Alpha is a new brand from Italy and the first product to hit the market is the ‘One’ 1/10th formula kit. No details are known yet but we bring you updates as soon as first information surfaces.
Source: Italtrading [italtrading.it]
GForce introduce the Mini Break-in system for mini and micro-size brushed motors. Designed for the use with Tamiya’s Mini 4WD series of “slot cars”, the system is also usable for the brushed motors found in Kyosho’s Mini-Z or HPI’s Micro RS4 line of vehicles. The motor run-in system is housed in a sturdy case with a jog dial to adjust the output voltage and also a timer that stops the run-in process after a certain time. A non-slip foam pad and a velcro strap prevent the chassis or motor from moving around and the break-in device is powered by four AA-size batteries or an optional power supply.
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Team C have more hard compound suspension parts available for the TC10 touring car kit. Following reinforced front and rear lower A-arms and C-hubs the company will soon also release hard steering knuckles and rear hubs. The parts come in handy when racing in high ambient temperatures or on high-bite tracks as the special composite material tends to flex less, resulting in a more precise steering feeling and improved rear traction. The suspension parts come as pairs and are direct replacements with the steering knuckles also offering an updated geometry with new steering Ackermann settings and added arm length.
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New from Team Associated and made for the B5 and B5M are two new titanium screw sets. Containing 66 (B5) or 83 (B5M) high-quality fasteners the sets reduce the overall weight of the buggies while adding some bling and strength at the same time. The various button and flathead screws are also available separately as 4-piece sets to outfit other cars, buggies and trucks.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Avid introduce the Triad M4 wheel nuts for the use with most 1/10th scale vehicles. The lightweight nuts weigh in at only 0.3g per piece and although they sport a unique 3-corner design they can be cranked down with force when a good quality nut wrench is used. Serrations ensure the nuts stay in place while the available colours of black, blue, orange and red let you highlight your drive. The nuts come in sets of four including an Avid mini decal sheet.
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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]
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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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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