Shepherd have introduced two new ceramic diff ball sets containing high-quality 3.175mm balls. Made for the company’s Velox F1 formula car the diff balls also fit a range of other brands and they will improve the overall performance of the differential as the balls are both super true and hard-wearing when maintained properly. The balls are available as 18 and 12-piece sets.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Trinity have introduced the 21.5T Equalizer tamper-proof spec racing brushless motor. Already available as 17.5T variant the motor features purple paint on the front taps and collector and it is built using an easily identifiable rotor meaning manipulations are easy to recognise. Beside the 21.5T and 17.5T windings the Equalizer motor will also become available as 13.5T variant.
Source: Trinity [trinityrc.net]
Coming from Arrowmax is the new pinion caddy and 64 pitch pinion gears combo set. As for the caddy, the item is machined from high-quality aluminium and it sports Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design and black/golden colours. The pinion holder can take up to 28 gears with the 64 pitch pinion combo set including eleven 38T to 48T gears – ideal for many stock racing classes. The caddy and gear combo set is available now.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
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]
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.
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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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]
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.
View the other screw sets here
