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August 9, 2016

Yeah Racing Hackgear Drift Spec low-profile servo

Coming from Yeah Racing is the Hackgear Drift Spec digital low-profile servo. Equipped with a drift-specific firmware for quick and precise steering response the coreless motor servo also features a mixed titanium and copper geartrain, a ball-raced 25T output shaft and it pulls up to 7kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.08s. The servo is available in several middle heatsink colours including black, orange, blue and pink.

View the specifications and the colour variants here

August 8, 2016

Team Associated Apex 1/18th scale Touring RTR kits

Team Associated have introduced the Apex 1/18th scale Touring RTR kits. The car that once was the RC18 received a new paint scheme, available in either charcoal or white, it comes with black spoked wheels, an XP radio, fluid-filled shocks, and an inline mounted Super 370 high-performance motor. A 6-cell battery and wall charger are also included. Needed for completion are just four AA cells for the transmitter.

View the features and more images here

August 8, 2016

Infinity reveal 1/10th 200mm touring car prototype

Creation Model have revealed the prototype of their forthcoming Infinity 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car kit. The yet unnamed car makes a first public appearance during this week’s IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Championships in Gubbio, Italy. Although sporting outsourced suspension and transmission components the development of the Miyashita designed car is pretty far which is also reflected by the very fast practice pace of the Jilles Groskamp steered example. More images and information can be found in our Chassis Focus feature here.

August 8, 2016

Teamsaxo F1-180V2 1/10th formula car kit

Teamsaxo have released first renderings of their forthcoming F1-180V2 1/10th formula car. The kit will offer multiple battery mounting positions including transversal and inline mounted packs, it features a centrally mounted laydown steering servo mount, a single bellcrank steering and front arms made up of carbon fibre sheet material with inserts allowing for easy caster adjustments. More information and images will become available in time for the release.

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August 6, 2016

Arrowmax 2400mAh LiPo TX/RX battery pack

Arrowmax have introduced their new 2400mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack for transmitter and receiver applications. Measuring 86x19x17mm the straight-style battery is usable with many on-road and off-road cars, buggies and trucks while also fitting a range of transmitters. The battery comes pre-wired with a Futaba-compatible connector and a standard balancer plug for secure charging and discharging.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 5, 2016

ProTek 170SBL Black Label high speed brushless servo

Coming soon from ProTek is the new 170SBL Black Label high speed brushless servo. The high-voltage compatible servo features a black anodised aluminium heatsink case for improved heat dissipation and a reduced weight, it utilises a metal gear train and pulls up to 38.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.08s. Furthermore the dual ball-raced servo comes with detachable receiver wires of 135mm and 285mm and it is usable for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale applications.

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August 5, 2016

Roche 20mm progressive touring car springs

Available soon are is a new line of Roche progressive touring car springs. Made in co-operation with Speedmaster Japan the 20mm springs are made of 1.4mm wire and they are available in three different specifications of soft/yellow TS2.5-2.7, medium/red TS2.5-2.8 and hard/purple TS2.5-3.0. The Japanese-made springs are usable with almost all touring cars that utilise low-profile shock absorbers.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

August 5, 2016

Capricorn LAB C02/03 brass battery plate

Coming from Capricorn and made for the LAB C02 and C03 200mm cars are new brass battery mount plates. The plates are available in a light 55g and heavy 68g variant both of which are designed to up the car’s overall weight while also adding weight to the lowest part of the chassis which can be beneficial especially in high-traction conditions. Both plates come with machined slots for reinforced battery mounting tape and they are available now.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]