Coming from Antix by LRP is the MT-1 1/12th scale 2WD monster truck. The 320mm long vehicle is equipped with a sturdy 2WD drivetrain, long-travel suspension, full ball bearings and heavy-duty steel driveshafts. Included are also grippy all-terrain tyres, a pre-decorated bodyshell and a 2.4GHz radio system. The package is rounded out by a LiPo battery pack and a suitable quick charger.
Coming from Rocket RC and made for their recently introduced Rocket F1 car is an aluminium main chassis and lower pod plate. Made in Italy and machined from high-quality 3mm 7075 aluminium the parts help to create a stiffer car which is helpful in very high-bite conditions. Both the chassis and pod plate are available in a natural silver or a black anodised finish.
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LRP have revamped their Competition Car Line range of high-performance LiPo batteries for 2017, adding several 7.6V LiHV packs. The P5-HV technology Graphene cells will offer improved durability when charged to the standard 4.2V per cell but they are good for the use with up to 4.35V charge end voltage, allowing to use them in outlaw racing classes. The new cell technology makes for improved average voltage, lower heat built-up and an increased voltage level towards the end of a run. The range starts with four standard length 2S packs, the 8000mAh TC Stock Spec (25.1mm height/332g), the 6400mAh TC LCG Stock Spec (22.5mm/274g), the 5500mAh TC Ultra LCG (20.0mm/230g) and the 5600mAh TC LCG (22.5mm/268g.
Coming soon from Duratrax is the 32-tip multi-driver tool. It includes 32 of the most needed tips for RC vehicles and utilises a blue anodised aluminium handle that holds 15 short-shank, double-tip bits while another bit stores in the “in use” position. It comes with nine tip options for Torx screw heads and the bit shanks lock onto the adjustable-length shaft with a push, for easy attachment and release. The sizes are clearly marked on each bit and a rotation of the handle’s end cap remove the one that is needed. The no-roll design keeps the multi-driver in place and beside the Torx-tipped bits the wrench also includes an array of slot and hex bits.
HPI Racing have introduced three new Maverick aluminium option parts for the iON line of mini-size vehicles. First up is an aluminium shock absorber set. Machined from high-quality material and featuring an all-alloy construction with the bodies, upper and lower caps all made from the lightweight material, the dampers come in a matte amber gold colour to match with the remainder of the company’s option parts. Also new are the aluminium steering arms for the iON line of vehicles. The amber gold anodised parts are direct replacements and they improve durability and looks. Last but not least comes an aluminium motor mount. It improved heat dissipation and durability while also making for a more precise gear mesh setting. The above parts fit all iON-series vehicles.
UK Nosram distributors Schumacher have introduced three new P5-HV Lithium-Polymer high-voltage battery packs. Made utilising high-performance cells the 7.6V packs offer a low resistance, less heat build-up under load and thus maximised power until the end of the run. Although of high-voltage specifications the soon BRCA-legal packs offer more power than Nosram’s 2016 packs when charged to the currently legal 8.4V. Available are a 22.3mm tall LCG 6400mAh standard size pack, a 19.5mm high Ultra LCG 5500mAh standard size battery and also a 4200mAh shorty pack that is of “real shorty” dimensions. All use red translucent hardcases with 5mm tube-style connectors and they comply with EFRA, IFMAR, ROAR, JMRCA, BRCA and DMC rules.
Reds Racing have introduced a new hooded sweater and T-shirt, sporting their “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign inspired logo that made a first appearance in the company’s preparation for the 2016 IFMAR Nitro Buggy Worlds. The black colour clothing is made from high-quality fabrics, it sports several red and white graphic elements on the front and back and it is available in all popular adult sizes.
Traxxas’ popular 1/10th Rally car is soon available in a new bodyshell variant, coming as Ford Fiesta ST NOS Deegan 38. The 4WD chassis is based off of the Slash 4WD SC truck, it comes with a low centre of gravity tub chassis, oil-filled Ultra Shocks, and a brushless-ready full-time 4WD drivetrain. Race-proven, Revo-spec gear differentials make for great traction both on-road and off-road while the Titan 12T 550-size motor and waterproof XL-5 speed controller allow for exceptional speed right out of the box. The kit is completed by a TQ 2.4GHz radio system, grippy all-terrain tyres on black multi-spoke rims and a pre-decorated Ford Fiesta ST body.
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