval diameter making it ideal not only for RTR vehicles but also to power nitro start boxes and many more. The battery comes prewired with a Tamiya-standard connector and EHR balancer port.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Fenix Racing introduce the Suzu-ka conversion kit for the Tamiya F104 V2 and WRC F-one chassis as well as new delrin 64 pitch spur gears. Starting with the conversion kit, the set feature a 3mm quasi isotropic carbon fibre chassis and keeps some of the features Fenix have on the I-mola kit such as a semi rigid rear link, which allows different rigidity settings of the rear links for increased tuneability, multi wheelbase options, and the car has been designed keeping the racer in mind, with all the adjustment are easily available in a matter of seconds. Also new are two 64 pitch virgin delrin main gears. They are available as 88 and 93 tooth variant, sport a 12mm bearing and 16 3mm diff ball holes.
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CN Development & Media introduce the new Yuki Model Micro-T connectors. Resembling the design of the proven T-type plugs this smaller variant is ideal for all appellations where the available space is an issue. They are ideal for all mini-size cars or to replace the on/off switch on nitro cars with a tough and reliable pair of connectors. They come as 5-pair package including black and red shrink tubes or as 50-piece male or female packages.
Source: CN Group [cn-group.de]
New from MR..Roche come the Zip Friction aluminium pinion gears. Especially designed for Stock class and VTA racing, the gears are precision-cut from 7075 aluminium, sport an ultra lightweight design with milled out sections and they feature a special low-friction anti wear coating. The 64dp gears are available in a wide range of sizes racing from 40T up to 60T with the tooth numbers being laser-etched to the pinion to make choosing the right size easy.
Source: Roche [mr-roche.com]
Smokem Racing has just released their new 417LX steering arms. These 417LX steering arms are 2mm longer than those found standard on the TRF417 line of electric tourers. The extra length in these steering arms translates to a longer swing radius. Not only does this provide increased steering throw, it also gives a more linear steering response for superior driving feel. The 417LX steering arms come pre-fitted with metal-shielded ball bearings for an ultra smooth response. They suit all of Tamiya’s TRF417 and TRF416 lines of electric touring cars.
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Hudy introduce the Carpet Gripper tyre additive for rubber and foam tyre racing. Coming in a handy 65ml bottle with integrated applicator foam the additive makes for maximum traction on carpet tracks while keeping the car stable and easy to drive at the same time.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Italian company Bittydesign soon have two new 190mm touring car body shells available. Both the Nardò and the MC10 are designed to meet the Global Body Spec rules and give a different on-track feeling to match with the requirements of both club racers and pro-level drivers. More information about the bodies will become available when they hit the stores in November.
Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]
Italian company Capricorn introduce the new LAB-TE02 electric touring car kit. The car is based on a new 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis plate, features an adjustable flex system for the top deck and comes with a redesigned motor mount for added torsional flexibility. Also new are low profile shock absorber with corresponding shock towers, an Ackermann steering plate with 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 inserts as well as new split inner suspension mounts that further assist with traction when needed. The kit is rounded out by a new servo mount and lightweight aluminium ball studs. Taken over from the standard kit are dual joint front drive shafts and the lightweight Kevlar differential and layshaft pulleys. The TE02 kit will hit the stores in November.
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