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March 9, 2017

Acuvance Xarvis brushless speed controller

Japanese company Acuvance has introduced the new Xarvis brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. The speedo is housed in a machined all-aluminium case and it features an integrated on/off switch, a separate receiver wire for convenient replacement and an integrated low-profile high-flow heatsink that can be equipped with an optional fan unit. A dedicated port for an optional programming unit and Bluetooth dongle makes programming of the ESC, that offers a blinky mode as well as several turbo and timing as well as Rev-limiting functions, easy. The controller is available in the three colours of black, red and purple.

View the specifications and more images here

March 8, 2017

Yeah Racing Sprint 2 RWD drift conversion kit

Yeah Racing have introduced a RWD drift conversion kit for the HPI Sprint 2 touring car. The set allows to convert the entry-level touring car into a competition-grade RWD drift car featuring a C-hub-less front suspension and rear Y-arms to bring the car in-line with modern drift machines. The set includes new front and rear upper and lower arms, steering knuckles and rear hubs, as well as a redesigned steering assembly, rear driveshafts and a big bore shock set. The suspension and steering parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come purple anodised for looks.

View an image of the converted car here

March 8, 2017

Axon X10 imperial size ball bearings

Axon’s X10 series of ultra high-quality ball bearings is soon also available in three imperial sizes. The range will include flanged 5/16-1/8 ball races for 1/12th front wheels, as well as standard and flanged 3/8-1/4 bearings for 1/12th rear axles, all of which come pre-lubed with a special low-drag oil for improved efficiency, acceleration and top speed. The bearings come in sets of two and they will hit stores by mid-March.

Please be aware that above image shows a metric X10 series bearing for illustration.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

March 8, 2017

Roche P12-2017 narrow alloy chassis & lower pod plate

Roche have introduced a narrow aluminium main chassis and lower pod plate for the Rapide P12-2017 1/12th pan car. Machined from 2.5mm aluminium and featuring massive machining for a low weight and optimised flex characteristics, the main chassis utilises a floating side link system as found on the company’s Rapide F1 car for increased chassis and link clearance and thus less speed-robbing scrubbing issues during hard cornering. Included with the chassis come a carbon fibre bumper mount and mounting hardware and both the chassis and lower pod plate sport Roche’s signature black and red anodised finish.

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March 8, 2017

Schumacher Atom rear roll centre conversion & king pins

Schumacher have introduced new Speed Secret option for the Atom 1/12th scale pan car. First up is the rear roll centre conversion kit that offers an adjustable rear roll centre. This gives an ability to adjust the setting from the very low kit standard position up to 2.5mm higher. The raised roll centre gives a more responsive and lively car, ideal in high traction conditions while the lower roll centre position gives more rear traction. The set includes new carbon fibre braces as well as mounting hardware. Also new are the super-polished low friction coefficient king pins for the Atom. Coming as pairs the parts make for improved, smoother suspension action.

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March 8, 2017

Tamiya MB 190E 2.5-16 Evo.II Team Zakspeed TT-01E kit

Available soon from Tamiya is the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo.II Team Zackspeed “Diebels Alt” TT-01E touring car kit. Bringing back the good old days of motorsport, the kit resembles the 1992 spec car the Zakspeed team campaigned in the German Touring Car Championship. Tamiya’s replica makes use of the entry-level TT-01E shaft-driven 4WD chassis and it features a highly detailed bodyshell including moulded plastic rear-view mirrors, rear wing as well as 6-spoke rims and slick tyres. The kit will hit stores in April.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 7, 2017

Flash Point R/C pre-mounted 1/8th GT tyres

Coming from Flash Point R/C are pre-mounted high-grip belted 1/8th GT tyres. They feature a reinforced inner belt to provide increased stability and precision and they are available in soft 40 and super soft 35 rubber compound. The tyres come pre-mounted on white or black Flash Point Seven wheels and fit most 1/8th GT and rally game cars.

Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]

March 6, 2017

Ulti 01A & G5 traction compounds

Coming from Ulti are two traction compounds for rubber and foam tyres. First up is 01A, a mild tyre sauce that only moderately softens the tyre while keeping the front-to-rear balance and being gently on the rubber, preventing excessive tyre wear. The second new tyre compound is G5 that, from what is understood, is about two to four times as strong as 01A. Both oil-based traction compounds are made in Japan and they come in metal cans for convenient and secure transportation and storage.

View the G5 compound here