Coming from Tamiya and made for the TA07 4WD touring car are several new option parts such as a front 1-way, an aluminium servo mount and aluminium motor mount posts. Starting with the 1-way, using the unit improves acceleration and corner speed at the expense of slightly less braking performance. The 1-way includes a 37T belt pulley, it is compatible with all TA07 Pro cars and it is recommended especially for stock racing classes.
Coming from Max Power is the XP3.9 World Edition .12 nitro on-road engine. Built to the same specifications as used by the Max Power factory team at the recent IFMAR World Championships in Gubbio, the engine features a new crankcase with under head cut-outs to keeping compression more consistent, it comes with a new 3-port liner and CNC-machined piston for improved top speed and it utilises a dual tungsten-balanced and silicone-filled 11.9mm crankshaft. The specifications are rounded out by a US-made ceramic main bearing and a new 6-ribs silver-anodised cooling head.
Fenix have introduce new wide spur gears for their formula gear differential, a titanium rear axle shaft as well as titanium kingpins for the Mistral kit. Starting with the spur gears, they are of a refined design with a wider gear portion to allow for easier axle shaft offset spacing while maintaining a proper main gear and pinion mesh. Properly used the gears last twice as long as the pinion gear can be run in an inner and outer position.
Coming from Redworkshop and made for the Team Associated B6 buggy is a steel weight kit. Designed to use the under-servo and under-electronics pockets already available on the standard B6 and B6D chassis, the under-servo plate adds about 23.5g of weight while the under-electronics plate weighs in at 35.9g including hardware. Using the plates adds weight to one of the lowest points of the chassis which can be beneficial in a range of track conditions.
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Coming soon from Yokomo is the new YD-4MR mid-motor all-wheel drive drift car kit. Building on the proven YD-4 the MR kit features a mid-motor layout to add another weight bias variant which can be beneficial on a variety of track layouts and with different driving styles. The mid-motor gives different weight transfer characteristics while keeping a low centre of gravity design that improves the high speed snap/transition on high-grip surfaces such as carpet in contrast to the standard layout of the YD-4 which has excellent stability and high traction as standard. Designed for competition drifters the kit incorporates high-quality carbon fibre parts such as the chassis, upper deck and shock towers. The YD-4MR will be available as a full kit or as an optional upgrade package for existing YD-4 owners.
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SMJ have introduced an aluminium main chassis plate for the CX11 electric touring car. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with chamfered edges at the sides and the rear end, the chassis is best used on high-grip tracks thanks to its overall greater rigidity compared to the standard carbon fibre chassis. Using the chassis also adds about 30g of weight to the lowest area of the car, further helping with on-track performance.
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Spektrum have introduced the SRS2100 DSMR built-in antenna micro race receiver. Designed to eliminate the usual wire antenna and to offer a less cluttered electronic layout the receiver features an internal antenna that additionally improved the RF performance of the overall package. The receiver delivers a 5.5ms frame rate when coupled with Spektrum’s DSM2 or DSMR transmitters, it is of a 3-channel design and it offers extra protection of a waterproof Reliakote conformal coating that seals its electronics from the elements and other corrosives like nitro methane or motor spray. Measuring 17.6×25.5x25mm the high-voltage compatible receiver weighs in at 5.5g and it is available soon.
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Exotek have introduced the Flite V2 aluminium wing buttons. Made from 6061 aluminium and coming in a range of colours the buttons are now of a lighter and sleeker design, ideal for both 1/10th buggies and touring cars. A large 16mm diameter securely holds the wing while offering a large surface area for protection from crashes. The buttons use 3mm countersunk screws and they are available as pairs in “Tamiya” light blue, “Associated” blue, “Team Durango” gold, “TLR” gun metal, “HB and Xray” orange as well as “Kyosho” red anodising.
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