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May 7, 2015

Team Titan Blitz LSF 190mm touring car bodyshell

Team Titan Blitz introduce their latest 1/10th 190mm touring car bodyshell, the LSF. By using the successful GSF as a base and making subtle changes the body offers improved steering response without sacrificing stability. The LSF is best suited for asphalt tracks of many different traction levels. The EFRA-approved body meets IFMAR’s GBS body rules and it is available in a standard 0.8mm high-quality polycarbonate as well as lightweight 0.7mm and 0.5mm versions including window masks, wing mounting hardware and a sticker sheet.

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May 6, 2015

Maverick iON RX & DT 1/18 scale RTR vehicles

The 1/18th scale range of iON vehicles from Maverick has been expanded with two brand new models in the form of the iON RX rallycross car and iON DT desert truck. The two new vehicles join the already available iON XB buggy, iON XT truck, iON MT monster truck and iON SC short course truck, which have also been updated with new paint designs, wheels, electronics and more. The new iON RX and iON DT kits share the same spare parts list as the existing models and also come with new top-spec features such as a Maverick Element 1200mAh Ni-MH battery, MTX-248 2.GHz radio and a 2-in-1 waterproof MSRS-248 receiver/speed controller. Also new for all the Maverick iON vehicles is a complete set of gold-coloured shock caps for the oil-filled shock absorbers.

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May 6, 2015

Trinity Certified Oiler

Trinity introduce the Certified Oiler, a handy applicator for ball bearing oil. The all-aluminium construction with a smooth actuator allows for greater control and optimised placement of the lubricant while the protective screw-on cover prevents leakage. The oiler comes pre-filled with Trinity’s Royal Oil and is available from mid-May.

Source: Trinity [trinityrc.net]

May 5, 2015

Capricorn Tesla Ultra Bearing Oil

Italian company Capricorn introduce the new Tesla Ultra bearing oil. The special formula makes for optimised drivetrain efficiency as the drag of the ball races is reduced, making for more free running ball races. The blue-coloured lubricant comes in 15ml bottles.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 5, 2015

VBC Racing Ghost Evo Carbon touring car kit

Following the Ghost Evo with fibre glass chassis parts VBC Racing now introduce the fully loaded Ghost Evo Carbon touring car kit. The vehicle features 7075 aircraft-grade aluminium upper and lower bulkheads, centre bulkhead and arm mounts as well as the name-giving carbon fibre main chassis, upper deck and shock towers. Included are also a full ball bearing set, threaded long-travel 7075 shock absorbers, special composite suspension parts, as well as a floating carbon/aluminium servo mount, a front spool axle and a rear gear differential.

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May 5, 2015

GQ Formula F1-T3 compound rubber tyres

GQ introduce a new line of lightweight Formula tyres in F1-T3 compound. Offering super high grip the pre-mounted tyres come on silver-colour spoke rims with the front wheels weighing in at 66g a pair while the rear wheels weighing in at 74g. The wheels are designed to fit most F104-style “narrow” cars.

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May 4, 2015

Blacktarmac oil & grease range

Italian company Blacktarmac have a new range of oils and greases for many different applications available. First up is a special bearing oil that reduces the drag for optimised drivetrain efficiency. The oil is available in a standard 18ml bottle as well as 9ml and 6ml squeeze application bottles. Also new is an engine oil specially formulated for break-in and after run purposes. It prevents corrosion and is also good for the use when storing the engine over a longer period of time. Last but not least comes an air filter oil that stops dust and dirt from entering the engine while ensuring maximum airflow for best possible performance. Both the engine and air filter oil come in 18ml bottles.

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May 2, 2015

Roche Rapide P12 screw set & titanium turnbuckles

Roche have new option parts for the Rapide P12 1/12th scale pan car available in the form of a titanium and aluminium hex screw set and titanium turnbuckles. Starting with the fasteners, the set includes over 55 M3 screws of different length and material to replace the standard steel screws. The alloy fasteners come red anodised while the titanium screws are included in natural colour. The set is made to reduce the overall weight while adding some visual impact at the same time. Also new are two 2-piece sets of M3 turnbuckles. Coming as 15mm camber links and 42mm long steering turnbuckles the parts are made to replace the standard steel camber and anodised aluminium steering turnbuckles with durable yet lightweight titanium parts.

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