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May 14, 2013

Reedy 4600mAh 55C 14.8V LiPo battery

Tested and developed by the championship-winning factory team drivers, Reedy’s new 4600mAh 55C 14.8V LiPo battery is a must-have for the hardcore 1:8 buggy racer who seeks maximum power output and run time in a compact package. The battery’s weight makes it easier to achieve perfect left/right weight distribution while 5mm power sockets offer the same convenience and low-resistance operation that 1:10 and 1:12 drivers have enjoyed for years. A durable hard case protects the battery from damage while three 2mm balance ports allow for balance charging using the included balance charge harness. Two 5mm sockets are also included.

View the battery specs here

May 13, 2013

RDRP Ultra Shock stand

The RDRP Ultra Shock Stand is designed for the use with 1/10 scale standard and big bore shock absorbers and makes for a secure stand for the shocks while building, maintaining and setup work. CNC-machined from solid 7075-T6 aluminium, it sports a shiny black anodising and laser-etched markings. Additional markings and dents in the top and bottom part allow for easy rebound measurement and adjustment to help you build the ultimate shocks.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

May 13, 2013

Hobbywing signs Patrick Hofer

Hobbywing have announced the signing of Swiss Team Associated driver Patrick Hofer as another addition to their team of international drivers. The multiple Swiss champion has been a front runner in the Swiss, German and European racing scene for years and brings a large amount of experience to the team. He will be using Hobbywing’s latest V3.1 in all his 1/10 scale off-road rides and the 150A Xerun ESC in his 1/8 scale electric buggy.

Source: Hype [hype-rc.de]

May 13, 2013

Yuichi Kanai returns to RB engines

Having just recently left Team Orion, RB Products have announced that former World Champion and Kyosho buggy designer Yuichi Kanai has re-joined their factory team. RB had this to say about the return of their World Championship winning driver:

Everyone at RB is delighted with Yuichi’s choice – having one of the true pioneers in RC ‘come home’ is truly something special, we’re proud that Yuichi chose RB after extensively testing all the engines in the market, he went for RB – the power behind his most successful years. In the last couple of weeks Yuichi tested both the BX & the BXR engines, saying ‘he loved them!’ and that it was both a personal choice to return to RB but also the engine that came out on top in his personal tests.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

May 13, 2013

Yeah Racing droop & ride-height setup system

Yeah Racing have released this complete droop & ride-height setup system for 1/10th on road cars. The set comes complete with droop blocks, droop gauge & ride height gauge and comes in 3 different colours, blue, orange and purple. Droop can be measured from -4mm to 10mm while the ride height gauge has a range from 2mm to 7mm in 0.5mm increments.

Source: Yeah Racing []rcmart.com]

May 12, 2013

JQ Products THEeCar 1/8th EP buggy

JQ Products are close to releasing the car they said they would never make, THEeCar 1/8th electric off-road buggy. In shops for pre order the car is based on their Yellow Edition gas counterpart with some dedicated parts to cater for the cars electronics. There is an all new EP specific weight optimised main chassis which sees the 4S battery mounted to the front left of the car in front of the speedo, while on the right side the motor is mounted very far back in the car, in a new adjustable motor mount, along with the centre diff which because of this positioning drives a very short rear centre shaft and a very long front centre shaft. The servo and receiver are mounted at the front right of the car completing the electronics layout. We can expect full information on the car in the near future.

View another image of THEeCar here

May 11, 2013

Xenon VSS 1/12th scale front-end

Xenon Racing have released details about their soon to be released VSS 1/12th scale front-end. Made to a very high quality it will be compatible with the Associated R5 and L4 and other direct drive pan cars. Available in regular or hard material Xenon are the first company to allow you to choose the kingpin angle for the front knuckle from 6 steps (0-5 degrees). Other features are its easily adjustable width using screws from the outside of the lower arm as well as a two part upper arm with turnbuckle adjustment. The bulkhead has been made from 7075 aluminum and will be available in blue or black while the king pin and hinge pin have been been made from coated titanium.

View images of the kingpin angles here

May 11, 2013

WRC F-One steering option parts

Italian firm WRC have announced some new parts for the front of the F-One chassis. First up is a new threaded front king pin and nut which replaces the previous version which used a c-clip so the new version is easier to assemble and more reliable. Next up is a new front steering hub made from a combination of aluminium and carbon fibre, super high quality and lightweight. Next up continuing to focus on the front end are new high quality and lightweight aluminium wheel axles. Finally for the shock absorber are new 3 hole pistons for increased tuning options.

View more images of the front end here