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June 24, 2014

NVision Factory Pro 5800 square LiPo battery pack

NVision is the latest brand to introduce a square-type 2S LiPo battery pack. Build from high performance cells that are capable of 100C burst rates, the pack is ideal for all high-power applications. The special design mimics the dimensions of a side-by-side saddle pack battery but the single case does away with the need to use a jumper wire for charging and during use. The hardcase pack is equipped with a single 2mm connector tube for the balancer harness and dual 4mm tubes for the power wires and it is available now.

Source: nVision [nvisionweb.net]

June 24, 2014

Trinity introduce the D4 brushless motor

Following much speculation about the follow-up motor of the successful D3.5, Trinity now officially introduce the D4 electric brushless motor. Designed to meet all ROAR specifications the motor is based around a new stator design and a 3-piece heatsink can with an updated endbell for improved bearing alignment and increased airflow for lower operating temperatures. Other features include windings made from certified pure copper wire, grade 5 ball bearings, and new larger silver-plated solder tabs. The motor is 8 grams lighter than the previous D3.5 and available as 2.5T to 9.5T modified and 13.5T and 17.5T ROAR Spec stock motors. The motors should hit stores by the time you read this.

Source: Trinity [trinityrc.com]

June 23, 2014

TrakPower 5800mAh square LiPo battery pack

Hobbico introduce the TrakPower 5800mAh square LiPo battery pack. Build from 90C cells the battery mimics the dimensions of a side-by-side saddle battery pack making it ideal for many 2WD and 4WD trucks and buggies. The pack features a black-colour protective hardcase and 5mm bullet-type connector tubes. Includes come also a pre-wired balancer lead and bullet connectors.

Source: TrakPower [trakpowerusa.com]

June 23, 2014

Bittydesign Striker-SR 3.0 190mm touring car bodyshell

Bittydesign have a first official image of the new Striker-SR 3.0 190mm touring car bodyshell available. The body was developed and tested over several month to create what Bittydesign announce as “a real fast bodyshell” with a high amount of steering efficiency and highest possible rear stability. The EFRA, IFMAR, ROAR and BRCA approved Striker-SR 3.0 comes with a large EFRA-spec rear wing to provide the best possible balance between the front and rear. Included with the body, that is made from clear 0.75mm polycarbonate, come window masks and a decal sheet with grille, head and tail lights.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]

June 23, 2014

Kawada M500GT2R 1/10th direct drive touring car

With the M500GT2R Kawada introduce the latest version of their 1/10th direct drive touring car kit. The car builds on the GTR platform and features several improvements such as the damper-equipped SDS front end for added stability on bumpy surfaces as well as an updated rear end with a new aluminium power pod and a connecting carbon fibre X-brace. Other features include a carbon fibre battery mount for standard and shorty battery packs and a rear ball differential with 12mm hex adapters. The car sports an overall width of 188mm, has an all-up weight of around 1150g and is usable with standard electric touring car wheels and 190mm bodyshells.

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June 23, 2014

Overdose DPM alloy gear case & centre bulkhead cap

Banzai Hobby introduce new Overdose aluminium option parts for the Yokomo DPM drift car. First up is an aluminium gear case that offers improved rigidity compared to the stock part for increased drivetrain efficiency. The part also allows precise gear backlash adjustment and it is available in red, blue or black anodising. The second new part for the DPM is an aluminium centre bulkhead cap, again made to improve rigidity the benefits of this part are reduced main gear vibration and thus improved gear durability. Like the gear case the bulkhead cap is available in red, blue and black anodising.

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June 23, 2014

CYS-S2308 low-profile digital servo

German CYS distributors CN Development & Media introduce the CYS-S2308 low-profile digital servo. Coming with a composite case with middle heatsink section, the servo features a standard-type motor, metal gears and it pulls up to 9.0kg-cm with a speed of up to 0.06s at 7.4V input.

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June 22, 2014

MD Racing MD Mini 10 M-class car

Spanish company MD Racing, who are currently working to finalise their MDT15 touring car, announced their next project in the form of the MD Mini 10 M-class touring car. The vehicle will sport dimensions comparable to Tamyia’s poplar M-chassis and it features a front-mid motor layout, dual drive belts and it is designed around the use of saddle or shorty LiPo battery packs. It is understood that the car can be run in 4WD, front wheel drive or rear wheel drive configurations and with different wheelbase settings and first prototype may hit the light of the day shortly after the MDT15’s official introduction at the final round of the 2013/14 ETS series at the Hudy Arena in 2 weeks time.

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