New from LRP’s recently announced Antix brand come five economically priced LiPo hardcase battery packs. Build using 45C cells the packs come pre-wired with a US-style T-type connector and an XH balancer port for easy and secure charging and balancing. The range includes an oval diameter 2S 4800mAh racing pack, two 2S straight-type packs, as well as a 3S and 4S battery for 1/8th applications.
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Schumacher have announced that the Cougar KF2 2WD buggy is now available in a Special Edition. To celebrate a year of top notch results the Cougar KF2 SE includes the option for all three motor positions, all in one box. Available are the standard forward motor position for super high grip astro turf, a low grip position for medium grip astro and grass – as used at the IFMAR Worlds – and also the mid motor placement for medium and low traction conditions such as dirt and sandy/dusty astro – as utilised at the EFRA Euros. Included with the kit comes a new alloy chassis, new bodyshell, three belts for all motor positions as well as a new front carbon fibre top deck and mount as well as battery mounting hardware.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Yokomo have released a first teaser image for their BD7-2016 electric touring car kit. The latest incarnation of the IFMAR World Championship winning BD7 will feature an extremely low centre of gravity, new small diameter diff pulleys, redesigned short stroke big bore shocks, all-black aluminium parts with silver chamfered edges and a price tag comparable with the 2015 spec car. Detailed information and images will become available by mid-November with the first batch of kits expected to ship the first week of December.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
With the TLR 22 3.0 Team Losi Racing have introduced the latest incarnation of the popular 22 1/10th 2WD buggy. The 3.0 has been designed to give racers a versatile platform that easily adapts to changing track conditions without requiring a lot tuning changes. First up is the all-new 3-gear transmission with revised motor location that places the motor 12mm closer to the diff gear to increases the rear weight bias, providing better rear grip on exit, more entry steering and a buggy that, overall, is easier to drive. The new layout also decreases chassis roll, greatly improving the vehicle’s stability, consistency and braking. A 4-gear transmission is available separately for lower-grip tracks and different driving styles.
Flash Point R/C have introduced their new 6000mAh 4S LiPo battery pack. Build using high-performance 90C cells the hardcase battery target racers and bashers alike and its standard 138×46.5×45.5mm dimensions makes it usable for all 1/8th vehicles that use brick-type battery packs. The pack weighs in at 600g, it comes pre-wired with an industry standard balancer connector but no power connector, allowing to use your choice of battery/ESC plug.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
Dark Matter have introduced their new Coldback super cooling fans. Available in the industry standard sizes of 25mm, 30mm and 40mm the precision-moulded fans are made from premium nylon material and they utilise dual ball bearings to ensure ultra smooth, fast and silent performance. Usable with 6V to 8.4V input the 30mm fan rotates with up to 24,200RPM while the larger 40mm offers up to 15,500RPM. Included come ultra flexible silicone extension wire.
Source: Dark Matter [darkmatterproducts.net]
The Xray Work.Shop Slovenia will take place at the Genius Ring in Medeuzza, Italy on Sunday the 8th of November. Hosted by Xray team drivers Alojzij Osvald and Jernej Vuga, the two will offer tech and setup help for cars such as the X12, X1, T4, NT1, XB8 and RX8. The entry fee is 15 Euro and includes dinner. More information about the event can be found here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Exotek and made for their slipper eliminator hubs are the Flite 48dp spur gears. Machined from high-quality POM material to ensure true roundness the extra interior machining does away with unnecessary weight for reduced rotating mass. The gears are meant to be much stiffer and truer than moulded nylon spur gears, they are available as 66T, 69T, 75T and 78T and they weigh between 2.5g and 4.6g each.
