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October 10, 2020

Motiv MC4 brushless motors

New from Motiv is their all new MC4 line of 540 class brushless motors (ROAR, EFRA Compliant). The MC4 spec winds will be produced in 10.5, 13.5, 17.5, 21.5 and 25.5 variations and all are wound on a newly tooled Motiv stator for low resistance. As always all motors come standard with a quality-control spec sheet and shows that each part has gone through QC in-house and that the rotor, sensor and stator meet previously selected specifications for every single motor sold. The MC4 modified lineup is available in eleven different variations making up all even and odd winds from 3.5T all the way up to 8.5T.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

October 9, 2020

Maclan Racing SSI Simple Soldering Iron

New from Maclan Racing, the SSI series soldering iron is lightweight, compact and designed for high heat performance with superb safety features. This soldering iron will operate from 12V to 24V DC power with a 6S Li-Po battery recommended for the best performance as the iron will heat to 450°C (840°F) in just about 10 seconds. The built-in safety features will automatically cool the iron to 400°F if it’s not moved for 3 mins and will completely shut off power and go into standby mode after 6 mins of idle time. The OLED screen displays iron status and adjustment information and all parameters can be easily and quickly adjusted by the buttons on the handle.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]

October 9, 2020

Infinity IF18 long aluminium brake lever

New for the Infinity IF18, Creation Model have introduced this long aluminium brake lever. Precision machined from 7075 aluminium, compared with the standard plastic brake lever in the kit it flexes less and features two additional mounting positions allowing for more adjustable braking force and excellent control.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

October 9, 2020

Racing Performer DX1 Type R titanium shaft motor

Yokomo have also introduced the newest version of their Racing Performer DX-1 Type-R, which is their best-selling motor for drift users. This spec features a lightweight and high quality titanium rotor shaft to further enhance the performance of the Type-R. A lighter rotor makes the throttle very smooth, while the optimised magnetic force improves high speed performance while working well with the boost and turbo functions of the speed controller. Compared to steel shafts, it is more resistant to overheating which can maximise efficiency even when running for long periods of time. In addition, by smoothing the descent of rotation when letting off the throttle, you get the feeling of rolling in the corner, which enhances control during cornering.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

October 9, 2020

Yokomo YD-2 slide rack, ESC mount, fans & brass mounts

Yokomo have released a ton of new option parts for their extremely popular YD-2 drift chassis, starting with this upgraded slide rack set. The now single piece aluminium bulkhead that supports the entire slide rack ensures more accurate setup than with the original parts. In addition, changing the bridge at the rear end of the front bulkhead to the upper deck adapter, it enhances the flex at the front of the chassis. This set is compatible with both E series and S series, and the graphite upper deck compatible with slide racks will be required when using it for the E series.

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October 9, 2020

Kohta Akimoto announces departure from Kyosho

Kohta Akimoto, multiple Japanese National champion and World Championship finalist, has announced his departure from Kyosho as well as top-flight racing. The likeable Japanese driver has been with Kyosho for 15 years and working with the company for the past 8 as a team driver and product designer. Kohta will continue to race for fun going forward and his next position will also be within the RC industry, but in a different role which he will announce in the coming weeks.

October 9, 2020

RC Maker GeoCarbon setup board

RC Maker have introduced what they claim is the most premium solid carbon fibre setup board on the market and we might have to agree. Finished in their signature GeoCarbon style, it features recessed corners with chamfered edges for ultimate looks and practicality. The chamfer prevents the corners from chipping and ensures your board will last for years to come. Manufactured from 5mm thick 3K twill weave gloss carbon, ensuring it stays flat and tweak free, it comfortably fits 1/10th Touring and 1/12th Pan cars with dimensions, coming in at 395 x 295mm (15.5 x 11.6 inches). The board comes with a RC Maker branded neoprene protective bag for travelling and storage when not in use. The board (850g) and travel bag (250g) weigh in at a nice and light 1.1kg (2.4lb) and for those that want to go the whole hog, they also offer a custom name engraving service.

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October 9, 2020

Serpent Medius X20 21 carbon

Serpent have released details on their new Medius X20 ’21 190mm EP touring car. Learning from the X20 they have improved some handling characteristics to make the car more nimble and improve corner speed. Stiffening of the chassis in critical areas to change the flex points along with tweaking the roll centre has led to improved speed. A refreshed drivetrain gives more acceleration and better torque delivery with the all new ball raced driveshaft system. An innovative new steering hub allows a multitude of setup combinations, including an industry first axle offset option. The new X20’21 is lighter, faster and more adjustable.

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