March 12, 2015

Scorpion Vanguard modified & stock ESCs

Scorpion Vanguard modified & stock ESCs

Scorpion Power System introduce their first ever RC car related speed controller, the Vanguard. Available as modified and stock variant both make use of an aluminium upper case with integrated heatsink to keep the operation temperature as low as possible. Both the S3-140-Modify and S3-80-Super Stock controller are 1S to 3S LiPo compatible, they feature a 6V/3A BEC system and they are usable with sensored and sensorless brushless motors as low as 4.5T with the modified and 8.5T motors with the stock variant. Included with the controllers comes a range of accessories such as a cooling fan, a booster/capacitor board, and an USB interface to connect the controller to a Windows-based PC in order to fine-tune the settings.

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March 12, 2015

Exotek TLR 22-4 aluminium & carbon fibre options

Exotek TLR 22-4 aluminium & carbon fibre options

New from Exotek comes a range of aluminium and carbon fibre option parts for the TLR 22-4 buggy. First up is the twist nut battery post set whose design uses alloy twist nuts instead of body clips for holding down the battery straps. The twist nuts have knurling for easy grip and include rubber inserts to keep twist nuts from rattling loose. The threaded alloy posts use steel lower screws for durability and have the upper post extension so that stock body clips can be used for the body. The set is available in glossy black or yellow and it is compatible with saddle or single shorty style packs.

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March 12, 2015

Tekno RC XT CNC-machined tools

Tekno RC XT CNC-machined tools

Tekno RC introduce the XT line of CNC-machined tools. The tools offer specially designed handles to make for effortless wrenching and the handles are available in two different sizes. They are gun metal anodised for a sleek appearance and wear resistance while soft knurling on the handle’s grip area produces great leverage without tearing up the hands. A large flat spot on the bottom helps prevent the tools from rolling onto the ground. Each tool is laser etched for easy identification and a large thumb relief in the handle makes for an ergonomic feel. An M5 set screw holds the CNC machined high carbon steel adjustable length 4mm shank tips in place. The tools are available in several sizes including 1.5mm to 2.5mm hex wrenches, 2mm and 2.5mm ball hex wrenches and as 5mm to 8mm nut drivers. The handles and tool tips are also available separately.

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March 12, 2015

X Factory Infinity SRX-2mm battery straps

X Factory Infinity SRX-2mm battery straps

X Factory Infinity announces a new battery strap for the mid-motor Serpent Spyder SRX-2. The two strips of carbon fibre are direct replacements for the big x-shaped standard strap and they solve two problems with the original part. As a tuning aid, the straps allow more chassis flex than the standard part and they also allow most batteries to be removed with just two thumb screws undone instead of four. The parts use the standard thumb screws and include holes for the stand-offs used to hold a shorty pack.

Source: X Factory [xfactoryrc.com]


March 11, 2015

Team Durango DESC10 4WD 1/10th SC truck

Team Durango DESC10 4WD 1/10th SC truck

Following a first teaser image Team Durango now released a more detailed photo of the DESC10 4WD short course truck. The newly designed kit looks a lot beefier than the popular and race-proven DESC410 with its 1/8th scale-ish suspension components, shock absorbers and 17mm wheel adapters. So far no features or specifications are known but the kit is meant to be on its way to the distributors and we await details on the truck, as well as the three new 1/8th vehicles, very soon.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]


March 11, 2015

Capricorn LAB TE03 chassis & bulkhead brace

Capricorn LAB TE03 chassis & bulkhead brace

Capricorn have new option parts for the LAB TE03 1/10th electric touring car available in the form of two different main chassis plates and a reinforcement brace for the bulkheads. Starting with the chassis, new are slim aluminium and carbon fibre lower plates that allow to fine-tune the car to different amounts of traction. Both are 83mm wide which prevents them from scrubbing too much during hard cornering with the aluminium chassis being best suited for high-bite tracks while the carbon fibre variant should excel in lower grip conditions. Also new is a carbon fibre reinforcement plate for the bulkheads, a part that allows to stiffen the bulkheads, again in a wake to adjust to the overall traction available.

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March 11, 2015

Scorpion thread cutter tools

Scorpion thread cutter tools

Scorpion introduce two new high-performance thread cutter tools, the thread die and thread tap driver. The thread die driver comes in the three dimensions of M2, M2.5 and M3 and it cuts threads on rods or blank screws while the thread tap drivers help to cut threads into newly drilled holes and they can also be used to rethread damages threads. The thread tap driver comes as M2x0.4mm, M2.5×0.4mm, M3x0.5mm and M4x0.7mm variant with both tools being made from high-quality HSS high speed steel for durability and precision while the tool handles sport Scorpion’s signature gold and black colour.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]


March 11, 2015

Team Titan Blitz TS040 1/8th on-road bodyshell

Team Titan Blitz TS040 1/8th on-road bodyshell

New from Team Titan comes the Blitz TS040 1/8th on-road bodyshell. Compared to the popular TS030 the new body offers similar initial steering but improved mid-corner rotation, allowing to corner faster and to step on the throttle sooner. The body is therefore best suited for smaller tracks with tight corners and hairpins. The EFRA-approved TS040 comes clear, including side stiffeners, window mask, stickers and as 1.2mm strong, 1.0mm standard, 0.8mm light or 0.7mm ultra light variant.

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