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August 22, 2013

KO Propo DSx HV servo range

KO Propo announce three new high voltage servo on their Japanese website in the form of the DSx-1511BHC, DSx-1211CHC and the DSx-809C. The DSx-1511BHC (0.11s/15.5kg-cm) and DSx-1211BHC (0.11s/12.5kg-cm) differ by the motor used with the 1511 featuring a brushless motor and the 1211 coming with a coreless variant while both are housed in an all-metal casing. The entry-level DSx-809C (0.09s/8.5kg-cm) comes with a coreless motor and a plastic case with heatsink middle section. Just like the two other servos the 809 is 6V to 7.4V compatible.

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August 22, 2013

First Tamiya TRF418 CAD renderings

Some days ago we brought you first information about Tamiya’s forthcoming TRF418 touring car and now here are what appear to be first renderings of the new generation chassis. The images in question showed up on the Kentech blog and depict a massively revised platform with a new main chassis and upper deck, new A arms and suspension mounts, new pivot ball anti-roll bars and an updated motor mount and layshaft brace. The kit will also feature 20T layshaft pulleys for less power loss and new steering arms for a more linear steering feel. More information will be available next month when the car is set to be unveiled at the Tokyo Hobby Show.

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August 21, 2013

Reedy 7000mAh 65C 3.7V LiPo battery

Available now from Reedy is the 7000mAh 3.7V competition LiPo battery pack for 1/12th stock and modified as well as World GT racers. The pack is built from the latest high-performance cells whose new chemical formulation makes for the highest capacity and voltage possible. The hardcase battery is designed to meet ROAR and BRCA specs, comes with 4mm tube type connectors, measures 93x47x18.5mm and weights 155g.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

August 21, 2013

Spec-R differential silicone oils

Spec-R have extended their range of silicone differential fluids by three new weights. Available now are #5000, #7000 and #10000 variants all of which are ideal for both on-road and off-road cars with gear differentials. The fluids come in a transparent 60ml bottle that make for space-saving storable thanks to their triangular shape.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

August 20, 2013

Zen Racing R5 ride height shims

New from Zen Racing come ride height shims for the R5 1/12th chassis. They offer the same fine steps as the rear shim sets, giving adjustment all the way down to 0.15 mm. The slots have been arranged at 90 degrees to each other allowing for rapid fitment in racing conditions and the shims come in sets of ten.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

August 19, 2013

Team C metric titanium hex screws

New from Team C Racing come 10-piece metric titanium screw kits for the use with a wide range of 1/10th and 1/8th chassis. They are made from high quality titanium material and are available as flat head M3x15, M3x8 and M3x6mm variant as well as button head M3x10 and M3x6mm screw. The material used increases durability and shreds some weight compared to conventional steel screws.

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August 16, 2013

Tamiya is working on the TRF418

According to tamiyablog.com Japanese manufacturer Tamiya is currently working on the follow-up model of the highly successful TRF417 platform. It is understood that the company’s next generation electric touring car will hit the light of the day at next month’s Tokyo Hobby Show. Unofficial information have it that the kit will feature a new main chassis, new servo mount and suspension arms, new anti-roll bars as well as completely new front, centre and rear bulkheads. The photo above unfortunately is not showing the forthcoming car but we bring you more information as we get it.

Source: Tamiya Blog [tamiyablog.com]

August 15, 2013

Reedy WolfPack 4S 4500mAh 25C LiPo battery

Reedy have a new 14.8V battery pack available in the form of the WolfPack 4S 4500mAh LiPo. Made with the basher and club level racer in mind the pack is build from 25C cells and offers a capacity of 4500mAh for long run times and exceptional performance. With dimensions of 139x47x35mm the battery fits nearly every car that can handle 4S brick-type hardcase packs and it comes pre-wired with a JST-XH balancer port and a genuine Deans Ultra Plug connector.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]