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January 11, 2017

Picco S1 .12 Team 2.1cc nitro on-road engine

Picco have introduced the new S1 .12 Team high-end racing engine for the 1/10th 200mm touring car class. Featuring a longstroke design to deliver improved power throughout the entire RPM range, the power plant also sports a 7mm inner diameter front bearing and a low centre of gravity cooling head. Sharing the same high-quality finish than the bigger brothers R1 and V1, the S1 engine is assembled and quality-checked by Edoardo Picco himself for best possible performance.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

January 11, 2017

Team Bomber YRX12 high-capacity V2 side dampers

Japanese company Team Bomber has introduced the high-capacity V2 side tube damper conversion kit for Yokomo’s YRX12 pan car. Designed to replace the somewhat small friction units on Yokomo’s latest 1/12th pan car, the set includes new high-capacity dampers that not only offer an increased load capacity for improved high-speed and corner handling but they also reduce maintenance time as they need less frequent rebuilding. Included with the conversion also come updated carbon fibre braces as well as mounting hardware.

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January 11, 2017

Maverick Strada DC RTR drift car

German Maverick distributors LRP have introduced the Strada DC RTR drift car. Building on a sturdy 4WD shaft-driven composite tub chassis the car also features oil-filled shock absorbers, double wishbone suspension, an enclosed drivetrain as well as front and rear gear differentials. Included are also a strong steering servo, waterproof speed controller and a MM-22 540-class brushed motor along a pre-decorated bodyshell and special drift car tyres. The package is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system, a power pack and a suitable wall charger.

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January 11, 2017

GForce 2600mAh 6.6V LiFe shorty battery

GForce have introduced their new 2600mAh 6.6V 2S LiFe shorty battery pack. Built using high-performance yet very durable 65C/110C Lithium-Ferrite cells the pack is ideal for sanctioned club racing and it comes in a protective hardcase with 4mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

January 10, 2017

Tamiya release new touring car option parts

Tamiya have introduced several option parts for their range of touring cars including the TRF419/418 and TA07. First up are medium stiffness suspension arms. Introduced with the TRF419X the A-arms fit the TRF419/418 and TA07 machines and their slightly softer material makes for improved control in low traction conditions. The set includes one front and one rear arm and it is compatible with all TRF418-design suspensions.

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January 10, 2017

FVSS LED pit board

FVSS from Italy have released their customised LED pit board. With dimensions of 470x370mm, the pit board is equally useful for 1/10th and 1/8th on-road vehicles and the brightness of the background light is conveniently adjustable using buttons. Furthermore the board features scales on two sides to have a quick look at wheelbase and track width settings. Included with the board comes a 150cm USB power cable and thanks to the very low power consumption it can be powered by a simple power bank.

Source: FVSS [fvssshop.it]

January 10, 2017

Zen Racing RXGT12 composite LiPo brace with O-ring

Zen Racing have introduced a composite LiPo brace with O-ring battery retainer for the RXGT12 1/12th on-road kit. Replacing the standard carbon fibre brace and allowing the use of an O-ring to fasten the LiPo battery the set does away with the need to tape the battery into the chassis. Included are the LiPo brace cut from high-quality carbon fibre and two rubber O-rings.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

January 10, 2017

Capricorn LAB-C03 aluminium gear differential

Italian company Capricorn have introduced an aluminium gear differential set for the LAB-C03 nitro touring car. Developed with racing in high-grip track conditions in mind and also ideal for the use in high ambient temperatures the set offers increased durability and zero case deformation under load, resulting in improved and virtually fading-free performance even in long mains. The set comes with all needed parts including steel outdrives, alloy cross pins and compose internal gears.

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