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October 29, 2015

Reedy 3400mAh 50C 7.4V LP shorty LiPo battery

New from Reedy comes the 3400mAh 2S low-profile competition LiPo battery pack. Low-profile shorty batteries are quickly becoming the favoured configuration for 2WD and 4WD buggies thanks to their light weight and low centre of gravity. Reedy’s new offering provides 3400mAh capacity for modified class racers while a 50C discharge rating smooths the power output to reduce lap times. The hardcase battery utilises 4mm low-resistance sockets, it meets ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications, measures 93x47x18.5mm and it weighs in at only 155g.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

October 29, 2015

Team Associated Apex Scion Racing FS-R LiPo Combo

The latest Team Associated kit to receive the LiPo Combo treatment is the Apex Scion Racing 2015 Formula Drift car. Fitted with the same racing livery as the full-size FR-S driven by Greddy pro driver Ken Gushi, the kit features a Reedy brushless motor and digital speed control, sealed metal-gear diffs and a tough 4WD system with aluminium drive shaft. High-grip treaded racing tyres are mounted on 10-spoke hex drive wheels that include realistic-looking details such as brake rotors and callipers. Four adjustable fluid-filled, coil-over, tuned shocks make managing imperfections in the road effortless. Included with the LiPo Combo is also the Reedy compact balance charger as well as a WolfPack 3300mAh 30C 7.4V LiPo battery.

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October 28, 2015

Serpent Centax clutch bell holder & pinion tool

Serpent have introduced two new tool for nitro on-road cars in the form of the Centax clutch bell holders and pinion tools for 1/8th and 1/10th cars. The clutch bell holder was designed to easily grip the clutch bell during removal or installation of the pinion gears and the tools are made from hard-anodised aluminium with a spring steel lever and steel pin to secure the clutch bell. The pinion tools are also made from aluminium but they come orange anodised and allow for easy removal or fasting of all new-style pinion gears.

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October 28, 2015

MR33 Touring Car & Buggy transportation bags

New from MR33 and coming for 1/10th touring cars and buggies are two car transportation bags. Made from black fabric and sporting the proud MR33 logo the on-road bag measures 480x300mm while the off-road bag is slightly larger at 550x330mm. Both feature a cord to conveniently close the bags that keep dust and dirt away during storage and transportation.

View the off-road bag here

October 28, 2015

Kyosho MA-020VE Pro Mini-Z AWD chassis kit

Coming soon from Kyosho is the MA-020VE Pro Mini-Z AWD kit. The all-wheel chassis features the VCS front suspension known from the MR-03 as well as a DWS rear double wishbone suspension for best possible handling. The 8500kV XSpeed VE brushless motor delivers a huge amount of power while being virtually maintenance-free at the same time. The chassis comes in the narrow track and M-size wheelbase configuration although parts for the wide track and L and LL wheelbase settings are included. Part of the package is also the MHS 2.4GHz system that, when used with the Synchro EX-6 transmitter, is up to 16-times faster than the ASF system and 4-times faster than the KO Propo EX-1 combo. Not included in the set are wheels, tyres and a bodyshell.

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October 27, 2015

Xray X1 2016 formula car kit – Coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser for their forthcoming X1 2016 formula car kit. No details are available yet but expect photos, information and the kit itself to surface shortly.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 26, 2015

Yuki Model Amass T-type connectors

Yuki Model have introduced the Amass T-type connectors. Compatible with the iconic Deans plugs the connectors are of a new design with a rear cap that does away with the need to shrink-wrap the wires and solder posts, resulting in a cleaner looking and easier to handle connector. The cap features an inner partition wall that separates both poles so they will not short cut and the metal connector plates sport a high-quality gold-plating for reduced resistance and minimised burn-off for best possible durability.

Source: Yuki Model [yuki-model.de]

October 26, 2015

Steve Deblaere wins at Lovan RC Challenge Rd1

The opening round of the Belgium Lovan RC Challenge was held this past weekend in Kortemark. In the Formula class Steven Deblaere and Nicolas Delise battled for the pole position with the better end for Steve whose TQ time was only 0.18 seconds faster than Nicolas’. Dimitri de Baeker lined up in third for the finals. In the triple A-mains Steve would make a clean sweep to take the day’s win from Nicolas Delise who came in second but not without having another close fight with Steve in A1 when the two separated less than three tenth of a second. With two third place finishes Dimitri de Baeker would end the day on the third spot.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]