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April 27, 2016

McFactory X12’16 aluminium chassis & motor pod

McFactory X12'16 aluminium chassis & motor pod

Available now from McFactory Motorsports is a 2.3mm 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis and lower motor pod plate for the Xray X12’16 kit. The chassis will keep the car from lifting the inside tyre on high-grip carpet tracks while also making the car easier to drive at the same time. The parts come machined from high-quality aluminium, they sport silver chamfered edges and are a direct replacement for the stock carbon fibre parts.

Source: McFactory Motorsports [mcfactorymotorsports.com]

April 27, 2016

Muchmore Tweak Master ver.2 anti-tweak tool

Muchmore have introduced the Tweak Master ver.2 anti-tweak tool for 1/10th electric touring cars. The set includes a heavy duty glass plate to rest the chassis on and it also comes with an updated tweak rod that now features three openings for the antenna, the motor mount screw and the spur gear. The changes had become necessary due the latest design developments with low-profile shock towers now being a standard with most cars, meaning the highest point of the chassis is now the spur gear in most cases. Included with the Tweak Master is also a useful bag for easy storage and transpiration of the tool.

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April 27, 2016

Tamiya release first TRF419X & TB Evo.6 MS images

Hot on the heels of the Tamiya TA07 Pro come first official images of Tamiya’s TRF419X and TB Evo.6 MS competition touring cars. Starting with the latest incarnation of the TRF419, the “X” variant is in development for some time now with the factory team having used prototypes of the car at several occasions such as the ETS and AOC races. The vehicle is a redesign of the TRF419 and it will feature updated front and rear bulkheads, a new motor mount as well as refined materials and component shapes in various areas. New for the “X” are also newly-designed low-profile big bore shock absorbers, new rear uprights, a multi-piece aluminium and carbon fibre servo mount as well as the 2.15mm carbon fibre main chassis and 2.0mm upper deck. The kit is set for a release at the end of June.

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April 27, 2016

Tamiya TA07 Pro 1/10th 4WD touring car kit

Following a first unofficial image of Tamiya’s TA07 Pro club-level touring car the Japanese manufacturer now officially revealed the all-new on-road platform. The kit makes use the lower TRF419 suspension with the chassis being a totally new design featuring a composite chassis plate to which an outer frame connects. The goal is to achieve optimised flex characteristics, compared to the class-standard tub chassis, while offering an easy to build and maintain platform. The transmission of the TA07 Pro is of a 1-belt design that allows to shift the motor and layshaft mount forth and back in order to alter the car’s overall weight distribution with the kit offering three different positions with a mid, mid-rear and rear motor position being possible. Other features of the Pro kit include high-performance TRF shock absorbers, TRF driveshafts as well as a range of blue anodised option parts such as ball studs, turnbuckles, and motor mount. More information and images will become available in time for the release.

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April 27, 2016

Yaiba Racing composite driveshaft blades

Yaiba Racing composite driveshafts blades

Coming from Yaiba Racing are three sets of composite driveshaft blades for a range of 1/10th electric touring cars. Made to protect both the drive pins of the driveshafts as well as the differential outdrives, the blades offer high durability and low friction characteristics with the colour-coded 10-piece sets being available for Tamiya TRF418 and TRF419 kits, for the Yokomo BD5 and BD7 as well as the Xray T4 and VBC D07 and D08 kits.

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April 26, 2016

Xray RX8 2016 1/8th nitro on-road kit

To sum up our exclusive series of stories on Xray’s all-new RX8 2016 1/8th nitro on-road kit, including the making off part 1 and part 2 as well as the exclusive interview with designer Martin Hudy, we now have all details and images of the company’s all-new top-of-the-foodchain 1/8th kit available. The 2016 specification car received a massive make-over that starts with the all-new aluminium backbone in the form of full aluminium bulkheads, layshaft and radio plate mounts to ensure a strong yet lightweight framework while still allowing maximum flex characteristics for increased traction. Beside the bulkheads also the suspension mounts are made up using aluminium for maximised precision and durability.

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April 26, 2016

Muchmore 40mm 3D cooling fan guard

Muchmore have introduced a 3D cooling fan guard for 40mm fans. Machined from high-quality aluminium and weighing in at only 3.3g the part sports a black anodised surface and machined silver chamfered edges. The guard was made to keep debris, wires and other parts away from the rotating fan blades and it fits most 40mm units.

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April 26, 2016

Trinity While Carbon 4S 6000mAh LiPo battery pack

Trinity have introduced their all-new White Carbon 14.8V 4S LiPo battery pack. Built from high-performance 6000mAh 60C cells the hard-case battery is ideal for demanding 1/8th scale applications and it utilises 5mm gold-plated bullet-type connectors over the usual wires for cleaner wiring.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]