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April 17, 2015

GForce Multi Warming System for Mini-Z-sized cars

Japanese company GForce introduce the Multi Warming System for Mini-Z-sized mini and micro cars. The system consists of a compact main unit with LC display and a dial for the menu operation and it is powered by 11 to 18VDC input. The included set of alloy cups for the tyres offers individual temperature sensors and 26.4mm reducers to adapt the system to a range of tyre diameters. The unit offers a temperature range of 20°C up to 100°C (68°F-212°F) and a 30 minute safety timer prevents the tyres from becoming cooked.

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April 17, 2015

Tamiya TRF102 1/10th scale formula kit – Coming soon

Tamiya TRF102 1/10th scale formula kit - Coming soon

Tamiya is busy adding more new kits to their release list of items that will be on show at the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show. Beside a new (mid motor?) 1/10th 2WD competition buggy we will also get to see the TRF102 formula kit. Rumours have it that the vehicle sports a new-type T-bar rear suspension which is meant to be better suited for rubber tyre formula racing, as it becomes more and more popular these days. The redesigned chassis is likely to see a floating battery mount to allow for improved flex, again to try and extract the maximum grip from rubber tyres while allowing for more battery and electronic layouts at the same time. It is also understood that the front end received a revision, possibly to allow for an improved adjustability compared to the TRF101. More information about Tamiya’s latest formula kit should become available in time for the Shizuoka show in mid-May.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com] & Kentech Blog [kentech.blogs.se]

April 14, 2015

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro 1-piece engine mount

Shepherd introduce a new option part for the Velox V10 Pro 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. The 1-piece engine mount with various flex options will stiffen up the rear end of the chassis for more constant rear traction especially in fast corners on high-grip tracks. Fixed with the four screws of the standard engine mounts the rear end is just a little bit stiffer while still allowing for longitudinal flex. To increase the stiffness even more the engine mount can be fixed with another three screws, two under the radio plate and one under the gear shaft. The option part is available from now on and fits all Velox V10 Pro 2015 or older spec models equipped with the team edition chassis plate.

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April 14, 2015

Serpent 748 TQ rear chassis stiffener set

New from Serpent and made for the 748 TQ 200mm nitro on-road car is a rear chassis stiffener set. Designed to connect the radio plate with the right hand 2-speed bulkhead the link is best used on high-bite tracks that can put a lot of stress on the chassis during hard braking. The stiffener prevents unwanted flex for an improved brake feeling and it mounts directly to the 748 TQ and it can also be used on standard 748’s if equipped with the TQ’s right hand bearing and brake holder or in case some DIY work is carried out on the standard part.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

April 11, 2015

VBC Ghost Evo carbon fibre option parts

VBC Racing have first option parts for their recently announced Ghost Evo touring car available in the form of a full graphite conversion kit and carbon fibre shock towers. Starting with the conversion kit, the set includes a carbon fibre main chassis plate, top deck, servo mount plate and two anti-roll bar braces to replace the standard black fibre glass items. The chassis and topdeck offer a higher torsional rigidity which can be helpful on high-bite surfaces while the shock towers, swaybar braces and floating servo mount plate offer improved stiffness for better suspension efficiency and a rock-solid steering feeling.

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April 10, 2015

Xray NT1’15 200mm nitro on-road kit

Xray NT1'15 200mm nitro on-road kit

Xray officially introduce the all-new NT1 2015 Spec 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. As explained by Martin Hudy in our exclusive interview and making-off feature, the car builds on a redesigned backbone in the form of aluminium front and rear bulkheads and a new main chassis plate. The 2015 Spec car makes use of 7075-T6 aluminium bulkheads, layshaft holders and suspension mounts to adapt to the latest set of rules that see harder and larger diameter “hand out” tyres used at many races.

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April 10, 2015

WRC 1/10th touring car rubber tyres

Italian company WRC have new 1/10th touring car tyres available for carpet and asphalt applications. While the carpet tyres come in a single compound the asphalt-specific tyres come in a soft and hard rubber mixture to adapt the car to different track conditions. All tyres come pre-glued on a white disc rim and in a handy storage and transportation box.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

April 10, 2015

Muchmore Fleta ZX Sting Outlaw BL stock motors

Muchmore introduce their new line of Fleta ZX Sting “Outlaw” brushless stock motors. Offering a patented sintered Neodymium rotor design and short stack stators the motors are meant to offer up to 30 percent more power compared to a legal motor. Available as 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T variant all motors are built using the Flow-Max II all-aluminium can for improved airflow and cooling and they sport a distinctive red anodized aluminium timing plate for even better heat dissipation. The motors also feature Grade 5 bearings, silver-plated heavy duty solder tabs and sensor connector protective guards. The outlaw variants are designed for “open” stock racing as they do not comply with the current IFMAR, ROAR, BRCA or JMRCA rules.

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