A Main Hobbies today announced a new ProTek R/C brand Lithium Polymer receiver pack designed to fit vehicles that need a 2/3A style flat stick receiver pack. This new receiver pack fits many vehicles where the current 2000mAh square style receiver pack will not fit, such as the XRAY XB8. This pack is currently one of the largest capacity Lithium Polymer receiver packs available in this size configuration.
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CML in the UK have announced that they have started selling this new decal set from Upgrade RC, which is a perfect fit for the 190mm Protoform Mazda 6 bodyshell. Called the ‘Motion’ it is available in 3 different colour schemes – red, blue & black/grey.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Yokomo have released this new stylish, lightweight and compact AC/DC charger, called the YZ-114SP. Featuring a front mounted touch panel, which makes it easy to operate and stops dirt getting into the buttons, it also has a built in battery temperature cut off mechanism in addition to a new intelligent delta peak cut off system, for extra protection for your batteries. The charger can handle all battery types including LiPos and can be powered by both 12V DC as well as 100~240V AC.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Robitronic have released this new range of durable red anodised aluminium servo arms for 1/8th scale off road cars. The arms feature small screws on the side to ensire a tight mounting on the servo main shaft and are numbered to show which servo they are suitable for. Available for KO Propo, Sanwa, Hitec and Futaba servos.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.eu]
GS Racing have released a number of new option parts for their range of competition 1/8 Off Road vehicles, including the CL1 and XUT series. First up are these high performance disk brake pads, which are sold in a pack of 4 and improve your buggy’s stopping power. For the CL1 are 2 new parts including a set of special wing spacers made from aluminium and a super strong 5mm thick ball raced steering plate, made from 7075 T6 aluminium which comes in a set including all parts necessary to mount it.
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Japanese company Team Azarashi have released this flexible top deck option for the Tamiya 501X. Available for both the front and rear side of the central motor assemble the original carbon top deck is replaced with 2 seperate braces, made of dry carbon plate, that allow the car to flex giving more mechanical grip. The user can choose to have them on both the front and rear of the car or just one end, whichever needs it.
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Korean manufacturer Much More have expanded their line up of competition cells with the introduction of these 4500 CTX-Matched cells. Sold in packs of 6, with packs of 5 to follow soon, these Diamond cells have a large power output and have been matched for optimum performance.
Source: Pit Work [pitwork.co.kr]
Xray are reporting from the 4th and final round of the Swiss 1/10th 200mm Nationals that took place on the first weekend of September in Aigle in the West of Switzerland. With Walti Beat having taken the National title in the previous round the battle was on for the lower places in the championship and this allowed for some exciting racing. Qualifying was difficult for the newly crowned Champion, who missed his 3rd qualifying run and becuase of this he qualified last and was forced to work his way from the quarter final into the main which he did with ease. In the main final Beat had a bad start but was able to push hard and take the lead, followed by the win ahead of Xray team mate Traugott Schar in 2nd with Loris Pierroz in 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
