Elangears have released a new compact charger called the Tiny-G. Featuring a very small footprint this DC unit can charge up to 10A and discharge at maximum 1A and can handle all the common types of batteries. When charging Li-HV (Lithium High Voltage) cells the screen displays the internal resistance of the batteries and users can also control the charging current at the beginning of charge.
RS5 Modelsport introduce the follow up in their successful line of 1/5th scale touring cars, the T15. With a recent push to use ultra soft compound front tires, this new car has been developed with, among many other things, additional setup options to help tune out front mechanical grip if needed. A weight distribution change to increase the rear end grip of the car they created new wishbones that are offset to the front. With this modification the complete centre part of the car has been offset rearwards creating an more rear heavy car, without adding any extra weight. On the alloy chassis under the rear differential there are now 4 threaded holes to allow the user to mount additional weights to the car in this beneficial position.
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Following input from team drivers Eric Dankel and Kyle Branson Capricorn have update the suspension on their electric touring car and will soon release the results, called the TE03. The suspension mounts are no longer mounted to the chassis plate but instead to the differential mount, while still utilising the same bushing system as in its predecessor. The new system uses shims to adjust the front and rear track width, rear toe and the opening of the arms on the front. This new configuration allows the chassis to flex more freely and works with the new floating steering design that can be adjusted for different flex characteristics. Other new items include new upper front tie rod mounts and lower front bumper and bumper plate.
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CS Electronic have released their new Space X1 charger which was made for use with small to medium sized batteries with a focus on ease of use. By directly plugging the balancer cable into the X1 charger it eliminates the need for the usual charging cable. The battery size and cell number is also selected automatically by the charger, with all the details displayed clearly on the device’s screen. The AC/DC charger can handle up to 4S batteries with a maximum 3A output making it perfect for transmitter and receiver packs as well as small cell car batteries.
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New from KO Propo is a line of LCD Colour panels for the EX-1 KIY transmitter. Attaching to the top display panel they add a little colour to your radio and come in 3 different versions, blue, red and white and are simple to mount.
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Arrowmax have introduced a new pinion gear tool. Machined from aluminium and anodised dark grey it features module 1.0 for the 1/10th scale class. This is a brand universal tool and works with Serpent and Xray and can hold 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 & 23 teeth pinion gears.
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Team CSO have introduced the latest version of their EP Touring car, the CSO V3 2015 Prototype Type-1. The new V3 version features a new V3.1 flexible chassis, 2.25mm upper deck and a new active rear toe system. There are new rear lower arms, 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium 0 degree C-hubs, bearing blocks, camber link mounts, V3.3 floating motor mount, aluminium suspension mounts and a new 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium 20T pulley.
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Following the release of their GT-500 1/10th pan car, Teamsaxo have announced their new LM-500W pan car. The new ‘W’ wider version is 200mm wide compared the previously available 190mm version. Essentially the same car, the car’s simple layout and handling makes it great for novice drivers while experienced drivers will be very competitive with the LM-500W thanks to its new updated differential and high quality carbon fibre.
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