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May 17, 2018

Sanwa M17 radio system – More images

Sanwa have released first proper images of their forthcoming M17 flagship radio system. Following a couple of images taken during last week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show a set of proper images of both the transmitter and the all-new RX-491 receiver have surfaced. The latter offers a very small footprint, telemetry functions, the new FH5 Sanwa Ultra Response mode and a standard wire antenna over the previous internal antenna design. As for the transmitter, the radio will be convertible easily for left hand users, it offers a swingable carrying handle, optional hook strap, Steering unit angle adjustment, a detachable throttle unit to adjust throttle spring tension as well as a colour LC display and a separate touch pad. Full information will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for July.

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May 17, 2018

Danish 1/10th Off-road Nationals Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the Danish 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals was held in Kolding recently. The hosting club had an arrangement with a motorsports festival to build a temporary track on the site, ensuring massive impact to the thousands of spectators. It made for a special atmosphere, although in all honesty the electric-powered cars had a hard time competing with the attention the real cars drew and the noise and dust from the full-size vehicles was a bit distracting at times. The purpose-built track offered loads of grip, however it was also a bit bumpy so everyone was after the best in terms of setup and tyres.

Continue reading the report here

May 17, 2018

PowerStar PM-3015W water-proof standard-size servo

Coming from PowerStar is their new PM-3015W IPX8 standard waterproof buggy and crawler servo. The standard-sized item is 7.4V and 8.4V high-voltage compatible and it pulls up to 30kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.10s. It features an all-aluminium case, an all-black receiver wire and comes including aluminium servo bushings and an aluminium clamping-style servo arm. The servo is usable for a range of applications including buggies, monster trucks, crawlers and even large scale models.

Source: PowerStar [powerstar-racing.com]

May 17, 2018

T4Works Tamiya DT & WR series alloy steering knuckles

T4Works from Japan have introduced their new range of aluminium steering knuckles for the DT and WR series of 2WD entry-level buggies and truck from Tamiya. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and come with a suitable – short or long – set of precision-machined steel front axles for improved durability. The short axle sets are usable on kits such as the DT-02, DT-02T, DT-02MS and DT-03 as well as the Dune Buggy 2011 and Holiday Buggy 2010. The long axle sets will fit the DT-03T and Blitzer series trucks as well as the WR-02 Wild Willy 2, and the WR-02VW Typ2 Willie but they are not compatible with the WR-02C and WR-02G. All sets are available in a range of colours including purple, gold, pink, bright blue, red and black from end of May.

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May 16, 2018

Etronix Power Analyzer 2

New from Etronix is the Power Analyzer 2, a simple, cost-effective tool that allows accurate and repeatable measurements of electrical units such as current draw and power. In addition the battery voltage, both of individual cells and the overall pack, the energy consumption, and temperature can be measured. The device also features an integrated cell balancer function, allowing to keep battery packs in optimum condition at all times. The Power Analyzer 2 is supplied with pre-tinned wires, so simply fit the connectors of choice prior to use.

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May 16, 2018

Capricorn LAB C8 SR 1/8 electric stock pan car

Coming soon from Capricorn is their all-new LAB C8 SR electric pan car kit for the new 1/8th stock classes. The car utilises a slim carbon fibre main chassis with a rigid rear end and a front swing axle with carbon fibre double wishbone suspension and easy-to-adjust camber settings using a pivot ball suspension while the caster setting is adjustable via the upper arm plate. Other features include a slim upper deck/battery mount that, by the look of things, can be adapted for both standard and shorty battery packs and chassis flex is taken control of by an adjustable rod that spans from the single bellcrank servo saver towards the front battery brace. Other noticeable features include a carbon fibre fan mount, carbon fibre rear body mount braces as well as carbon fibre belt tensions brackets and what appears to be a quick change main gear hub that accepts standard 1/8th 2nd gear spur gears. The car will be usable with a single 4S pack, dual 2S standard or dual 2S shorty packs and it will become available by end of May.

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May 16, 2018

Square Parsec-C 1/10th pan car kit

Square have introduced their new Parsec-C 1/10th pan car kit. The versatile design allows to use a wide range of body shells from LMP, GT over to touring cars as the wheelbase is adjustable in a range of 256mm to 261mm while the overall width measures 183mm to 196mm depending on the setting. The car is based on a carbon fibre chassis with a front upper deck and front torque rod for pitch stiffness while the rear end houses the quick release short battery mount. The front end utilises a 1/12th scale adopted suspension design for great tuneability of caster and camber settings while the rear power pod is made up using CNC-machined alloy side plates and a dual tube damper construction. The kit was developed for the use with Tamiya F103-style wheels and tyres, however it is also usable with modern day Formula rubber tyres and it will become available by mid-May.

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May 16, 2018

Teamsaxo F1-180 V3 formula car kit

Asian company Teamsaxo has introduced their new F1-180 V3 formula pan car kit. The vehicle builds on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and rear lower pod plate, making it a versatile solution for both low and high-grip conditions. The front suspension is made up of carbon fibre double wishbones and the single-tube roll damper in the rear saves valuable space even under tight formula body shell. New diff parts including a thrust race as well as lightweight front end camber and caster inserts round out the package. An optional aluminium chassis and wide track front arms are available separately and for the use in very high bite conditions.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]