Arrowmax have a new high-performance LiPo battery pack available. It utilises high capacity 7000mAh 55C/110C cells for ultra-long runtimes and a high power output. The hardcase is equipped with 4mm through-type tube connectors and split stickers allow the use of reinforced tape to secure the battery in the chassis without having to worry about peeling the sticker off with the tape.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Speedzone have introduced their new Elite Series brushless motor to compliment the Peerless Series. With a more linear feel, this latest offering allows a user to have every available motor option to suit track conditions and racing environments. A variety of turns are available and each motor is built to the highest quality and tolerance. Motors are bench tested to ensure sensor, stator and the ball bearings are all functioning to a strict quality control. Symmetrical vent openings in conjunction with the case and stator structure reduces motor temperature and maximises efficiency during an operating cycle. It also allows for easy stator measurement without disassembly. The Spec motors are produced with a short stator and HT rotor while the Modified motors come with a standard size stator.
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Coming from ST Racing Concepts is a 17mm aluminium wheel nut wrench. The wheel nut wrench is machined from high-quality aluminium in a two-piece construction. The lightweight slotted shank component of the wrench keys into the drilled light weight wrench handle and it is secured in place by four steel screws. The wrench is also long enough to provide good clearance for the hand when used on wheels with deeper off-sets. The tool is available in two-tone anodising of a black handle combined with blue, gun metal, red, or silver bodies.
Coming from JConcepts are the Triple Dees 1/8th buggy tyres. The tyres sport a tread design that was developed for loose and tacky track conditions. Starting with finely spaced square mini lugs the tyre also features an overlapping and blended centre bar structure. The bar draws up the side of the pin to maintain all important support but the main stance is low so the tyre maintains its clean-out ability during acceleration. The main-stay of the tyre is the angled and sharp pins which spread across the carcass in an open pattern touching off the track surface. Near the side-wall the pins have been trimmed and angled to give racers a smooth driving experience as they enter and exit tacky turns or slightly rough terrain. The inside of the carcass includes a standardised triple radial rib design which helps control expansion during high-speed runs. The Triple Dees is available in grippy compounds such has blue, green and black and it comes including Dirt-Tech inserts and also as pre-mounts on white or yellow wheels.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Xray have introduced optional medium compound chassis side guards for the XB4 buggy. Softer than the kit side guards, they are a tuning aid for chassis flex adjustment. The medium-hardness side guards increase the torsional flex, leading to a softer overall chassis assembly and they are therefore recommended especially for low-traction tracks.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following the XB2 Carpet Edition 1/10th 2WD buggy kit that was introduced back in November, Xray now also release all information on the forthcoming Dirt Edition kit. The buggy was designed for very-low to medium-high traction conditions and it comes with a 3-gear gearbox with high layshaft design, moving the motor much closer to the differential than the Carpet Edition gearbox. This makes for improved rear traction in low-grip conditions which is further helped by the inclusion of a ball differential instead of a gear diff as in the Carpet kit. Other Dirt-specific features include medium composite suspension parts, composite front and rear shock towers as well as a specially designed motor upper brace and battery strap. The kit will hit the stores world-wide very soon.
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Coming soon from Avid and made for the Xray T4’16 is the adjustable 2.0mm hard carbon fibre top deck. The first of its kind, it allows to adjust the twisting stiffness in the front, simulating a 0.5mm soft top deck all the way to a 2.2mm hard top deck by simply sliding a clamp back and forth in the front. The rear section of the TD also allows a clamp adjustment which is only capable of stiffen the rear for advanced setup gurus. Five small position holes have been added on each rail to help with precise adjustment changing and monitoring and the deck is cut from 100 percent premium carbon fibre with layup angles balanced left and right to insure equal twisting resistance side to side. The top deck is recommended for use on all conditions, it fits the T4’16, ’15 and ’14 and it includes the upper deck, clamp, and an Avid mini decal.
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New US company Evo have introduced their Zirkon Power 5000mAh LiPo battery pack. Built from lightweight yet powerful 40C cells the battery weighs in at only 230g, making it ideal for everyone who wishes to achieve a low overall vehicle weight without compromising runtime. The hardcase pack is of standard dimensions and it utilises 4mm connector tubes as well as a 2mm balancer port.
Source: Evo [evotechrc.com]
