August 6, 2015

Reds Racing TX120 1/10 speed controller

Reds Racing TX120 1/10 speed controller

Having seen the pre production version at the 1/8th Euros last month, Reds Racing have today released their 1/10 speed controller called the TX120. Running on 2S LiPo batteries and featuring a built-in BEC with 6.0V/7.4V voltage output, the TX comes with external power capacitors to maintain a compact design, high reliable external power switch and high speed cooling fan. With a focus on capability and versatility it utilises high grade and low resistance components throughout. Built with a custom high-efficiency aluminium heatsink housing and full programming, the TX provides you with the tools to win.

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August 6, 2015

T-Work’s BD7 & Pro 5 front spool

T-Work’s BD7 & Pro 5 front spool

T-Work’s have released this new front spool for the Yokomo BD7 2015 an the HB Pro 5 electric touring cars. The main housing of the spool is machined from 7075 aluminium for lightweight while for strength the spool cups have been made from high quality spring steel. The set comes with all fasteners to assembly the spool minus the kit pulley.

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August 6, 2015

F1Shop24 Yokomo YRF alloy chassis

F1Shop24YRFchassis

Made from high quality aluminium and anodised black, the chassis claims to give the car better steering and improved feeling on large outdoor asphalt tracks. A direct replacement for the kit chassis.

Source: F1Shop24 [f1shop24.com]


August 6, 2015

CS Electronic K1 Aero front motor carbon fibre chassis

CS Electronic K1 Aero front motor carbon fibre chassis

German Schumacher distributor CS Electronic have a front motor chassis for the Cat K1 Aero 4WD buggy available soon. Designed to shift the motor to the front, the chassis, cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre, will make for a more controllable handling and improved balance especially on high-bite surfaces such as astro turf, carpet, grass and sugared clay. By moving the motor 18mm forward the chassis is usable with both saddle pack and shorty LiPo batteries and it utilises an optional Cougar KF2 rear end for a more planted driving feeling and easier toe and anti-squat adjustments.

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]


August 6, 2015

Tresrey 5800mAh 80C 2S LiPo battery pack

Tresrey 5800mAh 80C 2S LiPo battery pack

New from Tresrey comes a high-performance 2S hardcase LiPo battery pack for a range of RC car applications. Built using the latest generation cells the 80C rated battery offers a high power output and improved robustness, making it ideal for both stock and modified class racing. The 5800mAh pack is 5C chargeable and Tresrey will offer additional configurations soon.

Source: Tresrey [tresrey.com]


August 6, 2015

Vaterra 1972 Ford Bronco Ascender RTR

Vaterra 1972 Ford Bronco Ascender RTR

The latest incarnation of the Vaterra Ascender off-road chassis is the 1972 Ford Bronco. The truck is based on the proven Ascender chassis that features stamped-steel ladder frames, over 45 degree of steering travel and one of the most capable off-road suspensions available. The chassis rides on a 3-link panhard bar front suspension and a 4-link rear suspension. All suspension links are machined from aluminium to handle the most punishing conditions. Oil-filled, threaded shocks soak up the bumps and give a variety of pre-load settings. The steel, C-channel frames form the backbone of the chassis and give four wheelbase lengths from 314mm down to 278mm. The single-speed, metal gear transmission is engineered for steep inclines and rugged, rocky terrain. The battery tray floats over the front axle and is designed to accept 96mm shorty packs. Placing the weight of the battery over the front axle gives the front tyres extra traction when crawling over rocks and tackling steep inclines while the front bumper features moulded tow hooks. An opening on the front bumper leaves plenty of room for a winch cable. Included with the RTR kit comes a 35T brushed motor, a waterproof ESC, Spektrum metal gear steering servo and 2.4GHz radio system.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.co.uk]


August 6, 2015

TLR 22-4 shorty chassis conversion kit

TLR 22-4 shorty chassis conversion kit

Coming in late August is the TLR shorty chassis conversion kit for the 22-4 4WD buggy. The set does away with the need to modify the standard chassis and side rails when running a shorty LiPo battery instead of the intended saddle pack. The aluminium chassis comes excessively milled to make sure all components sit as low as possible and included are new composite side rails, foam battery cushions and mounting hardware.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]


August 5, 2015

Kyosho TF7 4WD electric touring car

Kyosho TF7 4WD electric touring car

Coming in late September is Kyosho’s all-new TF7 4WD touring car kit. The car is based around a new chassis that features both a floating servo and a floating battery mount which resolves some issues with asymmetrical flexing of the chassis. Mounted exactly on the center-line this allows the carbon fiber chassis plate to be completely symmetrical, which makes the chassis flex much more predictable, and therefore, the handling is more responsive and predictable. The lower chassis plate is milled from 2.25mm carbon fiber, and the upper plate is 2.0mm milled carbon. The carbon shock towers measure at a robust 3.5mm thickness, which provides a solid, durable mount for the updated shocks.

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