Sanwa have released their SDX-901, a new extremely strong and high torque servo for car applications. Weighing in at 66 grams, it takes 0.10 seconds to travel 40 degrees and can handle 29kg per cm, both rates measured at 6.0V.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Novak have introduced these economical, easy-to-use Havoc 1S/SS pro brushless systems – 10.5T, 13.5T & 17.5T. This is the first speed control with specialized internal Novak Smart Boost circuitry that allows drivers to power their vehicle’s electronics on a single 1S LiPo battery pack without installing additional external boosters or receiver packs. The Havoc Sport 1S, which is also available individually, simplifies installation and operation, cuts down on vehicle maintenance and most importantly ensures that your vehicle’s electronics are powered properly. The self-contained ESC is ideal for beginners and local, club-level racers, and will excel in the Oval, World GT and 12-Scale racing segments.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
New from ST Racing Concepts are these pro-racing aluminium 1 degree rear toe-in hub carriers for Traxxas Slash/Stampede and VXL/Rustler VXL. CNC machined from high-quality aluminium material, these rear hub carriers hold the tight-tolerance for an accurate 1 deg. toe-in. A set-screw over the hinge-pin design secures the hinge-pin in the hub carriers and this design prevents wear from the hinge-pins on the hub carriers. Available in blue, gun metal, silver and red. STRC also now offers replacement components for their option parts line. Items such as their lock-nut style hinge-pins available in pairs separately, O-rings seals for the aluminium shock bodies, replacement high heat-treated front axles for thev17mm hex conversion kit, and upper shock mounts for the front and rear aluminum shock towers.
HPI have released this handy Nitro Starter pack which includes Everything you need to get your nitro car with pull startengine started. It includes a fuel bottle for easy and safe filling up, a Philips and flat screw driver for easy repairs, small and large universal wrenches for all nut sizes and glow plugs, a glow igniter with strong 1800mAh NiMh rechargeable battery and a 2-pin EU overnight charger for the glow igniter. This set is also suitable for roto start cars, all you have to add is a 7.2V stick pack and charger to power the roto start system.
Source: HPI [hpieurope.com]
DE Racing has released two new rear skid plates for the O’Donnell Z01B and Hyper 9. Made of ultra thin resin, eliminating the need for longer screws, the plates provide protection for your expensive buggy or truggy chassis. The plate wears just like aluminium but is much cheaper to replace than a complete chassis. Sold in a pack of 3.
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Coming soon from Team Epic is theire new 1 cell LiPo pack for serious 1/12th scale on-road and 1/12th and 1/10th scale oval racing and World GT. This hard case pack is 3.7volts, 5200mAh, 40C and comes supplied with a Deans plug pre fitted.
Source: Team Epic [teamepiconline.com]
Sweep Racing have released new acrylic 2-sided tape for fixing your ESC, receiver or servo to the chassis of your touring car or pan car. Super Strong, it comes in two sheets of 60x100mm and is elastic so it absorbs a lot of vibrations, protecting your expensive equipment. When it comes to removing it, the tape comes off without leaving any residue.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Core RC have released their new line up of cost effective servos. Firstly a new low profile digital lightweight racing servo, suitable for 1/10th Touring Cars. This servo have been tested by some leading Touring Cars drivers and really stacks up against the competition, with torque of 8.4kg and speed of 0.11 sec (@6V). The second servo is a new analogue Heavy Duty Hi Torque servo for RTR cars. Suitable as a replacement servo for both throttle and steering for all RTR cars it has torque of 9.7kg and speed of 0.12 sec (@6V).
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
