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January 10, 2015

Etronix 150A watt meter & power analyser

New from Etronix comes the 150A watt meter and power analyser that helps to prevent peak current damages of batteries, speed controllers, motors, wirings and connectors as it measures and analyses a range of parameters such as ampere, voltage, watt, ampere-hours and watt-hours. It comes in handy when setting cut-off voltages and to check battery capacity and health. Other applications include battery charger operation checks as well as receiver and servo current measurement of multi-servo applications. The compact device measures 85x42x25m, it weighs in at 82g and features a backlit 16×2 LC display.

Source: Etronix [etronix-rc.com]

January 10, 2015

Muchmore Impact FD2 7.4V 3300mAh 1/12th LiPo pack

Muchmore introduce the latest addition to their Impact FD2 line of competition batteries in the form of a 7.4V 3300mAh “flat type” battery pack. Built from 100C cells the hardcase battery sports standard 1S 1/12th scale pack dimensions of 93×46.8×18.5mm but in a 2S 7.4V configuration. Weighing in at only 149g the pack is usable with 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan cars as well as all classes that do not need tons of capacity but a lightweight power source.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 10, 2015

Core RC alloy offset servo arms

Schumacher have new Core RC alloy offset servo arms available. Coming in popular 23T and 25T splines the offset design is ideal for a variety of vehicles such as Schumacher’s Mi5 Evo touring car. The clamping design allows for secure mounting and the sturdy alloy material does away with excessive flexing as associated with standard plastic arms. Multiple ball stud mounting positions allow for easy linkage setup and the arms come including a lightweight clamping screw.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 10, 2015

AKA confirm factory team for 2015

More team updates with AKA announce that they have re-signed European/National/World Champions Jared Tebo, Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Lutz, and David Ronnefalk to lead the factory team for the 2015 season. After a very successful 2014 year for all 4 superstars, they will be heading into the 2015 season with confidence that their cars will be hooked up at all of their 1:8 and 1:10 events.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

January 10, 2015

Cody King to remain at Kyosho

Cody King has finalized a new contract with his long time chassis sponsor Kyosho. This contract extension will push the relationship between King and Kyosho to 15 years and beyond. During his tenure with Kyosho, Cody has 18 National A main appearances, 4 consecutive IFMAR Worlds final appearances, and one World Championship title in 2010. Cody will compete in the 1/10 off-road, and 1/8 off-road categories using Kyosho vehicles with the biggest race on the calendar for 2015 being the IFMAR 1/10 Off-Road World Championship at Yatabe Arena in Japan.

Source: Cody King [codykingrc.com]

January 9, 2015

New STRC Yeti & SCX10 upgrades

ST Racing Concepts have new aluminium and carbon fibre option parts for the Axial Yeti and SCX10 available. The aluminium parts are made to replace the standard plastic components with CNC-machined alloy pieces in order to up the strength and precision. Available in anodised black, green, gun metal, silver or web limited red are steering knuckles, a front body mount, and chassis brace as well as a heatsink motor plate, driveshaft cups as well as a steering post and bearing set. Also new is a CNC-machined graphite rear upper shock mount plate.

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January 9, 2015

Spec-R aluminium body height adjusters

New from Spec-R come body height adjusters in various colours. Made from aluminium the parts are of a common design and they help to precisely set the body height and rake of 1/10th scale on-road bodyshells. Included in the set are four threaded bushings, four height adjuster thumb nuts, steel pins and eight rubber O-rings. Made from CNC-machined high-quality alloy the height adjusters are available in blue, black, orange and red anodising and they fit all vehicles with the same body post diameter as Spec-R’s line of touring cars.

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January 9, 2015

Exotek DEX210 alloy 12mm hex set & MM wing mounts

Exotek have new option parts for the Team Durango DEX210 buggy available in the form of a 12mm aluminium hex set and alloy wing mounts for mid motor converted buggies. Starting with the wheel hex adapter set the precision machined parts are of a clamping design and made for the use on the rear of the DEX210 2WD and the front of the DEX410 4WD buggy. They allow the use of industry standard 12mm hex wheels such as the ones from Team Associated, TLR or the pre-glued Schumacher EOS handout wheels. The hex adapters come gold anodised, in sets of two and including 1.6mm hard steel pins and 2mm screws.

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