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October 8, 2019

T-Works 150mm 1/10th & 1/8th car stand

Coming from T-Works is their new 150mm long car stand for 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles. Made from sturdy metal the car stand features laser-etched and also machined T-Works logos for brand recognition and a low weight, as well as up to eight holes to take shock absorbers during building, maintenance and setup. Two foam strips ensure the chassis rests securely on top of the stand and without harming the car stand itself or the lower side of the chassis plate.

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October 8, 2019

Tamiya introduce new TB-05 aluminium optionals

Tamiya have introduced new aluminium option parts for the TB-05 range of on-road cars. First up is an adjustable Ackermann set that allows to fine-tune the steering geometry in order to achieve different amounts of steering aggressiveness. A replacement for the standard moulded plastic T5, T6 and T7 parts, the alloy equivalents allow to mimic the standard geometry as well as accessing a more aggressive setting, with improved initial steering response, as well as an intermediate setting, ranging between normal and aggressive steering. Included in the set come steering bellcranks, a steering bridge as well as three different spacers along ball bearings and shims. The alloy parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come blue anodised for wear and looks.

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October 7, 2019

Xenon Racing new style 1/12th scale front suspension

Xenon Racing in cooperation with UK company Zen Racing and 3-times IFMAR 1/12th scale World Champion, David Spashett have developed a new style front suspension system for 1/12th scale pan cars. The simplified design features moulded composite lower and upper arms with the latter being of a single piece design, doing away with the conventional upper wishbone, ball cup and camber link in favour of a rigid construction that uses eight different inserts to achieve the desired combination of wheel camber and caster. A total of 16 combinations, from 0.5 degree to 2.0 degree of camber and 3.0 degree to 6.0 degree of caster are accessible, allowing for a huge amount of control over the suspension geometry without the need for expensive setup tools. In addition the design is also a lot simpler while adding rigidity to the front end. Available are a 8/32 inch front end for RC12L compatible cars with an 3mm metric kit also being available for RC12R5 series cars.

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October 5, 2019

Blitz EK9 190mm FWD touring car body shell

Coming from Blitz is their all-new EK9 190mmm touring car body shell for frontwheel-driven electric touring cars. Designed to not only is of a realistic look, the body also offers exceptional handling thanks to its two wings that provide both stability and downforce with the upper wing being adjustable in its size, allowing to fine-tune the overall downforce available. The body shell comes in 0.7mm standard or 0.5mm lightweight thickness and it includes 2-step window masks and a decal sheet for light and grille details.

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October 5, 2019

Avid X12 titanium ballstud kingpins

Coming from Avid and made for the Xray X12 series of 1/12th scale pan cars are new titanium ballstud kingpins. The parts, the brainchild of Jason Cheng, are made out of titanium and allow for new style front end setup on the Xray 12th scale. This conversion comes with two 0.5mm and 1.0mm roll centre shims and two e-clips but racer will need to tap their car’s steering block to handle the M4 thread and purchase two additional Xray 4.2mm ball cups (372662). The shim set is also available separately.

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October 5, 2019

WRC GTX aluminium clutch support disc

WRC Racing have introduced their new aluminium clutch support disc for the GTX 1/8th on-road kit. Machined from tough Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium the part is of a lightweight design for reduced rotational masses while the nickel coated surface ensures greater durability and high performance over a longer time.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

October 4, 2019

Muchmore multi shock maintenance clamp

Muchmore have introduced their new multifunctional shock maintenance tool. The pliers grip different diameter 1/8th and 1/10th scale shock shafts and shock bodies for easier ball cup attachment and removal as well as easier upper and lower cap assembly. Also incorporated into the design is a pin that allows for easier pivot ball insertion and removal while machined 4mm and 5mm holes hold euro-style connectors during soldering. The tool is made of high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised for wear and looks.

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October 4, 2019

Yeah Racing 4-Tec 2.0 aluminium optionals

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 are several new aluminium optionals. First up is an aluminium motor mount that is a direct upgrade for the standard plastic item. The mount offers improved rigidity and better heat dissipation for longer gear and motor life. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue anodised and with laser-etched markings.

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