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December 15, 2014

MCD XS-5 conversion kit & optional Ackermann plates

MCD introduce the XS-5 conversion kit for the RR5 off-road buggy as well as optional Ackermann plates. Starting with the conversion kit, the set includes a XS-5 and decals, FT Spec 7075 anodised aluminium shock towers, FT Spec coil-over composite shock absorbers with high pressurised cell sSystem, the Rossa HS on-road tyres, XS-5 side guards, a full set of composite body accessories, a rear diffuser and front bumper. The set is suitable for all RR5 chassis and it converts the off-road buggy into an on-road Supercar.

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December 15, 2014

RSD RR12 1/12th scale kit

Reflex Racing introduce the RDS RR 1/12th scale kit. Designed and developed in house at Reflex Racing the kit has several innovative features such as an integrated uni-mount shock/servo/antenna mount, and an adjustable wheelbase motor pod to make the car the most adjustable and versatile 12th scale in the market today. The car is also compatible with Xray or Team Associated side links, as well as Xray or Team Associated damper tubes.

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December 13, 2014

Hiro Seiko Wildfire D07 lightweight screw kits

Hiro Seiko have three new lightweight screw kits available for the VBC Wildfire D07 touring car. Coming as all-titanium or mixed aluminium and titanium sets the fasteners significantly reduce the weight of the car by about 17g (titanium) or 23g (mixed set). The mixed sets are available with red or gun metal alloy screws.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

December 13, 2014

VBC Lightning10-235 1/10th 235mm pan car kit

VBC Racing introduce the 235mm version of the Lightning10 1/10th scale pan car chassis. The Lightning10-235 marks the revival of the 1990’s Pro10 class and the kit is constructed using high grade carbon fibre materials, lightweight 7075 aluminium alloy, and high strength composite materials. The kit features ultra short 7075 aluminium drive hubs, a big bore centre shocks, multi location side springs, optional brass balance weight with multiple mounting locations, an optional fan mount, and a highly adjustable adjustable front suspension that allows to fine-tune track width, caster, active caster, camber and ride height. The oversized rear motor pod is designed to keep the wheel hubs as narrow as possible while allowing the use of brass balance weights for weight distribution fine-tuning. The kit will become available early January 2015.

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December 12, 2014

Capricorn LAB TE02 Evo floating steering system

Capricorn introduce a new floating steering system for the LAB TE02 Evo electric touring car. The design shifts the mounting points of the steering bellcranks from the chassis to the upper servo mounting plate in order to reduce the influence of the chassis flex on the steering characteristics. The whole steering assembly is now only hold by one sturdy aluminium tower that acts as the inner servo mount while holding the upper carbon servo and steering mounting plate. It is understood that the set includes new steering bellcranks, adjustable servo mounts, and steering linkages besides the new inner mounting tower and the updated upper carbon fibre plate.

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December 12, 2014

Shepherd Velox V10 Pro 2015 200mm nitro on-road kit

Following the introduction of the 2015 version Velox V8 EC 1/8th scale kit Shepherd now announce the Velox V10 Pro 2015 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car. The upgraded kit comes with the Team Edition 7075-T6 aluminium chassis plate that sports an additional cutout for the middle bearing block which prevents it from twisting and keeps the belts always in a straight line. Also included is the optional radio plate mount to increase stiffness and strength while reducing rear at the same time.

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December 12, 2014

GForce Rev Limiter for brushless speed controllers

Coming soon from GForce is the Rev Limiter module to limit the maximum RPM of electric brushless motors. Looped between the motor, controller and receiver the device limits the maximum RPM of sensored brushless motors in four steps between 10,000 and 17,000 RPM. Micro switches and status LEDs help to check the setting, making the module ideal to equalise the performance of brushless motors for entry level and stock racing classes. The 2S LiPo-compatible Rev Limiter comes in a lightweight case, it measures 22x15x10mm and comes pre-wired with universal connectors and including a sensor wire.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

December 11, 2014

Yeah Racing transparent 12AWG wire

New from Yeah Racing comes fancy looking 12AWG wire with see-through transparent silicone isolation that allows to view the tinned copper strands. The thick 4.5mm wire is usable for most 1/10th applications and it comes in red or blue colour and in rolls of 100cm length per package.

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