Novak is introducing a high-torque version of its popular Ballistic 550 motor. The Ballistic 550 Hi-Torque brushless 4.5T motor includes Novak’s larger diameter 14mm tuning rotor for a higher temperature threshold, higher torque and lower Kv. This combination is perfect for 4×4 Short Course trucks and offers drivers a different feel and response from their motor. This system will be available in May.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
The Punisher body by JConcepts for the TLR 22 is the meanest, nastiest thing out for 1/10th buggy racing. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. Blended wing / body design gives additional down-force to the side-pods and windshield which increases driveability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/10th buggy racing featuring a rear scoop allowing additional tune-ability and cooling for high-performance racing. The Punisher body includes both cut-lines so the user can trim to either rear or mid motor chassis configurations. In addition to the newly designed body JConcepts has included 2 of the popular 6.5″ wide high down force V-wings that are commonly used around the world.
View more images of the body here
Following the success of the hard case packs developed specifically for the 1/10th scale Traxxas E-Revo & Summit as well as the 1/16th scale Traxxas E-Revo, Summit and Slash platforms, Team Orion has designed a hardcase pack to maximize the capacity and overall performance of the HPI Savage Flux. It provides a perfect fit and combines LiPo technology with maximum capacity to help push the Savage Flux to its limits. Featuring a carbon look special hard case, up to 45C discharge rate and it comes in 2S and 3S Versions with Deans connector fitted, so it can go into any HPI cars without modifications. Available in 4000mAh, 6000mAh, 8000mAh 2S and 4000mAh and 6000mAh 3S versions.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Arrowmax will release this new ventilated brake disk for Xray RX8 chassis. CNC machined from high quality steel it features multiple holes, some with air channels, to ensure the best heat dissipation and friction, while also remaining lightweight and durable.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Designed for the T3 LiPo chassis, for mounting at pre-drilled chassis holes in the center of the car, Xray have released these precision-machined brass chassis balancing weights. Laser engraved with the weight value for easy identification they are available in 20g and 30g weights.
See the weight mounted to the chassis here
Shepherd have introduced their new performance enhancing yellow clutch shoe for the V8 Velox Competion Clutch. This new clutch shoe was succesfully used by our factory teamdrivers at the World Championship 1/8th scale where Shepherd had the second most cars in the top 20 after qualifying with Daniele Ielasi and Michele Romagnoli even ranked in the top 10. The shoe is CNC-machined from a special high grip material that is a little bit harder than the optional white clutch shoe material. Due to the high friction surface it slips less providing maximum acceleration also on high grip tracks when setting the enganging point to high RPMs.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Some simple new items from KO Propo, who have released these light weight aluminium screws. Claiming to give a better balance when using the wheel extension unit for the EX-10 Helios/Eurus or EX-1 series of transmitters, they are available in black and silver and sold in a full set of 8 pieces.
Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]
New from Mini-Z specialists Reflex Racing is their latest product line called RSD, which stands for Reflex Suspension Dynamics. RSD will focus on larger scale suspension parts and other accessories and they will start off with updates for the Team Associated TC6. The first TC6 parts are set to arrive in Mid May and they will include vertical ball stud bulkhead caps for the TC6. Much like the other popular TC’s out there, these shock tower mounts give you infinite roll center adjustments. You have the option of the extra long link or a second hole which makes the camber link slightly longer than the shock tower mounting positions. A Tuned Spring Set comes with the ideal spring rates for your AE TC6. With the advent of LiPo and Brushless, cars now have a lower polar movement inertia and softer spring rates are necessary. The advantage of these springs is that they were designed for the TC6. The size is perfect for the shocks and the rates are optimized for on track performance. Finally there are popular 1.0, 1.5mm pistons, machined out of delrin in order to allow smoother shock operation and of course ease of use, as no drilling or shaving must be done to these to make them work flawlessly. These pistons will work on any shock that uses a 10mm diameter piston with a 3mm shock shaft.
