May 15, 2014

Schumacher Stud 2 Row front tyre

Schumacher Stud 2 Row front tyre

Schumacher re-release the iconic 2 x 20 Stud front tyre in yellow compound. With greater speeds, traction and differing weight distributions, drivers are demanding a different tyre set up. Suitable for 4WD front and 2WD medium front this tyre sits in between the Mini Spike and Stagger tyres in terms of front traction, further enabling fine tuning of the handling characteristics. The tyre is suitable for grass and astro surfaces and comes as pair.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


May 15, 2014

Hirosaka 540-class brushless stock motors

Hirosaka 540-class brushless stock motors

Hirosaka Racing Products introduce a new line of brushless stock motors. They are based around a black anodised can with huge venting holes, they offer adjustable timing and heavy-duty solder tabs. The motors will become available all popular “stock” windings from 10.5T up to 21.5T and are usable for on-road and off-road applications alike.

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May 15, 2014

Futaba T4GRS 4-channel telemetry stick radio

Futaba T4GRS 4-channel telemetry stick radio

Following the introduction of the KO Propo Esprit-IV radio we can show you another high-level stick radio that is due for a soon release. The Futaba T4GRS makes use of the company’s T-FHSS transmission system, it offers telemetry functions and is believed to sport features comparable to Futaba’s 4PLS pistol grip transmitter as it shares its screen and jog dial/button layout. No word yet on a release date but we keep you up to date.

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May 15, 2014

KO Propo Esprit-IV 2.4GHz radio coming soon

KO Propo Esprit-IV 2.4GHz radio coming soon

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan KO Propo introduce the follow-up model of the popular Esprit Universe III stick radio. Purpose designed to use 2.4GHz technology the “IV” is meant to also feature a larger display, a new button and jog dial layout, as well as other refinements to make KO Propo’s top-of-the-foodchain stick radio 2014 ready. We bring you more information on the transmitter as soon as we get them.

Image: Masami Hirosaka


May 15, 2014

Hacker TopFuel 2000mAh LiPo receiver battery

Hacker TopFuel 2000mAh LiPo receiver battery

German company Hacker introduce the new straight-type TopFuel 2000 Eco-rX LiPo receiver battery pack for nitro vehicles. Using standard 2/3A straight pack dimensions the battery is build from 2000mAh cells and it comes prewired with red BEC plug and a compact EHR balancer port. The pack is usable for all applications that require a straight-type receiver pack and ideal to power the latest breed of high-voltage compatible servos.

Source: Hacker [hacker-motor.com]


May 15, 2014

Schelle B5 series aluminium shock standoffs

Schelle B5 series aluminium shock standoffs

Schelle Racing Innovations introduce a set of aluminium shock standoffs and bushings designed for the use with the Team Associated B5 and B5M buggy. The standoffs replace the stock units and add more stability with a wide base and support for the mounting screw, as well as a tighter shock cap fit which now rides on machined delrin bushings. Although designed for the B5 the parts will also fit the Kyosho RB6 when used with a longer M3x22mm shock mount screw. Each set contains four standoffs and four bushings and they are available now.

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May 14, 2014

JConcepts B-Max4 III Silencer bodyshell

JConcepts B-Max4 III Silencer bodyshell

The next buggy to receive JConcepts’ Silencer body treatment is Yokomo’s B-Max4 III 4WD buggy. The body features a forward-biased cabin design, a stabilising roof top shark fin, clipped side pods with extended runners and it comes including two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings. The Silencer is a drop fit on the B-Max4 III and comes including window masks and a decal sheet.

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May 14, 2014

Schumacher Cat/Cougar 1 degree rear hubs

Schumacher Cat/Cougar 1 degree rear hubs

Schumacher introduce new 1 degree rear hubs for the Cat 4WD and Cougar 2WD line of buggies. Made from high quality aluminium, the rear hub carrier is a popular upgrade part with more optional camber link holes and a CNC black alloy look. It has now been further improved with a brass insert for better life and less wearing of the pin and hub interface.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]