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January 20, 2012

LRP Vector X20 brushless motor

LRP introduce the Vector X20 modified brushless motor. Developed completely from scratch it is designed for highest efficiency and maximum power output. The result of the new design is more power and higher rating at improved temperature characteristics and lowest friction. A novelty of the new technology is the dual axis balanced 12.5mm sintered worksteam rotor resulting in an absolutely precise running and increased efficiency. The larger sized ball bearings and LRP’s PreciSensor system also contribute to the performance of the motors. The CNC-machined 7075-T6 aluminium housing sports optimised cut-outs for best heat absorption and lowest running temperatures of the motor that are available from 4.5T to 9.5T with 4.0T, 5.0T and 10.5T variants will complete the line in the near future.

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January 20, 2012

Kyosho Inferno GT2 Race Spec

Kyosho’s Inferno GT2 1/8 scale on-road cars receive a Race Spec upgrade and now sport a hardened main chassis plate, composite chassis stiffeners, KE25 big block engine with polished tuned pipe and header, and a 3-piece racing clutch that works the updated 2-speed transmission. Included in the ReadySet called package are also Kyosho’s latest KT-201 computerised 2.4GHz radio system, KS-200 high-torque metal gear servos and your choice of a Corvette 2007 C6-R or Audi R8 LMS body shell. Both cars will be available from March.

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January 20, 2012

VBC Racing T3 chassis kits

VBC Racing introduce two new chassis kits for the Xray T3 2011/2012 electric touring car. Available as flex and stiff variant the kits include new designed 88mm wide chassis plates of 2.0mm or 2.5mm thickness, redesigned 2.0mm/2.5mm top deck, redesigned front and rear shock towers with additional shock angle adjustment positions, graphite front bumper plate with transponder mount, motor guard, adjustable battery stops and a new ball-raced low CG steering system CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium. Depending on the variant the chassis plates come plain or heavily machined to give the desired torsional characteristics with the flex version is being best used on asphalt and low-grip surfaces and the stiff version on high-grip tracks such as carpet and high-traction asphalt.

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January 19, 2012

Arrowmax RX8 pulley set range

Arrowmax have released a new range of belt pulley for the Xray RX8 1/8 scale on-road chassis. CNC-machined from high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium, the pulleys are hard coated, light weight, and very durable.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 19, 2012

Serpent PTFE coated pivot balls

Serpent have released a line of PTFE coated pivot balls. Made from aerospace super light aluminium they are very smooth and the range of types allows you to replace the steel versions that come as standard on the S120, S100, 733, 966 and others. The different versions include 5.8mm double straight, 5.8mm, 5.8mm long, anti-roll bar ball 3.0mm and uni 4.5mm.

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January 18, 2012

Serpent 1/8th scale Cobra GT

Serpent are close to release their 1/8th GT car with Billy Easton performing the last few tests with the pre-production Cobra GT. The car is based on the Cobra buggy platform and shares many parts and is aimed at the Japan, USA and Central and South America markets which have seen growth. We can expect more details within the coming week.

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January 18, 2012

Serpent S411 V2 steering rack

New from Serpent for the S411 is this optional V2 steering rack. It is ballraced like the original, but offers the option to change the Ackermann by placing the right amount of shims below the pivot-balls. The steering rack comes supplied with shims, bearings and ball studs.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 17, 2012

KM H-K1 front swing upper deck

New for the H-K1, KM have released this 2mm carbon front swing upper deck set. The Set included steel front swing mount, flange bearing and two alumiminum screw spacers and makes it easy to setup the front swing function. Suitable to use with the H-K1 waist twister system it will also work with the side battery version or current bottom battery version. The set helps remove understeer when the front swing function is on. For use with the short wheel base chassis version.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]