Coming soon from Axon is a full range of 64 pitch pinion gears. Their design allows to run them much closer to the motor which can result in less clearance issues especially in belt-driven touring cars. The precision-cut gears are available in a range of 22T to 60T, covering both modified and stock classes and they are available from June.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Arrowmax have introduced their new 2800mAh LiPo hump-style receiver battery. Measuring 57x31x31mm the pack fits all nitro vehicles that accept hump-type battery packs and its high capacity makes for long operation times even when using power-hungry digital servos. The battery comes pre-assembled with a Futaba-style receiver plug and it is usable with all high-voltage compatible servos and receivers.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming from Italian company 7075.it are new brass option parts for the Xray T4 series of touring cars as well as a 540-class brushless motor tool. Starting with the option parts, first up are brass steering bellcrank posts that add about 9g of weight to the front end of the chassis. A direct replacement for the standard parts the brass posts will add weight, making the car easier to drive in many track conditions. The optional posts are usable with the standard composite and optional alloy steering bellcranks.
Korean company Highest has announced the signing of multi-times European Champion, Jörn Neumann to their team. The Serpent factory driver will use Highest servos in all of his rides and he has the following to say about the deal:
I am very thankful to be a part of the Highest team. The performance and design of their servos are incredibly good. I am looking forward to use them in all my cars. Thank you again for getting me on the team.
Source: Highest [highestrc.com]
Schumacher Racing and the Euro Offroad Series have extended their partnership for the 2017/18 season. After two successful seasons using the Schumacher Minipin, the EOS, and also the Mibosport Cup, will move to a new Schumacher tyre, called the Cactus, for next season. The Cactus has been specially developed for EOS style carpet and offers improved driving feel, faster lap times, and longer life. It has been extensively tested on both new and well worn carpets and should be a popular control tyre choice for 1/10th off road carpet racing next winter. The tyre will become available in August and more details will follow soon.
Coming from SMJ are new aluminium wing buttons for 1/8th GT cars as well as body mount patches for 6mm body mount holes. Starting with the wing buttons, the CNC machined aluminium parts are available in a range of colours and using them will reinforce the wing mount area which leads to increased downforce while also making for some visual impact. The line includes red, black and gun metal anodised buttons that are also usable in other applications such as buggies and trucks. The second new body accessory are body mount patches. They offer a 6mm diameter inner hole and are best used on all freshly assembled bodies as they prevent the paint around the body mount hole becoming scratched while also reinforcing the area especially when using lightweight body shells. The pack includes ten pre-cut patches.
X-Factory UK have expanded their range of angles charger stands. The range now includes plain black, bright white, race red as well as the original blue version. Also available are two multi-colour versions with the red and black Limited Edition suits the new Corally Limited Edition charger range while the Patriot in red, white and blue suits those people form the likes of the UK, USA, France etc. who wish to proudly display their colours. Made of lightweight high density foam, the angled 4-piece stand is ideal for holding most of today’s chargers but can also be used for items such as tablet devices. The angled design makes viewing the charger’s screen easier and gives easier access to buttons or dials.
Coming from Creation Model is a range of optional parts for their popular Infinity 1/8th nitro on-road kit. First up is a front body mount set consisting of a carbon fibre front body mount plate and new 8mm diameter aluminium body posts. The assembly will make for improved stiffness which results in optimised downforce while six different mounting positions for the body posts further increase set up possibilities. Both the plate and the body posts are also available separately.
