March 30, 2020

Sunpadow 2S 4200mAh ultra-narrow LCG LiPo pack

Sunpadow keep growing their new Platin competition LiPo battery range with the latest addition being a ultra-narrow LCG pack. Adapting the new 36mm wide ultra-narrow design specially developed for mid-motor touring cars the 4200mAh pack is only 20mm tall, ensuring not only a very centralised weight balance but also a lower centre of gravity due to the battery’s reduced weight compared to its 5200mAh sibling. The pack weighs in at 191g, further reducing vehicle weight and allowing to add weight where it is needed.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]


March 30, 2020

Xray XB8 medium & hard 1g aluminium clutch shoes

Xray have introduced their new medium and hard aluminium clutch shoes for the 4-shoe clutch of the XB8, XT8 and GTX8 kits. The medium clutch shoe offers increased slippage and a late engagement at higher revs while the hard clutch shoes make for the latest clutch engagement available from Xray‘s range so far and thus highest bite RPM. Both weigh in at 1g per piece and they are available as separate 4-piece packs.

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March 30, 2020

P-One RS4 190mm touring car body shell

P-One have introduced their all-new RS4 touring car body shell for 190mm chassis. Designed to compete with the latest breed of high downforce bodies, P-One’s lid features a low-profile design with a large front splitter, a round grille/hood transition, a pretty aggressive cab forward design as well as a long trunk section with reinforcement ribs for stability. The body is made of clear high-quality polycarbonate and it will hit stores soon.

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March 30, 2020

Klinik RC 22T 4.0 to 5.0 carbon front shock tower

Made for TLR’s 22T 4.0 stadium truck is a 3mm carbon fibre front shock tower from Klinik RC. The design allows to use the 5.0 front bulkhead, steering and more on the 4.0 truck. In addition the shock stay, which is made of high-quality 3mm carbon fibre, is super lightweight, coming in at just over 7g.

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]


March 30, 2020

Kingmax BLS7013 ultra high torque servo – Coming soon

Kingmax have announced the soon release of their new ultra high torque BLS7013 servo. The high-voltage capable servo offers up to 70kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.13s at 7.4V input. Usable for heavy duty 1/8th scale applications such as on-road, off-road and monster trucks the servo will feature a heavy duty, heatsink design case in a 2-tone finish. Full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: Kingmax [kingmaxhobby.com]


March 30, 2020

Yeah Racing Momentum tool line – Coming soon

Coming soon from Yeah Racing is their new Momentum tool line that was developed in cooperation with former IFMAR World Champion, Atsushi Hara. The range will include wrenches and drivers, setup tools like ride height and droop gauges as well as accessories such as a car stand. Full information about the innovative tool line will become available soon.

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March 30, 2020

RCLyfe 22 series V2 laydown carbon motor plate

Made for TLR’s 22 series 2WD vehicles using a laydown gearbox setup is RCLyfe’s new V2 carbon fibre motor plate. Designed to reduce weight by over 50 percent over the stock aluminium plate, the motor mount also allows for better motor cooling by enabling air to pass through the front of the motor. The plate weighs in at only 4.9g and it is usable with the 22 5.0 and 4.0 kits, the 22T 4.0 as well as the 22SCT 3.0 with laydown transmission.

Source: RCLyfe [rclyfe.com]


March 30, 2020

VSR Products Unicorn VRC Pro adapter

VSR Products have introduced a new adapter that allows to use the popular VRC Pro software using any 4-channel 2.4GHz receiver. With the current Corona pandemic tracks have been forced to close and people need to stay at home as much as possible meaning racers are looking for alternatives to getting some laps under their belts. This is where the old and trusted VRC Pro RC racing simulator kicks in. VSR Products Unicorn PC adapter supports 4-channel operation which means owners can setup marshalling, refuelling and other functions with the buttons on the radio and do not have to touch the keyboard. In addition the adapter offers higher frame rates and lower latency compared to the original VRC adapter. Not included are the needed receiver and Micro USB cable.

Source: VSR Products [vsr3d.com]