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May 15, 2020

Torpine turnbuckle assembly tool

Torpine have introduced their new ball joint and turnbuckle assembly tool that is usable with both open and closed type ball cups. The design of the tool allows the assembly of a complete rod in one operation without damaging the ball joints, as it can happen when using pliers. To use the tool, the ball joints are inserted into the corresponding fittings on the left and right hand side of the tool and the turnbuckle is placed in the middle fitting. Then the outer brackets are pushed towards the turnbuckle so that the thread is right in front of the ball cup. Now the turnbuckle can be rotated with side pressure and a suitable turnbuckle tool. When the desired length of the complete rod is reached, the finished rod can be removed from the jig.

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May 15, 2020

T-Works T4 series alloy diff bearing hubs

T-Works have introduced their new aluminium spool and differential bearings hubs with POM spacers. The eccentric hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium and they include POM spacers for the ball bearings that will offer a smooth yet wobble-free ball bearing seat. The hubs come black anodised for wear and looks and they feature a white arrow marking, allowing for easy spotting of the chosen belt tensioning setting. The hubs come in sets of four or two and they fit the T4 2020 down to the 2017 model.

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May 15, 2020

GForce TS90A 10.5T Drift Max Combo

Coming from GForce is their new Drift Max Combo, containing the TS90Plus speed controller and 10.5T Ryujin brushless drift car motor. The club-level TS90Plus speed controller features robust hardware with high-quality FETs for a very low internal resistance and lower operation temperatures, maximising the power output. The speedo’s software is widely adjustable using the optional Progbox, allowing to adapt the controller to a wide range of track conditions and driver preferences. As for the 10.5T Ryujin motor, the power plant is housed in a black anodised aluminium can with excessive machining making for a low weight and improved cooling. An internal fan further helps with heat dissipation while creating a unique sound, mimicking a high-revving internal combustion engine.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

May 15, 2020

ARC R12 mid-motor touring car kit

Following a couple of teaser images ARC have finally fully unveiled their all-new R12 mid-motor touring car kit. The car was developed with maximising traction, increasing drivetrain efficiency and lowering the overall centre of gravity in mind. The vehicle builds on a newly developed mid-motor double deck chassis construction whose massive yet lightweight mono-block motor mount bulkhead improves centre rigidity while allowing the front and rear to flex independently thanks to the split double deck design. The motor mount also features integrated belt tensioning for reduced belt skip and increased drivetrain longevity. The new mirrored front and rear upper decks allow for independent flex adjustment while brand-new front, centre and rear belt pulleys provide a centralised transmission system for increased stability and handling of the R12. An optional 3.5mm wide belt is available separately for the ultimate in durability even when running the most powerful modified motors. A newly developed mid pulley also allows for swift and easy main gear changes after undoing three screws.

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May 14, 2020

MST FMX 2.0 KMW RWD drift chassis kit – Coming soon

MST have released first images of their forthcoming new FMX 2.0 KMW RWD drift car kit. The vehicle will utilise an inline mid motor setup, fully customisable suspension components, as well as a carbon fibre chassis with twin vertical top deck construction with aluminium bulkheads. So far MST is pretty silent when it comes to features and specifications of the new kit but we bring you more details as they surface.

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May 13, 2020

RC Maker Awesomatix damper O-ring tool V2

RC Maker have introduced the latest evolution of their popular damper O-ring tool for the Awesomatix range of cars. With the positioning of the P63 piston inside the damper vane being critical to the smoothness and longevity of the damper, the designers decided to make the process a whole lot easier. The V2 tool features the helpful O-ring seating and oil removing features of before, but now with an extra stick that inserts into the centre of the damper and when pressed down together with the main O-ring, seats the P63 in the optimal position whilst seating the O-ring. When using the tool, simply push the O-ring down and the excess oil will bleed out around the two contact patches of the tool on the O-ring, keep rotating the tool around to seat the O-ring all the way around its perimeter. No back and forward O-ring, then P63 positioning, no paper clips or drawing on wrenches. Simply push down and seat the O-ring, and at the same time the piston position will automatically be set once the O-ring is seated flat. Then spin the tool to remove excess oil from both on top of the O-ring, and inside the centre damper cavity above the P63 Piston. As a final step the main bearing is inserted and the damper ready to go. The damper O-ring tool V2 will work with both normal damper caps, and ADC.

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May 13, 2020

Team Associated DR10 Green RTR drag race car

Coming soon from Team Associated is their DR10 ready-to-run drag race car in Sublime Green colour. The DR10 is based on the 9-time ROAR Short Course National Championship winning truck and utilises a moulded low-centre-of-gravity chassis, metric hardware, 18 precision ball beatings, a 2.6:1 ratio gearbox with heavy-duty sealed gear differential and externally adjustable slipper clutch as well as an adjustable suspension. Other features include a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system, as well as AE’s all-new DVC Dynamic Vehicle Control receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro. Add to that a Reedy metal-gear, digital, high-torque servo and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. The DR10 is available as ready-to-run package and also in LiPo combo specification including a Reedy Compact Balance Charger and Reedy 7.4V LiPo Battery with T-plug.

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May 12, 2020

Mon-Tech tease new body shell

Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new body shell. No details are available yet but by the look of things the new lid targets the on-road market with the detail visible could be either a touring car or GT body front fender. We are awaiting more details within the next days so stay tuned for more.

Source: Mon-Tech Racing [mon-techracing.net]