Sanwa have released their SDX-901, a new extremely strong and high torque servo for car applications. Weighing in at 66 grams, it takes 0.10 seconds to travel 40 degrees and can handle 29kg per cm, both rates measured at 6.0V.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Sanwa have released their SDX-901, a new extremely strong and high torque servo for car applications. Weighing in at 66 grams, it takes 0.10 seconds to travel 40 degrees and can handle 29kg per cm, both rates measured at 6.0V.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Novak have introduced these economical, easy-to-use Havoc 1S/SS pro brushless systems – 10.5T, 13.5T & 17.5T. This is the first speed control with specialized internal Novak Smart Boost circuitry that allows drivers to power their vehicle’s electronics on a single 1S LiPo battery pack without installing additional external boosters or receiver packs. The Havoc Sport 1S, which is also available individually, simplifies installation and operation, cuts down on vehicle maintenance and most importantly ensures that your vehicle’s electronics are powered properly. The self-contained ESC is ideal for beginners and local, club-level racers, and will excel in the Oval, World GT and 12-Scale racing segments.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
New from ST Racing Concepts are these pro-racing aluminium 1 degree rear toe-in hub carriers for Traxxas Slash/Stampede and VXL/Rustler VXL. CNC machined from high-quality aluminium material, these rear hub carriers hold the tight-tolerance for an accurate 1 deg. toe-in. A set-screw over the hinge-pin design secures the hinge-pin in the hub carriers and this design prevents wear from the hinge-pins on the hub carriers. Available in blue, gun metal, silver and red. STRC also now offers replacement components for their option parts line. Items such as their lock-nut style hinge-pins available in pairs separately, O-rings seals for the aluminium shock bodies, replacement high heat-treated front axles for thev17mm hex conversion kit, and upper shock mounts for the front and rear aluminum shock towers.
Factory Mugen/Novarossi driver Robert Pietsch will start the 2009 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship from pole position on Saturday ahead of defending Champion Lamberto Collari. Setting his time in the penultimate qualifier this morning the result was made official when his rivals failed to better the German’s 30 lap run in the sixth & final round. Coming to Switzerland as the pre race favourite Piestch, who was a direct qualifier at the 2005 Worlds, said it was an incredible feeling to be on pole ahead of such a legendary driver as eight time World Champion Collari. In the final round of qualifying Pietsch pulled up early as the track proved slower and his Novarossi started to run lean.
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HPI have released this handy Nitro Starter pack which includes Everything you need to get your nitro car with pull startengine started. It includes a fuel bottle for easy and safe filling up, a Philips and flat screw driver for easy repairs, small and large universal wrenches for all nut sizes and glow plugs, a glow igniter with strong 1800mAh NiMh rechargeable battery and a 2-pin EU overnight charger for the glow igniter. This set is also suitable for roto start cars, all you have to add is a 7.2V stick pack and charger to power the roto start system.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
He was on target for it in Q3 yesterday but misheard the timing computer and pitted before completing the full 10-minutes, but this morning in the penultimate qualifier Robert Pietsch became the first driver to set down a 30 lap run. The German ace was clearly delighted with the impressive run saying his Mugen was perfect for the conditions. Paying compliments to his pitman for two perfect fuel stops, the factory driver feels it will be very difficult to better the time in the last qualifier with the forecast predicted today as the hottest of the championships.
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DE Racing has released two new rear skid plates for the O’Donnell Z01B and Hyper 9. Made of ultra thin resin, eliminating the need for longer screws, the plates provide protection for your expensive buggy or truggy chassis. The plate wears just like aluminium but is much cheaper to replace than a complete chassis. Sold in a pack of 3.
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