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May 7, 2020

GForce Gold & Black TS50 Type-C ESC & motor combo

Japanese brand GForce have announced the soon release of their limited edition Gold & Black TS50 Type-C brushless speed controller and motor combo set. Available in 13.5T or 17.5T specification, the set includes the TS50 club-level controller that offers high-quality hardware higher efficiency, lower internal resistance and thus increased performance while the new gold-colour aluminium heatsink case and the all-black colours add to a luxurious look. As for the Type-C stock motor, the power plant utilises a 3-piece aluminium case, double ball bearings, and a 12.5mm high-torque sintered rotor. The set is ideal for all club racers and also as an upgrade to existing ready-to-run electronics. The set is a limited edition and it will become available in early June.

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May 7, 2020

RC-Cox T4 black aluminium spring retainers

RC-Cox have introduced their new black aluminium spring retainers for the Xray T4 touring cars. The collars are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they sport a black anodised surface for wear protection and a stealthy look, especially with the new, mostly black-toned T4’20. The alloy parts will improve spring seat and durability compared to standard composite spring retainers and they come in sets of four.

Source: PPM RC Racing [ppm-rcracing.com]

May 7, 2020

Xpress introduce new XQ1 FR suspension mounts

Coming from Xpress and made for all XQ1 series kits are new FR one-piece suspension mounts. They fit all Execute series cars and feature an enlarged slot for the front belt, allowing them to be used with the XQ1 Mid conversion kit as well. The mount is available in lightweight aluminium or a heavy brass variant both of which come with a black surface coating for wear and looks.

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May 7, 2020

T-Works titanium M4 large diameter wheel nut set

T-Works have introduced their new M4 wheel nut set made of lightweight high-quality titanium. Machined from 64 grade material the wheel nuts are of a large diameter design that ensures optimised wheel fitting with the increased contact patch making for less wheel wobble while the serrated backside ensures secure mounting. The hex part of the nuts is of a scale design for improved looks while the shiny natural finish makes for a cool factory appearance. The wheel nuts are usable with most 1/10th scale on-road and off-road wheels and they are available from now on.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

May 6, 2020

Reds Racing Tetra GT adjustable 4-shoe clutch

Reds Racing have introduced their new adjustable Tetra GT 4-shoe clutch system for 1/8th scale nitro GT cars. The specially developed design allows for super-easy clutch settings from soft to hard, each one suitable for different track conditions and racing styles, improving clutch bell engagement for better engine response and optimised throttle feel. The clutch setting can be tuned with the adjustment nut to control the engagement point as desired though the variation of spring preload. The new 4-shoe clutch system comes with: flywheel, graphite clutch shoes, clutch spring, assembly screws, flywheel collet, flywheel nut and pressure sleeve. The clutch is available in 32mm or 34mm flywheel diameter variants.

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May 6, 2020

Hong Nor X3 GTSe electric GT kit – Coming soon

Hong Nor have announced their all-new X3 GTSe 1/8th scale electric GT on-road kit via a short video released on social media. The vehicle makes use of a lot of machined aluminium, such as the front, centre, and rear bulkheads that are of an open design with the shock towers and upper deck being machined of carbon fibre. The rear end is decked out with a lower diffusor and an 1/8th IC Track style body mount. Full details will become available soon.

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May 6, 2020

Carten M210 Race 4WD M-class on-road kit

MW RC Cars from Austria have introduced the Carten M210 Race 4WD M-class on-road kit. The vehicle builds on the proven M210 and features several useful optionals such as four aluminium oil-filled shock absorbers, two additional gear differentials as well as a set of aluminium wheel hex adapters. The M210R is limited to 100 kits and it will become available shortly.

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May 5, 2020

MTS T3M 2020 mid-motor touring car

Coming soon is the MTS T3M 2020 mid-motor electric touring car kit. The car builds on a class-standard carbon fibre double deck chassis construction, however its symmetrical design allows swap the batter and servo, motor and speed controller around which allows more control over the weight bias when conditions are calling for kit. The centre bulkhead and motor mount is made up from two identical brackets that make for a sturdy mid section, shifting twisting points further out for more control over the overall chassis flex. The suspension utilises MTS’ proven carbon fibre plate design with aluminium pivot balls while blade-type front and rear anti-roll bars reduce chassis roll during cornering. The car is also equipped with new ultra short shock absorbers whose inner conical shape makes for a progressive shock action and thus improved car control on very high-bite surfaces while the steering utilises a unique direct drive single bellcrank setup which avoids unwanted influence on chassis tweak during cornering. Other features include widely adjustable chassis flex, a fully adjustable battery mount, a 30mm/40mm fan mount bracket and titanium-nitride-coated 10.9 steel screws. The kit will become available very soon.

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