Much More have released their new Impress 5200mAh LiPo pack. This 30C high quality straight Sub-C configuration pack features a hard case for impact protection and is suitable for use in touring cars and 1/10th scale buggies.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Xray have released a set of 12 premium-quality ceramic balls made from extra-hard Si3N4 silicone nitride ceramic. Available in 2.4mm and 3.175mm they significantly improve differential lifespan while reducing friction and vibration. High-speed ceramic diff balls have very high durability, when properly lubricated, due to reduced slip and heat and with ceramic being approximately 60% lighter than steel, ceramic diff balls have a significantly lower rotating mass.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Italian brand SRC have released their latest product in their new range, LiPo batteries. Available in a variety of type and formats, for gas car receivers there is a 1400mAh 3C 7.4V pack in standard stick as well as hump pack configuration. For your transmitter there is 2800mAh 3c 11.1V pack, while for powering your racing car there is a 5400mAh 30C 14.8V soft case pack as well as a 5000mAh 7.4V 45C hard case competition pack.
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Sanwa have released 2 new servos, the HVS-ZV and HVS-ZS. These extremely strong and fast servos are optimised for both 6.0V and 7.4V and is therefore ideal for use with nitro models, where normally a voltage regulator is mandatory. Double isolated to protect against humidity, and ball raced, the ZV can manage 24.2kg per cm and can complete 40 degrees in 0.08s. while the ZS does 20.5kg per cm and the same range in 0.07s, at 6 volts.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
DE Racing have released more additions to their XD rear skid plate range with the release of versions for the Associated RC8, Kyosho MP9, Hot Bodies D8 series and Xray XB8 series. The new skid plate features a new leading edge for greatly improved longevity and performance and new stronger screw countersinks, they are now ultra thin which eliminates the need for longer screws. Race proven using the highest quality engineering resin they wear like aluminium at a fraction of the price and weight.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
Xray have announced that owner and chief designer Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy has been selected as Entrepreneur of the Year in Innovations in an annual contest. This highly profilic and prestigious contest is organized world wide by Ernst & Young and only the best companies and business people are nominated to this highly competitive contest where the jury selects the winners based on very tough criteria. Based on this very strict criteria, previous business achievements, and work over the years, Juraj was selected into the main final in Slovakia and at the official ceremony held in February 2010 was announced as Entrepreneur of the Year 2009 in Innovations and at the same time received the award for Best Success Story.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The new DuraTrax LiPo 7.4V 4000mAh 25C car/truck stick pack is ideal for any 6-cell sub-C NiMh application, where LiPo power is preferred and a Traxxas plug is required. Featuring a high capacity and high discharge current rating, in a pack that’s nearly half the weight of an equivalent size NiMh battery, it is wired for balancing, and the connector is protected by a hardened ABS case.
Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]
Fastom, owner of Motonica, Xtyres and Vox brands, have released a new body shell for 1/8th scale on road competition cars. Based on the Peugeot 908 (EFRA 31516), this body shell, developed in collaboration with young Italian driver Nicola Marrone, was presented for the first time last week at Locorotondo Warm Up ending up second thanks to Dario Balestri’s Motonica.
Source: Fastom [motonica.com]
