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December 8, 2016

Sanwa SRG-LS Black low-profile brushless servo

Schumacher Racing, Sanwa distributor in the UK, have introduced the SRG-LS Black low-profile brushless servo. The SSR and High Response mode compatible digital servo features a full metal gear train, double ball bearings, 2-cell HV-compatibility and it comes with a black-colour aluminium middle heatsink. At 7.4V input the SRG-LS pulls up to 12.8kg-cm at a speed of down to 0.08s, making it ideal for 1/10th touring and 2WD buggy applications.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 8, 2016

Roche Rapide P12-2017 1/12th scale pan car kit

UK Roche distributor Zen Racing has released first images and information on the Rapide P12-2017 1/12th scale pan car kit. The car builds on the 2016 IFMAR World Championships and ROAR Nationals winning car and it utilises a newly designed 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and rear power pod plate. Other areas that received a make over are the floating servo plate, the front lower aluminium bulkheads, the rear alloy chassis brace and the low centre of gravity motor mount. The rear centre top plates also are of a new design to accommodate the Rolling Friction Adjust System RFAS and included in the kit are furthermore a new big bore centre shock and new diff and clamping wheel hubs that allow the use of M2.5x8mm screws. The kit is rounded out by redesigned alloy side spring mounts and aluminium steering turnbuckles. More information and images should become available in time for the release.

View a list with the new features and more images here

December 7, 2016

ProTek Silicon Graphene HV LiPo batteries

ProTek have introduced their new Silicon Graphene HV LiPo battery packs. Made from 100C LiHV cells the packs offer a lower internal resistance and improved efficiency which results in lower operation temperatures, better runtimes, increased voltage and doubled charge cycles. Ideal for 17.5 racers the batteries are lighter and can be charged at rates up to 10C and they available are ten different configurations to support all popular forms of electric R/C racing. There are three shorty packs, a new low CG touring car pack, as well as several 4S and 2S stick packs.

Source: ProTek [protekrc.com]

December 7, 2016

Fenix Extra Mile High oil & Black Syrup grease

Fenix Racing have two new chemicals available in the form of the Extra Mile High ball bearing oil and Black Syrup thrust bearing grease. Starting with the oil, the chemical is a genuine aircraft-grade lubricant, usually used in high-speed turbines. The synthetic oil is oxidation and corrosion inhibited and shows great stability in low and high temperatures. It comes in a 10ml bottle with needle applicator for precise application. Also new is the high-grade Moly-based Black Syrup thrust bearing grease. It is ideal for all high-pressure applications and thus not only usable with thrust races but also driveshafts, gears and more. Last but not least comes a 12ml syringe with curved tip that can be filled with your choice of oils or greases. The curved applicator helps to easily rear almost any area of an RC car.

View the other new products here

December 6, 2016

Shepherd Velox F1 1-piece aluminium servo mount

Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox F1 formula car is a 1-piece aluminium servo mount. Designed to give optional chassis flex characteristics the part replaces the standard centre post and it also acts as a floating mount, improving the car’s balance or as a chassis brace, increasing overall stiffness on high-grip tracks. Successfully used by Germany’s Tim Benson at the recent ETS season opener in the Czech Republic, the CNC-machined part is made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and is available in blue or black anodising.

View the black anodised part here

December 6, 2016

Tamiya M-05 Mazda2 Demio M-chassis kit

The latest addition to Tamiya’s M-chassis range is the M-05-based Mazda2 Demio. Resembling Japan’s car of the year 2014/15 the kit utilises a front-driven M-05 chassis and it includes the highly detailed 4th generation Mazda2 Demio bodyshell. A comprehensive decal sheet including grille, head and tail lights as well as window details is also included as are replica wheels and high-grip treated tyres. The kit will become available in Spring 2017.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

December 6, 2016

Hudy C1 pre-mounted touring car carpet tyres

Hudy have introduced their all-new C1 1/10th touring car carpet tyres. A specially developed rubber compound ensues high quality, a long life and maximum performance on high-grip carpet tracks. The tyres are pre-glued using a fully-robotic automatic glueing line for the highest possible precision and very true running tyre and they come in sets of four including suitable inserts and mounted on Hudy’s white disc wheels.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 6, 2016

Xray T4’17 2mm aluminium & aluminium flex chassis

Xray T4'17 2mm aluminium & aluminium flex chassis

Xray have introduced two new aluminium chassis for the T4 2017 touring car kit. First up is a standard aluminium chassis made from 2mm 7075-T6 material and sporting a full-face design. The black anodised main plate improves traction, stability and steering over the standard carbon fibre plate when used in medium to high-bite conditions.

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