November 20, 2017

Roche P12-2017 USA Spec 1/12th pan car kit

Roche have introduced the P12-2017 USA Spec 1/12th scale pan car kit. The USA Spec kit is based on the standard P12-2017 and includes an alloy chassis plate, hard front end parts, lowered rear axle height adjusters and a full range of optional centre shock springs to create a package that is ready to tackle the highest grip carpet surfaces. The kit has already proven its performance by taking a podium spot at the recent IIC and the TQ at the Halloween Classic race.

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November 19, 2017

Destiny RX-10SR electric touring car – Teaser

Destiny have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming RX-10SR electric touring car kit. The vehicle builds on the Reedy-Race-winning RX-10S and looking at the image the kit will include several refined parts such as an updated motor mount and alloy suspension mounts with composite inserts. The kit will ship in December and all information and images should surface soon.

Source: Destiny [destinyracing.jp]


November 17, 2017

Bittydesign 2018 design anti-slip pit mat

Italian company Bittydesign has introduced their 2018 design anti-slip pit mat. It measures 510x410mm, is made of 2mm thick high-quality material and comes with an anti-scratch PVC coat on top to ensure durability, no matter if used for on-road or off-road wrenching. The all-new 2018 graphics make it stand out and the pit mat is available now.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]


November 17, 2017

T-Works D817 & RGT8 aluminium centre shafts

T-Works have introduced new aluminium centre driveshafts for the HB Racing D817 and RGT8 vehicles. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks, the driveshaft dogbones are available as front variant for the D817 and RGT8, as rear variant for the RGT8 exclusively or as combo set, again exclusively for the RGT8.

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November 16, 2017

Speedzone 6000mAh 120C 1S LiPo battery pack

Speedzone have expanded their range of high-performance LiPo battery packs, with a 6000mAh 1S variant being the latest addition. Made from high-quality 120C cells the pack will offer super high voltage with low internal resistance, making it ideal for Modified and Stock classes alike. Dimension are 93x47x18.4mm, it weighs in at 148g and the pack uses uses standard 5mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneUSA.com]


November 16, 2017

Tamiya M07 Concept LP shock towers & bumper support

Available soon from Tamiya and made for the M07 Concept M-chassis kit are low-profile carbon fibre shock towers and a carbon fibre bumper support plate. The shock towers are specifically designed for the use with the short TRF dampers and they include all necessary hardware such as screws, pivot balls and washers. As for the carbon fibre bumper support, like the shock towers it comes machined from high-quality material and it includes all needed screws and washers.

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November 16, 2017

Dash R-Tune 540-size brushless motor

Arrowmax have introduced the Dash R-Tune 540-size sensored competition brushless motor. It features a high airflow design with large cooling openings in the machined aluminium case for improved cooling efficiency and less power fading even when using low turn windings in high ambient temperatures. The redesigned stator further adds to the overall performance, increasing torque and reducing heat build-up. The motor is available in 4.5T to 9.5T Modified and 10.5T to 21.5T Stock variants with each featuring a specific setup to ensure maximum drivability and feel.

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November 16, 2017

Xray RX8 Kevlar-reinforced front & rear belts

Coming from Xray and made for the RX8 1/8th on-road kit are Kevlar-reinforced front and rear belts. The specially designed drivetrain belts are very thin and elastic and they therefore greatly improve the drivetrain efficiency. The 6.0mm x 204mm front and 8.0mm x 204mm rear belts are available separately.

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