March 23, 2021

Futaba HPS-CB500 servo

Futaba have released their new HPS-CB500 servo, based on the popular Super Response HPS-CB700. Unlike the CB700, this version utilises plastic in place of an all alloy case, and the torque is lower at 26.9kg/cm at 7.4v but the rest of internals are the same with full metal gears and the company’s HPS motor technology for low power consumption and lower operation temperatures.

Source: Futaba [futaba.co.jp]


March 23, 2021

DeadFly TE04/05 carbon fibre bumper brace

DeadFly have produced this 3mm thick quality carbon fibre bumper brace as a direct replacement for the Capricorn TE04/05 standard plastic brace. It comes suppled with the 2mm top brace, aiding in the prevention of hard impacts snapping the main chassis.

Source: DeadFly [deadflyrc.com]


March 23, 2021

Motiv RC 8200mAh Fat Shorty pack

Unique to Motiv RC, the fat shorty was made for RC applications where low CG is not necessarily most desirable but yet a shorty footprint is. The recommended usage for this battery is no prep drag racing and dirt oval. Due to this battery’s high 8200mAh, it will hold higher voltage longer during discharge than any other shorty made to date.

Source: Motiv RC [teamgravityrc.com]


March 23, 2021

Team Bomber AK12 HQ ball diff

This HQ ball diff from Team Bomber is for their AK12 1/12th scale chassis and is specific to low traction asphalt. Replacing the kit standard solid shaft, it helps to give the car more stability even in unstable traction, keeping the rear of the car planted in the corners as well as under hard acceleration.

View the complete diff set here


March 23, 2021

SMJ high traction hex wheel shims

SMJ have introduced these high traction hex wheel shims for onroad touring car. At 0.5mm in thickness they are placed between the wheel and the hex and come in 2 versions. The soft version is a slightly flexible material which helps generate grip in low traction conditions. The medium version helps to slightly soften the car’s reactions making the car easier to drive and more stable. The shims are the same shape as the hex which helps improve the mounting accuracy. Sold in sets of 4 pieces.

View the different shims here


March 22, 2021

SWorkz hard coated aluminium HET diff case

SWorkz have introduced this hard coated aluminium HET case for 1/8th front and rear differentials. CNC machined, this high precision part is very often used for the rear differential of GT cars, but it is also a very useful option for buggy and truggy. The aluminium case is not only stronger but also provides better cooling and therefore a more constant behaviour, especially in long runs, like finals.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]


March 22, 2021

Dead Fly Capricorn TE4/5 weight plate

From Dead Fly for the Capricorn TE4/5 is this weight plate designed to fit perfectly behind the servo. This provides the perfect platform for you to mount your receiver while increasing the weight on the motor side of the chassis keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible. Sporting a stunning design over the face of the plate, it will add 17 grams total weight.

Source: Deadfly [deadflyrc.com]


March 22, 2021

Xray T4’21 brass chassis T-brace

From Xray is this new T4’21 brass chassis T-brace that makes the car more stable, generates more rear traction and allows chassis flex adjustments to alter steering characteristics by adding and removing screws from the brace. Adding 10g additional weight the T-brace can be connected to the motor mount to create an even stronger centre structure which makes the car more stable and easier to drive while pushing the pace even faster.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]