VP Pro have introduced these new optional transmitter antennas for your 2.4Ghz Futaba and Sanwa radios. Available in black of white, they are made from a high quality material to provide the best quality signal, are super short and can fold down when not in use. A simple replacement for the standard antenna.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Expanding their range of nitro accessories, Fastrax have added a range of performance turbo glow plugs to the line up. Attractively priced for all budgets, the new plugs are available in two temp ratings, hot and medium, they are an ideal choice for any .12 – .28 nitro engines.
Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]
Seen at the toy fair on the Horizon Hobby stand, the new Italian-made Nitrotec R21 3.5cc buggy race engine was designed to produce a race winning power band and throttle response while delivering exceptional run time. Developed by Team Losi Racing and manufactured by Novarossi it features a state of the art ABC construction, optimized hi-velocity extra efficient 4-port sleeve design and lightened aluminium/silicone alloy piston with Dome/Dish design for improved combustion. This turbo engine sports an oversized cooling heat sink head and composite double O-ringed slide type carburetor and is supplied wit 7, 6.5, & 6mm venturis.
A Main Hobbies have announced a range of ProTek R/C brand regulated DC power supplies. Starting with the Pro 40, it has a regulated output of 13.8 volts at 40A while the Pro 20 has the same output voltage but with 20A. One final power supply is the super small Pro 10 regulated DC power supply which as the name suggest, has an output of 10A. All feature an internal cooling system that keeps the power supply cool even when it is being worked hard, as well as current limiting, and short circuit protection circuitry, while the Pro 40 and Pro 20 also feature an integrated USB connector for charging your personal electronics. Combine this with universal output 4mm banana jacks that can also be used with clamp type connectors, and you have one of the most flexible power supplies available. ProTek R/C have also released new battery packs including the Intellect IB4600SHV battery pack with Traxxas Connector and 4600mAh of capacity and is a hand soldered side by side pack. Other new packs include the IB4200 and IB3000 packs that are both available with either pre-soldered Tamiya or Traxxas connectors.
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Having shown you photos off the prototype at the Nuremberg toy fair last week, here we have the official release for the 1/4th scale VMX450 dirt bike from Venom. With true to scale details, the realistic Motocross performance will leave you thinking that you’re a Supercross hero as you clear the triple and blast the whoop section on your own backyard track. The VMX chassis was an exercise in compact functional space management while keeping a true to life look of a full-scale 450 moto-cross bike. Covering up all that work would be a shame if it wasn’t for a very detailed and realistic looking body set styled after contemporary 450 race bikes.
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More new items for CSO products with the release of new option parts for the Serpent range of cars. For the 1/8th scale 960 and 966, there is a line of 12x18mm aluminium bearing holders, while for the 1/10th scale 733 there is a lightweight 2-speed shaft which has been hard coated for extra durability.
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JConcepts have released a trio of new bodyshells for both Short course and truggy, starting with the new Blitz Truth. Designed specifically for the HPI Blitz, it represents the latest in trends by offering a completely redesigned off-road truck body. The cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus with one of the highlights of the styling cues including the extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues. The new Blitz Manta has also been updated to fit the HPI Blitz, incorporating the latest treatment from JConcepts in grill and headlight design with a racing influenced front bumper, front and rear fender flares, extended cab design with recessed side windows and louvers along the front hood area highlight a number of the front-end styling cues. In addition, JConcepts has included an optional rear spoiler which gives the ability to alter the look and function of the Manta.
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Piero Torregiani has contacted us to announce that he has left ATS tyres, ending his involvement in the company. After years of helping to build the ATS brand he has decided to go and do something new in the area of tire production. Piero will start his own company, bringing together his experience in the production of foam tires as well as some of the people who worked with him in the past to help win many major titles in the past. He wished to express his personal thanks to all the people that he worked with over the past 4 years. We can expect an announcement on his new project in the next few months.
