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June 9, 2010

TQ Racing SXSC10 – First CAD images

Following their teaser image back at the end of April, TQ Racing has released some more detailed CAD drawings of their soon to be released SXSC10 short course truck. We are told that the molds are complete and parts are already being manufactured, with their goal being to debut the truck at the up and coming SC Nats in CT. The truck will come in two versions, the first will be a RTR brushless kit with a 2.4Ghz radio, while the second will sport some factory hop ups and come as a pre built Race Roller with the go fast setup.

View the other CAD images here

June 9, 2010

Hobbywing Xtreme Stock & Justock Club spec ESC

Hobbywing have released 2 new speed controllers, the first the Xtreme stock ESC, for the racer who demand’s everything from a sensored unit. Rated at 60A this ESC will suit the 8.5T motor range and above which will run the company’s turbo boost timing software. Available in black or blue anodizing and with the option of attaching the supplied cooling fan, it also features a no turbo boost timing mode. When the throttle is in the neutral position a red LED will flash meaning the turbo timing is switched off making it simple to scrutineer. The new club spec ESC is rated at 45 amp and will run a motor from 13T and above. The club spec, also known as Justock, doesn’t feature and can’t run the turbo boost timing software and is great for a single speedo spec class, helping to create some close racing without braking the bank.

View the Justock Club spec ESC here

June 9, 2010

Team Orion Advantage IQ240 charger

The new Team Orion Advantage IQ240 is a compact, easy to use and mains powered charger which also automatically balances your batteries, improving performance and safety. It can be used with an input voltage of 110 to 240VAC meaning that it can be powered by mains power outlets anywhere in the world and three versions are available with different power cords (EU, UK and USA). The IQ240 charges 2S and 3S LiPo batteries with up to 700mA and thanks to the integrated balancer, it delivers precise and safe charging and its compact size makes this charger ideal for traveling. This charger is ideal for our Rocket Pack LiPo and Avionics LiPo up to 4000mAh and they also offer a special combo for the Kyosho Airium, which includes an Avionics 450mAh 7.4V 30C LiPo battery.

View the features and specs list here

June 9, 2010

Team Orion Advantage IQ240 charger

View the features and specs list here

June 9, 2010

Grant Williams joins the Spektrum revolution

Having just recently joined Spektrum, top 1:10 off-road electric buggy racer Grant Williams got off to an absolute flyer with his new equipment, taking TQ honours at the BRCA 2WD and 4WD national held at Eden Park Raceway last weekend. Grant was using the Spektrum DX3R transmitter with the DSM2 micro SR3520 receivers and the new Spektrum surface S6040 high-speed digital servos in both of his Schumacher cars.

Source: Horizon Hobby UK [horizonhobby.co.uk]

June 8, 2010

MIP X-Duty CVD drives for Slash

Designed for ‘High Voltage’ systems such as Castle Creations Monster Mamba, these MIP X-Duty CVD drives have been made from high grade carbon steel and hardened to perfection. They feature a 5/8 diameter CVD joint with 3/32 drive pin for added strength and also the MIP Spline Technology for smoother telescoping action. Fits both the Slash 2wd & Slash 4X4. MIP have also released a new steel center drive hub for the Slash 4×4 which is a direct replacement for the stock plastic hub.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

June 8, 2010

Matrix tires carbon rims

Italian tire company Matrix have announced the introduction of their new line of rims for both 1/8th and 1/10th scale on road. The new rims will feature carbon fiber inside which reduces the weight by around 12% and increases the stability of the plastic even when the temperature is very hot. They have already tested these new rims at the 1/10th Pre Worlds in Houston with good results, have won the 1/10th Euro B championship and have also tested it at the 1/8th Euro B championship in Monaco, where they achieved 2nd place. Matrix have also released a new packaging system made by flow-pack, the same system as used for food. With this new packaging the costumer can stock materials for a long time without losing the quality and performance of the tires and going forward all Matrix tire lines will be sold with this new packaging.

Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]

June 8, 2010

Xceed World GT tires & rims

For the growing World GT class Xceed now offers superb Italian racing foam on strong yet light Xceed racing wheels, with a new narrow spoke design. Complying with ROAR and EFRA rules, they are available in carpet or asphalt series, with both types featuring foam in soft, medium and hard for both the front and rear.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]