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June 3, 2010

Team-Powers XPS-Sport ESC & 5600 LiPo

Team-Powers have released the XPS-Sport, a ‘True-Stock’ speed controller. Returning to the original spirit of Stock racing, the XPS-Sport doesn’t have any turbo or power modes, but does feature temp. and voltage cut off, throttle push level, brake mode or automatic brake. Supplied with setting card, cooling fan and high quality power wires. Also new from Team Powers is this 5600mAh 50C LiPo that sports a carbon look hard case, 4mm gold-plug connectors and a 2mm gold-plug balancer connector.

View the LiPo pack here

June 3, 2010

Fastrax professional wheel balancing station

New from Fastrax is this professional wheel balancing station that allows you to balance both buggy and truggy wheels. Balancing your tyres will improve your car’s traction and stability, and give improved shock absorber action. It also helps to identify improperly glued rubber tyres or differences in inserts. Made by PSM Racing it features quick & easy installation, with an aluminium base board, and is supplied with wheel balancing gum.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

June 3, 2010

Venom Gambler testing – Video

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cZIgWnttZ8[/youtube]

We brought you the first images of the new Venom Gambler in action last week and now you can see the first public video of the same Short Course truck during a test of the first pilot production run.

June 3, 2010

Tekin Redline SC4X Sensored motor series

Available mid July from Tekin, the Redline SC4X Sensored Motor series is Tekin’s latest contribution to high performance competition oriented components. Designed for the Pro4 Short Course class it can be used with any 1:10th scale 4wd Short Course chassis. The longer can and rotor provide more torque and lower temperatures keeping you ahead of the competition. Engineered for power and efficiency, Redline SC4X motors offer a superior and reliable platform for your 4wd Short Course needs. Available in 4.5 and 5.5 turns it is compatible with any sensored/sensorless ESC and features CNC machined aluminium heatsink can, ABEC 5 oversized bearings and a neodymium sintered magnet.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

June 3, 2010

Tekin Redline SC4X Sensored motor series

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

June 3, 2010

Hong Nor Ultra safe 4mm locking wheel nut

Hong Nor have released a simple new product, these ultra safe 4mm locking wheel nut, which can be used in all 1/10 scale cars. Normally drivers use a 4mm flange nut to secure the wheels and the nuts sometimes come off or get very loose on track which also cause many problems for drivers. These new ultra safe locking nuts are machined with a special design to improve its function and durability and have been extensively tested and never came loose.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]

June 3, 2010

Losi closed cell foam inserts

Losi have released their new closed cell foam inserts. Highly durable, making them ideal for long mains, the inserts can be used multiple times between various sets of tires making them economical too. The insert design eliminates air gap between insert and tire and are highly advantageous on tracks that are medium-to-high grip, by decreasing a tire’s slip angle thus enhancing vehicle control. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

June 2, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 chassis weights

More new items for the LAB-C01 from Capricorn with the release of these 15 and 25 gram chassis weights. Made from the same material as their one piece heavy engine mount, they not only add weight to the model in the correct place but they claim that it help the chassis thermal dissipation to help lower the global engine temperature. Available soon.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]