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February 11, 2020

Team Zombie 5800mAh CoG slim LiPo battery

Team Zombie is the latest brand to introduce a slim LiPo battery pack for the use with the latest breed of mid-motor touring cars. The “Narrowism” Centre of Gravity pack uses highest quality 140C cells for exceptional power supply in both modified and stock classes and while measuring 139×37.8×24.7mm it weighs in at under 240g. Using slim style batteries will make for a more centralised weight distribution, something that can improve overall handling of mid-motor touring cars.

Source: Team Zombie [team-zombie.com]

February 11, 2020

H2 Racing Development A800MMX 2.5mm carbon chassis

H2 Racing Development have introduced their new 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Awesomatix A800MMX touring car. Precision-machined from Japanese 2.5mm Toray Torayca T300 pure carbon fibre material the chassis is both thicker and harder than the standard kit chassis, resulting in optimised handling on medium to high-bite tracks. Also available are 2.0mm upper decks, again machined from Toray Torayca T300 pure carbon fibre material.

Source: H2 Racing Development [facebook.com]

February 10, 2020

X-Grip Dynamic body lever V2

Coming soon from X-Grip is their new Dynamic body lever V2, an accessory that attaches to the front suspension of electric touring cars such as the WRC STX.6 and Xray T4 and that helps to make body movement independent from chassis movement. The body lever is 3-D-printed from high-quality material, it weighs in at only 1.6g and it was designed to attach between the suspension C-hub and upper camber link ball. A special plastic screw adjusts the distance between the platform and the body shell so the body is resting on the platform, ensuring the front body height and ground clearance maintains constant even under chassis rolling and suspension compression. It is required to allow the front of the body to float on the body mounts which can be achieved by simply attaching the retaining body clip one or two positions higher than usual. The new V2 variant is of an updated design that allows to remove the lever part quicker if needed and it is usable with the WRC Racing STX.6, the Xray T4 and many other classic suspension touring cars.

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February 10, 2020

MST CS-R carpet drift car tyre

Coming soon from MST is their CS-R drift car tyre for high-grip carpet tracks. The tyre is usable with most drift car wheels and due to its design it is usable with up to 7 degrees of wheel camber.

Source: MST [rc-mst.com]

February 10, 2020

Capricorn C04 200mm nitro on-road kit – Coming soon

Italian company Capricorn has released a first teaser and information on their forthcoming new C04 1/10th nitro on-road kit. The follow-up model from their highly successful C03 platform will feature many new upgrades such as an all-new 7075 aluminium chassis which will feature shiftable weights under the fuel tank area for increased weight balance and stability. Also new is the ability to change the rear geometry greatly with the lower arms now mounted in adjustable inserts for up to twelve different geometry settings. Also new for the C04 is the ability to run a rear upper camber link instead of a solid arm, resulting in more flex for the lower arm, which can greatly improve the car’s rear traction in certain conditions. Other new features include an updated upper deck with a new fuel tank mounted from the top for easy removal of the tank, the battery will be mounted on the left side of the upper deck for optimsed weight balance, and there will be the option to change the front flex from soft to hard for a greater set up window in different traction conditions. New steering hubs will be another new feature to achieve a greater steering lock and rear CVD driveshafts will be available as an option. The kit is set for a release in late March.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 7, 2020

Aerox aluminium servo arms

Schumacher have introduced the new Aerox aluminium servo arms for servos with 23T or 25T splines. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium the arms are of a clamping design, ensuring high mounting security and they are available in standard or 4mm offset shapes, making the suitable for a wide range of off-road and on-road vehicles alike. The standard arms feature two threaded M3 ball stud mounting holes at 15.5mm and 21mm distance from the centre of the spline while the offset arms feature 16mm and 21mm spaced holes. The servo horns come black anodised and with silver machined edge details.

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February 7, 2020

RPM N20 Resto-Mod 26mm touring car wheels

RPM have announced the release of their new N20 Resto-Mod 26mm touring car wheels specifically designed for the Kyosho Fazer Mk2 but fitting other 1/10th touring cars too. N₂O is the chemical formula for Nitrous Oxide, one of the most powerful fuel additives on the planet. And now it’s also the formula for one of the best-looking resto-mod wheels from RPM. The wheels are sold in pairs and designed specifically for the Kyosho Fazer Mk2 line but will fit many sedans running 26mm wide wheels, however in some cases spacers may be necessary for hex nut style axles. Wheel offset is +4.7mm and RPM recommends 64mm diameter tyres for Kyosho models such as the Chevelle, Charger, Camaro and Hellcat, although 67mm gives a taller sidewall for a beefier stance. The wheels are available in black or chrome colour.

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February 7, 2020

Castle Creations Mamba Monster X 8S speed controller

Castle Creations have introduced their new Mamba Monster X 8S LiPo-compatible brushless speed controller for 1/6th scale applications. The ESC utilises Castle’s Cryo-Drive technology that, by reducing the rate at which the ESC heats up and removing heat more efficiently, the setup will be able to handle higher gear ratios, in heavier vehicles, with longer runs. These software advancements work in parallel with a unique open housing design to allow increased directional airflow to cool critical components. With the integration of a 40mm cooling fan and a forged elliptical fin heatsink, the design maximises airflow throughout the system, taking thermal performance to a whole new level. Constructed around a robust aluminium casing, epoxy potting guarantees protection around the circuitry and ensures all-weather use. Owners can also easily optimise the ESC for any driving condition, from rugged terrain to smooth pavement to the perils of rock and gravel. They can create, save and download setup profiles through the Castle Link Programming Suite on a Windows PC, or wirelessly with the convenience of the new B-Link Bluetooth Adapter and Castle Link app for Android or iOS.

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