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February 23, 2019

Yokomo BD9 2.0mm hard carbon fibre main chassis plate

Coming soon from Yokomo is a new 2.0mm carbon fibre main chassis place cut from a harder graphite material. Thinner than the standard kit carbon fibre chassis yet harder thanks to a special graphite material, the chassis is an in-between solution for tracks that require a harder chassis than the standard kit carbon plate, yet need a softer solution than an aluminium plate. In addition the reduced thickness allows to run lower roll centre settings which can help in lower grip conditions. The chassis is precision machined to the highest standards, ensuring straight and tweak-free alignment of all parts, ensuring equal left-to-right flex and steering characteristics.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

February 23, 2019

Pro-Line Super J & Octane drag racing body shells

Pro-Line have introduced their new Super J and Octane drag racing body shells for converted Slash-type short course trucks. Starting with the Super J, PL’s first-ever body dedicated to the ever-growing SC drag racing class, the full-blown Pro-Mod body will transform the Traxxas Slash 2WD into a scale quartermile beast. This retro custom hot-rod style body features a ton of scale details to give any SC drag car a super unique, race-inspired look. The Super J is a convenient 1-piece body design with no assembly necessary. Pro-Line recommend using a 2.2” buggy wheel/tyre combo on the front combined with a 2.2”/3.0” SC wheel/tyre in the rear for the ultimate scale hot-rod stance. However, to create a more scale look, the body is designed with a narrower track width than a traditional SC body and will require some modifications to the 2WD Slash in order to fit correctly. A list of modifications needed to fit the Super J can be found here.

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February 22, 2019

Xray T4F 1/10th FWD touring car kit

Following a couple of body-on teaser images, Xray have finally unveiled their all-new T4F 1/10th front wheel drive touring car kit. With the FWD concept being a first for the Slovakian manufacturer, the car still shares about 90 percent of its parts with the company’s ultra-successful T4 4WD touring car platform, making spare parts stocking easy while allowing for a simple, efficient and easy to work on platform. The car was developed and tested in cooperation with Germany’s Harald Schmittgen and it makes use of a narrow 2.2mm thick carbon fibre chassis that features predrilled locations for the adjustable battery mounts and optional chassis weights, making for a super reactive and easy to control car in all track conditions. A specially-developed 2.0mm graphite top deck is a universal solution for both low and high-bite tracks, providing both exceptional traction and side bite.

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February 22, 2019

Dash RS-Tuned TITC 13.5T Spec brushless motor

Dash have introduced their new RS-Tuned TITC 13.5T Spec brushless motor. Build to IFMAR specifications, Dash was able to fine-tune the motor to achieve best possible performance while meeting the 3400kV, 2.5A, and +/- 0.030 resistance rules, while also producing one of the most efficient motors available in the market. The machined aluminium can features a high airflow arrow design with large openings to guarantee maximum cooling efficiency, a lower weight and minimised power fading in high ambient temperatures. The redesigned stator helps to achieve a much lower internal resistance while increasing torque to enhance overall performance. The specially tuned motor is equipped with Japan-grade ball bearings and comes engraved with a TITC19 logo for easy identification. The motor will be available at the forthcoming TITC event in Thailand.

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February 22, 2019

Axon Impact Racing Dish touring car wheels

For those who are still gluing their own touring car tyres, Axon have announced the soon release of their Impact Racing Dish 1/10th touring car wheel. The rim is made of a new ABS resin material and compared to the Dynamic Racing Dish wheel, the Impact rim features a slightly different size which, in combination with the new material, will make for optimised tyre rolling motion and an overall improved car and steering feeling, making the rim ideal for high-traction racing conditions.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

February 22, 2019

Xray XB8 series medium rubber shock membrane cell

Xray have introduced their new medium hardness rubber shock membrane cell set for XB8 based buggies, trucks and GT cars. The special design of the volume compensator provides a smaller air gap compared to conventional rubber diaphragms, resulting in more consistent damper action throughout the whole run. The red medium hardness cells will also offer more rebound compared to the previously released soft set, making for improved traction on smoother surfaces. The membranes come in sets of four and they are usable for the nitro and electric variants of the XB8, XT8 and GTX.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 21, 2019

Yokomo BD9 linear SLF front springs

Coming soon from Yokomo is their new line of linear SLF front springs for the BD9 touring car. Developed in cooperation with Axon, the springs offer a linear characteristic which will lead to a more aggressive steering feeling compared to the standard progressive front springs. In addition they are 1.5mm shorter, allowing for easier ride height adjustment when running smaller diameter tyres. The individually-marked springs come in 2.6 to 2.8 hardness and according to Yokomo they are also worth a try in the back of the car.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

February 21, 2019

HRC Racing 68110DMG digital standard size servo

HRC Distribution have introduced the HRC Racing 68110DMG digital standard size servo. Developed for 1/10th scale on-road and off-road classes, the servo features double ball bearings, sturdy metal gears and it comes with a heavy-duty 22AWG receiver wire. The servo’s waterproof case allows the use in unfriendly environments, making it ideal as a replacement for standard RTR kit servos.

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