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July 27, 2018

4TheTop GeometX 1/8th & 1/10th scale setup boards

4TheTop have introduced their new GeometX setup boards for 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles. The multi-layer boards are of a double-sided design with one side offering a flat surface, ideal to adjust the suspension geometry and ride height settings while the other side sports several compartments to arrange parts and tools during building, setup and maintenance. Additional scales allow to measure fasteners and bearings and the boards can also be customised with own designs to make them stand out.

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July 27, 2018

RCSS T4 Hybrid Ceramic ball bearing set

RC Speed Secrets’ Hybrid Ceramic stainless steel ball bearings are now also available in a set for the Xray T4 series of touring cars. The bearings are about 21 percent lighter than standard ABEC-3 ceramics while making for reduced natural drivetrain drag, better acceleration and higher speeds. The set includes a total of 14 bearings and it fits T4 2018 down to 2015 spec kits.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

July 26, 2018

RCLabHK TB07 Evo carbon fibre chassis

RCLabHK have announced the soon release of their new carbon fibre chassis kit for the Tamiya TB07 Evo touring car. The conversion was developed for low to medium traction outdoor conditions, it uses the inline motor position and a vertical top deck design. Full information will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for August.

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July 26, 2018

Roche P12 EU Spec conversion kit & F1 high wing mount

Coming from Roche are two new option parts for the P12 1/12th scale and F1 Evo formula car kit. First up is the wide EU Spec aluminium chassis conversion kit for the P12. Tested and used by European 1/12th scale champion, Ollie Payne the chassis is considerably wider than the standard item while offering optimised flex characteristics thanks to the machined alloy construction. Included in the set are also a wide lower power pod plat as well as a new carbon fibre side damper and centre shock mount. Also new is a high wing mount kit for the F1 Evo formula car. The set makes for a wider rear wing height adjustment range and it comes including all needed hardware.

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July 26, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z ball diffs & T-plates

Coming from Kyosho and made for their various Mini-Z micro cars are new ball differentials and FRP T-plates. The lightweight Ball Differential Set II is available in two variants for the MR03MM, MM II, RM and HM as well as the MR03LM and they include a lightweight spur gear hub for optimised left-right balance. The diffs are drop fits for the respective cars and include mounting hardware. Also new are two FRP rear T-bar sets for the MR03MM, LM and MM2 that are available in thinner 0.5mm and thicker 0.6mm variants. Both include three soft, medium and hard T-bars that are conveniently marked for easy identification. Using the optional suspension plates will have an influence on chassis roll and pitch stiffness, allowing to fine-tune the car’s behaviour in corners and over bumps.

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July 26, 2018

Tamiya release new TA07MS teaser image

Tamiya are step by step uncovering their forthcoming TA07MS 4WD touring car. Following a first teaser the Japanese company has unveiled a rendering that shows more details of the single belt competition touring car that looks to combine design aspects – read: the suspension and bulkhead design – of the TRF419 series with a vertical top deck spanning from the front to the rear bulkhead, and a single belt that connects the front spool and rear gear differential. A prototype of the car was used by TRF’s Kiyokazu Suzuki at the recent JMRCA Touring Car Nationals with Kiyokazu eventually finishing on a promising 11th overall position.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

July 25, 2018

Motiv MC8 1/8th scale electric brushless motor

Coming from Motiv is their new MC8 electric brushless motor for 1/8th scale applications. Of a 4-pole rotor and 12-slot stator design the 1950kV motor is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use and it features sensored operation, dual precision ball bearings as well as adjustable timing. The ROAR-compliant MC8 is 74mm long, has a 40mm diameter and it is available from now on.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

July 25, 2018

HPI Racing 1968 Chevy Camaro body shell

Coming from HPI Racing is their new 1968 Chevrolet Camaro body shell, an updated version of the previous lid. The body is of a new multi-piece design with additional rear wing and it was developed for the use with 190mm and 200mm touring cars and offset VTA rims. Included with the body, that is made of high-quality polycarbonate, come photorealistic vinyl decals foe the window frames, headlights, grille, tail lights and more.

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