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June 17, 2020

Bittydesign 1/10th on-road body shell carry bag

Bittydesign have announced the release of their new carry bag for 1/10th scale on-road body shells. An upgraded version of their popular 2015 design, the bag allows to store and transport seven to eight touring car or six to seven FWD body shells with the bag’s new material and completely redesigned structure ensuring the bag keeps its shape even after hot summer days while allowing for easier loading at the same time. The side panels sport Bittydesign’s updated graphics with the smaller front panels being made of light smoke colour material for improved looks while still to catch a glimpse of the bag’s content.

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June 17, 2020

Serpent SRX8GT XLI Gen2 gearbox upgrade set

Serpent have introduced their new upgraded XLI Gen2 gearbox set for the SRX8GT. Using tried components from the Viper 989, this new gearbox provides a more consistent gear change along with less rotating mass, resulting in improved acceleration and less maintenance. The set includes all necessary hardware pictured to complete the upgrade including NSK bearings, high grade anodised aluminium bulkheads, one-way bearing, 2-speed shoes and a new shaft.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 17, 2020

Kyosho Fazer Mk2 FZ02 Mercedes-AMG GT3 ReadySet

Coming soon from Kyosho is their new Mercedes-AMG GT3 ReadySet based on the proven Fazer Mk2 FZ02 4WD chassis. The entry-level touring car comes fully assembled and it utilises a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain with sealed gear differentials, rigid suspension components, fluid-filled shock absorbers, and a moulded tub chassis. Other features include wheel hubs with dummy calibers and brake discs, grippy tyres on multi Y-spoke rims, and the name-giving Mercedes-AMG GT3 body shell. The ready-to-run set is rounded out by a brushed motor, electronic speed controller, powerful steering servo and a 2.4GHz radio system.

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June 16, 2020

IGT8 Serpent 1/8th DAO drag assisted one-way

Coming from IGT8 and made for Serpent 1/8th scale cars is the DAO drag assisted one-way set. The system works with silicone oil to increase the internal friction that slows down the motion of the front wheels when being off throttle. This effect will improve braking, steering at corner entry and it will also help with more consistency and faster lap times. Tested extensively by the IGT8 team, the DAO was officially debuted at the 2019 US Nitro Cup with great results as Paolo Morganti took the TQ in the 1/8th class and Rafael Angulo finished 3rd while Ricardo Garri won the Master class.

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June 16, 2020

Bittydesign tease new 1/10th GT body shell

Bittydesign have released a teaser image of their forthcoming new 1/10th scale GT body shell. No official details are available beside this image but it is understood that the body will officially presented this June so the release shouldn’t be too far away. We bring you more details as they surface.

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June 16, 2020

Tekin G4 Spec-R stock racing brushless motor

Coming from Tekin is the new G4 Spec-R brushless motor specially designed for competitive stock racing. Available in 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T, 21.5T and 25.5T, the motor utilises new and improved rotors, 60 degrees of adjustable timing, an over-sized front bearing and high-power solder tabs all combine in this ULR Technology Spec-R motor lineup. They can be upgraded with Tekin’s optional ceramic bearings to maximise the power output and efficiency. The new stator is precision stamped and pressed, increasing efficiency and reducing resistance. The motors are hand-wound with high purity copper wire and machined from 6061-T6 aluminium. They are also completely tunable with optional rotors.

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June 16, 2020

RC Atomic FFZV2 FWD Pro mini-size kit

RC Atomic have introduced their new FFZV2 FWD Pro mini-size chassis kit for 98mm Mini-Z body shells. After the release and success of the first generation FFZ, RC Atomic have refined the design and specification to make the chassis more suitable for high traction conditions such as found on RCP or EVA foam tracks. In addition the car offers very easy driving characteristics, making it more user friendly while performance is only a little bit under a 4WD machine. New to the FFZV2 are redesigned front arms and knuckles for increased stability in longitudinal direction with the rear suspension featuring new arm mounts and the rear UTS upper T-arm system that will increase rear suspension rigidity and side bite. The car is based on a new, wide chassis that is ideal for high-bite tracks while a redesigned ball differential ensures easy building and swift adjustment. The kit is rounded out by new plastic ball cups, new bulkheads and new shock towers and it fits all 98mm wheelbase Kyosho Mini-Z-style body shells.

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June 16, 2020

Yokomo introduce new BD10 & YZ-4SF2 optionals

Available now from Yokomo are new optional parts for the BD10 touring car and the YZ-4SF2 4WD buggy. Starting with the BD10, the rear belt tensioner is a simple yet effective part that attaches to the rear chassis cross brace, touching the belt from underneath in order to prevent it from skipping on the rear differential gear under load. The result is improved belt life especially when running modified motors. The set includes the machined aluminium belt tensioner, a ball race, shims and screws.

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