Japanese company GForce has introduced their new Zero Circle 7.4V 5400mAh LCG LiPo battery pack. The lightweight low centre of gravity pack weighs in at 243g and it measures 139.5x47x22mm, making it ideal for all applications that require decent capacity and high output power. The battery is built using high-quality 75c cells and it utilises 4mm tube-type power connectors.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya M-08 M-chassis kits is an aluminium motor fan mount brace. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in black or blue colour, the brace also acts as a chassis stiffener, connecting the gearbox and centre chassis section for improved overall stiffness. The mount is usable with 30mm fan units, such as the induced YR Tornado fan, and it helps to keep the motor cool when running high-power setups or in high ambient temperatures.
Available now from Toni Gruber’s Scorpion Champion Products brand are two new products that help to keep nitro vehicles in top condition. First up is a specially developed surface conditioner called Stick Silicone that is applied to drivetrain belts for, making for less friction and thus a more efficient drivetrain action. The result is better acceleration and less fuel consumption while on top of this, the belts also attract less dirt, ensuring a longer lifespan.
Following a first teaser image, PSM from Germany have finally unveiled their new DTC and HTC touring car aluminium main chassis plates. These unique chassis have been specially developed to suit medium-low and medium-high grip conditions. The DTC Delta Traction Characteristics chassis feature delta shaped cut-outs to provide soft torsion characteristics along with consistent performance. The softer flex allows the car to generate more mechanical grip, which is helpful in low grip conditions and/or very tight tracks.
Muchmore have introduced their new Fleta Pro V2 Revolution 1S brushless speed controller for 1/12th scale applications. Featuring a redesigned all-aluminium case the controller offers better heat dissipation compared to the previous variant while the internal switch system makes wiring a lot more convenient. On top of this the integrated on/off switch also acts as a status LED signal and setup calibration button. Included with the controller also comes a new SHR program card connection wire that is needed to access the ESCs various software parameters.
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Yeah Racing have announced the release of new optional parts for the Tamiya M-08 M-chassis on-road car. First up is an aluminium steering assembly that was designed to replace the standard plastic parts for a ball-raced construction that adds both precision and strength. Machined from high-quality 7075 alloy and coming black anodised, the alloy steering ball cranks and steering plate will greatly improve stability while the ball bearings ensure smooth steering action while taking out most of the slop experienced with the original design. The steering set is a direct fit and it will hit stores very soon.
Tamiya have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new TRF420 electric touring car kit. The highly anticipated car looks to be a complete redesign with updated suspension components such as lower arms, insert-equipped arm mounts, new steering knuckles, new front and rear bulkheads, updated servo and battery mounts and possibly a lot more details not visible in this single image. We bring you more details on Tamiya latest top-of-the-foodchain kit as they become available.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Coming from Brilliant RC are new lightweight aluminium pivot balls for various nitro on-road cars. They weight in at just 1.15g for the short and 1.4g for the long variants, equalling a weight saving of about 60 percent compared to standard steel pivot balls. Thanks to a special hardcoating method the surface friction is reduced significantly while a comfortable durability is still ensured. The 8mm pivot balls feature a 2.5mm hex and fit various nitro on-road cars. They are available in sets of four pieces in two different lengths; 20mm and 26mm.
Source: Brilliant RC [brilliant-rc.com]
