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March 1, 2017

Procircuit Addictive 1/8th buggy tyre

Modelix Racing have introduced the new Addictive 1/8th buggy tyre. Designed especially for racing on tracks with an abrasive surface, the dense tread will also offer exceptional durability and wear characteristics in hard-packed and polished conditions or when a dust layer makes for excessive wheel spin. The tyre is available pre-glued on yellow dish wheels and in P1 super-soft white, P2 soft yellow and P3 medium orange compounds, including the new XL insert for improved overall performance and a more consistent handling.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

March 1, 2017

ProTek Prodigy 625 Duo Touch multi-chemistry charger

Coming from ProTek RC is the Prodigy 625 Duo Touch multi-chemistry AC/DC charger. The device features an intuitive and easy-to-use touch screen interface with no physical buttons to wear out. Two independently-controlled 200 Watt internal power supplies provide up to 25A of charge current per channel. The charger also provides important information during the charging process, including a data graph, internal resistance of the battery and individual cell voltage. Additional features include adjustable per-cell end voltage, worldwide voltage compatibility, automatic cell count recognition, and a Digital Power setting that allows to power additional DC powered equipment when you aren’t charging a battery. On top of this the charger offers a dedicated LiHV mode, allowing to charge the latest generation of LiPo packs to a voltage of 4.35V per cell.

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February 28, 2017

Futaba CPS-1 Channel Power Switch

Coming from Futaba is the CPS-1 Channel Power Switch for use with +3-channel transmitters. The compact unit allows to control lights on any model such as lightbars on crawlers, underfloor lighting on show cars and more. The switch is usable with every switch-actuated channel and measures only 16x22x7.6mm while weighing in at 5.9g.

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February 28, 2017

LRP FlowX Offroad brushless speed controller

Following the introduction of the FlowX TC Spec speed controller LRP now also released information on the FlowX Offroad. Built using the same all-new hardware, the Offroad spec controller comes with a longer receiver lead than the TC Spec for easier mounting in 4WD vehicles while also sporting the new v3.1 firmware with off-road specific features such as the BDX-O brake. New timing features ensure improved drivability in demanding track conditions and increased top speed when needed. The ESC comes including hardware to mount optional fan units, with a 200mm sensor wire and it supports LRP’s external programming device that is scheduled for a later date.

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February 28, 2017

Capricorn C-03 eccentric differential plastic bushings

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C-03 kit are eccentric differential bushings made from plastic. Of the same dimensions as their aluminium counterparts the plastic items not only save weight but they also reduce vibrations for a more consistent car performance.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 28, 2017

Team Magic E5-series anti-roll bar kit

HRC Distribution have introduced a Team Magic anti-roll bar kit for the E5 series of monster trucks. Usable on the front or the rear of the truck the set will improve stability in corners on medium to high-bite surfaces and it includes all needed mounting hardware. The set is usable on the E5 and E5 HX and it is available now.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

February 28, 2017

Serpent SDX4 optional anti-roll bars

Serpent have released optional anti-roll bar wires for the Spyder SDX4 buggy. Coming 0.2mm increments and in diameters of 1.0mm up to 1.8mm the anti-roll bars help to fine-tune the buggy’s chassis roll on a variety of surfaces. The black-coated and laser-etched wires are available separately for the front and the rear of the buggy.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 28, 2017

Procircuit H-Block 1/8th buggy tyre

Modelix have introduced the new Procircuit H-Block 1/8th buggy tyre. An evolution of the popular Sweet Spot the tyre sports an H-shaped tread pattern for forward grip on a variety of surfaces including loose dirt while also showing exceptional self-cleaning capacities. The tyre comes pre-glued on yellow dish rims in white super soft, yellow soft and medium orange compounds and including new XL foam inserts for a more consistent bump track handling and an easy-to-drive feeling.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]