VP Pro have introduced a complete range of pinion gears for 1/8th scale electric conversions. Manufactured from high quality materials using a high precision gear machine, assuring ultra precise tolerances and concentricity, they come in all sizes from 12T – 18T.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Some new items from Corally, starting with this BMS ESC program card, which makes setting up the Corally BMS brushless speed controller a breeze. This credit card sized program card uses an all new user friendly interface and because of its compact size can be easily brought with you to the track. It makes setting up your speedo super easy and does away with confusing setup methods like counting the number of beeps. Also new for the RDX PHI ’09 are the Team Corally low center of gravity brass balancing weights in 25 grams and 30 grams for standard chassis and the US LiPo chassis.
Click here to see the balancing weights
New from German optional parts maker PSM Racing are these shock towers for Kyosho Inferno MP9 buggy. Made from 4mm high grade German carbon fibre, making them lightweight and super strong, the front and rear towers will replace the original aluminium versions without any modifications necessary.
Click here to see the front shock tower
Futaba has announced the release of 2 new brushless products, the first being the new MC950CR brushless ESC. Extremely adjustable, with the ability to change parameters through your transmitter, it has large, isolated solder posts for quicker, safer wire attachment and features an aluminium case and comes with heat sink with removable fan. The other new item is a range of brushless servos, which claim to offer 30% faster response time, 500% more life time and all 16 types feature dual bearings and strong samarium cobalt magnets for smoother operation.
Click here to see the brushless servo
Alien Power have released a range of matched H-Energy 4600 cells, suitable for all racing applications. Voltage enhanced using their proprietary voltage increasing system that permanently alters the internal structure of the cell, resulting in increased voltage and lower internal resistance. The cycling and matching is done on the latest state of the art computerized equipment that is continuously monitored and calibrated at scheduled intervals to ensure that you are receiving the most accurately matched cells available.
Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]
In addition to the wide range of tools announced by VP Pro last month comes 2 new versions, a 3mm and 4mm suspension arm reamer. As with the other tools, these too are very well balanced and the lightweight hollow aluminium handles also feature long set screws to ensure the steel tips are kept firmly in place during use.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Mugen Seiki continue to expand their product skins with the release of a new range of Prostarter BII skins. Made by Upgrade RC they are available in 10 different colour variations, all featuring the Mugen Seiki logo on the top and sides. Easy to apply, they are die cut to the perfect size and shape.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]
Tekno RC have released their lightened LCG Chassis for the Hot Bodies D8 buggy. Claiming to be the ultimate chassis upgrade for your D8, it is 90g/3.2oz lighter than stock, which is a 23% weight savings. Low CG cutout design lowers the engine and radio tray by 1mm, fuel tank is lowered by 2mm and integrated droop screws offer more precise droop adjustment and better wear. CNC machined from 4mm aircraft grade 7075-T6 aluminium it has been ard anodized for increased wear resistance
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
