LRP introduce the updated USB Bridge Spec.2. The device allows for fast and easy firmware updates of LRP’s SXX version 2 controllers, SXX Upgrade-Kit equipped ESCs as well as the Spin and iX8 speed controllers. The required software can be downloaded for free from LRPs homepage and the device is usable with both Windows PCs and Mac computers.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
JConcepts brought several new products to show and use at this week’s 26th Pro-Line Cactus Classic. First up is the Pressure Points truck tire that makes use of the tread recently introduced with the Pressure Points short course tire. The latest low-height tread option is specifically designed to tame high-speed courses with either wet or blue groove traction conditions. The tread starts as an angular, low pin design as a carryover from the Bar Codes front tire and sports small points combined with Y elements to achieve a maximum in penetration and tack. The inner side-wall has built-in ribbing which limits carcass collapse and increases support on the outside during hard cornering and driving.
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Exotek Racing have released these extra firm 6.25lb side springs for the F1R conversion kit. The harder springs make for a more responsive chassis reaction over the softer stock springs and are best used in high grip track conditions.
Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]
Robitronic release the Powerswitch, an electric switch for nitro and gas-powered vehicles. The device replaces the mechanical on/off switch with a dust and water-protected solution that also allows to monitor the receiver battery. Programmable for 2S LiPo, 2S LiFe and 5 cell NiMH packs the switch recognises a low receiver battery voltage and poor connector contact and warn the pilot. The switch is high voltage compatible and good for the use with up to three servos or 10A peak current.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
KM Racing release two new optional chassis for the H-K1 EvoII 200mm nitro on-road car. Available as standard and short wheelbase variant the chassis are cut from 3mm carbon fibre and are around 52g lighter than the stock aluminium chassis. The chamfered chassis edges allow for better ground clearance in corners with the standard version making the car more stable on the straights and the short version increasing agility in corners. The chassis must be used with the receiver battery mounted on the side and are ideal for outlaw club races and small tracks.
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Serpent introduce new option parts for the 411-FF 1/10 scale FWD touring car in the form of large 48dp pinion gears and optional anti-roll bars for the 411 4WD TC. The Pinions are available as 61T to 63T types, are precision machined and sport a wear-resistant hard coating and laser-etched markings. Made for the use with the 411 electric sedan are the new longer anti-roll bar wires that allow the use of the front side mounting point of the rear wishbones. They are available as 1.2mm, 1.4mm, 1.6mm and 1.8mm variant are sport markings for easy recognition.
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Team Durango introduce the dual position C-hubs for 408 platform vehicles such as the DNX408, DEX408 and the upcoming DNX408T. The hubs provide a new lower mounting position beneath the existing pivot point, which the race team felt was a great tuning option. The fibre-reinforced plastic parts will become available as 10°, 12° and 14° castor variant with the lower pivot point reduce chassis roll and keeps the front of the car flatter in corners.
Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]
Italian company Capricorn RC have released a new line of brass weights for their C801 and LAB C01\02 chassis’. This modular system allows anything from 23 to 71 grams on the 1/10th scale to be added to the very centre of the car, or from 37 to 72 grams for the 1/8th scale. Also new is a front F1 type anti roll bar, similar to that used on the 1/10th scale, which will soon be available for the C801 chassis.
