Team C adds new foam tires to their line of 1/8th scale GT on-road tires. They come pre-mounted on while multi-spoke rims and are pre-trued so they can be used instantly. They are of a medium compound and are ideal when racing GT-class vehicles on permanent tracks.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
Kyosho America announce the Plazma Formula on-road kit. Designed for competition use in the growing Formula classes world wide the kit features a simple and effective design with inline battery position, durable independent front suspension with adjustable upper A-arms, FRP reinforced chassis, oil-filled centre shock and single roll damper, as well as a 7075 aluminium motor mount. Ride height is adjustable via spacers in five steps to accommodate various tyre diameters. The front wing provides protection for the chassis as it is made with a moulded plastic base and features a polycarbonate cover while the rear of the chassis comes with a detachable diffuser. Needed for completion are F103-size tyres, body and radio equipment.
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Following the Dynamic 8 1600kv brushless motor LRP now introduce the even more powerful 2600kv variant. Designed to deliver both high torque and RPM in combination with an extremely high efficiency the motor is ideal for all high speed buggy applications. Coming with a highly ribbed CNC-machined aluminium can, easy solder tabs and a rebuildable design.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
The Duratrax Onyx 150 AC/DC Balancing LiPo Charger is designed for balanced charging 1S to 3S LiPo packs. A built-in power supply makes it easy to take it along while the charger features switch-selectable charging rates, a tri-color status LED and it also includes a balancing port for balancing and charging 3S packs, plus an adapter for 2S packs and it comes with Deans and Traxxas TRX-type battery connectors.
Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]
Much More Racing release two new balancing harnesses for the use with 2S LiPo battery packs. The first is an adapter cable to use standard packs with 4mm bullet type connectors and 2mm balancer port in combination with Traxxas high-current connectors. The second is a 300mm long 2S extension cable with Tamiya and JST XH-7 connectors.
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Rsector introduce the Rigid Rear System for the Tamiya F104 V2 line of chassis. The system features an extended motor mount which makes the shock tower shorter therefore offering a stiffer structure over all for the shock to work more efficiently. It also offers two wing mounting positions for more downforce when needed. Included in the set that will also fit the RM-01 chassis, are new side frames, carbon fibre braces and hardware.
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Xray Italy in cooperation with Sprint RC invites all Xray drivers to come to the Xray Challenge Italy in Roma on the Weekend of the 2nd of September. Run at the Xclub Modelismo 2002 track in 1/10th electric touring modified and 13.5T stock classes on Sorex hand out tires. Find more information here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
RC9394 are happy to release a new line of option parts for the Team Associated TC6 line of touring cars. First up are the double joint CVD drive shafts that minimise the vibration and wheel chatter at high steering angles. They are made from high-quality spring steel and come with spring retainer clips and bearings. Also available for the TC6 are body support posts that are simply slipped over the stock body posts and secured with a body clip. They make for an improved body fit and better transmission of the downforce created by the body shell. The supports are also available for Tamiya and Xray body post diameter.
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