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February 6, 2019

LRP Competition Car Line Graphene 3 LiHV batteries

LRP have introduced their new 2019 Competition Car Line Graphene 3 LiHV battery packs, including an all-new 17.5mm tall Hyper LCG variant. Available as high-capacity Modified and ultra low internal resistance Stock packs, the batteries are available in the most popular configurations for on-road and off-road classes. The Modified range starts with three standard-footprint packs, a 6400mAh HV LCG Modified pack (274g/22.5mm height), the 5500mAh HV Ultra LGG Modified pack (230g/20.0mm) and the all-new 5000mAh HV Hyper LCG Modified pack (215g/17.5mm). Also available are two Modified-specific shorty packs, the 97mm long 4500mAh HV LCG Modified Shorty (182g/22.5mm height) and the 93mm long 3900mAh HV Ultra LCG Modified Shorty (155g/18.5mm).

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February 6, 2019

Hudy aluminium diff assembly tray

Another new specially designed aluminium tray out of Hudy’s ever growing range is the diff assembly tray. Offering four milled compartment and a total of six holes to hold the diff halves, the tray allows for easier building, setup and maintenance of gear and ball differentials. From stock the tray can hold up to three 1/10th scale diffs and wish the includes extensions, it can also securely hold up to three 1/8th diffs. The diff outdrives fit snuggly into the machined openings, ensuring they are staying in place during filling. The tray comes black anodised, with machined silver edge details and with laser-etched markings.

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February 6, 2019

RC Project S35-series Valente Edition Ackermann kit

Coming from RC Project and made for the SWorkz S35-3, S35-3E and S35-GT cars is the Valente Edition Ackermann kit. Developed in cooperation with Team Valente, the new geometry steering plate and steering knuckle plates will offer more consistent steering going into and at the apex of corners. All parts are CNC-machined from 7075-T6 Ergal aluminium, they come red anodised, with machined silver edge details and laser-engraved for looks. The included reverse-type pivot balls feature a hard-anodised surface for wear white a teflon coating ensures very smooth operation.

Source: RC Project [rc-project.it]

February 6, 2019

Reedy Sonic S-Plus Torque motors

Team Associated have announced that select versions of the Reedy Sonic S-Plus motors are now available featuring a unique high-torque stator. These high-torque models are perfectly suited for high-grip on- and off-road conditions and tracks with short run-ups to critical jumps. Both 17.5 and 21.5 versions are available as well as an all-new 10.5 version. The current S-Plus 13.5 motor is already equipped with the high-torque stator and remains unchanged.

View the other motors and a list of the features here

February 6, 2019

Dash RC RS-tuned optional rotors

Coming for Dash RC’s RS-tuned brushless motors is the V2RSH125 tuning rotor. Balanced and built from high-quality materials the rotor will ensure best possible performance throughout the run and it is laser-etched with specifications and part number for easy identification and technical inspection.

Source: Dash RC [dash-rc.com]

February 5, 2019

JConcepts RM2 clear diff lube

JConcepts, together with RM2 have announced the release of a new heavy duty lubricant for RC ball differentials. On the race track, the ball diff is still heavily used and the most popular form of power transfer from the gear box to drive-shafts and is almost exclusively used on dirt track conditions. The RM2 clear diff lube is an option for racers looking to tame the power and provide the all-important drive and acceleration necessary to win at the highest level. The thick consistency high-quality lube comes in an easy to use container and allows for several builds and rebuilds.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 5, 2019

Xray T4F touring car kit – Coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser for their forthcoming T4F, a project that is believed to be the company’s entry into the growing 1/10th front wheel drive touring car market. No official details or images are available yet but we keep you up to date as more information surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 5, 2019

HRC Racing 11.1V 1600mAh micro car battery pack

HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing 3S 11.1V 1600mAh LiPo battery for 1/16 and 1/18 scale micro cars. Made of high capacity 50C cells the pack measures 140x35x20mm and it thus fits easily into the battery compartment of Traxxas 1/16 scale vehicles. The softcase battery comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and a T-type power plug.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]