February 19, 2016

Reedy SC1000-DB sensorless brushless ESC

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Team Associated have introduced the Reedy SC1000-DB sensorless brushless speed controller. Splash-proof for maximum durability, its robust design installs in most 1/8th buggies, truggies, and monster trucks and it comes pre-wired for two batteries and features individual low voltage cut-off circuits for protection from over-discharge and improved safety. On the motor side of things the speedo comes factory-wired with 4mm gold-plated connectors.

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February 19, 2016

Pro-Line Pro-Spline HD rear axles

Pro-Line Pro-Spline HD rear axles

New from Pro-Line come the Pro-Spline HD rear axles for the Pro-2 SC and Slash 2WD with ProTrac kit. The Pro-Spline HD technology debuted on the Pro-Line Pro-MT kit and is designed to handle some serious power. Made from hardened black oxide coated steel, the drive shafts have a true 6-sided spline that slides smoothly throughout the suspension travel without having to worry about stripping out like the stock plastic drive shafts. The pins are held in place by zinc coated snap rings and M3 set screws on both ends. The drive shafts also fit the Stampede and Electric Rustler kits.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


February 19, 2016

Axial Score Trophy truck bodyshells

Axial Score Trophy truck bodyshells

Coming from Axial are two new Score Trophy Truck bodyshells for the Yeti Score Trophy Truck. First up is the TT-380 Score Trophy Truck body that is modelled after current OEM truck styling trends. It sports a sweeping roof line, flowing surfaces defined by crisp edges, pronounced wheel arches and geometric defined undercuts in the lower rockers, giving the body that modern day look. The front grill and light bucket assemblies continue with the modern look with sharp distinct lines and integrated LED mounts within the light buckets. The body can used with or without rear roll cage assembly but running the body without roll cage assembly requires the use of optional rear body mount included in the Yeti Score Trophy Truck along with not cutting out the back of the body. The body comes clear, including decal sheet and moulded cage details.

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February 19, 2016

Pro-Line TLR22 3.0 Predator body & Champion wing

Protoform TLR22 3.0 Predator body & Champion wing

Pro-Line have introduced the Predator bodyshell for the TLR22 3.0 as well as the 6.5″ Champion rear wing. Starting with the body, the Predator design debuted with the B5M body and was reshaped to fit TLR’s latest 1/10th 2WD buggy. It takes design features from the Phantom and Type-R bodies to create a whole new look and balanced performance in any condition. As usual the body come clear, including window masks and a decal sheet. Also new is the 6.5″ Champion 1/10th buggy rear wing. First debuted at the 2016 Reedy Race of Champions it took home the Championship win in the hands of Dakotah Phend. It features a very simple flat wing design that will fit all current 1:10 buggies and is made from a medium thickness Lexan that is thicker and more durable than stock wings. The sides of the Champion wing are shaped to avoid interference with the rear tyres and the rear of the wing is curved for maximum stiffness and durability.

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February 19, 2016

Novarossi introduce new GT & Rally engines

Novarossi introduce new GT & Rally engines

Italian company Novarossi have four new 1/8th GT and Rally engines available. First up is the Mito 35 GT5, a 5-port engine based on the Mito 35 World Champion. The long stroke engine features the standard central aluminium carburettor and it comes with all-steel ball bearings and 9mm venturi insert.

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February 19, 2016

Xray XB4 lightweight bodyshell

Xray XB4 lightweight bodyshell

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 4WD buggy is a lightweight bodyshell. Moulded from thin Lexan material the body is around 40 percent lighter than the standard kit body and it is recommended for the use on high-bite tracks as it will lower the buggy’s centre of gravity and make for more agile rotation into corners while at the same time a rear fin will help with stability on high-speed sections. The body comes clear and including window masks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


February 19, 2016

Novak NX4 4-pole sensored brushless motor

Novak NX4 4-pole sensored brushless motor

Novak have introduced the new NX4 540-size 4-pole sensored brushless motor. Made for the use in 1/10th scale on-road and off-road vehicles the 3900kv motor offers a lot of bottom end torque thanks to its 4-pole design, making it ideal for heavy vehicles such as 2WD and 4WD trucks. The heatsink can lowers the operation temperature while ABEC 5 bearings and a Kevlar-wrapped rotor make for maximum performance and reliability. Rubber gaskets and a closed motor design help keeping dust and dirt away from the delicate internals. The motor comes pre-wired with 13AWG wire and gold-plated 4mm bullet-type connectors and it will become available soon.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]


February 19, 2016

Avid aluminium top deck clamp

Avid aluminium top deck clamp

The aluminium top deck clamp, featured in Avid’s recently introduced T4’16 adjustable top deck, is now also available separately. The additional clamp allows to reinforce the rear section of the chassis which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. Included are the upper and lower clamp parts machined from aluminium and a suitable countersunk screw.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]