March 17, 2017

Nosram HD competition brushless speed controller

Japanese Nosram distributors Active Hobby Products have first information on the all-new Nosram HD competition brushless speed controller available. The controller is housed in a black-coated all-aluminium case, it features heavy duty internals and is good for up to 200A constant current. Like its sibling, the LRP FlowX, the speedo comes as TC Spec variant with a short receiver wire and v4.1 firmware for improved overall performance while the Offroad specific controller utilises a long receiver wire and the v3.1 firmware with advanced timing features and four brake modes. Both controllers sport all-black wires for a stealthy factory look, they can be equipped with optional fan units and they will become available by April.

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March 17, 2017

Capricorn One 30sh touring car carpet tyres

Italian company Capricorn has introduced the new One long-life touring car carpet tyres. The 30 shore tyres feature a reinforced sidewall for more consistency and a longer life span. They come in sets of four and with special graphics on the rims, making them ideal as hand-out tyres for sanctioned racing.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


March 16, 2017

Xray RX8’17 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Xray have revealed the 2017 version of their RX8 1/8th nitro on-road kit. It features some subtle changes compared to last year’s car, one of which is the updated aluminium chassis that sports repositioned engine mounting holes for easier gear mesh adjustment while also incorporating milled sections for additional carbon fibre stiffeners and add-on weights.

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March 16, 2017

Xray X1’17 front anti-roll bar wires

Coming from Xray are optional front anti-roll bar wires for the X1’17 formula car. To the standard 1.2mm variant now also add a softer 1.1mm as well as harder 1.3mm and 1.4mm wires that help to fine-tune the car’s roll characteristics for a range of surface conditions. All are made from high-quality spring steel and they sport laser-engraved markings for easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 15, 2017

Xray X1’17 aluminium flex & standard chassis

Xray have introduced two new aluminium chassis plates for the X1’17 formula cars. First up is the aluminium flex chassis for medium to high-bite tracks. The plate is machined from 2mm aluminium and it features additional cut outs under the battery compartment for increased torsional flex, helping with traction and steering in medium-bite conditions. The chassis comes black anodised and decorated with laser-etched markings.

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March 15, 2017

Hudy 2 Million cSt silicone differential fluid

New from Hudy is the ultra thick 2 Million cSt silicone differential fluid. Laboratory tested and calibrated the fluid is the thickest in Hudy’s line yet, allowing to pretty much fully lock gear differentials of 1/10th electric and nitro touring cars. The oil comes in handy 50ml containers and it is available now.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


March 14, 2017

Vigor RC BD8 carbon fibre flex chassis & bumper brace

Vigor RC have introduced two new carbon fibre option parts for the Yokomo BD8 in the form of a flex chassis and a front bumper brace. Starting with the chassis, the part is machined from high-quality 2.5mm material and special cut-outs make for increased flex which results in higher corner speeds. The chassis weighs in at 66g, about the same as the standard 2.25mm chassis. The second new part is a carbon fibre front bumper brace that was designed to replace the standard composite plastic item with a more rigid and also cooler looking item. The brace includes two carbon fibre bushings.

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March 13, 2017

110% Racing steel Pipe Clamps

110% Racing, the brand of 2014 IFMAR 1/8th Buggy World Champion, Ty Tessmann has released the Pipe Clamps. Designed to securely lock nitro engine exhaust pipes in place, the parts are machined from steel to ensure the clamps stay tight whereas the standard combination of aluminium pipe and steel set screw has the tendency to work loose during long runs. The set includes two pipe clamps, one for below and one for above the pipe.

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