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December 29, 2017

ARC R8.1E 1/8th electric on-road kit

Coming soon from ARC is their new R8.1E 1/8th scale electric on-road car kit. It is based on the successful R8.0E platform with some new features such as a redesigned front bulkhead that now utilises an adjustable belt tension so the driver can adjust both the front and middle belt tension easily. The rear bulkhead adapts an all-new design similar to the nitro version and the new anti-roll bar gives more rear end traction and stability.

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December 29, 2017

Kyosho FWD Mini-Z micro cars

Kyosho have introduced their new FWD Mini-Z cars. The first Mini-Z Racer chassis with front wheel drive positions the motor behind the front axle in a front midship layout while a new circuit board with newly developed control program realises dramatically improved steering feel. A full set of twelve ball bearings makes for an efficient driveline of the MA-03F chassis and the cars are compatible with the optional gyro unit. The sets are rounded out by the newly developed Syncro KT-531P transmitter that provides a full range of setting adjustments as well as highly detailed display-standard Mazda Demio body shells.

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December 28, 2017

T-Works foldable 1/8th & 1/10th shock stand

T-Works have introduced their all-new foldable shock stand for 1/8th and 1/10th shock absorbers. Constructed from black anodised aluminium and high-quality carbon fibre the shock stand is usable for most 1/8th and 1/10th shock absorbers thanks to plastic inserts with varying inner diameters. White markings for the front and rear, left and right hand shocks make setting up or maintain dampers a breeze and when not in use, the stand also acts as a power connector soldering jig and small parts tray.

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December 28, 2017

Reedy Blackbox 850R 1/8th competition ESC

Team Associated have introduced the new Reedy Blackbox 850R brushless speed controller for 1/8th competition applications. Track-tested and competition proven, Reedy’s Blackbox 850R is a versatile and powerful ESC capable of winning at the highest levels of competition. A wide range of precision adjustability, excellent throttle and brake feel, and durable high-quality hardware make the Blackbox 850R perfectly suited for 1:8 buggy and truggy applications. The 850R comes pre-programmed with settings that are suitable for most applications and track conditions. But by utilising the Blackbox PROgrammer2, the full potential of the 850R can be exploited. In addition to working as an ESC programmer, it functions as a battery monitor and USB firmware update device.

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December 28, 2017

CRC Carpet Knife Twenty5 Japan Edition

Japanese CRC distributors Kimihiko Yano have introduced a special Japan Edition of the CRC Carpet Knife Twenty5 1/12th scale pan car. The CK25J kit is available with a carbon or aluminium chassis, it comes with a matching lower pod plate, a new carbon fibre sliding servo mount plate as well as the light weight carbon fibre X Brace. The car will use a longer wheelbase than the standard US version that allows to run long Xray side links while the servo mount plate utilises KO Propo or Sanwa servos. In addition the distance between the centre pivot and the rear axle was shortened to improve rear traction which is further helped by the new X Brace. Features such as the LCG sliding motor mount, the new-design front bumper and the balanced double-clamping left wheel hub were taken over from the popular US version.

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December 28, 2017

Ielasi Tuned Nitro21WC & Nitro12WC US Edition engines

Coming from Ielasi Tuned are two new engines in the form of the Nitro21WC US Edition and the Nitro12WC US Edition. Both are based off of their respective WC Edition counterparts, with whom they share their outer setup, but they have been renamed after the recent tests in the U.S. that saw some internal updates to further increase the performance of the .21 1/8th and .12 1/10th Touring engine.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

December 27, 2017

Yokomo BL-Pro4D drift spec brushless speed controller

Yokomo have introduced their new BL-Pro4D brushless speed controller for drift cars. Developed in cooperation with Team Yokomo’s Takahiro the controller offers matching setups for RWD and AWD drifters thanks to mild low RPM throttle response and a boosted middle RPM range for radical drift angle performance. The controller comes pre-wired, with a large cooling fan and also as 10.5T and 13.5T combo set including Zero2 drift motors.

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December 27, 2017

Nosram introduce 2018 LiHV battery range

Nosram have introduced their new 2018 range of Graphene-2 LiHV battery packs. The range is lead by the 8000mAh TC Stock Spec battery, a standard-sized affair for maximum power and run time at a weight of 330g. Also new is the 6400mAh TC LCG Stock Spec battery that offers a reduced height of 22.5mm and that is an evolution of the 2016 IFMAR ISTC World Championship winning battery. It weighs in at 274g. Next up is the TC Ultra LCG battery with 5500mAh capacity. Offering a super low height of just 20mm and a low weight of only 230g. Swinging over to the shorty size, Nosram offers the 5800mAh Shorty Stock Spec, a 25.1mm high capacity offering. The range is rounded out by the Offload Stock Spec 6600mAh 4S LiHV pack. Weighing 634g the battery offers maximum power and a high capacity. All batteries can be charged to up to 4.35V per cell but are also meant to excel when charged to the standard 4.2V. They will hit stores end of December to beginning of January.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]