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June 12, 2020

Tekin Gen4 electric brushless motors

Available now from Tekin are their new Gen4 540-class electric brushless modified motors. The company’s fourth generation brushless motors are utilising the best materials available, they were designed to cut weight while reducing resistance, resulting in a purebred racing machine. From Drag Racing to 4WD Modified Buggy, the Gen4 motors handle all situations, providing the smooth power and control across all RPMs when needed. The motor line is a completely new ground-up design. 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 and they are also completely tunable with optional rotors.

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June 11, 2020

Exotek F1ultra full car kit – Coming soon

Exotek have announced the soon release of their first ever full car kit, the F1ultra 1/10th scale formula pan car. Full details of the kit will surface shortly and we bring you a full rundown as soon as images and information on features and specifications become available.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

June 11, 2020

MR33 Awesomatix multi tool

Available now is MR33’s new Awesomatix multi tool that allows for convenient building, setup and maintenance of the A800’s diff, driveshafts and dampers. The two-piece aluminium tool can be used to open and close the gear differential, taking the double joint drive shafts apart, and it has a clever depth probe to properly adjust the P63 piston inside the AT41-2 damper vane. Owners can also open and close the standard AT-40-1 damper caps with the tool in a very comfortable way. The tool is made of aluminium, it comes black anodised and with machined silver edge details and white laser-engraved logos.

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June 11, 2020

Infinity M3x8mm flanged red aluminium screw

Creation Model have introduced a red anodised M3x8mm flanged aluminium screw that can be used for a variety of applications. The fastener is perfect to holding the shock mount bushings on the shock tower of the Infinity IF14-2 and they can also be used to attach wings on 1/10th scale body shells. The button head screw is made of high-quality aluminium, it comes red anodised and in sets of four.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

June 11, 2020

Tamiya TT-02 Audi V8 Touring – Coming soon

Tamiya have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new TT-02 1991 Audi V8 Touring 4WD touring car kit. The iconic Audi V8 Touring body shell features the company’s signature motorsports colours and it tops off the ultra-popular TT-02 entry-level 4WD chassis. Replica BBS wheels and add-on details like rear view mirrors round out the kit. Full details and more images will become available in time of the release that is scheduled for later this year.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

June 11, 2020

Castle Creations 1717 1650kV sensored motor

Coming from Castle Creations is their new 1717 series 1Y 1650kV sensored brushless motor that is ideal for heavier 1/8th vehicles and lighter 1/6th scale vehicles running up to 8S. Castle’s first new 17 series motor in over a decade now has an improved 4-pole 12-slot design that boasts exceptional efficiency and produces less heat. It is the perfect upgrade for any 1/6th scale vehicles weighing up to 20 lbs and running up to 8S LiPo; it is also a great upgrade for drivers looking for a reliable, high torque 8S motor for their 1/8th scale vehicles. Running modes include sensored and an ultra-efficient sensorless mode, high-strength, high-temperature grade neodymium sintered magnets combined with High-strength Kevlar wrap ensures the integrity of the rotor is not compromised during harsh running conditions, and oversized NMB bearings and a vibration dampening system ensure the longest bearing life possible. And proprietary winding techniques allow to produce a stator assembly that is the lowest possible resistance, resulting in a cooler running motor.

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June 11, 2020

Roche F1 Evo2 carbon rear brace & M3 motor screws

Roche have announced the release of a new carbon fibre rear brace for the Rapide F1 Evo2 kit as well as a set of oil slick finish M3 motor mounting screws. Staring with the rear brace, the part is machined from high-quality 2.5mm carbon fibre and it will reduce tweaking and twisting of the rear pod, improving traction in lower grip conditions. As for the M3 motor mounting screws, these are made of high-quality Grade 5 titanium, they offer a 3mm neck and are 8mm long. A rainbow oil slick finish makes for a cool look. The fasteners come as pairs.

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June 11, 2020

Rêve D dual rate drift car springs

Coming from Rêve D are their new dual rate springs for low grip surfaces such as P tiles and painted concrete. By using a newly developed winding method the each spring offers a somewhat progressive performance, improving traction and car control in low grip track conditions. By flipping the spring over the suspension characteristics can be fine-tuned even further. The colour-coded springs are available separately in soft, medium and hard specification and they also come as complete set including a reusable box.

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