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February 14, 2018

ReVtech Team 2-cell & 4-cell Lightning charge leads

Coming from Trinity are two new ReVtech Team Lightning charge leads for 2S and 4S LiPo battery packs. The 2-cell variant is about 60cm long and it features Hi-Amp gold-plated 4mm bullets on the charger side and 5mm bullets on the battery side, both offering a tighter fit for higher amp carrying capacity. A black wire braid covers the wires completely and a custom logo shrink wrap makes for a custom look. Also new is a 4-cell variant with 4mm bullets on the charger side and a Deans-style T-plug on the battery side. The about 68cm long harness comes with a blue wire braid, custom logo shrink wrap and like the 2S variant it fits most high-end chargers.

View the 4S variant here

February 14, 2018

Xray XB2 graphite front wing mount

Xray have introduced a graphite front wing mount for the XB2 series of 1/10th 2WD buggies. The CNC-machined mount is made from high-quality carbon material and it includes all needed hardware. The optional wing will be mounted in a low and more forward position which helps to fine-tune the aerodynamics for improved cornering and jumping.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 14, 2018

Scorpion Platinum Series 3400mAh shorty LiPo

Coming from Scorpion is their new Platinum Series 3400mAh 2S shorty LiPo battery pack. It measures 92.8×46.5×18.3mm, weighs in at 136g and it is built from high-quality 65C cells, making it ideal for both competition modified and stock racing. The hardcase pack utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors and it is available now.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

February 14, 2018

Reds Racing clutch retainer & heavy duty ball bearings

Reds Racing have released their new clutch retainer kit for TLR and Tekno vehicles as well as heavy duty clutch bearings. Starting with the clutch retainer, the set includes an alloy steel washer and high-quality screw that allow to use the Reds Racing Durabell and Tetra clutch systems on TLR and Tekno RC kits. The set captures the bearing and clutch bell to keep everything in place, even in the event of a bearing failure. Also new are 5x13x4mm heavy duty metal-shielded clutch ball bearings. They are made in Japan and offer exceptional durability even in severe racing conditions.

View the ball bearings here

February 14, 2018

RCSS EB410 Next Level 6-hole Cheater shock pistons

RC Speed Secrets have introduced their new Next Level 6-hole Cheater shock pistons for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy. The CNC-machined delrin pistons are of a 2x 2.0 + 4x 0.9mm 6-hole design and they are made to offer more grip and a pillowy soft feel through the rough stuff, keeping the buggy’s tyres on the ground longer than stock pistons. They are recommended for the use in the rear with 1.7 front pistons and 450cSt to 475cSt oil all-round. The pistons come as pairs and are a direct fit on the EB410.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]

February 14, 2018

GL Racing GLR 1/27th scale RWD chassis kit

Coming from GL Racing is their new GLR 1/27th scale RWD chassis kit. The mini-size car utilises a design comparable to a 1/12th scale pan car, making for a low centre of gravity and low weight with the rear end sporting a tri-friction grease damper system, an aluminium alloy rear sub frame and a ball differential with 64 pitch gears. The front end is made up using carbon fibre, alloy and composite parts and that all is connected by a 98mm wheelbase carbon fibre chassis. Other features include a steering crank with built-in servo saver, a full metal gear servo with partial alloy casing and a side link system for maximum rear axle traction. The kit is rounded out by a Hobbywing brushless speed controller that is programmable with an optional program card.

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February 14, 2018

VBC Racing Ghost18 sportsman class touring car kit

VBC Racing have introduced their new Ghost18 1/10th electric touring car kit for sportsman classes. Despite its somewhat low retail price the kit is stacked with high performance parts such as 7075 aluminium goods and composite graphite and racing quality parts, making this car is ideal for club, GT, and vintage races. Other features include TBBS-P progressive shock absorbers with diamond-trued internals, a 38T rear gear differential, a sliding rack steering system as well as Yaiba Racing double joint front CVDs. Suspension mounts with inserts and front and rear swaybars round out the package.

View a list of the features and more images here

February 14, 2018

iRacing R18 1/8th on-road body shell

BMT have introduced the iRacing R18 1/8th on-road body shell. The new version of the popular R18 sports an updated front section and cockpit shape for increased steering and higher top speed. The lid is available in standard 1.0mm and lightweight 0.7mm variants, it comes clear and fits most 1/8th on-road kits.

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