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February 7, 2013

Savöx waterproof servos

Savöx introduce two new waterproof standard-size servos in the form of the SW-0230MG and SW-1210SG. Starting with the SW-0230MG (0.13s/8.0kg-cm) the high-voltage compatible item sports an all-plastic case, a single ball bearing and full metal gears. It is ideal for both steering and throttle/brake duties on 1/8th and 1/10th applications and comes with a fully waterproof case. Also new is the SW-1210SG (0.15s/20kg-cm) standard voltage servo. Coming in a fully waterproof aluminium-plastic case and sporting steel gears the duel ball raced servo is ideally suited for 1/8th all many large scale applications.

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February 7, 2013

Capricorn TE01 & C801 option parts

Capricorn introduce new option parts for the TE01 and C801 cars. Starting with the TE01, available for the electric touring car are new steering parts. The rail-type assembly makes for an increased steering reaction and improves the handling of the car. Made for the C801 are front and rear aluminium bearing inserts. They replace the standard parts for better bearing fitment and also help to dissipate heat from the ball races better. Last but not least comes an updated flywheel nut for Capricorn’s 1/8th and 1/10th clutch. Included are a new nut, insert and washers to make for a more efficient clutch action and improved acceleration.

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February 6, 2013

Capricorn body height adjuster set

Capricorn have introduced this 6mm aluminium body height adjuster set. Anodised black the piece sits over the body post while the threaded part can be adjusted, fine tuning the body shell’s height. Sold in a pair they are available in standard and short sizes.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 6, 2013

Lee Speed Racing Design pinions & spurs

Lee Speed Racing Design have introduced their new line of titanium pinion and V2 ultra spur gears, available for any EP touring cars on the market. Available in 48 and 64 pitch the pinion is designed to be lightweight and balanced, and can handle high torque while remaining very durable, while the spur gear is made from high quality Derlin material and after almost 1 year of testing the result have shown excellent strength and stiffness as well as low wear and low friction.

Source: Lee Speed [elementhobbies.com]

February 5, 2013

Sweep Racing F1 tires

Sweep Racing new F1 tires have been designed to fit F104 style chassis’. Unlike other tires on the market these F1 tires were designed with both asphalt and carpet surfaces in mind, have ultra high traction and have a sidewall that is designed to have a realistic look. Sweep claim that tire warmers or tire additives are almost not needed for these tires and they are still very easy to drive. Available for front and rear with double sided bar type inserts they are expected to be released before March.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

February 5, 2013

Yokomo F1 chassis coming soon

Yokomo have released early photos of their new F1 chassis. Up front the car will features double wishbone type suspension with front stabilizer effect, adjustable front camber angle, caster angle, ride height and other adjustments. In the rear it uses link suspension and a ball differential. The chassis is made from 3mm carbon fibre and there will be an optional narrow front suspension.

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February 5, 2013

Zeppin Racing heat sink with 30mm fan

Many of the cooling fans currently on the market are no longer powerful enough for modern high speed motors and ESCs resulting in lower performance as well as reducing their life. This Zeppin Racing cooling fan features extremely high air flow while consuming less power and comes with an aluminium motor mount for 540 motors. The set includes only 1 fan, but has an optional mounting point for a second fan.

Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]

February 4, 2013

µ-Pro Photon EX suspension mount set

New from µ-Pro Racing Products are these optional in-board suspension mounts for the T.O.P. Racing Photon EX. This suspension mount set fulfills the demand of the drivers who prefer the traditional in-board suspension mounts over the Photon EX hanging suspension mounts. The set contains everything in the picture above plus there are also other mounts with different widths that are available to be purchased individually. The combination of these mounts yield different front and rear toe angles and tread widths.

Source: µ-Pro [top-racing.jp]