September 21, 2011

STRC Axial Wraith aluminium options

STRC Axial Wraith aluminium options

STRC have produced suspension links for the Axial Wraith out of heavy duty CNC machined aluminium. Instead of going with the cheaper looking aluminium tube design, these lower and upper suspension links feature the same lightweight design as the stock plastic pieces with weight saving holes drilled out in the suspension links while preserving the same thickness as the stock plastic pieces that makes these links near indestructible. The stock plastic steering linkage on the Axial Wraith is also a weak point on this vehicle, as the stock pieces tend to be sloppy and weak in transferring the torque and power coming from the steering servo. These CNC Machined Aluminium Steering link features 7mm thick aluminium tubes for lower and upper steering links. The upper link features a slight bend that allows for all the power and torque from the servo to be transferred in a perpendicular angle to the arm of the knuckle to ensure no power is loss in the transfer. Suspension links and steering links available in Gun Metal, Black, Green and Silver.

View the other new parts here


September 21, 2011

KO Propo brushless motor terminal

KO Propo brushless motor terminal

KO Propo have released their brushless motor terminal, a set of 3 staggered gold plated oxygen free copper connectors for low resistance. The staggered lengths allow you to run motor wires neatly to prevent tweak and binding of rear pods on a 1/12th scale or similar pan cars. Supplied with three pieces of colored shrink tubing.

View the mounted new terminals here


September 20, 2011

Elangears Cronus CR-500S & CR-300S power supplies

Elangears Cronus CR-500S & CR-300S power supplies

More new items from Elangears with the release of 2 new power supplies called Cronus. These DC units come in 2 versions, the CR-500S a 472W compact power supply that pumps out 35A and the 300W CR-300S which delivers 22A. Both sport a USB charging port and are designed for low noise and feature over current, short circuit and overheating protection.

View more details here


September 20, 2011

Durango DEX210 teaser video

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Durango have released this teaser video for their new DEX210 1/10th scale 2wd buggy that will be released soon. It shows a lot of extra information on the new car with a focus on the many setup adjustments that can be made to this car.

View the car’s feature list here


September 19, 2011

First Look – X-Factory SCX-60CF

While attending the final round of the Short Course Showdown Nationwide tour at Mike’s hobby shop in Dallas, Texas, X-Factory driver Clayton Easley showed us the very first run of the company’s new SCX-60. Expected to be available in weeks rather than months the new chassis features a mid motor configuration and a very narrow chassis which they believe to be large benefit, for clearance reasons and to reduce the parachuting effect on big jumps. The version we saw was sporting a saddle pack mounted at the very rear of the car and due to the cars top decks and rear brace it is very stiff. While the car Clayton was using sported an aftermarket bodyshell, the SCX-60 will come with its own design shell when it becomes available.

UPDATED: See the information below from Chazz Sinclair

View more images of the new car here


September 19, 2011

DXF Speed 8 1/8th scale LMP bodyshell

DXF Speed 8 1/8th scale LMP bodyshell

iModel in France have announced that French ‘Classic’ chassis manufacturer DXF Racing’s new Speed 8 1/8th scale LMP bodyshell is now available. EFRA homologated (#31520) the shell incorporates some innovated aerodynamics with the front sporting a channeled airway which helps increase front downforce. Suitable for 1/8th gas and electric chassis’.

View more images of the new shell here


September 19, 2011

Thunder Power RC Z3R-8 sensored BL motors

Thunder Power RC Z3R-8 sensored BL motors

Thunder Power RC’s new Z3R-8 Sensored Brushless motor series is designed for use in 1/8th scale, off-road vehicle applications. Z3R-8 motors are high-powered for pro-level performance and are available in 1400Kv, 1900Kv, 2100Kv and 2400Kv for any buggy. Each motor is constructed from high-quality materials including a balanced, high-strength 4-pole neodymium rotor, high-temperature coated copper wire and plated copper solder tabs, while features including easy-to-set adjustable timing from 0—25 degrees and fast-switching, high-temp sensors make it easy to maximize performance. The Z3R-8 motors are compatible with brushless sensored and sensorless electronic speed controls for flexibility in power system optimization.

Source: Thunder Power RC [thunderpowerrc.com]


September 19, 2011

Elangears EL-01AD & X2 AC/DC chargers

Elangears EL-01AD & X2 AC/DC chargers

Elangears has introduced 2 new chargers to their range, the EL-01AD AC/DC auto balance charger and the X2 dual auto balance charger. Externally they look awesome with their matt finish case with yellow/orange highlights as well as easy to read orange backlit 2 line LCD display and both units are controlled by a convenient joystick. Output power from the EL-01AD is 0.1 – 7A max 133W with DC and 0.1 – 7A max 60W on AC while it can also discharge up to 5A. It can accept LiPo & LiIon up to 6S and NiCd cells up to 14S. The X2 is the same specs but features dual units in one case.

View complete specifications of both chargers here


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