April 26, 2019

Yeah Racing QUTUS on-road shock absorbers

Yeah Racing have introduced their new QUTUS on-road shock absorbers for 1/10th scale touring and M-type cars. QUTUS stands for Quick Tuning System with the shocks utilising a multi-piece piston that allows to use 1 to 5-hole settings without having to change the piston itself. The settings are accessible without having to tear the shocks apart, by simply extracting the shock to its fullest and turning the shock piston clockwise or counter-clockwise. Two different adjustable pistons are included in the set as well as three different fixed pistons in case a traditional setup is called for. The big bore shocks are available in 50mm and 55mm length for touring and M-chassis cars, they come in red, blue or black colour and include a shock spring set. The 50mm set also includes a second set of 52mm shock shafts to allow for shock length fine-tuning.

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April 26, 2019

ARC R8 series Ti-coated shock shafts

ARC have announced the soon release of titanium-coated screw-type shock shafts for the R8 series of 1/8th on-road kits. The shock shafts feature a friction-reducing and durability-enhancing titanium coat, allowing to increase the performance of the shocks in all conditions. The shafts come in sets of four and they are usable on the R8.2, R8.1 and R8.0 kits.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]


April 26, 2019

RC Maker A800 long arm roll centre shim plate set

Coming from RC Maker is a new roll centre shim plate set for A800 cars using the optional long arms. Consisting of two different thicknesses of 0.5 and 1mm, the set allows tuning from 0.5 to 1.5mm which covers the normal range for Awesomatix cars. The plates also have a front and a rear, with cutouts to distinguish them, due to the hole spacing being wider in the front. They slide in without the removal of your screw, allowing to slide out the old and in the new in a matter of seconds. Once the plate is installed simply tighten as normal. The plates work in the outer as well as the inner positions and the central hole allows easy removal by inserting a 1.5mm driver and sliding them out from the top. The shims are only usable on A800 cars using the LA +9.0 and +8.0 arms and the set includes four 0.5mm and four 1.0mm thickness shims.

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April 26, 2019

O.S. Speed R21GT 1/8th nitro GT engine

O.S. Engines have announced the soon release of their new O.S. Speed R21GT engine for the growing 1/8th GT on-road classes. Designed with the forthcoming 1/8th GT IFMAR World Championship in mind, the engine builds on the proven R2101 crankcase which was refined as was the 5+3 ports liner and piston to meet current IFMAR rules. The newly designed crankcase features a DLC coating for wear while the updated cooling head design ensures optimised heat dissipation under the large GT body shells. The engine is rounded out by the newly designed 22E (B) GT carburettor and it comes with a 7mm venturi insert, again to meet IFMAR requirements. The engine will become available separately or including the T-2060SC + MB01-70 (M2003SC) exhaust system.

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April 25, 2019

Speedzone 7.4V 4000mAh oval diameter LiPo pack

Speedzone have introduced their new oval diameter 7.4V 4000mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Ideal for a range of applications including ready-to-run vehicles, certain Tamiya kits or starter boxes, the hardcase “racing pack”-style battery is made of high-quality 50C LiPo cells and it offers a high capacity for long operation times. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer power and a T-type power plug.

Source: Speedzone USA [speedzoneusa.com]


April 25, 2019

Kyosho Mini-Z inner tube roll shock set

Kyosho have introduced an inner tube roll shock set for Mini-Z vehicles using the MZW309 aluminium motor mount. This inner tube shock can control the damping of roll movement independently from the pitching movement and the damping effect can be adjusted by changing the viscosity of the grease applied. The set includes a carbon fibre damper plate, composite roll dampers and precision machined hardware.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]


April 25, 2019

Pro-Line Pomona Drag Spec wheels

Designed for the growing class of SC drag racing rigs are Pro-Line Racing’s new Pomona Drag Spec front and rear wheels. The Pomona wheels were specifically made for no-prep Drag racing and are a perfect fit with Pro-Line’s Hoosier Drag 2.2” front tyres. The Pomona wheels are strong and lightweight 12mm hex wheels making them the ideal choice for performance drag racing. The wheel spoke design mimics the wheels of full-size dragsters and will complete the look of the build. The Pomona wheel offset is ideal for Traxxas 2WD Slash trucks converted to no-prep Drag Racing cars, which has exploded in popularity. The wheels are available as 2.2” front and 2.2”/3.0” rear wheels, ideal for Pro-Line’s Hoosier drag tyres.

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April 24, 2019

Infinity IF18 titanium & aluminium screw sets

Infinity has released both titanium and aluminium screw sets for their IF18 to reduce the weight of its World Championship winning chassis. In the titanium range, the screw sets are offered to cover both the upper and lower sections of the car. The 111 piece Upper set saves 18g compared with the standard kit steel screws while the 47 piece Lower set brings a weight saving of 12 grams. Use of the titanium screws will slightly increase chassis flexibility allowing fine tuning of the car setup for any conditions. In aluminium, two upper sets are offered. Available in black or red colours, the 111 screws will save over 30 grams and offer a mild driving characteristic by increasing chassis flex in a well balanced manner.

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