Team Powers have introduced their forthcoming 6400mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack. Aimed at Stock class racing the battery is made from high-performance 100C and it utilizes a protective hardcase equipped with “through-type” 5mm bullet-type connectors and a 2mm balancer port. The battery pack is hitting the stores soon.
Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]
Italian company WRC have introduces the GTX EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based off of the nitro-powered GTX car the electric-powered variant features a floating radio plate, a longer rear body centring plate as well as an improved front upper arm support. New for the EP is also an innovative battery connection system. The car was designed for the use with 2S shorty LiPo packs that require to be of a “through type” connector tube design to allow them to sit in-line which results in a very centralised weight distribution. Other features include a heavy duty 5mm 7075 aluminium main chassis, 2.5mm carbon fibre upper deck, a Kevlar pulley kit, symmetrical suspension parts as well as a new body support, and wheel lock system.
Mugen have introduced new option parts for the MTX6 1/10th 200mm touring car in the form of hard-anodised aluminium wheel axles and a nickel-plated aluminium clutch bell. The 7075 alloy wheel axle shafts are a direct replacement for the stock parts and they are designed to scrub both unsprung weight and rotational mass, resulting in improved on-track performance. Additional machining further scrubs weight and different sets of cross pin holes allow to use a fresh pair of holes once the actual start to show signs of wear, improving the lifespan of the parts.
Italian company BMT have introduced their all-new 701 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. The car is based on a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis whose design ensures equal torque flex characteristics left to right and it utilises lightweight transmission parts, including a small and ultra low weight 2-speed assembly, for reduced rotational masses and thus improved acceleration and braking. For reliability reasons both the front and rear differential come with high-quality steel gears, greatly improving durability especially on high-grip surfaces. The chassis is topped off by a 2mm carbon fibre top plate that uses fuel tank quick releases, a 1-piece servo support and a flex system with bushings. The included radio box can be used or even left away to further scrub weight.
Apex RC have introduced their new Tweak Eliminator System for 1/10th electric touring cars. The tool’s foundation is a 3/8″ thick piece of glass, precision ground to be perfectly flat. The tweak bar has been designed to fit most modern touring car platforms and features holes for large spur gears, centre top deck screw and the front chassis brace screws. Simply loosen the top deck screws, place the car on the tweak plate, and press down on the shock towers with the tweak bar to flatten the car out. While holding the car down, tighten the top deck screws for a perfectly flat chassis assembly. The set includes the tweak plate, four cushions for the plate, tweak bar, and a padded protective case.
Italian company Capricorn have introduced their latest Tesla engine, the .12 WC. The 2.11cc 1/10th engine features a new crankcase, a differently timed and 2-stage balanced crankshaft as well as new carburettor needles. Also part of the package are a redesigned combustion camber insert and a new lightweight conrod, both leading to higher peak RPM. The longstroke engine, that was made with the coming IFMAR 200mm World Championships in mind, is rounded out by a rear 9-ball ceramic bearing and a new black anodised cooling head.
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The latest in Arrowmax’ line of high-performance LiPo batteries is the 6750mAh 14.8V pack for 1/8th scale applications. Built using 110C/55C cells the battery features a protective hardcase of standard 139x47x48mm dimensions and it comes pre-soldered with a T-type plug and standard balancer port for secure and convenient charging and balancing.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from Yokomo is the Team Suzuki made 2-way motor mount set for the Drift Package series of cars. The mount allows to mount the motor in two different positions, a high and a low one, in order to fine-tune the centre of gravity for a range of applications including RWD drifting. Using the mount requires for some DIY work on the optional quick change battery mount but otherwise it is a direct fit. Also new is the 49mm universal driveshaft dogbone for the YD-2 and YD-4 kits. Available separately the part fits both Yokomo’s 2WD and 4WD drift machines and it is available now.
