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August 28, 2013

FVSS Torque screwdriver & black fuel line

F.V.S.S. Torque screwdriver & black fuel line

Italian company FVSS introduce the Torque screwdriver set and black-colour silicone fuel tubing. First up is the screwdriver set that makes use of a carbon fibre handle that features an insert with variable torque settings to avoid over tightening of screw heads. Included with the tool comes an assortment of six hardened tool tips including 1.5mm to 3.0mm hex wrenches as well as a flat and cross screw driver. Next up is the silicone fuel line with increased wall thickness for best possible resistance against cuts and rubbing on moving parts. It measures 6×2.5mm, comes in a shiny black colour and is available as 1.5, 15, 50 and 100 metre rolls.

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August 28, 2013

Yeah Racing TT-02 suspension option parts

Yeah Racing have two new options parts for the Tamiya TT-02 4WD touring car chassis available in the form of aluminium upper suspension mounts and adjustable steering tie-rods. Starting with the upper suspension mount, the part is CNC-machined from aluminium and designed to reduce flex in the gearbox area for a more precise and accurate steering and suspension action. The mount comes blue anodised and in sets of two allowing to convert both the front and the rear of the chassis at once. The second new part is the adjustable steering tie-rod set, again for the TT-02. Designed not only to reduce friction between the steering bellcranks and the steering knuckles, the linkages also allow for quick and precise toe angle adjustment in order to fine-tune the steering characteristic of Tamiya’s entry-level chassis. Included are six delrin ball ends, three left/right thread turnbuckles and suitable ball connectors.

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August 27, 2013

VBC announce WildfireD06 option parts

Just in time for the release of the new WildfireD06 electric touring car VBC Racing announce the release of several option parts for the kit. First up is a 2.25mm carbon fibre flex chassis. It is made from high-quality US fibre material, offers increased torsional flex over the stock chassis and it is suitable for a variety of track conditions. In addition to the main chassis VBC also have a 1.6mm flex upper deck available. Just like the lower chassis deck it offers additional flex compared to the standard kit part in order to fine-tune the car’s setup.

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August 27, 2013

Hot Bodies R8 1/8th on-road car – Sneak Peek

After introducing the R10 200mm nitro on-road kit last year Hot Bodies now also re-enters the 1/8th class with the R8. Not much is known about the car that made a first appearance on the Facebook wall of Hot Bodies’ factory driver Teemu Leino today. By looking at the picture the car is of a pretty standard design with a slim main chassis, carbon fibre upper deck, front aluminium upper wishbone mounts but a standard front ‘blade’-type anti-roll bar whereas many of the competitors use wire-type assemblies today. It is understood that the R8 will make a first public appearance at next month’s World Championships in Japan.

August 23, 2013

JConcepts stainless steel ball studs

New from JConcepts come stainless steel ball studs for Team Associated off-road vehicles and all cars that make use of inch-size hardware. They are machined from high-quality material, offer a smooth surface finish and an internal hex for 5/64” and 2mm hex wrenches. The ball studs are available in .200”, .300” and .400” length and come in packs of six pieces.

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August 23, 2013

CSO One driveshafts & 1.7mm V2 upper deck

CSO introduce new option parts for the CSO One touring car in the form of double joint driveshafts and a 1.7mm V2 upper deck. Starting with the driveshafts, they are made from hardcoated steel and the design reduces the wheel chatter at high steering angles often associated with single joint shafts. Designed for the use with protective blades the 46mm driveshafts not only fit the company’s own touring car but also the Xray T3 and T4. The second new part is the V2 upper deck. It is cut from 1.7mm carbon fibre, incorporates mounting positions for addition chassis braces and fits both the CSO One and the Xray T4 alike.

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August 22, 2013

Yokomo Racing Performer M Series motors

Yokomo Racing Performer M Series brushless motors

Yokomo introduce the Racing Performer M Series line of 540-size competition brushless motors. Coming in a black alloy can with large openings the sensored motor is designed to deliver high torque and an easy-to-drive feel at the same time. Large heavy duty solder tabs make installation easy. The motor comes in 13 variants from 3.5T up to 25.5T including 5.0T, 6.0T, 7.0T and 8.0T windings.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

August 22, 2013

KO Propo DSx HV servo range

KO Propo announce three new high voltage servo on their Japanese website in the form of the DSx-1511BHC, DSx-1211CHC and the DSx-809C. The DSx-1511BHC (0.11s/15.5kg-cm) and DSx-1211BHC (0.11s/12.5kg-cm) differ by the motor used with the 1511 featuring a brushless motor and the 1211 coming with a coreless variant while both are housed in an all-metal casing. The entry-level DSx-809C (0.09s/8.5kg-cm) comes with a coreless motor and a plastic case with heatsink middle section. Just like the two other servos the 809 is 6V to 7.4V compatible.

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