Coming from Arrowmax is their new 7.4V 4000mAh Red Series Si-Graphene LiPo battery pack. Of typical 1/12th scale dimensions, measuring 93x47x18.5mm, the pack is built from high-quality 60C/120C cells, making it usable for high-power on-road and off-road classes where the 160g pack can lower the overall centre of gravity thanks to its 18.5mm height.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Palm Desert R/C Raceway hosted the 14th Annual Toys for Tots Race this past weekend. Adam Drake led a Mugen Seiki sweep in the Expert Nitro Buggy class with Ronda Drake finishing 2nd and Travis Cory in 3rd.
Coming soon from Nemo Racing is the new Bullitt B-223 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. A great step forward in economy and reliability, the engine will also offer more bottom and mid power, along with a super smooth linear output curve. The square stroke engine is available for pre-order now and will hit stores at the beginning of next year.
View a list of the specifications here
The fifth round of the HNMC Winter Series was held last weekend in changing winter weather conditions. Almost 60 drivers entered the round with the TQ in Nitro Buggy going to Lewis Jones while the E-Buggy class was lead by Darred Hayed-Ball while George Miller wrapped up the Truggy class qualifiers. Onto the finals and in the Buggy A-main it was Graham Alsop with the overall from Chaz Godwin 2nd and Darren Hayden-Ball 3rd. E-Buggy saw Darren Hayden-Ball taking the day’s win from Danny Conway 2nd and Jack Clifford 3rd. Finally in the Nitro Truggy class it was George Miller with the win from Brinley Tourle and Warabe Tatekoji.
Source: BRCA [brca.org]
HRC Distribution have introduced the new Roapex Trigger and Rhythm pre-mounted tyres for 1/10th trucks. Both the Trigger on-road and Rhythm off-road tyre are made of a soft rubber compound for good traction in a variety of surface conditions and they come mounted on black or chrome-black wheels with 0 inch or 1/2 inch off-set. The tyres fit most 1/10th scale trucks with 12mm hex adapter.
Tamiya have introduced their new hi-grade aluminium screw sets as well as two touring car wing mount washer kits. Starting with the screws, all are machined from high-quality aluminium for a low weight and exceptional durability with the button head variants offering a conical head design for improved looks. The blue anodised fasteners are available as five piece sets and they come in 3x6mm button head, 3x8mm button head, 3x6mm countersunk and 3x8mm countersunk specification.
Made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck are new stainless steel centre driveshaft sets from Yeah Racing. The sturdy metal assemblies are best used with high-powered brushless drive systems as they offer a lot more stability and durability, all while also adding to the overall weight of the truck. The sets include a front and rear centre driveshaft and they are available in red or black colour.
View the black driveshafts here
Exotek have released an ultra lightweight centre spool conversion set for the HB Racing D418 buggy. Using the kit reduces the drivetrain’s rotating mass for that extra boost in 13.5T and 17.5T spec racing as the completed spool set weighs only 23g with the spur gear. A machined 69T POM spur gear is included and bolts on to the lightweight alloy spool. The spool housing is also compatible with Exotek 66T, 69T and 72T Flite spur gears or standard 48p Kimbrough gears. The set requires the use of the stock diff cups, bearings, steel pins and large O-rings form the D418 centre diff.
