January 22, 2019

McFactory B6.1 LCG titanium chassis

The ultimate advantage for any B6.1 racer, McFactory introduces their new LCG titanium chassis. Measuring out at 0.7mm thinner yet 35g heavier than the original AE chassis, the titanium chassis will provide an advantage especially in high traction conditions where slick tires are used, on astro turf and generally when racing on carpet. The main plate is a direct fit on all B6.1’s and titanium chassis for other brands will be available soon.

Source: CF Hobbies [cfhobbies.com]


January 22, 2019

Absima MKS X5 HBL550 & HBL550L servos

Absima have introduced their new Absima MKS X5 HBL550 standard and HBL550L low-profile servos. Designed for no compromise competition applications the HBL550 (0.085s/38kg-cm) and HBL550L (0.06s/15kg-cm) both utilise machined all-aluminium cases with heatsink middle sections, powerful yet efficient brushless motors, sturdy metal alloy geartrains for durability and dual ball bearings for precision. The HBL550 standard size servo, best used in 1/8th and 1/10th nitro applications, is usable with 6V to 8.2V input while the HBL550L low-profile servo, ideal for 1/10th buggies and touring cars, has a 4.8V to 7.4V voltage range. Both servos sport black receiver wires for pro looks and they are available from now on.

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January 22, 2019

ZooRacing DogsBollox 190mm touring car body shell

ZooRacing have introduced their latest 190mm touring car body shell called the DogsBollox. Developed as an outright low centre of gravity body the lid features a 6mm lower trunk section – including the rear wing – for greater corning speeds, a more agile handling and less weight distribution changes. In addition to the low rear end the body also offers a super low front end which further adds to the aggressive LCG aero package. When run on high to very high-grip surfaces drivers will experience a lot less traction rolling issues even when using the body in the new 85g ETS weight rule configuration. The body is an evolution of the successful PreoPard and thus offers exceptional overall downforce and stability, making it ideal for the higher speeds of the 13.5T Pro Stock and Modified classes. The shell offers several aero features, such as a recessed roof section for less drag, that channels the airflow towards the rear wing for great rear end stability at both low and high speeds while the forward placed cabin and the specially shaped front end produce more steering compared to the ZooZilla as well as greater rotation in corners for greater corner speeds and a more nimble handling.

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January 22, 2019

T-Works bearing cleaner

Coming from T-Works is their new bearing cleaner. The tool allows to easily and conveniently clean new or used bearings by simply placing them in the container’s metal insert, drop the insert into the container and add a good amount of cleaning agent, such as motor or brake cleaner. After closing the container, thorough shaking will loosen and remove grease, dust, dirt and grime, leaving noting but perfectly cleaned bearings that are ready for a new coat of oil or grease.

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January 22, 2019

GForce Assault 3500mAh 7.6V LiHV battery pack

GForce have introduced their new lightweight 3500mAh 7.6V LiHV shorty battery pack. It is built using high-quality 60C/110C cells for best possible power output and a lower internal resistance. The pack weighs in at only 155g and has a footprint of 93x46mm at a LCG height of only 18mm, making it usable for 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan cars, lightweight buggies and M-class on-road cars alike.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]


January 22, 2019

Reedy W19 hooded pullover

Coming from Reedy is their new W19 hooded pullover. It allows you to wear the same gear as the Reedy racing team and proudly display your favourite power source. The hoodie comes with the iconic Reedy logos front and back and features a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend to cut the chill. It is available in S to XXXL sizes from now on.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]


January 22, 2019

Team Corally SBX-410 1/10th 4WD buggy – Coming soon

Team Corally have revealed first images of their forthcoming SBX-10 1/10th scale 4WD competition buggy kit. No official details in regards of features or specifications are available yet but looking at the CAD renderings the buggy will be decked out with big bore shock absorbers, carbon fibre shock towers, adjustable front and rear swaybars, and alloy suspension inserts with hinge pin inserts. The kit seems to utilise a shaft drivetrain for high efficiency. Full details will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for the end week of February. Update: In the meantime Corally have released additional body-off images, showing the buggy is indeed equipped with a class-standard shaft-design drivetrain, utilising a rear motor/rear battery layout in the images. We bring you more details as they surface.

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January 21, 2019

Reds Racing Gen 2 V8 brushless motors

Coming from Reds Racing are two new winding variants of their Gen 2 V8 brushless motors for 1/8th applications. The motors are specifically designed 1/8th off-road and on-road variants to provide exceptional power, superior smoothness and control in combination with high efficiency and a low temperature operation. Coming with a highly finned CNC-machined aluminium can, the V8 motor work at very low temperature in all conditions ensuring exceptional reliability. New for 2019 are the 2350kV variant for truggies and pan cars while the 2800kV motor was developed for 1/8th on-road racing.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]


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