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July 29, 2013

Sanwa Super Vortex Zero BL speed controller

German Sanwa distributors LRP introduce the Super Vortex Zero brushless speed controller. The ESC features a futuristic case design with an integrated heatsink and add-on fan unit. It is 1S to 2S LiPo compatible, has a 4.5T motor limit, offers 8 power programs including a Zero Boost mode and can be programmed directly via the Sanwa M12 transmitter when coupled with a RX-472 receiver. The integrated telemetry system called Sanwa Synchronised Link allows to display the motor RPM, motor temperature and speedo temperature directly your transmitter’s screen. Included with the controller comes a sensor wire, cooling fan and power wires.

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July 29, 2013

Yeah Racing XV-01 aluminium suspension mount

Yeah Racing now have this aluminium suspension mount for the Tamiya XV-01 chassis available. The A-arm holder is designed to replace the kit’s 1XJ part with a more durable solution by replacing the standard plastic part. The mount comes CNC-machined from aluminium and is anodised in ‘Tamiya blue’ colour to match with the remainder of the chassis.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

July 29, 2013

3 Racing Sakura Ultimate touring car kit

3 Racing introduce their forthcoming Sakura Ultimate 1/10th electric touring car kit. Designed to replace the Sakura XI and XI DH the kit includes many newly designed parts and incorporates a vast amount of improvements to refine the suspension geometry, chassis flex and weight distribution while making for a better to work on car that requires less maintenance. The features list includes new front and rear A-arms with revised geometry, a new steering system with improved Ackermann geometry, a redesigned motor mount for a wider range of gearing options for both modified and stock motors, new centre belt pulleys and belts, as well as a floating steering servo mount beside many other refinements. The kit is due to hit the stores in August.

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July 29, 2013

Capricorn Lab C02 Black Edition kit

Capricorn introduce the Lab C02 Black Edition 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. Limited to only 100 pieces worldwide the kit includes name-giving black anodised aluminium parts and the 2013 edition main chassis plate along a newly designed front upper bulkhead for improved steering response and higher corner speeds. Other items that found their way into the kit are big bore shock absorbers with new front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, nickel-plates ergal ball ends, the new F1 front sway bar, hard-coated thrust bearing holders, titanium/ergal front cup joints, heavy-weight 30mm clutch flywheel and aluminium clutch bell, 2-piece heavy-weight engine mount and the FSS radio plate. The limited edition kit is rounded out by a fuel tank brass weight, a carbon fibre battery plate and white plastic parts for the shocks and linkages.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 26, 2013

VBC Wildfire D06 touring car kit

Not long ago VBC Racing released teaser shots of the Wildfire D06 touring car prototype and now the company officially introduce the new kit. The car is based on the current Wildfire chassis that received a huge overhaul and comes with an all-new motor mount design moving the motor to the centre line and in a more forward position for increased corner speed and agility. Also new is the chassis assembly that allows for a more linear flex characteristic with improved weight balance. And not only the chassis and drivetrain received a make-over, the wishbones are of a new stronger design and the kit comes with low-profile shock towers and “true big bore” shock absorbers that are shorter but larger in diameter retaining the large volume of the original shocks with the benefits of a lower centre of gravity. Included in the kit that is meant to hit stores at the end of August are also a new design “floating” servo mount and a genuine Panaracer spur gear.

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July 26, 2013

Viper VF8 4-pole 1/8th brushless motor

Viper announce the release of the VF8 1/8 scale 4-pole electric brushless motor. It features a CNC-machined 6061 T6 billet aluminium heatsink can, aluminium end bells and an epoxy-balanced rotor while heavy-duty solder tabs will take large diameter wires to maximise performance. The motor is still light of weight at around 317g, measures 69.4×41.8mm and is available in three KV ratings of 1900, 2100 and 2700.

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July 25, 2013

ZZRacing steel screw sets & serrated washers

ZZRacing have new products available in the form of stainless steel screw kits and serrated shims for multiple applications. Starting with the screws, they are made from 304 stainless steel and offer high rigidity making them ideal especially for high stress areas. They are available as complete sets for a huge range of manufacturers including 3Racing, Team Associated, Team Durango, Hot Bodies, JQ, Kyosho, Schumacher, Serpent, Tamiya, Team C, TLR, Xray, Yokomo and many more. Also new are serrated washers with a limited slip tread on both sides of the part. Available in 3mm, 4mm and 12mm variants they are ideal to prevent non-serrated standard nuts on 1/10th and 1/8th models from becoming loose during use.

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July 25, 2013

Absima Revenge CTM & CTS brushless components

Available now from German Team C distributors Absima is their own line of high performance brushless motors and controllers called the Revence series. Starting with the Revenge CTM motors, they are based around an aluminium airflow can with aluminium front and back plate, pre-shaped heavy duty solder tabs and dual sensor port. The motors are available as modified variant and stock variant including virtual all needed windings from 3.5T up to 21.5T with specific short course and 1/8th buggy variants coming at a later date. Also new is the Revenge CTM 10 160A speed controller. The speedo is useable with 2S to 3S LiPo batteries, and works with sensor and sensorless motors of 2 and 4-pole design alike. An optional programming card helps to adjust the various software parameters of the controller that comes including an add-on fan unit and power wires.

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