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June 12, 2014

RB Touring Speed .12 nitro engine

RB introduce the Touring Speed .12 nitro engine for 1/10th 200mm touring cars. The more economically prided variant of the TRX features a 3-port EFRA and IFMAR legal sleeve, a 11.5mm turbo crankshaft and main bearing, a turbo combustion camber insert, and a strong conrod. All that is housed in a lightweight yet strong crankcase and combined with an aluminium slide carburettor with 5.4mm insert. The sport-level engine is available separately or including a 2668 in-line pipe.

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June 12, 2014

JConcepts 4mm large flange serrated locknuts

JConcepts have new 4mm large flange serrated locknuts available. The high precision wheel nuts are designed with a large flanged area for additional support against the wheel and serrated for locking security while the large flange and clamping surface area supports the wheel and helps maintain geometry during flex and load. The larger area also provides more footing for the serrated area which provides a more comfortable lock-down. The lightweight locknuts are available in blue and black colour and can be used on a wide range of 1/10th cars, buggies and trucks.

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June 12, 2014

Scorpion RS-3420 brushless motors – Full details

Scorpion Power Systems RS-3420 brushless motors

Following a brief introduction some days ago Scorpion Power Systems now have full details on their RS-3420 electric brushless motor available. Being a first for the company that is well known for its aircraft brushless motors, the motor sports some interesting features such as a patented screw-type rotor surface for increase flux density and maximised cooling. Also no plastic inserts are used to achieve maximum copper fill for the stator windings while high grade silicone steel and high purity copper wire allow for a high flux density and a minimal internal resistance. Other features include a CNC-machined 7075 heatsink can, sleeve-protected magnets, and a built-in temperature sensor for on-track monitoring with future Scorpion ESCs. The motors are built to comply with the IFMAR rules and are available as 4.5T to 8.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variant.

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June 12, 2014

Bittydesign “hard wings” for 190mm touring car bodies

Bittydesign "hard wings" for 190mm touring car bodies

Bittydesign introduce their new “hard wings” for 190mm touring car bodyshells. Coming in the medium downforce Charge and high downforce Ultra Charge version, both are made from thick 1mm polycarbonate for maximised rigidity and improved downforce even in today’s ultra-fast modified racing. According to Bittydesign both wings are compatible with all 190mm TC bodies on the market and the wings are available now.

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June 11, 2014

Reedy 5000mAh 65C 7.4V LiPo battery pack

Reedy introduce their latest competition LiPo battery pack in the form of this 7.4V 5000mAh 65C pack. Built from lightweight high-performance cells the pack weights in at only 276g allowing to achieve a better left-to-right balance while offering the needed voltage for stock racing and modified classes alike. The hardcase pack sports standard 139x46x25mm dimensions, it is 2C chargeable and makes use of 4mm bullet-type connector tubes.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 11, 2014

Reedy 5200mAh 50C square LiPo battery pack

After introducing the first “square” LiPo battery pack with the 5700mAh 65C version, Reedy now also offers a 5200mAh 50C variant. Built from lighter and slightly lower power 50C cells the pack is ideally suited for all applications that call for easier car control. Additionally, the reduced weight of of 261g makes it easier to attain the minimum legal weight while aiding in balancing front/rear weight distribution. The pack is equipped with dual 4mm sockets and a 2mm balance port.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 10, 2014

Reds Racing extends VX 540 brushless motor line

Italian engine manufacturer Reds Racing, known for their Mario Rossi tuned high-performance nitro engines, recently stepped into the electric brushless motor market with their VX 540 motors. Featuring a CNC-machined 6061-T6 heatsink can with large venting holes, balanced sintered rotors, high-purity copper windings, heavy-duty solder tabs, high RPM ball bearings and a red anodised timing shield the motors are now also available as touring car related 3.5T and 4.0T as well as a 5.5T 4WD buggy variant.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

June 10, 2014

Schumacher Mi5evo touring car kit

UK company Schumacher introduce the Mi5evo, an entirely new competition touring car developed from the BRCA National Championship winning and popular Mi5 platform. Offering some revolutionary design features, the Mi5evo enables the racer even more tunability for both carpet and asphalt tracks. The car offers an ultra low centre of gravity design combined with a wider span vertical top deck that makes for both a responsive and nimble feel, yet is forgiving and consistent to drive. Other changes include an optimised motor position that sits 4.5mm closer to centreline, shorter shocks, a new steering system with tuneable Ackermann options, new mouldings and pins for lower unsprung weight as well as revised body posts and clamps.

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