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November 26, 2014

Xray T4’15 graphite ARS rear A-arm

Xray T4'15 graphite ARS rear A-arm

Made for the use with ARS converted T4’15 cars is this graphite-reinforced rear suspension arm. Offering the same geometry and 1-hole specification as the standard kit arm, the special graphite compound makes for improved rigidity, making the arm ideal for the use in high ambient temperatures or when running on high-bite surfaces. Additionally the arm, that is usable on the left and right hand side of the car, improves traction and stability in normal grip conditions too.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 26, 2014

GRP pre-glued 1/10th formula tyres

Italian company GRP introduce their new line of pre-glued tyres for 1/10th scale formula chassis. Offering a unique wheel design with a larger inner diameter of 39mm and a smaller outer diameter of 30mm the tyres offer a precise handling and improved on-track performance without sacrificing scale looks. Coming in S2 high-grip compound the tyres are available as 33.5mm wide front and 38.5mm wide rear offerings, pre-mounted on carbon reinforced F104-compatible 6-spoke rims with water-cut foam inserts. The pre-scuffed tyres are usable immediately and do not require to be run-in or pre-sanded before use.

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November 26, 2014

KM H-K1 Evo3 steel & aluminium rear driveshafts

KM have a new option part for the H-K1 200mm nitro on-road car available in the form of red steel and aluminium driveshafts. The parts improve the drivetrain efficiency due to a low weight while the red steel wheel axles maximise durability. Using the universal shafts improves rear stability and also does away with the need to use O-rings in the differential outdrives. For maintenance reasons the aluminium dogbones are also available separately.

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November 25, 2014

Yuki Model Borsti 45A brushed speed controller

Yuki Model introduce the Borsti 45A brushed speed controller. Offering up to 45A constant and 340A peak current, the 2S LiPo-compatible controller measures 38x28x2mm and it weighs in at 40g. The speedo features low-voltage and over-temperate protection, a 2A/5.8V BEC system and it comes pre-wired with Tamiya-style battery and motor connectors.

Source: CN-Group [cn-group.de]

November 25, 2014

Team C TC10 hard plastics & 4 degree arm mount

Team C have new option parts available for the TC10 touring car in the form of hard compound suspension parts and a new 4 degree rear arm mount. Starting with the plastics, they are made from a special hard compound to reduce flex under load such as it occurs when running in high bite conditions. Available are front and rear lower A-arms as well as front 4 degree caster C-hubs. The parts come also come in handy when running in high ambient temperatures. Another new item is the 4 degree rear arm mount. The aluminium part comes orange anodised and laser-etched for easy identification. All parts fit both the TC10 competition and TR10 budget touring car.

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November 25, 2014

Arrowmax Mini Honeycomb 4-piece tool set

Coming from Arrowmax and usable for a range of mini-size vehicles including Kyosho’s Mini-Z cars is the 4-piece Mini Honeycomb tool set. Coming in a protective plastic case, the tools make use of Arrowmax’ unique Honeycomb design lightweight aluminium handles and included with the set comes a 1.5mm allen wrench, 2.0mm and 3.5mm Phillips screwdrivers and a 4.5mm nut driver.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

November 24, 2014

Xray T4 ARS rear lower arm stiffeners

Xray introduce optional graphite rear arm stiffeners for the use with the T4’15’s ARS system. Designed to make the car more stable and reactive in high-grip conditions reducing the amount of twist of the composite arms, the plates cut from 1.6mm carbon fibre attach to the rear lower A-arms using the included countersunk screws for swift and easy wishbone stiffness adjustment.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 24, 2014

Zen-Racing RSGT12 1/12th scale kit

Following first teaser images UK company Zen-Racing now have more information and photos on their first full-car kit available. Coming in two different specifications as extended RSGT12 Race and standard RS12GT12 kit, the 1/12th scale GT12 kit is of an ultra lightweight design with carbon fibre main chassis, aluminium pod plates and a solid graphite rear axle. A unique pivot system allows the rear end to float while the moulded front end suspension parts give only a minimum of adjustments, making the car user friendly even for less experienced drivers while still allowing enough fine-tuning potential for the Pro. Both the standard and Race kit come with pre-glued and trued JFT foam tyres, a 66T Kimbrough spur gear and duraluminum turnbuckles while the Race kit also includes aluminium servo mounts, a full set of front and rear ride height adjusters, a full positive lock rear diff, machined front suspension blocks for alternative caster and camber settings and more.

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