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March 30, 2020

Dash R-Tune V3 modified brushless motor

Following a first teaser image Dash have officially unveiled their new R-Tune V3 modified brushless motor. The next generation of the R-Tune features a high airflow aluminium can with arrow-shaped cut-outs for improved cooing efficiency, a lower weight and minimized power fading during a run even in high ambient temperatures. In addition the can also features a special slot to meet the homologation requirements of IFMAR, ROAR and EFRA. The V3 motor will feature the same 2019 Reedy Race winning stator for a much lower internal resistance, an increase in torque and overall performance. The motor also features a balanced 12.3mm rotor to ensure a smooth power delivery with optional rotors being available to fine-tune the characteristics of the motor. The V3 will hit stores in 4.5T and 5.0T winding variants.

Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]

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 27, 2020

Dash R-Tune V3 brushless motor – Coming soon

Dash have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new R-Tune V3 electric brushless modified motor. No information about the features and specifications are available yet but we keep you up to date.

Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]

March 25, 2020

Reds Racing V8 Gen3 brushless motor

Following a first teaser image, Reds Racing have now officially unveiled their new V8 Gen3 1/8th scale electric brushless motor. Over a year’s time worth of development has gone into the V8 line to make it a smooth, durable power plant for drivers and enthusiasts around the world. The Gen3 motor was specifically designed to provide exceptional power, superior smoothness and control in combination with high efficiency and low temperature operation. Coming with a highly finned CNC-machined aluminium can, the Gen3 V8 motor promises a very low temperature build-up in every condition ensuring exceptional reliability. Capable of both sensored and sensorless operation, the new line is ideal for all high speed buggy and truggy applications and the motor comes in 1900KV or 2100KV variants.

View a list of the features and specifications and more images here

March 23, 2020

Speedzone roll out new Evolution LiPo packs

The latest competition LiPo battery pack releases to Speedzone’s Evolution brand include a 2S slim pack, 2S shorty pack and a 4S pack. The 5500mAh 7.4V 130C slim pack measures 139×37.3×24.8mm and weighs 238g, the 5000mAh 7.4V 120C shorty pack measures 96×46.5×24.5mm and weighs 212g, and the 6000mAh 14.8v 120C pack measures 139x47x48mm and weighs in at 534g. All packs were designed to produce high voltage with low internal resistance and utilize 5mm bullet connectors.

View the other new battery packs here

March 20, 2020

Arena RC Racing brass LiPo plates

Arena RC Racing have released their new brass weight plates for standard and slim-size LiPo battery packs. The standard plate measures 134x45mm and it is available in a 0.6mm variant, weighing in at 33g and also as thicker 0.8mm plate, weighing in at 44g. Also available is a more narrow plate for the new line of slim LiPo batteries that measures 134x35mm and that weighs in at 33g for the 0.6mm plate and 31g for the 0.8mm plate. All are machined from high-quality brass material, they feature laser-engraved Arena RC Racing logos and use thin double-sided tape to attach them to the battery packs.

View the slim weight plate here

March 19, 2020

GForce GD250 stand alone discharger

GForce from Japan have introduced their new GD250 stand alone discharger for 2S to 8S LiPo and 2-cell to 30-cell NiMH battery packs. With its 250W power circuitry it allows for up to 35A of discharge current with a 2S LiPo or LiHV battery pack, enough to swiftly discharge a fully charged battery down to storage voltage or to check a pack’s condition under heavier loads that the discharge function of a charger can supply. A display allows to monitor voltage, current and capacity in real time. The discharger can be coupled with a Windows PC and by using GForce’s GF Batt Manager software more details can be obtained from the discharge process – however the software is only available in Japanese language as of yet.

View a list of the specifications here

March 18, 2020

Racing Performer M4/M3 motor spacer set

Coming from Yokomo and made for the Racing Performer M4 and M3 brushless motors is a new motor spacer set. It includes new stainless steel spacers that will wear less over time, especially when used in modified motors, where the previous set could lead to increased ball bearing wear and thus quicker wear. The set includes three spacers and it is available from now on.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]