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January 20, 2017

ORCA tease new R32 competition speed controller

ORCA have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming R32 competition brushless speed controller. Follow-up model of the VX3, the speedo will feature new hardware in the form of a high-speed 32-bit processor, lower resistance MOSFETs and a redesigned circuit board for overall higher performance. In addition the controller, that is set for a release early this year, will come with a new firmware that offers a more user-friendly design, the ESC will have stronger brakes and will allow for simple firmware updates using a MircoSD card. More information and images become available in time for the release.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

January 20, 2017

Reedy introduce new Zappers LiHV battery packs

Coming from Reedy are three new Zappers LiHV battery packs for a range of applications. All are made using high-voltage LiPo cells with a nominal voltage of 3.8V, which is 0.1V higher than standard LiPo cells, resulting in more overall power. Also the cells can be charged safely to up to 4.35V per cell over the standard 4.2V. While all this only applies to outlaw racing classes the Zappers high-voltage packs can also be charged to the standard 4.2V per cell for sanctioned racing where the packs show a flatter discharge curve compared to standard voltage cells. Available now are 6000mAh standard-size and 3600mAh shorty-style 2S packs. The standard-size pack is of 23mm low-profile specifications while the shorty pack is only 18.5mm high. They weigh in at 276g and 156g respectively, and thus offer great power to weight ratio. Also new is a 8000mAh 1S pack of 18.5mm height. The 1/12th scale specific battery weighs in at 153g.

View the other new batteries here

January 19, 2017

Orcan RSR3 2.11 nitro on-road engine

Orcan have introduced the new RSR3 2.11cc nitro on-road engine. Building on the success of the IFMAR World Championship wining RS3 the new engine features an updated sleeve timing for more torque, making adapting the engine to different race tracks and driving styles easier, while an increased cooling head surface improves heat dissipation to keep the engine within its optimum operating temperature range even in hot weather conditions. The engine is available in a standard variant without any modification and also as MH tuned variant to extract even more performance from the power plant. Last but not least is the RSR3-MH Sound of Racing Edition. Limited to 25 pieces world wide the engine comes MH tuned, with a timing shim, an engine bag and including a unique Orcan USB flash drive that features the Sound of Racing, a recording that mashes the unique Orcan engine sound with the tunes of Australian nitro racer and musician, Ricky Kradolfer.

View the Sound of Racing edition set here

January 19, 2017

Capricorn E801 carbon fibre radio plate

Capricorn have introduced a new carbon fibre radio plate for the E801 1/8th electric on-road kit. The newly designed part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and allows the use of three shorty-type LiPo battery packs. To properly use the new radio plate the packs should not exceed dimensions of 96×46.5x25mm and they need to utilise through-type connectors and cases.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 19, 2017

Arrowmax 17-piece 64 pitch pinion gear set

Coming from Arrowmax is a 17-piece set of 64 pitch pinion gears that also includes a pinion holder. The gears are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come hard-coated for wear with the set including 21T to 37T sizes. As for the pinion caddy, the handy item was only introduced a couple of days ago and it is made from aluminium and comes black anodised with gold-colour details.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 19, 2017

Fire Fuel Buggy, Touring & GT spec nitro fuels

Fire Fuel have introduced their new range of nitro fuels for off-road, on-road and GT applications. All contain nine percent of high-quality oil with the Buggy and Rally GT blend being mixed with 25 percent nitromethane while the Touring specific fuel contains 16 percent nitro. All three come in different can sizes including 5L/169oz and 1L/33oz.

Source: Fire Fuel [fire-fuel.com]

January 19, 2017

Novarossi CT & CTO series turbo-style glow plugs

Novarossi have introduced the new CT and CTO line of turbo-style glow plugs. Based on the experience gained with the B and T-Line plugs the CT series will combine the characteristics of both, making choosing the correct glow plug easier. Available are CT5 to CT8 plugs for 1/10th and 1/8th on-road applications as well as the off-road specific CTO5 to CTO7 glow plugs.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

January 19, 2017

Muchmore Fleta ZX V2 12.0x5x23.0mm modified rotor

Made for Muchmore’s line of Fleta ZX modified motors is the V2 12.0x5x23.0mm optional rotor. Named Modified Maximum Mild, Muchmore’s smallest diameter and shortest modified rotor yet is best used in 5.5T to 8.5T low-grip off-road or 3.5T to 5.5T touring carpet applications while also excelling on big on-road tracks and in 3.5T 1S on-road racing. The small diameter and short length make for smooth acceleration and braking with exceptional high-speed performance. The rotor comes marked for easy identification and it fits all Muchmore Fleta ZX modified motors.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]