Coming soon from Tamiya is the F104 ProII 1/10th formula kit with 2017-type body shell. The car is based on the proven F104 chassis that comes fitted with a front end with adjustable camber as well as a rear 1.5mm fibreglass T-bar, a TRF shock absorber and various option parts. Also included are 2017-style wings and a matching body shell. The kit will hit stores in February.
Coming from Dash’s A10 series is the new SS601 Super Speed low profile servo. Capable of speeds down to 0.056s the full metal case and high-voltage compatible servo is ideal for competition 1/10th scale classes and it features a Japanese-made potentiometer, 0.008ms dead band, dual ball bearings, as well as a chrome and titanium alloy geartrain. In addition, the heatsink design case makes for maximum cooling of the 2-pole brushless motor even in high stress situations.
Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]
Team Associated have introduced their all-new Reedy Zappers SG LiHV battery packs. Their silicon graphene construction lowers internal resistance, increases voltage output, reduces operating temperatures, and improves cycle-life. Zappers SG batteries are available in low-profile (LP) stick and shorty versions as well as a 1S version designed for 1/12th scale and other classes that require the use of a 1S battery. A 7.6 nominal voltage means that with a suitable charger, the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. However, even when the typical 4.2V/cell charging limit is enforced, Zappers SG still offers a significant advantage thanks to a flatter discharge curve, which results in more voltage deeper into the race. A high-quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. A charge lead and male ESC connectors are included.
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Coming from Trinity is an assorted 5-piece set of shrink wraps decorated with Trinity team logos. They are ideal for charge leads or vehicle cable management and measure 45×20.25mm. Included in the set are Trinity, LiPo Factory, Revtech, Monster and White Carbon branded shrink wrap tubes.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
Atomic have introduced their new IS2 lightweight polycarbonate body shell for 98mm wheelbase 1/28th scale touring cars. The body is moulded after its larger 1/10th scale siblings and comes including rear wing, window masks and a decal sheet. The lid fits the AMZ BZ 2017 micro touring car as well as many other 1/28th scale chassis.
Source: Atomic [rcatomic.com]
Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have introduced their new La Leggera lightweight body shell line. Available are the popular Racer, IS200 and Nazda2 bodies all of which are made using a new production technique that reduces the weight of the the shells by about 20g to 25g. The La Leggera bodies will hit stores by mid-January.
Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]
Fenix have introduced an O-ring secured battery mount for the Xray X1 series of formula cars. The set includes a carbon fibre rear chassis brace that allows to use the supplied O-ring to fasten the battery pack, doing away with the need to strap the battery using tape. The results are easier battery swaps and less chassis tweak. The mount is usable for all X1 series cars.
Hexfly announces the release of its new line of RC brushless electronic speed controllers for 1/8th and 1/10th scale electric vehicles. The ESCs are manufactured by Hobbywing and fit many different classes and scales of RC vehicles. Hexfly currently offers four different ESC models to choose from, the HEX10, HEX8, HEX6 6S, and HEX6 8S. While the HEX10-120 is perfect for all 1/10 scale monster trucks, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, it can also be used in cars and buggies. HEX8-150 is usable for all 1/8 scale trucks, touring cars, buggies, and truggies. The HEX6 for 1/6th scale vehicles comes in two different configurations, 6S or 8S. Each brushless ESC comes with necessary mounting and wiring hardware, which allows the consumers to solder on their own choice of battery connector. Wires, shrink tubing, mounting tape, and zip ties are all included with each ESC.
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