Xray have two new front spring sets available for the X1 formula car. Coming as soft C=3.0 and even softer C=2.0 variant the colour-coded springs help to fine-tune the suspension of the car and they add to the already existing range of C=3.5 to C=6.0 springs. Depending on the stiffness the springs come powder-coated for easy identification.
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Capricorn have updated tyre adapters for the Tyre Additivator traction compound applier available. Coming for 1/8th and 1/10th scale wheels the adapters support the inner bead of the rim to prevent deformation, making a more even application of the tyre compound.
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Xray have new 3x7mm aluminium shims in anodised orange colour available. Coming as 1mm and 2mm thick variant the shims are ideal for ride height and roll centre adjustments on Xray’s X1 formula car but they also come in handy on many other Xray kits. The shims are available in sets of 10 piece per size.
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Yuki Model from Germany have new hardcase LiPo battery packs available in three different configurations. All are built using 5200mAh 45C cells and they come as 7.4V, 11.1V and 14.8V variant, pre-wired with T-plug connectors and JST XH balancer ports. The red colour hardcases measure 137.5mm in length and 46mm in width with the 2S pack being 25mm high, the 3S battery measures a height of 35mm and the 4S pack is 45mm tall.
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Following the introduction of a dedicated decal for 1/8th off-road setup boards Arrowmax now have two more available. Coming as combined 1/8th and 1/10th on-road and 1/10th scale on-road specific variant both sport clean and accurate track width and zero toe markings which help during suspension setup. Both stickers are highly liquid resistant and they fit common setup boards or come in handy when building DIY boards.
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Hudy have a new addition to their range of Universal Exclusive setup systems available in the form of a 1/10 Formula specific set. The precision-machined, high-grade aluminium components allow quick, easy and accurate adjustments to the car’s suspension with the entire system being very small, lightweight, and it allows for easy transportation as it features a one screw assembly. The engraved scales and markings are easy to read, and all parts move freely in precision ball-bearings. All Hudy setup systems allow to quickly and easily measure and adjust camber and camber gain, caster, toe, and steering throw symmetry. Included with the Formula specific set come aluminium nuts and wheel adapters.
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Reflex Racing introduce the R12SS 1/12th scale bodyshell. Developed and sculptured in-house and manufactured in the USA the design was modified several times during development to fine-tune the balance in order to achieve maximum drivability. At 32g to 35g the body is around 5g to 8g lighter than comparable lightweight bodies and it is meant to offer more high speed stability than an AMR-12 while having a little more low speed steering. The body is usable in both Stock and Modified classes, it is made from .020 Lexan material and available now.
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French company BRX released first images of the forthcoming BRX5 Full Watts 1/8th scale 2WD electric on-road kit. The “classic” 2WD car features rigid front and rear suspension parts, a simple single belt drivetrain and a silver carbon fibre main chassis with blue anodised aluminium parts. The front suspension offers adjustable caster, camber, track width and toe settings while the rear end has adjustable camber, track width and toe values. Building on the 2014 kit the ’15 spec car offers new battery mounts for dual 2S standard or shorty LiPo packs with the latter allowing to adjust the weight balance by shifting the packs forth or back.
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