The latest in Arrowmax’ line of high-performance LiPo batteries is the 6750mAh 14.8V pack for 1/8th scale applications. Built using 110C/55C cells the battery features a protective hardcase of standard 139x47x48mm dimensions and it comes pre-soldered with a T-type plug and standard balancer port for secure and convenient charging and balancing.
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Round four of the Dutch 1/10th scale Nitro On-road Nationals was held at the Real 80 club in Groningen in the north of the country. The long travel and the bumpy nature of the track makes it a love-hate affair for many drivers but the good weather on Saturday made for good racing conditions and everyone was looking forward to a nice weekend of racing. In the National class it was Daan Jacobs (Serpent) who took TQ followed by Roy Bakker (Sheperd) in second, and John Weytboer (Serpent) in third. In the Nomac category it was Mark Been (Kyosho) on the top followed by Jos Remmerde (Kyosho), Hans Westerveld (Kyosho), and Jan Timmer (Kyosho).
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Coming from Team Redcat is the TR-MT10E 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run monster truck. The vehicle is equipped with durable, reinforced differentials, hardened steel driveshafts, high-quality ball bearings throughout, durable long travel suspension, offroad front bumper with working LEDs, and it comes factory-equipped with a 4400kv brushless motor and waterproof Hobbywing Max10 3S LiPo-compatible controller along a genuine metal gear Savöx steering servo. The truck is ready-to-run and includes a pre-painted bodyshell, available in dark grey or orange design.
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Italian company 7075.it have introduced new option parts for the Mugen MBX7R and the Kyosho MP9. Starting with the Mugen-related part, new comes a hard 7075 aluminium chassis. Precision machined the main chassis plate is a direct replacement and it features a black anodised hard surface and laser-etched 7075.it markings. As for the Kyosho MP9 related part, 7075 offers a new front shock tower and upper arms holder set both of which are of +2mm specification, meaning the upper arm shafts sit 2mm higher than standard for an updated front end geometry. Both the tower and upper arm mount are machined from aircraft-grade 7075 material and they come hard anodised and laser-etched. Also available is a full set including two different height front shock towers both of which are of +2mm specifications.
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JConcepts have introduced a titanium front axle set for the Team Associated B6 and B6D kits. The titanium material lowers the weight and increases strength over aluminium while also adding a certain bling factor to the ride. The JConcepts axle is adjustable and with the included aluminium 1mm spacer, a narrower track width can now be achieved very quickly and effectively. Included in each package are two titanium axles and two aluminium 1mm thick spacers which can be positioned inside or out to change track width.
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Coming from Yokomo is the Team Suzuki made 2-way motor mount set for the Drift Package series of cars. The mount allows to mount the motor in two different positions, a high and a low one, in order to fine-tune the centre of gravity for a range of applications including RWD drifting. Using the mount requires for some DIY work on the optional quick change battery mount but otherwise it is a direct fit. Also new is the 49mm universal driveshaft dogbone for the YD-2 and YD-4 kits. Available separately the part fits both Yokomo’s 2WD and 4WD drift machines and it is available now.
The CAAR club in Curitiba played host to the recent Brazilian Touring Stock nationals. With July being a Winter month temperatures were pretty low but no wind and with the sun coming out it was a pleasant weekend. 17.5T Stock blinky was the most popular class with 23 entries and it was Otavio Langowski who took the title after some nice and clean fights in the A-mains. Pedro Thieme and Luiz Castori completed the podium result in second and third respectively.
FX Engines have introduced their all-new K3 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. Designed to deliver a more linear power curve with higher top-end RPM compared to the K5, the engine features a 3-port design, silicone-filled and diamond-coated crankshaft, a premium Japanese front and a German-made ceramic rear bearing. The Slovakian-made engine is suitable for any race track and racing condition especially when used with the new FX 2131 muffler.
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