January 18, 2018

Dash AI Pro competition speed controller

Arrowmax have introduced the Dash AI Pro competition brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. The speedo makes use of a machined aluminium heatsink design case in two-tone colouring and it features a 32-bit micro controller, a high-voltage 30mm turbo fan, and an adjustable 6V to 7.4V BEC system allows to utilise standard or high voltage servos. Interchangeable ABC motor terminal assignment allow to custom configure the wire layout for cleaner wiring without crossing cables and the ESC is widely programmable using an optional programming device.

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January 17, 2018

HRC Racing 1/10th on-road offset wheel adapters

Coming from HRC Distribution as part of their HRC Racing brand are three new hex wheel adapter sets for 1/10th on-road cars. They are of the standard 12mm hex design and fit many cars with 5mm wheel axle shafts. The adapters are of a clamping design, come in sets of four and are available in 5mm, 6mm and 7mm offset to help adjust the overall width of touring, rally and drift cars.

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January 17, 2018

Shepherd Velox V10 updated anti-roll bar kit

Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox V10 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro touring cars is an updated rear anti-roll bar kit. Already part of the car’s 2018 variant, the updated set includes all needed hardware as well as three different thickness rear swaybars to upgrade pre-2018 cars to the current specification. In addition Shepherd will soon also issue a full 2018 spec upgrade set for the Velox V10 2017 kit.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


January 16, 2018

Teamsaxo BD8-2018 carbon fibre chassis & top deck

Teamsaxo have introduced a carbon fibre chassis and top deck for Yokomo’s BD8-2018 touring car. It is understood that the 2.25mm chassis and 2.0mm top plate match the standard kit specifications in terms of outer shape, making them a direct replacement for the kit items.

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January 15, 2018

Fenix TC7.1 ARS 2 aluminium main chassis

Coming from Fenix and made for the Team Associated TC7.1 touring car is their new ARS 2 aluminium main chassis. It is of an updated design that still allows for easy ARS system use but it now also incorporates the possibility to adjust the pitch flex. The updated and black coated chassis features an “ARS 2” engraving for easy identification.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]


January 15, 2018

Radtec T4 51mm double joint driveshaft set

Coming from Radtec and made for the Xray T4 series of touring cars is a 51mm premium steel double joint driveshaft set. The shafts are made from ultra-hard spring steel for improved wear characteristics with the machined wheelshafts further improving precision. Included in the set, that adds to the already existing 50mm and 52mm shafts, are two 5x10x3mm high-grade ball bearings.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]


January 15, 2018

Destiny RX-10SR aluminium main chassis plate

Destiny have announced the release of an aluminium main chassis plate for their new RX-10SR touring car. The item is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes with a dark surface coating for wear and looks. Furthermore the fully symmetrical chassis sports a Destiny logo on the bottom side for easy identification and it features chamfered edges to reduce chassis rubbing during cornering.

Source: Destiny [destinyracing.jp]


January 15, 2018

ARC R8.1 2018 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Coming from ARC is the R8.1 2018 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The ’18 variant sports a couple of changes such as an updated front bulkhead that incorporates a belt tensioner to adjust the belt tension between the front bulkhead and middle layshaft for improved efficiency. Also new are several tuning parts that were optionals previously such as aluminium front downstop arms, 2.4mm and 2.6mm front as well as 2.6mm and 2.8mm rear anti-roll bar wires and also different-size 1st and 2nd gear spur gears. The package is rounded out by new shock springs and an X-hard clutch spring.

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