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January 14, 2015

SkyRC Toro Beast large scale brushless controller

SkyRC introduce the Toro Beast, a dedicated brushless speed controller for large scale electric vehicles. The 200A rated ESC is usable with 4S to 8S LiPo battery packs and it is housed in a sturdy aluminium case for protection and improved heat dissipation. Mounting lugs help to securely fasten the motor to the chassis or radio plate. An internal BEC system allows for a standard 6V or high voltage 7.4V output and a whooping 15A to feed even the most power-hungry large scale servos. Also part of the package is a data logging function that measures and records parameters such as battery voltage, amp draw, motor RPM and the controller’s temperature. On top of that the speed is widely adjustable using the SkyLink PC interface, the WiFi Module or SkyRC’s Progbox.

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January 14, 2015

RC Concept 1/10th electric brushless motor & ESC

French company RC Concepts introduce a 540-class electric brushless motor and a 120A brushless speed controller, both aimed at 1/10th scale applications. Starting with the EC called motor, it is based around a T6 aluminium can with venting openings for a low overall weight and efficient cooling of the internals. The magnets are of a high-performance neodymium type and the motor offers dual sensor ports, a heatsink timing plate and heavy duty solder tabs. To comply with a wide range of applications the motor is available as 5.5T to 10.5T modified and as a 13.5T stock class variant.

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January 14, 2015

Viper VST Black Edition 540-size brushless motors

New from Viper R/C Solutions come the VST Black Edition sensored brushless motors. Available in a wide range of turns from 3.5T to 21.5T, the Black Edition motors offer a completely redesigned all-aluminium structure for 10 percent lighter weight and 15 to 20 percent more RPM and thus higher overall performance compared to the last generation VST motors. The design of the ROAR approved and IFMAR compliant motors incorporates a vented 6061-T6 alloy motor can, with a wide range of tuning rotors being available to fine-tune the performance.

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January 14, 2015

Yeah Racing Sprint 2 aluminium suspension kit

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for HPI’s Sprint 2 touring car kit is the aluminium essential conversion kit. The set includes a range of machined aluminium parts such as front and rear lower A-arms, steering knuckles and C-hubs, rear hubs as well as steering servo saver and bellcrank parts, all made to replace the standard plastic items with stronger and cooler looking components. The A-arms, C-hubs and rear hubs also feature composite inserts to make them operate smoothly and without excessive play on the suspension shafts. Included with the purple anodised alloy parts are also front and rear CV-style driveshafts and a small hardware set.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

January 13, 2015

Hiro Seiko lightweight screw kits for Xray X1

Hiro Seiko have introduced two new new lightweight screw kits for the Xray X1. Coming as an all-titanium or mixed aluminium and titanium set, both are made to significantly reduce the weight of the car with the titanium set scrubbing around 11.8g of weight while the mixed set saves around 15.6g.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

January 13, 2015

Sweep silver & bronze 1/10th wheels

Sweep silver & bronze F1 & mini wheels

If you like shiny things and you drive in the Formula or Mini class then Sweep has you covered. Introducing a range of silver and bronze coated wheels for the Formula and mini classes. The same dimensions and features as their non shiny versions only just with a bit more bling.

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January 12, 2015

Xray X12 orange eccentric aluminium bushings

From Xray and made for the X12 and X10 pan cars are orange anodised eccentric aluminium bushings. Coming as pairs and in 0.5mm and 1.0mm configuration the parts are designed to fine-tune the front end track width and they complement the standard 0mm parts.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 12, 2015

BMT 984 clutch housing, swaybars & servosaver axle

New from BMT and made for the 984 on-road car are several option parts to enhance the performance and durability. First up is an aluminium clutch housing with a special hard-coat surface to make for less wear and improved durability. Also new is a hardened steel servo saver axle, again made to improve reliability and durability. Last but not least are two new rear anti-roll bar wires in 2.6mm and 2.8mm diameter that help to fine-tune the roll characteristics of the car.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]