Coming from Reedy is the new 5300mAh shorty LiPo battery pack. With its high capacity and 70C rated cells the battery is ideal for demanding modified and stock racing applications alike. It utilizes a protective hardcase of “standard” shorty dimensions, 4mm socket connectors for a low resistance and it complies with ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications.
Xray have introduced an aluminium steering plate for the XB2 line of 2WD buggies. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 material and it offers increased rigidity and strength for a more precise and aggressive steering feeling. With the horizontally mounted ball studs the steering plate also allows for easy Ackermann geometry adjustments by using more or less shims. The plate comes black anodised for wear and it sports a laser-etched Xray logo.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Axial have introduced the Yeti Score Trophy Truck in kit form. The purposely engineered desert truck features a solid rear axle and independent front suspension, designed for the roughest of conditions and real dot. Full-size Trophy Trucks inspired the distinct aesthetic and technical elements of this truck, right down to the solid rear axle while the retro inspired body features design queues from a 1960’s era roof-line, classic 1970’s wheel arches and glass shapes from the 1980’s. Giving this kit an extra bit of modern contrast comes in the form of fluorescent orange Method 105 wheels. This kit version will accept standard 1/10th scale brushed and brushless 4-pole systems and most major stick pack batteries. Precision machined aluminium shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling.
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Yokomo have introduced two new option parts for the BD7-2016 touring car in the form of a hard carbon fibre chassis and a soft carbon fibre upper deck. Starting with the chassis, it is designed for low to medium grip tracks and cut from a new carbon weave that offers increased torsional strength while being slightly thinner, providing a better balanced front-to-rear grip, resulting in improved corner speed and initial steering. The chassis is characterised by three slots under the main gear section and two additional cuts along the battery and electronics compartment. Also new is the soft upper deck for the use with the optional aluminium chassis. The softer top deck provides improved traction and a more progressive feel which translates to increased side bite. The part was in use by the Yokomo team during the recent ETS round in Austria, being a favourite among those modified and stock drivers that opted to run an alloy chassis.
Following yesterday’s introduction of the Ford F-150 bodyshell for the vintage Team Associated RC10T stadium truck, JConcepts have more options for the popular truck available. Coming soon are 3.0mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers as well as a 2.5mm carbon fibre transmission brace, all of which are made from high-quality material. The shock towers are designed to replace the standard fibre glass units and offer improved rigidity for upped suspension efficiency while also adding visual impact and that factory look. As for the transmission brace, the part also adds rigidity and it makes for less rear end tweak and bending issues by replacing the stock composite part. The shock towers and rear transmission brace are direct replacements for the standard parts and they fit all RC10T models.
German Sanwa distributors LRP have introduced the new ERS-963 high-torque digital servo. With a torque of 20.3kg-cm at a standard 6.0V input the servo is ideal for all 1/8th scale applications such as buggies, truggies and monster trucks. It features an aluminium middle heatsink case, a coreless motor, strong metal gears and its IPX4 makes it ideal even for demanding racing conditions.
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Coming from LRP is a new 3000mAh transmitter LiPo battery pack for Sanwa and Futaba radios. Measuring 95x29x18mm and weighing in at 98g the battery is specially designed for the use in radio sets, offering a high capacity and a low weight. It comes pre-wired with a black universal plug and an XHR balancer connector and it fits the Sanwa M12, MT-4, MT-S as well as many other transmitters.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Tamiya is currently working on a new club-level touring car platform, the TA07 Pro. A first rendering shows what appears to be a belt-driven 4WD car with an exoskeleton that makes up the upper deck. The front and rear shock towers are composite plastic parts to which standard length shock absorbers attach. Other features visible include a floating servo mount, a composite motor/sensor port cover and a possible quick release battery mount. More information and images should become available in time for the forthcoming Shizuoka Hobby Show in mid-May where is TA07 Pro is believed to make a first public appearance.
Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]
