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August 20, 2016

Pro-Spec introduce new brushless speed controller

Japanese company Pro-Spec have introduced their new brushless speed controller, developed in cooperation with ORCA. Currently still in prototype stages, also sporting the original ORCA case, the internals are redesigned to offer a smoother power band without sacrificing punch when needed. Also the brake software was renewed, again to smooth out the reactions on brake input but like the throttle characteristics the brake output can be sharpened when conditions call for it. The final ESC may come with an updated case design and we bring you more information on the project once they become available.

Source: Pro-Spec [pro-spec.jp]

August 20, 2016

T-Works UFO 64 titanium socket head screws

T-Works have introduced their new series of UFO 6AL/4V grade 5 titanium screws. CNC machined the M3 fasteners sport a distinctive “flying saucer”-shaped 2mm hex head, making them not only look different compared to other screws but they also provide exceptional mounting surface. The screws will be available in 14 different length from 4mm up to 24mm wit a special 35mm long variant also being available.

View a detail image of the screw head here

August 19, 2016

Team Magic Pro-J touring car setup tools

HRC Distribution have introduced the new Pro-J touring car setup tools. First up is the 3mm to 9mm ride heigh gauge. Offering fine 0.2mm increments in the 3mm to 6mm range the gauge offers a more coarse 0.5mm increments for the 6mm to 9mm range. The tool is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised and with laser-etched markings. The second new part is the conventional droop gauge. Designed for “under arm” measurements the tool offers a -3mm to +10mm range and like the ride height gauge it is made from black anodised and laser-etched alloy.

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August 19, 2016

Shepherd Velox V10 “WC” 3mm carbon radio plate

Shepherd Velox V10 "WC" 3mm carbon radio plate

Hot on the heels of Shepherd’s Velox V10 WC upgrade kit comes the new 3mm WC carbon fibre radio plate. The new optional upper chassis plate is made using an extra stiff 3mm carbon material to reduce the overall flex of the car, resulting in an even more precise handling especially under high-grip conditions. Furthermore it is more resistant against crashes. Sporting the same design as the “WC” radio plate with different positions for the servo saver and the steering servo it is necessary to use the new #408142 servo saver bushing and a 5x8x2,5mm ball bearing to mount the part.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

August 18, 2016

Team EA Motorsports Energy Absorbent TC bumpers

Team EA Motorsports have introduced their Energy Absorbent touring car front bumpers. Offering a 6mm extended design the foam bumpers do away with the need to add material in order to better support the bodyshells and keeping them from dragging on the racing surface. In case a less forward position is desired, the specially designed foam is very easy to sand down to whatever distance is needed. The highly supportive are also very light, preserving excellent steering response compared to heavier parts. The bumper is currently available in three different configurations, solid, pre-cut with inserts, and cut-out, with the solid bumper giving the least amount of steering and the cut-out one being the most corner-hungry, and it was designed to fit the Xray T4 but it also is usable on Awesomatix, Team Associated TC7 and Gizmo cars with some minor trimming.

View the other front bumpers here

August 18, 2016

Shepherd Velox V10 “WC” upgrade set

Shepherd Velox V10 "WC" upgrade set

Shepherd have released the new Velox V10 “WC” upgrade parts set which were successfully developed and tested by the company’s top team drivers during the last few months. The upgrade parts were used by the Shepherd team at the recent World Championships in Italy with Simon Kurzbuch taking the second place after the qualifiers and an overall third place in the final. Included in the set are several redesigned parts such as the new front end with a different diff position that gives more overall steering and different position for the servo saver and steering servo while the rear carbon stiffener makes the car easier and more precise to drive. Also include is a new chassis plate, modified front uprights, as well as new gearbox bulkheads and more.

View a list of the included items here

August 18, 2016

T-Works BD7-2016 progressive damping system ver.2

T-Works have introduced the refined version two of their progressive damping system for the Yokomo BD7-2016. Offering larger diameter pistons and a greatly reduced wall thickness of the alloy inserts the set, in combination with 400 to 600 oil, will make for even better performance especially on technical tracks with high corner speeds. The set includes four alloy inserts and four plain pistons and it is available now.

View a comparison image between ver.1 and ver.2 here

August 18, 2016

Arrowmax 1/32 Mini 4WD tool set

Arrowmax have introduced a special tool set for the Tamiya 1/32 Mini 4WD vehicles. The tailor-made set includes all necessary tools, wrenches and gauges to build, maintain and tune Tamiya’s popular Mini 4WDs. Included are tools like a pinion and wheel puller plate, puller extension, wheel piercer, 1.8mm, 1.9mm and 2.0mm hand drill, hex and nut drivers as well as a dedicated tool holder and a setup board. The tool handles sport Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design and the set is available in black, orange and gun metal colour.

View the colour variants here