Following a first teaser, HB Racing have released first images of the production prototype D817 nitro buggy, run by David Ronnefalk. A hybrid D815V2/D817 buggy was used by David to win the 2016 IFMAR Nitro Buggy World Championship and it is understood that the forthcoming production version of the D817 will share many design ideas with the Worlds winning car. Definite information about the features and specifications will become available soon.
175RC.com have introduced their new Money carbon fibre front shock tower for the TLR 22 3.0 buggy. Machined from green “Money” carbon fibre the tower features added material for increased overall durability. A centre rib adds strength and looks of the shock tower that is understand to mimic the standard kit shock geometry.
Source: 175RC.com [175rc.com]
With the 2017 Nuremberg International Toy Fair only a few days away, Team Magic have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new monster truck that is set to make a first public appearance at the show. Known for their popular E5 and E6 trucks the vehicle may set a new benchmark for the Asian company and full details and images are awaited in time for the Toy Fair which will take place in the first week of February.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
ORCA have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming R32 competition brushless speed controller. Follow-up model of the VX3, the speedo will feature new hardware in the form of a high-speed 32-bit processor, lower resistance MOSFETs and a redesigned circuit board for overall higher performance. In addition the controller, that is set for a release early this year, will come with a new firmware that offers a more user-friendly design, the ESC will have stronger brakes and will allow for simple firmware updates using a MircoSD card. More information and images become available in time for the release.
Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]
Coming from Reedy are three new Zappers LiHV battery packs for a range of applications. All are made using high-voltage LiPo cells with a nominal voltage of 3.8V, which is 0.1V higher than standard LiPo cells, resulting in more overall power. Also the cells can be charged safely to up to 4.35V per cell over the standard 4.2V. While all this only applies to outlaw racing classes the Zappers high-voltage packs can also be charged to the standard 4.2V per cell for sanctioned racing where the packs show a flatter discharge curve compared to standard voltage cells. Available now are 6000mAh standard-size and 3600mAh shorty-style 2S packs. The standard-size pack is of 23mm low-profile specifications while the shorty pack is only 18.5mm high. They weigh in at 276g and 156g respectively, and thus offer great power to weight ratio. Also new is a 8000mAh 1S pack of 18.5mm height. The 1/12th scale specific battery weighs in at 153g.
View the other new batteries here
RC Excitement of Fitchburg, Massachusetts recently held their 12th annual Snow Ball Race. In the 4WD Modified Buggy class it was William Piper (Xray)who came out on top in the A-main but not after working hard as a first lap carnage had send him dead last with the first place driver nearly a lap in front. But after six minutes William was able to get within striking distance when a bobble by first place let William get by with a minute to go, allowing him to cruise to the win from Caleb Jennings (TLR) in second and Stephen Maizer (Team Associated) third.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Orcan have introduced the new RSR3 2.11cc nitro on-road engine. Building on the success of the IFMAR World Championship wining RS3 the new engine features an updated sleeve timing for more torque, making adapting the engine to different race tracks and driving styles easier, while an increased cooling head surface improves heat dissipation to keep the engine within its optimum operating temperature range even in hot weather conditions. The engine is available in a standard variant without any modification and also as MH tuned variant to extract even more performance from the power plant. Last but not least is the RSR3-MH Sound of Racing Edition. Limited to 25 pieces world wide the engine comes MH tuned, with a timing shim, an engine bag and including a unique Orcan USB flash drive that features the Sound of Racing, a recording that mashes the unique Orcan engine sound with the tunes of Australian nitro racer and musician, Ricky Kradolfer.
View the Sound of Racing edition set here
Capricorn have introduced a new carbon fibre radio plate for the E801 1/8th electric on-road kit. The newly designed part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and allows the use of three shorty-type LiPo battery packs. To properly use the new radio plate the packs should not exceed dimensions of 96×46.5x25mm and they need to utilise through-type connectors and cases.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
