February 27, 2015

Absima Thrust BL 1/10th sensorless brushless combo

Absima Thrust BL 1/10th sensorless brushless combo

German company Absima introduce the Thrust BL 1/10th brushless speed controller and motor combo set for the use with RTR or entry to intermediate level kits. Starting with the speed controller, the 45A rated ESC is housed in a compact plastic case and it features a large heatsink and an integrated fan unit to reduce the temperature during operation. The 2S-compatible controller offers 8 degree fixed timing, a 6V/2A BEC system and automatic battery detection for NiMH and LiPo packs. The controller comes pre-wired with a T-plug connector and includes a 4-pole 3421kv brushless motor with aluminium heatsink can and pre-wired gold-plated bullet-type connectors.

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February 26, 2015

WRC 1/8th on-road quick release wheel mounts

WRC 1/8th on-road quick release wheel mounts

Italian company WRC introduce new quick release wheel mounts for 1/8th on-road cars. The design minimises possible imbalance as associated with conventional lever-type mounts as the WRC system uses a simple aluminium button that sits in-line with the wheel axle when to remove or mount the wheel and once the rim is in place the red alloy disc is pushed to the outside to lock the wheel in place. The system works with all rims brands and is used on WRC’s recently introduced GTX 1/8th on-road car.

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February 26, 2015

Yokomo B-Max & YZ-2 0 degree aluminium rear hubs

Yokomo B-Max & YZ-2 0 degree aluminium rear hubs

New from Yokomo come 0 degree toe aluminium rear hub carriers for the B-Max2, B-Max4 and YZ-2 buggy. The hubs are machined from high quality aluminium, they come laser-etched for easy identification and they offer four mounting positions for the camber link ball studs. The improved rigidity helps with durability in rough racing conditions and they can also help adding rear traction.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


February 26, 2015

Axial Spawn bodyshell & Yeti RTR option parts

Axial Spawn bodyshell & Yeti RTR option parts

Axial has a range of new option parts for the Wraith, SCX10, AX10 and the Yeti and Yeti XL available. First up is the Spawn body, a classic SUV body with a modern twist. The body is usable with the SCX10 and AX10 and, after cutting the wheel arches and bumpers, it also fits the Wraith to give the truck an aggressive appearance. Included come headlight buckets for separately available LED lights, pre-cut decals, window masks and instructions.

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February 25, 2015

EX Lab servo mount grommets

EX Lab servo mount grommets

EX Lab soon have special servo mount grommets available for the use with 1/10th and 1/8th scale servos. The washers are designed to interlock with the servo mounting lugs and they eliminate any possible movement of the servo’s case in the event of a crash or when running on very high bite surfaces. The grommets are expected to be available by the end of March.

Source: EX Lab [excelllab.com]


February 25, 2015

Pro-Line Flat Iron 1.9″ XL G8 rock terrain truck tyre

Pro-Line Flat Iron 1.9" XL G8 rock terrain truck tyre

Pro-Line’s new Flat Iron 1.9″ G8 rock terrain truck tyre sport a popular tread pattern, combined with scale realism and all out rock climbing performance. The large lug pattern combined with a siped tread allows the tyre to have the perfect amount of flex under throttle acceleration while the larger 1.9″ diameter gives any scale rig a ground clearance advantage. The tyre comes in pairs including memory foam inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


February 25, 2015

JConcepts Scorpios 1.9″ all-terrain scaling tyre

JConcepts Scorpios 1.9" all-terrain scaling tyre

Following the Ruptures 1.9″ performance scaling tyre JConcepts also introduce the Scorpios, an all-terrain variant. It features scale looks and extra tall size and profile with a closely knit tread resembling a 1:1 scale tyre. The padded arrangement of tread makes the tyre ideal for transitioning from the hard road to dirt and then into rocky and uneven terrain. Once power is applied to the vehicle, the tread spacing opens up which allows for some deep digging making it a great working tyre in dirt and muddy conditions. Each tread block has finely cut edges with a healthy radius where the block meets the tyre body. Each block features slight cuts on top to open up and create some sling space while the outer most lug extends down the sidewall to stiffen the upper carcass and increase the pinch grip. The flexibility of the compound combined with the close arrangement gives the tire a grippy feel but still maintains that all important look. The large overall height provides plenty of ground clearance for an abundance of terrain and internal grid ribbing help maintain its upright structure during hard loads and on power bursts. The tyres include a soft open cell foam insert capable of standing up the super soft compound but flexible enough for sharp terrain.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


February 25, 2015

STRC Yeti, SCX10 & Wraith aluminium option parts

STRC Yeti, SCX10 & Wraith aluminium option parts

ST Racing Concepts has new option parts for Axial’s Yeti, Wraith and SCX10 off-road vehicles available in the form of aluminium centre driveshaft splines and a range of orange anodised alloy parts. Starting with the driveshaft splines, they are made for the use with the Yeti and the SCX10 truck and designed to strengthen the drivetrain and to improve power transfer as they eliminate the flex of the stock plastic driveshaft spline. The aluminium material is also more durable and smoother in movement inside the driveshaft halves during suspension articulation. The parts, of which two are needed per vehicle, are available in anodised black, green, silver, gun metal, orange and limited edition red.

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