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November 26, 2013

ProTek R/C ‘Chad Bradley Team Edition’ digital servos

ProTek R/C 'Chad Bradley Team Edition' digital servos

A Main Hobbies have announced the all-new ProTek R/C ‘Chad Bradley Team Edition’ digital servos. Featuring a sleek black-anodized case, chamfered edges and gold accents that let you know that these aren’t your ordinary servos. Underneath the aluminium case are servos with unmatched speed and torque. The 170T boasts 510 oz-in of torque with a .14 transit speed at 6.0V, and when you increase the voltage to 7.4V, the 170T puts out a whopping 630 oz-in of torque with a .11 transit speed. If you need more speed the 170S delivers a .09 transit speed with 445 oz-in of torque, but when using 7.4V the specs are an incredible .07 transit speed with 549 oz-in of torque. You can see why veteran racer and multiple 1/8-scale Worlds finalist, Chad Bradley, gives them his stamp of approval.

Source: Protek R/C [amainhobbies.com]

November 26, 2013

Micha Widmaier joins Schumacher CS electronic team

Schumacher Racing have welcomed young up and coming German driver Micha Widmaier to the Schumacher CS electronic team. Micha recently finished 7th at the ‘Indoor Dirt Race’ near Munich piloting his CAT K1 against a strong field of most of the best drivers in Germany confirming himself as an exciting prospect for the future.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

November 26, 2013

AKA Slingshot tires renamed Typo

AKA Slingshot tires become Typo

AKA have announced a name change to their Slingshot 1:10 tires. As it turns out, they are much better at designing tires than we are at checking to see if names are already in use within our industry, in this case by Pro-Line. For this reason they have decided to change the name of their Slingshot tires to Typo. While you will see some tires on the shelves with the old name the new Typo branded tires will be hitting the shelves in late December and early January.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

November 26, 2013

New Serpent SRX2 option parts

Serpent have new option parts for the Spyder SRX2 buggy available in the form of aluminium steering parts, vented slipper plates, titanium-nitride coated suspension pins and carbide differential balls. Starting with the steering parts, first up is the steering rack set that is CNC-machined from high quality aluminium. The grey-colour parts make for a flex-free and super-precise steering and included in the kit are two bellcranks and the steering link. The assembly uses the original ball races that come with the buggy kit. Next up are aluminium servo mounts, designed to replace the stock plastic parts the mounts come pre-threaded and grey anodised to fit the remainder of the option parts. Like the steering rack kit the mounts are made to assist with rock solid handling even on high grip surfaces.

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November 26, 2013

Yokomo YRS Roadster ARTR kit

Yokomo YRS Roadster RTR kit

Coming end of December is Yokomo’s new YRS Roadster 1/12th scale ARTR kit. The vehicle is based around a direct drive 2WD rear motor monocoque chassis with inline battery mount, direct drive steering and adjustable front suspension parts. The platform shares the tyres and wheels with the Yokomo GT series cars and the 340mm long roadster will become available with a red, yellow or green body in a factory assembled almost-ready-to-run form including a brushed 540-size motor. Coming as an option is also a drive set including a 2.4GHz radio system, servo, brushed speed contoller, LiPo battery and suitable charger.

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November 26, 2013

RPM Team Associated VTS gear cover

New from RPM comes this gear cover for the use with VTS clutch equipped Team Associated B4, T4 and SC10 vehicles. The part is modelled after RPM’s iconic gear cover but features additional clearance for the taller VTS clutch while maintaining a sleek and sturdy overall appearance. It is made from hard-wearing nylon material, comes with a super soft slipper access cover and the cover greatly reduces the chance of dirt and debris entering the delicate main and pinion gear area. The cover is available in standard black or blue colour.

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November 26, 2013

Blitz GSF 190mm touring car bodyshell

Team Titan announce the all-new Blitz GSF 1/10th 190mm touring car bodyshell. Designed to meet the IFMAR’s global body specifications the body is ideal for a wide range of surfaces and layouts and it comes made from standard 0.8mm polycarbonate or lightweight 0.7mm material. The body includes wing, wing mounting hardware, window masks and decals.

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November 26, 2013

Yokomo B-Max2 MR Ver.2 Factory & World Spec kits

Yokomo soon have two B-Max2 MR limited edition kits available in the form of the MR Ver.2 Factory Kit and the World Spec edition. Starting with the Factory Kit, the buggy includes a vast amount of option parts right out of the box as there are the aluminium main chassis, aluminium rear suspension mounts, aluminium idler gear, aluminium steering bellcranks, aluminium front brace, big bore Type X shock caps and captured universal driveshafts. Also part of the package is a gear differential with steel bevel gears, a dual pad slipper clutch, titanium-nitride coated shock shafts as well as a cab forward body and the Gokuraku rear wing. The second new kit and again a limited edition item is the World Spec kit that is based around the B-Max2 MR Ver.2 and that includes a 1-piece all-aluminium chassis with integrated front kick-up over the standard 2-piece aluminium and plastic part. The kit is specially made for all high traction surfaces such as astro turf and carpet tracks. Both kits will become available around December 2013 and January 2014 worldwide with the World Spec not being sold in Japan.

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