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May 28, 2020

R1 Wurks V21 6-piece titanium screw kit

Coming from R1 Wurks is their new 6-piece full titanium screw kit for the V21 13.5T to 21.5T stock motors. The set includes three silver Grade 5 thread-rolled premium titanium can screws and three titanium timing screws that reduce overall weight while increasing overall RPM due to not interfering with the motor’s magnetic field. The set fits the R1 Wurks V21 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T motor, however it doesn’t fit the V21 25.5T motors. The titanium can screws are also available separately.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

May 26, 2020

G-Style Grand Slam 4200mAh LiHV shorty battery

Coming from Japanese brand G-Style is their new Grand Slam 7.6V 4200mAh shorty LiHV battery pack. Building on the 2019 all-Japan Championship winning battery, the 2020 variant is constructed using new high-performance 150C LiHV cells that will make for an even lower internal resistance while keeping the discharge curve flatter throughout the race. The pack measures 93×46-5×18.3mm, it weighs in at 155g and it makes use of 4mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: G-Style [team-gs.jp]

May 21, 2020

Team Powers portable soldering iron

Team Powers have announced the soon release of their new portable soldering iron. The 150W rated soldering iron is constructed from aluminium and carbon fibre and capable of temperatures of up to 420°C, however it can be heated to up to 520°C if needed – however at the expense of overall durability. It features a replaceable tip and is powered by a 2S to 4S LiPo battery or a 7.4V to 18V DC power source. The power unit is housed in a sturdy aluminium case with upper parts tray and space for a sponge to clean the soldering tip. Also part of the design is a jig to hold 2mm, 4mm and 5mm bullet-type connectors during soldering. The main unit measures a compact 80x80x35mm and the whole setup weighs in at 252g.

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May 20, 2020

Maclan Racing V2m 4.5DR no-prep drag motor

Coming from Maclan Racing is their first no-prep drag racing motor, the V2m 4.5DR. The competition-grade electric brushless motor has been hand-assembled utilising Maclan Racing’s ultra high torque Black rotor for optimised acceleration and aluminium can screws for highest possible RPM. Each motor is also custom-shimmed to be ready to go right out of the box.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclanracingshop.com]

May 18, 2020

Trion 5800mAh & 4550mAh LiHV battery packs

Coming from Trion are their new 5800mAh standard size and 4550mAh shorty LCG LiHV battery packs. Starting with the 5800mAh 7.6V standard size pack, the battery measures 138x47x19.5mm and it weighs in at 235g, making it ideal for modified and stock racing classes alike. The hardcase battery is equipped with 5mm through-type connectors, allowing to access the connector tubes from both sides and it is built using high-quality 120C cells for exceptional power supply even in power-hungry classes.

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May 18, 2020

Konect K1 Elite 540-size brushless motor

Available now from Konect is their K1 Elite 540-size electric brushless motor. It utilises a new and unique stator design for improved torque and high RPM while a special stator coating ensures optimised heat dissipation and surface corrosion resistance. High-purity Copper windings ensure maximised conductivity which further adds to the overall performance. The CNC-machined Billet T6 can sports heavy machining for best possible airflow inside the motor and thus lower operation temperatures while accurately mounted sensors, ensure best possible performance. The package is rounded out by dual sensor ports and the motor is available in 4.5T to 10.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variants.

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May 15, 2020

GForce TS90A 10.5T Drift Max Combo

Coming from GForce is their new Drift Max Combo, containing the TS90Plus speed controller and 10.5T Ryujin brushless drift car motor. The club-level TS90Plus speed controller features robust hardware with high-quality FETs for a very low internal resistance and lower operation temperatures, maximising the power output. The speedo’s software is widely adjustable using the optional Progbox, allowing to adapt the controller to a wide range of track conditions and driver preferences. As for the 10.5T Ryujin motor, the power plant is housed in a black anodised aluminium can with excessive machining making for a low weight and improved cooling. An internal fan further helps with heat dissipation while creating a unique sound, mimicking a high-revving internal combustion engine.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

May 14, 2020

Rêve D X2 V Compact AC 2-port charger

Coming soon from Rêve D is their new X2 V Compact 2-port multi-chemistry charger. The AC charger features 50W of charge power per channel, enough for up to 5A of charge current, it is of a pit-space-friendly tower design, it sports a blue back-lit display and integrated balancers for secure and convenient charging of Lithium batteries. The compact device is the product of Rêve D’s collaboration with Hitec Multiplex Japan and will hit stores soon.

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