April 20, 2017

Muchmore Impact Max-Punch FD2 6000mAh LiPo battery

Coming from Muchmore is the new Impact LCG Max-Punch FD2 6000mAh LiPo battery pack. Developed with blinky and boosted stock racing in mind, the battery is made using high-quality 120C cells that offer a super-low internal resistance and a flat discharge curve which leads to an overall increased performance even till the end of the run. The battery weighs in at 285g, it is of standard dimensions and only 22.3mm tall for a low centre of gravity.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]


April 20, 2017

Yeah Racing Sprint 2 adjustable battery tray

Yeah Racing have introduced an adjustable battery tray for RWD drift car converted HPI Racing Sprint 2 cars. The mount attaches to the very rear of the chassis, shifting the weight back for improved traction and corner stability. The design allows to take either standard-size or shorty packs and the battery is easily removed by undoing four body clips. Thanks to its adjustable design and bottom plate the battery mount is also usable for the cars of other brands.

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April 19, 2017

Team Powers M-Radon ESC & MBX sensored BL motor

Team Powers have released first information on their forthcoming M-Radon sensored brushless speed controller and sensored MBX brushless motor. Aimed towards the use in 1/27th mini-size cars, 1/10th motorcycles and other applications, the speed controller makes use of hardware and software ideas taken over from the Radon V2 1/10th speed controller to create a powerful yet widely adjustable ESC that allows for adjustable drive and brake frequencies, power band control and even data recording functions. The controller is adjustable using a simple LED programming card or an optional PC interface and it is usable with 2S LiPo packs and up to 10,000kv brushless motors. As for the motor, the MBX is of a sensored design for improved low-RPM start up without cogging issues, it measures 16x27mm and is available in a 7200kv or 8400kv variant.

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April 19, 2017

HRC Racing TSW Pro Racing ultra-light alloy wheel nuts

HRC Distribution have introduced the TSW Pro Racing ultra-lightweight M4 wheel nuts. Machined from high-quality aluminium the wheel nuts offer a visually pleasing design and a serrated back section that grips into the wheel which results in a more secure fitment than standard Nylstop wheel nuts. The wheel nuts are usable for most 1/10th scale kits, they come in sets of four and in the seven different colours of black, blue, gold, gun metal, purple, red and silver.

Source: HRC Racing [hrcdistribution.com]


April 19, 2017

Hiro Seiko introduce new lightweight screw kits

Hiro Seiko have introduced a range of new lightweight screw sets for various kits including the latest Team Associated and Xray vehicles. Available for the Team Associated B64D is an all-titanium kit, while AE’s RC10F6 formula car can be equipped with an all-titanium or mixed titanium and blue aluminium fastener kit. Also new are all-titanium Xray RX8 2017 and XB8 2017 screw sets, as well as all-titanium or mixed titanium/alloy NT1 2017 sets. The range is rounded out by an all-titanium screw kit for the BZ 2017 Evo mini-size touring car.

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April 19, 2017

Xray T4 hard wide front foam bumper

Coming from Xray and made for the T4 series of touring cars is a wide front bumper cut from extra hard foam. Offering the same dimensions as the standard #301227 bumper the hard foam used will make for added chassis protection while offering a low weight at the same time.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


April 19, 2017

Protoform R19 1/8th on-road bodyshell

Following a first teaser image Protoform have now officially introduced their all-new R19 1/8th on-road bodyshell. Featuring new aero concepts and air management contours, the body has already proven its performance in the hands of Dario Balestri. The R19 is meant to offer more steering, more downforce and an overall easier to drive feeling and it was used to capture the win at the recent Italian Constructors Championship, with two other R19’s also qualifying into the A-final at the world famous Fiorano track. The EFRA #31548 and ROAR approved body is available in two weights of genuine Lexan, as .030″ light weight and .025″ Pro-Lite weight version. Included with the body comes a decal sheet, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and body side-stiffeners with hardware.

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April 19, 2017

Team Associated XP F6 red LED tail light kit

Coming from Team Associated and made for the F6 formula car is the XP F6 red LED tail light kit. A direct fit on the car’s rear win, the light kit will add some scale realism to Team Associated’s first formula car kit. The set includes a plug-and-play LED light and mounting zip-ties and it is also usable on all other formula kits that make use of the AE-style rear wing.

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