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August 28, 2017

Team Orion Vortex VDS2-HV Pro alloy case servos

Team Orion have introduced their new Vortex VDS-2HV Pro full-aluminium case servos. The VDS2-HV PRO 1605 HS Aluminium (0.05s/16kg-cm) and VDS2-HV PRO 2607 HS Aluminium (0.07s/26kg-cm) both feature an all-aluminium case for durability, making them especially useful in demanding nitro and 1/8th scale classes. The coreless motor digital servos are high-voltage compatible and can be used with 2S LiPo receiver packs or the high voltage BEC setting of brushless controllers.

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August 28, 2017

Roche Rapide F1 Evo 1/10th formula car kit

Roche have released first images and information on their forthcoming Rapide F1 Evo 1/10th formula pan car kit. The car features a vast amount of new parts such as a redesigned carbon fibre main chassis, lower pod plate, rear pod plate, front upper arms, caster adjustment plate, centre top plate, chassis brace and upper pod plate. Also included are a new 7075 aluminium front bulkhead and steering mount, a new steering arm mount with adjustable Ackermann and also new alloy lower arms stand offs. The caster adjustment plate with red anodised aluminium inserts offers five different camber angle settings and the new rear power pod side plates feature Roche’s signature black and red colour scheme. Other new features include an updated battery mounting plate with O-ring battery mount and a centre top plate that utilises five different damper mounting positions. Last but not least are 4.3mm ballstuds for the side tube damper that make for increased chassis rotation angle, a dual screw wheel hub as well as a new thrust bearing and washer.

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August 28, 2017

Reedy Pro LiPo/LiFe RX & TX battery packs

Reedy have introduced their new range of Pro LiPo and LiFe RX/TX batteries that feature high capacities and durable construction, which make them perfectly suited for use as receiver batteries in nitro-powered vehicles. They are also a long-life alternative to NiMH and alkaline batteries in a variety of transmitters. A standard power plug fits directly into the transmitter or receiver/switch harness while a XH balance connector allows for simple balance charging. The LiPo batteries are available as 2400mAh 7.4V flat or 2700mAh 7.4V hump pack while the LiFe packs come as 1600mAh 6.6V flat or 1900mAh 6.6V hump variant.

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August 25, 2017

Xray X12’18 EU & US Edition 1/12th scale kits

Xray have introduced the 2018 variant of their successful X12 1/12th scale pan car with next year’s edition being available as EU- and US-specific variant. Both follow the same design language although they differ in details such as chassis materials and front suspension, making the EU version suitable for very low to high traction conditions while the US version is meant to excel on medium to very high traction tracks as they are popular in the U.S.A..

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August 25, 2017

Prolix RC sidewall doctor gluing device

Prolix RC’s sidewall doctor is a high torque, full metal gear system for gluing the sidewalls of on-road RC tyres. The device can spin very slowly and the gear reduction has enough torque to keep spinning even when the CA tip strikes the tyre. Available are four different size circle adaptors to help mark out and precisely glue the tyres to the preferred glue height and they are available in three separate packages. The high grip option contains 59 and 60mm disks, standard includes 59.5 and 58.5mm disks, and complete option has all four. Each also comes with a paint marker and wheel adapters for Formula and 1/12th scale cars are available separately.

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August 24, 2017

Tekin RS Pro Black Edition ESC & Spec-R BL motors

Tekin have introduced their new RS Pro Black Edition brushless speed controller and Spec-R motors. Starting with the ESC, the RS Pro Black Edition was developed with ultra low internal resistance in mind to boost the performance of 1S and 2S-powered stock motors. This was achieved by utilising both hardware and software advances in combination with the Ultra Low Resistance ULR circuit design and ULR flex wires. The controller measures 24.5x33x17.25mm, it weighs in at 35g and it has no motor limit, however Tekin recommends their RSX controller for all modified applications as these setups tend to run at higher temperatures and so the billet housing and fan shroud on the RSX will provide more sufficient cooling.

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August 24, 2017

Contact GT12 control tyres

Schumacher have introduced the new Contact GT12 control tyres. GT12 racing has become more complex over recent times with a myriad of different foam compounds to find the ultimate performance. Now Contact RC are taking it back to basics which made GT12 racing so successful. These new control tyres with an easily identifiable green stripe can be adopted at local clubs and larger events to have a more level playing field for all, and keep costs down. The control tyres are available in only one compound, 40 shore front trued to 44mm and 37 shore rear trued to 46mm, selected to give the perfect balance for the majority of conditions.

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August 24, 2017

Raceform Lazer differential rebuild pit

Raceform have introduced their new Lazer differential rebuild pit. Precisely machined from Plexiglas for a low weight and good durability the tool includes machined holes to hold the gear differentials of 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles during building, maintenance and setup. Tray compartments with milled slots make for easy pick-up of shims and small parts while the included inserts allow to reduce the diameter of the diff holding holes when working on smaller 1/10th diffs. The underside features an anti-slip padding and the pit is available in eight different colours to fit any colour scheme.

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