April 1, 2015

Pro-Tek 2015 Surpreme Power LiPo batteries

Pro-Tek 2015 Surpreme Power LiPo batteries

New from Pro-Tek R/C come the all-new 2015 Supreme Power 100C LiPo battery packs. They are lighter, safer and more powerful thanks to an improved chemical composition of the cells. The LiPos are meant to perform effortlessly when charged to the standard 4.2 volts per cell as the new chemistry uses high-density materials that provide additional heat shielding, thus providing a much safer battery pack that is less prone to puffing under demanding race conditions. Each ProTek R/C LiPo battery has been optimized for its intended application so there is no need for the extra weight in the car if the pack’s entire capacity is not used during the course of a qualifier or main event. As a bonus, a set of 5mm to 4mm adapters are included with each battery that features 5mm bullet connectors. A range of configurations is available including 2S standard, 2S square and saddle packs, 2S shorty and 2S low-profile “pan car” batteries as well as 1S “pan car” and 4S standard and light packs.

Source: AMain [amain.com]


April 1, 2015

Exotek F104 servo mount for IFS set

Exotek F104 servo mount for IFS set-1

Exotek introduce a servo mount set for F104 series cars using Exotek’s IFS front suspension set. It allows for the proper mounting of low-profile servos and front arm droop function when using the IFS kit in F104 cars. Clamp in servo mounting provides easy yet extra secure and robust servo mounting and it also allows forward or back positioning of the servo. The mount is only usable in non-200mm cars and comes including mounting hardware.

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April 1, 2015

Protoform PFM-12 lightweight GT12 bodyshell

PFM-12 GT12 Protoform PFM-12 lightweight GT12 bodyshell-road bodyshell

Due to popular demand Protoform are now producing their PFM-12 race body for GT12 racing in light weight .025″ Lexan. Aimed at 1/12th on-road racers  the body is inspired by the supercars that call the esses of Silverstone and Brands Hatch home. The BRCA-approved race body features a low-slung, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics and it now offers an even lower weight thanks to the thinner material uses. Included with the PFM-12 is a comprehensive decal sheet to complete the scale appearance, wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]


March 30, 2015

Matrix Revolver 190mm touring car bodyshell

Matrix Revolver 190mm touring car bodyshell

Following a first teaser image Matrix now officially announce their new Matrix 190mm touring car bodyshell. Offering a flowing design the body is meant to make for a well-balanced handling with exceptional steering response and a stable rear end, resulting in high corner speeds and a unique driving feeling.

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March 27, 2015

New Orcan Tuned exhaust pipes

New Orcan Tuned exhaust pipes

New from German brand Orcan come EFRA 2654 and EFRA 2669 pipes in a special “Tuned” variant. They offer an extremely thin wall thickness for maximised efficiency and extreme top RPM. Both include Orcan’s universal OA26C+ muffler that is the best all-round solution for most tracks. The more top-speed oriented AO26S+ and the more torquey OA26M+ manifold are available separately.

Source: Orcan [orcan.de]


March 27, 2015

VBC Racing D07 Aggressive Package conversion kit

VBC Racing D07 Aggressive Package conversion kit

New from VBC Racing and made for the Wildfire D07 touring car is the Aggressive Package chassis conversion kit. It is based around a new 2.25mm carbon fibre main chassis that places the motor more towards the rear for increased steering feeling. Included are also a new 2.0mm topdeck and new 510T front and 189T rear low friction belts. The conversion is meant to excel on carpet and high-grip tracks.

Source: VBC [vbcracing.com]


March 27, 2015

Active Hobby Products TT-02 under-drive gear set

Active Hobby Products TT-02 under-drive gear set

Active Hobby Products have a new one-way gear set available for Tamiya’s TT-02 entry-level touring car. Containing a 42T one-way and 13T pinion gear the set makes for an under-driven front end, a setup often used by drift car racers. The highly precise gears fit the Tamiya OP671 front one-way unit and they become available soon.

Source: Active Hobby Products [active-online.shop-pro.jp]