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February 24, 2022

Reedy Zappers DR 6600mAh SQ battery

Reedy’s new drag specific Zappers DR 6600mAh SQ-configuration batteries are now available. The SQ, or ‘square’ configuration was the brainchild of the Reedy engineering team as a superior alternative to saddle packs. While the design ran out of favour in the 1:10 off-road racing world, it shines in the drag racing world thanks to its low centre of gravity and wide footprint, which provide excellent stability without sacrificing performance. Zappers DR batteries use state-of-the-art LiPo chemistry with advancements in construction that result in improved power output and internal resistance without sacrificing durability. The pack features a 3.8V/cell nominal voltage, which means that the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. It is not a secret that more voltage equals more power, so there is no easier way to increase power and top speed than a higher charge voltage. But even when the typical 8.44V (4.22V/cell) charging limit is enforced, Zappers DR shine thanks to their inherently flat discharge curve, which results in higher voltage when multiple passes are required between charges.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

February 24, 2022

Rêve D SPM large diameter button head screws

Rêve D have introduced this large diameter button head screw in their popular SPM (Super Precision Machine Cut) titanium series, with ultra-high precision machine cut. By making the shape of the screw head with a larger diameter of 7mm it is possible to securely fix parts without using washers or load spreaders. The screw, which is processed with high precision using a lightweight and highly rigid titanium material, not only reduces the weight of your machine, but also enables accurate machine build-up. Available in 3 types, M3×6mm, M3×8mm and M3×10mm.

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February 24, 2022

Dakotah Phend joins Ultimate Racing

Modelix Racing is proud to announce that, through its US distributor Beach RC, Dakotah Phend is now a Factory Team Driver of the Ultimate Racing brand. Phend will be using the full line of products on all of his vehicles. The first race for the 2022 season will be at the world-renowned Dirt Nitro Challenge in Perris, CA this weekend. Phend will be using the M-3X in his nitro buggy and the M-5S in his Nitro Truggy. He will also be using all the tools, pit equipment and oils in shocks and diffs for all his rides.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

February 23, 2022

Team Associated RC8B4 & B4e Team kit

Team Associated have released their new RC8B4 and B4e 1/8th buggies. Innovative front-end geometry with reduced kingpin inclination steering blocks places the wheel pivot in the centre of the front tire for increased stability and consistent steering through the entire steering throw. New gearboxes are specific to front and rear, with the front gearbox featuring a 3.5 deg. inclined pinion gear angle to straighten the centtr driveshaft for increased drivetrain efficiency and reduced phasing and vibration. The rear gearbox features a 0 deg. pinion gear angle and centre mounted rear chassis brace mount. A new front upper suspension arm design is designed to accommodate a wide range of flex and stiffness options with optional inserts to be made available for fine tuning flex and stiffness and will fit on the top or bottom of the arm. The arms also includes a moulded ‘wing’ insert for increased front-end downforce. There is also a new rear suspension and front lower suspension arm design too. A new rear wing mount has adjustable wing angle shims, significant strength improvements, an aerodynamic shape and extra clearance for shock position adjustment. The rear wing itself has more vertical fins for increased straight-line stability, a taller rear wickerbill height for increased downforce, increased strength in various areas to reduce bending fatigue and dimples on the backside as a template for cutout holes. Other updates include the rear chassis brace, new +1mm offset rear hub and for the gas version, a new fuel tank with many new features.

View more images of the RC8B4 & B4e here here

February 23, 2022

Christian Velez joins US Infinity team

Infinity/Ulti America have welcomed the current ROAR 1/8 Open Champion Christian Velez to the Infinity team under the Ulti America distribution. Chris brings with him his knowledge of setup and driving skills to the expanding Infinity team in the US for all customers. He will drive the IF18-2, IF15 and IF14-2 cars this season.

Source: Ulti Tires [ultitires.com]

February 23, 2022

Xray X4 graphite upper decks

Xray have produced 3 new graphite upper decks for their X4 touring car. Offering up various flex options, there is a 1.6mm single piece upper deck as well as two separate split type upper decks for both the front and rear, made from 2mm carbon.

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February 23, 2022

Blitz YRS FWD bodyshell

New from Blitz comes their YRS bodyshell for the FWD class. The YRS body is designed to give more steering and stability for both front and middle motor FWD cars. The dimensions of the YRS bodyshell meet the new EFRA FWD bodyshell rule and there is 2 thicknesses available with the standard body built in 0.7mm thick polycarbonate and the lightweight in 0.5mm. The YRS comes with light decals and a window mask.

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February 23, 2022

SPower S6TT Buggy 3.5cc engine

The new SPower S6TT Buggy 3.5cc engine from SWorkz features a newly designed crankcase that improves internal gas flow and therefore higher performance at every range of RPM. The 14mm crankshaft with silicone insert is DLC coated in order to prevent wear of the pin as well as oxidation and the shaft works on a high quality rear ceramic Swiss-Made bearing. The 3+2 ports ‘cylinder and piston’ is made with special alloys to optimise life and reliability of the unit. Paired with the long stroke scheme the S6TT provides an improved drivability delivering more torque than previous models. The super aligned ‘knife edged’ aerodynamic conrod is also made with a special aluminium alloy. The die-casted carburettor sports the latest double bottom-end adjustment for a fine-tuning and guarantees low fuel consumption. Finally, the completely redesigned cooling head features a lower centre of gravity with the same quantity of cooling rings. SPower also offer a perfectly adapted EFRA homologated exhaust system for this engine.

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