January 26, 2015

TRR-Racestuff 10R5.1 narrow chassis conversion kit

TRR-Racestuff 10R5.1 narrow chassis conversion kit

Following TRR-Racestuff’s 235mm conversion kit for the Team Associated 10R5.1 the German company now also have a narrow chassis conversion available that retains the standard 200mm width and is compatible with the kit’s standard parts. The conversion includes a slim 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis plate, new 2.5mm sidelink wings, a front LiPo rail for 1S and 2S shorty LiPo packs, hexagonal chassis standoffs and the needed shims. The chassis allows to three different sidelink configurations; a hanging layout with parallel links, angled chassis-mounted links that open toward the power pod and a third variant using an optional lower power pod plate that allows to run angled links that close towards the power pod. The kit greatly increases the setup potential of Team Associated’s World GT car and the conversion becomes available by end of January.

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January 26, 2015

Team Titan Blitz ALS-R 190mm touring car bodyshell

Team Titan Blitz ALS-R 190mm touring car bodyshell

Team Titan introduce the new Blitz ALS-R bodyshell for 190mm electric touring cars. With the level of competitive racing increasing and the wide variety of track conditions faced by touring car racers there has been an increasing need to design shells to suit specific conditions. The ALS-R has been designed with less overall down force for high traction asphalt and carpet tracks, and will help increase top speed and reduce traction rolling, with aggressive steering response to ensure high corner speeds. The specifications meet IFMAR, BRCA and GBS body rules and the body will become available in a standard 0.8mm, lightweight 0.7mm and super lightweight 0.5mm variant. All are made from high-quality polycarbonate and they come clear, including window masks, a decal sheet with two styles of headlights and wing mounting hardware.

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January 24, 2015

VP Pro RS-602 high-output glow igniter

VP Pro RS-602 high-output glow igniter

VP Pro have their new RS-602 high-output glow igniter available. Made from anodised aluminium and stainless steel and coming quipped with a single 5000mAh cell the igniter offers a higher capacity than the previous model for longer lasting power per charge. Included comes a suitable overnight wall charger.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]


January 23, 2015

Serpent F110 SF2 1/10th formula kit – Coming soon

Serpent F110 SF2 1/10th formula kit – Coming soon

Serpent have announced the soon release of the F110 SF2 1/10th formula kit. The pan car will sport a redesigned chassis, a completely new front end, an innovative rear pivot system and a new longer centre shock absorber along a new front and rear aero package.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


January 23, 2015

VBC Racing Wildfire ARTS rear suspension kit

VBC Racing Wildfire ARTS rear suspension kit

VBC Racing introduce the ARTS Active Rear Toe System for the rear suspension of the Wildfire line of 1/10th electric touring cars. Including new rear lower A-arms, 2 degree alloy C-hubs, steering knuckles and mounting hardware the set allows to adjust the amount of rear toe gain or loss during cornering for improved stability in corners and better top speed on the straights. The kit is usable on the original Wildfire, the Ghost, D06 and the current D07.

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January 23, 2015

Team C TC10 aluminium spring retainers

Team C TC10 aluminium spring retainers

Team C have new aluminium spring retainers for their 1/10th on-road cars available. The parts come CNC-machined from high-quality material, they are orange anodised to match the remainder of the alloy parts and they fit both the TC10 and TR10.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.com]


January 23, 2015

ARC R8.0 1/8th nitro on-road kit

ARC R8.0 1/8th nitro on-road kit

ARC introduce the R8.0 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit. Developed over a period of 18 month and under racing conditions, the newly designed car is based on a slim aluminium chassis and it features bulkheads made from 7075-T6 aluminium for high precision and optimised strength. The transmission parts are manufactured from heat-treated spring steel to minimise wear and maintenance needs while the belt pulleys are designed in a way that they do not need additional adapters to fit on their respective shafts which makes for a much lighter drivetrain. Moulded from high quality composite material the pulleys are also available in a Kevlar variant for improved durability, a lower weight and increased transmission smoothness. The gearbox package is rounded out by module 0.8 spur and pinion gears that allow for high efficiency without sacrificing durability.

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January 22, 2015

AKA tyre balancer, tyre punch & mini pump bottle

AKA tyre balancer, tyre punch & mini pump bottle

AKA have a range of new pit accessories available such as a tyre balancer, tyre punch and mini pump bottle. Starting with the 2-in-1 handheld wheel balancer, the tool has been meticulously engineered to balance most 12mm hex and 17mm hex wheels, including 1:10 buggy, short course, 1:8 buggy and truggy. The sleek, lightweight design fits in any toolbox without taking up much room. Included with the balancer is one block of balancing clay.

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