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May 25, 2016

Hobbywing Xerun 42-series SD G2 brushless motors

Available soon from Hobbywing are the all-new Xerun 4268SD G2 and 4274SD G2 1/8th scale brushless motors. Designed especially for the use with the Xerun XR8 and XR8 Plus brushless controller, but also usable with the sensored speed controllers of other brands, the motors feature a built-in chip that allows the speedo to identify the motor in order to maximise the performance while allowing for smoother overall control. Also in combination with Hobbywing’s own controllers Turbo functions as known from the 1/10th scale boosted ESCs are possible in order to extract the maximum performance from the motor. The 4-pole motor is housed in a black anodised aluminium heatsink case with bi-directional timing adjustments, allowing to fine-tune the timing independent from the direction of rotation. Other features include an advanced, patented hall senor system for improved reliability, a 4-pole 8-magnet staggered pole low-cogging torque rotor as well as an O-ring sealed sensor port and gold-plated solder tabs. The 68mm long 4268SD G2 motor is available as 1600kv, 1900kv and 2600kv variant for off-road and on-road applications as well as longer 74mm version with 2250kv rating for off-road trucks.

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May 25, 2016

Ruddog aluminium clamping servo arms

Ruddog have introduced their new aluminium clamping servo arms. Made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium the arms are of a clamping design meaning they will stay in place even when the actual servo arm screw is coming loose, while their high rigidity will make for improved steering precision compared to standard composite arms. The arms are available in a 10.8mm and standard offset variant, they sport 16mm and 20mm ball stud mounting positions, and are usable with all 25T spline servos while coming in the three different colours of red, blue and black.

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May 25, 2016

Schumacher Cat K2 Pro front roll bar kit

Schumacher have introduced the new Pro front roll bar kit for the Cat K2 4WD buggy. Tested by Schumacher’s high-level drivers, such as Michal Orlowski, the updated design makes for improved performance especially on high-grip tracks, and super-fast roll bar changes. Adjustable linkages help with roll bar tweak adjustment and included with the set come four different, colour-coded anti-roll bars.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 25, 2016

DKT 1/8th GT lightweight 3-shoe clutch set

Italian company DKT have introduced their new 3-shoe lightweight clutch for 1/8th nitro GT cars. Based off of the company’s off-road clutch the IFMAR-legal GT variant, made using anodised 7075 aluminium, is of a lightweight design thanks to additional machining, making for improved acceleration. The included alloy clutch shoes sport bronze inserts, such as found on engine conrods, to keep them from locking-up at high temperatures and to improve overall durability. All parts are made in Italy and the clutch fits most 1/8th nitro GT cars and it is available now.

Source: DKT [dktshop.com]

May 25, 2016

RC-Aurora Mini-Z alloy drive shafts & motor mounts

Coming from RC-Aurora are wide angle aluminium driveshafts and aluminium motor mounts for Kyosho’s Mini-Z AWD cars. Starting with the driveshafts, the 6061 aluminium parts come precision-machined and thanks to their design the shafts offer improved steering throw, resulting in reduced wheel chatter at high steering angles. On top of this the wheel axles also feature longer threads for the wheel nuts, allowing to run larger wheel offsets with ease.

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May 25, 2016

RSD T4 hardened spool outdrives & 30mm fan mount

Reflex Racing have introduced hardened SKD-11 tool steel blade-less spool cups for the Xray T4 and a universal fan mount for the Xray T4 and Yokomo BD7-2016. Starting with the spool cups, the parts are machined from tool-grade SKD-11 steel, usually used to cut carbon steel and stainless steel, so these cups are made to last while being smooth and super-tough. On top of this the cups look pretty trick too and they come in packs of two.

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May 25, 2016

Speedmerchant Rev.8 aluminium chassis kit

Speedmerchant have introduced an aluminium main chassis kit for the Rev.8 1/12th scale pan car. A trend in electric touring car racing and now also swinging over to 1/12th scale pan cars are aluminium main chassis plates that make for a smoother ride and higher corner speeds on the latest generation of black high-grip carpets. Using an alloy chassis over the somewhat softer carbon parts will reducing corner digging while also allowing for a lower centre of gravity which further adds to a more pleasant car feeling. Above image of Speedmerchant’s chassis conversion is a production prototype with the actual chassis coming in an anodised satin black finished with carbon fibre battery locators and mounting hardware.

Source: Speedmerchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]

May 24, 2016

T-Works Tweak Terminator Ver.2 tool

T-Works have introduced the new Tweak Terminator Ver.2 tool for the use with 1/10th 4WD touring cars. Building on the previous tweak eliminator tool the new version is of a 2-piece design for easier transportation and storage and with its two openings for the spur gear and antenna mount it is also usable with the latest generation of touring cars with low-profile shock towers.

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