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May 19, 2015

Reedy 5300mAh 70C LiPo shorty battery pack

New from Reedy comes a 5300mAh 70C 7.4V LiPo shorty battery pack. With shorty packs becoming a standard for 1/10th off-road buggies the new battery offers extended run times and maximum power output for both 2WD and 4WD classes. An improved cell chemistry and 70C discharge rating makes the pack ideal for Stock and Modified racing alike. The hardcase battery is equipped with 4mm socket connectors, it sports standard 93x47x24.8mm dimensions and weights in at 216g.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

May 19, 2015

Novarossi Mito 9C & 7C long stroke on-road engines

Italian company Novarossi have two new on-road engines available in the form of the Mito 9C and the Mito 7C. Both are of a long stroke design and they feature a central carburetor which allows for better runtime and good bottom, mid and high end power. Both the 9C 9-port and 7C 7-port engine come with ceramic ball bearings, 9mm slide carburettors and updated crankcases.

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May 18, 2015

Schelle Black Diamond bearing oil

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Schelle Racing Innovations introduce the Black Diamond bearing oil that is ideal for high-RPM applications as it reduces drag and will not break down at high temperatures. In addition, the oil contains additives to prevent sludge and corrosion for longer life. The lubricant is ideal to maintain existing bearings in cars and motors or as a replacement for the factory oil of pre-lubed bearings to achieve maximum performance. The military grade, pure synthetic oil comes in a 10cc oval bottle with fine needle tip and secure cap.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

May 16, 2015

VBC touring car body height adjusters

VBC Racing have a set of body height adjusters for the Wildfire touring car available. Made from 7075 aluminium and coming red anodised the parts are made to allow for step-less bodyshell height adjustments using knurled nuts that rest on threaded mounting tubes. Included are four threaded alloy tubes, four adjustments nuts, rubber O-rings and mounting hardware.

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May 15, 2015

Arrowmax Centax clutch spring adjustment tool

Arrowmax have a new addition to their range of Honeycomb tools available in the form of a Centax clutch spring adjustment tool. It allows to easily attach and detach the clutch spring preload collar and it also comes in handy when adjusting the bite point of the clutch. As all Honeycomb series tools the clutch adjustment tool makes use of a lightweight aluminium handle with large milled-out sections and it comes gun metal anodised and laser-etched.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 15, 2015

Losi 1/14th Mini Rally 4WD RTR

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Losi 1/14th scale Mini Rally 4WD RTR kit. Based on the Mini 8ight platform the car features a shaft drivetrain, long travel suspension and a 4500kv brushless motor and 2S LiPo-compatible speed controller for true rallycross performance on a variety of surfaces. Rally-inspired wheels and tyres as well as a rally bodyshell make for a cool appearance while the included Dynamite 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH battery and a suitable charger allow you to hit the track instantly.

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May 14, 2015

Tamiya news at the Shizuoka Hobby Show

Tamiyablog have released first images of forthcoming Tamiya kits on show at this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show. First up is of course the new TRF211XM 1/10th 2WD mid-motor buggy. By the look of things the buggy makes use of the proven TRF201 front and rear end as well as the 201’s gearbox with the chassis being made using a new composite material that combines the stiffness of an alloy chassis with the light weight of composite plastic for improved on-track performance. We do not have any information if the white colour chassis will make it into the kit or if the buggy will come with a dark colour one, once the hype about the new chassis material has settled a bit.

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May 13, 2015

Yeah Racing M05 ESC spring steel driveshafts

New from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya M05 are the ESC spring steel driveshafts. The double joint shafts offer improved efficiency due to reduced wheel chatter at high steering angles and better durability thanks to the high-quality spring steel material. The driveshafts come in sets of two and are usable on all M05 kits.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]