UK SkyRC distributor Schumacher has introduced the SkyRC T200 AC/DC 12A dual output charger. Housed in a compact tower-design case the device offers dual 100W circuit power for up to 12A of charge current per channel as well as a swift 500mA/cell balance current. the charger is usable with up to 6S LiPo packs, it sports a built-in power supply and the case features a handle for easy transport.
View a list of the specifications here
Coming from Kyosho and made for their Lazer ZX7 buggy is a titanium screw set. Containing mostly button head screws the set scrubs about ten grams of weight compared to using the stock steel screws, ensuring an overall lower weight and a lower centre of gravity. In addition corrosion resistance will go up, ensuring a shiny car even when running in the wet.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
T-Works have introduced a set of aluminium driveshafts for the Usukani D3T trike. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming anodised for wear and looks the 19mmm dog bones are a direct replacement for the stock items, making for improved durability and precision.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced a steel twist drill set that is ideal to create or modify shock pistons. The set includes color-coded 1.1mm to 2.0mm drills that can be installed into a handheld drill or a rotary tool, ideal to create custom shock pistons. The drill come in a handy assortment case.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
BMT from Italy have introduced their new 701 Evo 1/10th scale 200mm nitro touring car kit. The updated variant includes some new as well as previous optional parts such as hard composite suspension arms, new design steering blocks, the Evo main chassis plate, a new front bumper as well as an updated clutch assembly including yellow clutch shoes, ultra-hard seeing as well as an aluminium clutch bell. The kit is rounded out by a hard orange pulley kit and a new front shock tower.
Coming from Exotek due to popular request is a 2-colour alloy front camber mount for the Team Associated B6.1 buggy. Fitting all B6, T6 and SC6 series kits the heavy duty 7075 alloy front bulkhead received Exotek’s popular 2-colour anodising treatment and it is intricately machined to reduce its weight to only 15g – which is only 4g more than stock.
Following a couple of prototype images, Team Associated have introduced their all-new B74 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit. The off-road RC car racing scene has taken a turn over the past couple years, with turf and carpet racing becoming more popular and grip levels at an all-time high. The engineers inside Team Associated’s Area 51 were quick to address this trend in the 4WD class with the RC10B74 Team Kit. This completely new chassis design, equipped with a long list of features, is designed to give you the winning edge. Competition levels are more extreme than ever, with several manufacturers producing competitive racing platforms. The RC10B74 was designed with focus on performance and durability. New features like the easy-access, quick-change differential height make tuning for different track surfaces and ride heights quicker than ever. 7075-T6 aluminum bulkheads and arm mounts provide precision and durability, while the updated shocks with increased stroke length allow for more consistent jumping and landing. Also included, an all new rear hub assembly with a modular vertical ball stud mount and axle height insert system to allow the finest roll center adjustments possible. With many other new features, the RC10B74 Team Kit gives you all the performance and adjustability necessary to keep you racing at the front of the pack.
View a list of the features and more images here
European X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have introduced new multi-functional pliers that are ideal for nearly all scales of RC cars. Machined from 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and durability, the tool can be used to hold shock shafts while attaching ball cups, it allows to measure screw lengths, indicate screw or wire diameters, mount balls and ball cups and many more.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
