Exotek Racing have released these heavy duty hinge blocks for Tamiya sedans and the Exotek XR3’12 chassis. Increased thickness at the center section they are made of 7075 alloy for extra strength. Turn the block upside down for easy belt clearance with no spacers at the front/rear position. Black anodized they are sold individually and come in A, B, C, D & E versions.
Source: Exotek Racing [exotekracing.com]
Capricorn have released a whole host of new products for their Lab C801 1/8th scale chassis. First up are these thinly coated titanium pivot balls, strong, they offer significant weight savings over the standard versions. Also from titanium there is the fill range of suspension pivot pins as well as shock shaft for even more weight savings. Finally there is the ‘F1’ swaybar for the front of the car, replacing the standard lever system.
Serpent have released this improved gear-diff for use in the S411. The main improvements are the new gears with improved shape, which run smoother, combined with coated aluminium 3.5mm shafts. The case has also been updated but the super light spring-steel adapters remain as before. Supplied complete with shims, high quality hardware and o-rings. The V2 gear differential is standard in the 411-TE kits and can be used both front and rear in the 411.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Edam have released a brushless version of their 1/8th scale on road chassis called the ERazor. Your standard conversion, it features an aluminium motor mount and single speed transmission, while the power is supplied by 2 side mounted LiPo packs. The ESC fits in place of the regular fuel tank while the rest of the car stays the same as the gas version.
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Reds Racing has designed and developed a completely new manifold line for On Road and Off Road engines. The new line of manifolds is provided with a cooling system, efficient and lightweight, which helps improve engine gasket life, to maintain engine performance over time. Polished both inside and outside, they are delivered with exhaust gasket and springs. The new conical 1/8 On Road manifold is available in three different lengths M, L, XL to fit any kind of track and are matched with the Reds 2069 muffler. The single bend Off Road manifold is available, in addition to the standard version M, in a new version S and are matched with both Reds 2069 and 2034 mufflers.
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Hudy introduce the exclusive edition of their transmitter bag. Sporting a compact size and full colour printed graphics the bag is made from high quality materials and comes with a comfortable rubber handle and padded walls. An elastic safety strap secures the transmitter while storage and transportation and large dual zippers male access quick and easy. Two exterior straps at the rear of the bag allow to mount the transmitter bag to most widely-used car carrying bags. A special wide elastic strap lets you attach the transmitter bag to your hand luggage when travelling.
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Arrowmax have released V3 version of their one-piece engine mount for the MRX-5. Machined from a single piece of brass, the new version features two additional mounting points for a more secure mounting of the engine to the chassis, with the back plate of the mount being also cosmetically changed for a better look.
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Gravity RC’s light weight tire file is designed for normal rubber and foam tire sanding purposes. One side of the high grade woven carbon fiber handle is covered in 80 grit carbide abrasion for harder foam and nitro front rubber, the other side is covered in 150grit for softer rubbers and for the desired smooth finished surface of the tires. The file comes packaged in a hand sewn fabric carrying sleeve.
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