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September 7, 2010

Edam Racing tool range

Edam Racing have released their own range of tools. Available in the usual hex wrench sizes of 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm, nut spinners in 5.0mm, 5.5mm & 7.0mm as well as reamer and exhaust spring tool make this range very complete. For easy identification of the hex and ball hex tools, the size is indicated on the orange anodized aluminum part of the handle with machined stripes. All the tools are available separately or in the Edam tool case as a complete set.

Source: Edam [edam.com.tw]

September 6, 2010

Yokomo YZ-114SPB charger & discharger

Yokomo have released the YZ-114SPB, a performance fast charger and discharger. Able to charge the usual range of batteries including LiPo and LiFe, you can monitor the balance of the pack by checking the voltage in each cell through the now built in balancer port. It can be run on DC12V or AC100V, is supplied with all the cables you will need including the temp sensor and comes in the standard silver version of trick looking carbon version.

View the carbon version here

September 6, 2010

Hype RC 1/10 motor cooling systems

New from Hype RC are these 1/10th motor cooling systems for electric motors with cans of 36mm or 44mm diameter. The orange anodised heat sink is supplied with a cooling fan that operates on 5V to 7.2V.

Source: Hype RC [hype-rc.de]

September 5, 2010

Serpent S811 aluminium shock towers

Serpent have release new option front and rear shock towers for their Cobra S811 buggy. These very strong and very durable parts are precision machined from the highest quality 5.5mm thick 7075 T6 aerospace type aluminium. Recessed areas and chamfered edges help reduce the weight and add to the look of the parts. Sporting multiple shock and camber link mounting positions, the front tower weighs in at 22 grams, while the rear is 31 grams.

View the rear shock tower here

September 5, 2010

RAC Photon one-piece centre spur/pulley

New from Racing Art Company is this one piece spur/ centre pulley for the TOP Photon. Made from black acetal, a strong general engineering plastic, as a single piece it is 100% concentric and machined to a very high standard. Featuring 12 holes drilled through the spur part to make the component as light as possible, it is available in various tooth sizes in both 64DP and 48DP.

Source: RAC [rac.cc]

September 4, 2010

Durango report from the Japanese Nationals

Japanese Durango importers Tresrey have sent us this report on their team’s performance at last weekends Japanese 1/10th 4wd offroad buggy National Championship that was held at the Yatabe-Arena in Tsukuba city. Their team drivers Kazuki Sasatsu finished 5th and Yuichi Ajishi finished 9th in this tough race event against all other larger Japanese RC manufacturers.

Continue the report here

September 4, 2010

Intellect 3.7V 5600mAh 50C 1 cell pack

New from Intellect is this 3.7V 5600mAh 50C 1 cell pack. Perfect for oval, 1/12th and any class that requires 3.7 volts, it use a new chemistry for longer run times and higher capacity as well as a long cycle life. Sporting a hard case, it is ROAR legal and comes supplied with bullet connectors.

Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]

September 4, 2010

Ansmann X4TE 1:10 4WD buggy

Ansmann have released the first drawings of their all new X4TE 1:10 4WD buggy. It will feature a full carbon chassis in combination with side guards, while the shock towers are also made of carbon fibre. The new big bore shocks will give you a perfect handling on the track in combination with the slipper clutch system. They expect the first running prototypes to hit the tracks in October.

Source: Ansmann [ansmann-racing.com]