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July 28, 2015

Motiv RC Black Out charge harness

Motiv RC’s new Black Out charge harness is all-black to match any colour pit station. It uses the patent pending TQ Wire 4 to 5mm step bullet-type connectors, allowing to charge 4mm or 5mm bullet plug packs with the same lead. The ends are colour coded at the bullet’s using shrink wrap to designate positive and negative polarity. It also boasts 200 degree Celsius wire that allows to charge at higher amps if desired and at 2 feet long it allows to charge out of the way to keep the pit area clean. The harness also features extra length added to the most common XH balance plug which allows to reach the balance port without putting added stress on the wires.

Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]

July 28, 2015

Thilo Tödtmann signs with Hitec

Hitec have announced the signing of Germany’s Thilo Tödtmann to their team. The 1/10th nitro on-road ace will use Hitec’s Lynx 4S radio system from now on and he has the following to say:

I tried the Lynx 4S at the ENS event in Ettlingen where I decided that this will be my new radio. The transmitter has very good ergonomics and it is super fast with its 12 bit transmission.

Source: Hitec [hitecrc.de]

July 28, 2015

Fenix Mistral 1/10th Formula kit – Coming soon

Italian company Fenix have announced the forthcoming release of their all-new Mistral 1/10th Formula car. Named after the Paul Ricard circuit’s iconic Mistral straight the vehicle’s design is meant to keep a legacy between real Formula cars and RC racing. Packed with some “interesting and different” features the kit will become available by September.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]

July 28, 2015

Exotek Exo22 TLR 22 mid motor chassis sets

Coming from Exotek and made for the TLR 22 and 22 2.0 are two new mid motor chassis sets. Available in an aluminium and a carbon fibre variant the chassis allows for a range of battery layouts including the standard inline and a new lateral shorty position with the latter making the car easy to drive fast. The 3mm 7075 aluminium chassis variant will offer the most stability, traction and the lowest centre of gravity while the carbon fibre variant is very light of weight and very responsive. Both sets make use of new 5mm carbon side rails, they utilise a special easy access carbon fibre LiPo battery mount and the alloy gearbox brace is positioned further back to allow improved rearward battery positioning. The included, machined 7075 alloy nose plate is used for durability reasons and allows inexpensive chassis swaps between alloy and carbon fibre. Due to the larger footprint chassis the conversion requires a Kyosho RB6 compatible bodyshell for better battery clearance.

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July 28, 2015

Hiro Seiko sign David Ronnefalk

Hiro Seiko have announced the signing of Swedish frontrunner and former European Champion David Ronnefalk to their team. David will be using the company’s line of car and radio accessories and he has the following to say:

I am now officially using Hiro Seiko products and accessories for my car. Screws, nuts, some option parts for the transmitter and other accessories to name a few. The quality have so far been very good and I’m really greatful to be representing Hiro Seiko from now on.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

July 28, 2015

Sweep Racing Evo16 1/8th GT multi-spoke wheel

Sweep Racing have introduced the all-new Evo16 multi-spoke rim for 1/8th GT vehicles. Designed to comply with the IFMAR rules the 16-spoke wheel offers a very realistic look, large 5mm venting holes and it is made from race-proven black or white colour ROK resin.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

July 28, 2015

AKA long wear compound truggy tyres

Coming soon from AKA are the Evo Gridiron and Evo Impact 1/8th truggy tyres in the new long wear compounds. The new long life rubber are available in a familiar Soft and Medium hardness and yield up to 50 percent longer tread life than standard compounds, making them ideal for today’s demanding high-grip, high-speed, and abrasive tracks. The tyres are available as rubber including red inserts and pre-mounted on white or yellow Evo wheels.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

July 27, 2015

Capricorn lightweight aluminium spring retainers

Capricorn have new lightweight spring retainers for their range of cars available. Machined from aluminium and sporting excessive milling the parts offer a low weight while being very durable at the same time. The black anodising helps to reduce wear and makes the parts more durable.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]