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June 2, 2016

Tamiya Porsche 934 Jägermeister Limited Edition kit

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vaillant-liveried Porsche 934, Tamiya’s first ever RC car, the Japanese company now releases the 934 in distinctive Jägermeister livery. The highly detailed body runs on the short wheelbase and wide stance TA02SW chassis to accommodate the scale form of the real sports car. It normally features a tub chassis with 4-wheel, fully independent suspension coupled with a rear ball differential and a front gear type differential. This special edition is fitted with a double deck FRP chassis for increased rigidity. The kit also includes a plethora of other option parts such as an aluminium motor mount, FRP damper stay set, CC-01 universal shafts, hard propeller shaft, and ball diff cup joints.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]

June 2, 2016

McPappy Racing brushless chassis dyno 2.0

McPappy Racing have introduced their new RC brushless chassis dyno version 2.0. The device comes in three different sizes, 2WD and 4WD, chassis testing or motor to motor testing, it offers four different load levels, built in flywheel, can simulate an entire race, and with Windows 8 or later, can even be controlled with your voice. The dyno can accommodate anything from a small slot car up to some of the 1/5th scales. Custom sizes are also available.

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June 2, 2016

WRC GTX hardened aluminium front axle

WRC have introduced another option part for their GTX 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The lightweight front axle shaft is made from hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium with its special surface treatment offering improved wear resistance while the lightweight aluminium material makes for reduced rotational mass, resulting in quicker acceleration.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

June 1, 2016

Muchmore 1/8th scale lightweight Factory setup board

Muchmore have introduced their new lightweight Factory setup board for 1/8th scale vehicles. Measuring 400x500mm the board is only 12mm thick, making for a low weight of 177g. The board is made from hardwood and the hard plastic surface with Muchmore graphics allows for easy cleaning from dirt and other residue.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

June 1, 2016

Muchmore Impact 7.4V flat & hump style RX LiPo packs

Muchmore have introduced two new 7.4V LiPo receiver battery packs. First up is the flat-type variant that measures 85x29x19mm. It weighs in at 90g and is made using high-capacity 2500mAh cells. It comes pre-wired with a 90mm 20AWG silicone wire with JR-style connector and XH balancer plug. Also new is the 2000mAh hump pack, measuring 54.5×31.5x32mm and weighing in at 91.5g. It comes with a 85mm receiver wire. Both packs are housed in shrink-wrapped soft cases for protection.

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June 1, 2016

WRC GTX intermediate step aluminium body mounts

Coming from Italian company WRC and made for the GTX 1/8th nitro on-road car are intermediate step aluminium body mounts. Machined from aluminium and coming with a high-gloss finish the mounts offer in-between steps for the body height adjustments that are accessible by simply turning the mounts by 90 degree and using the second, lower row of body clip holes. This design makes for finer body height adjustments without the need for additional mounts or parts.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

June 1, 2016

Picco introduces new off-road & on-road mufflers

Italian company Picco has introduced two new nitro engine mufflers. First up is the EFRA 2133 off-road variant with exceptional low-RRM torque and the muffler is know to give improved bottom end power compared to its sister EFRA 2099 exhaust. Also new is the EFRA 2120 Performance on-road exhaust. Made from a special aluminium alloy that improved the overall performance the muffler comes with an engraved “Performance” to make for easy identification.

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May 31, 2016

Teamsaxo GT300W-V2 1/12th scale pan car kit

Teamsaxo have introduced their new GT300W-V2 1/12th scale pan car kit. Developed using the input of drivers and distributors the V2 kit will include hard compound plastics and a lowered front suspension seat for improved handling and precision, it comes with harder metal parts and also a redesigned power pod for easier motor installation and removal as well as a new rear axle mount that now uses shims to adjust the ride height, doing away with the previously used insert system. The kit will hit the stores very soon.

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