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December 3, 2015

Reedy Sonic 540-M3 10.5T & 21.5T short stack motors

Reedy’s Sonic 540-M3 brushless motors are now also available in short stack 10.5T and 21.5T variants. A competition-proven short stack stator, wound with pure copper magnet wire and low-resistance collector rings, walks the edge of legality in exchange for maximum power output and RPM. Despite being designed for 1S applications, short stack motors can, under the right circumstances, create a power advantage in 2S applications such as Formula and 4WD GT classes. Like all 540-M3 motors, these new models feature a three-piece, CNC-machined can to reduce weight while improving airflow, component fit, and bearing alignment. Heavy-duty silver-plated solder tabs reduce resistance, feature a cupped profile to aid soldering, and are well supported to prevent internal connections from fatiguing over time. A balanced, high-strength sintered rotor provides fade-free performance thanks to improved manufacturing processes. Both models meet ROAR, EFRA, and IFMAR specifications.

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December 3, 2015

Reedy Sonic 540-M3 optional Modified & Spec rotors

Reedy have introduced a range of optional rotors for their Sonic 540-M3 line of brushless motors. Available are 12.3mm, 12.5mm and 13.0mm modified as well as 12.0mm, 12.2mm and 12.5mm spec rotors that help to fine-tune the characteristics of the motors in terms of peak RPM and available torque. Each rotor is laser-etched with its specification and part number for easy identification and technical inspection. Included is also an assortment of spacers to adjust the rotor’s position within the case.

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December 3, 2015

Motiv carbon fibre design Work Board

Motiv have introduced their new Work Board. Measuring around 300x450mm the pit board comes in handy during build applications, basic set up and tuning tasks. 2.5mm thick and weighing in at around 450g the board is easy to store and transport and its printing process makes it resistant to most chemicals while the carbon fibre back round with Motiv branding makes for some visual impact in the pit area.

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December 2, 2015

STRC SCX10 off-axle servo mount & panhard kit

New from ST Racing Concepts comes the SCX10 off-axle servo mount and panhard combo kit for those of that are after the utmost scale realism. The kit will take the highly visible front steering servo off the axle and mounts it on to the chassis rail for a greatly improved look of the front end. The servo is mounted on the chassis rails using two solid CNC-machined aluminium servo mounts that are keyed into the chassis rails and secured using just one screw for each servo mount. The panhard rod is made with a heat treated black oxide steel that mounts from the steering knuckle kingpin screw and spans across to the other side of the chassis rails on a specially CNC-machined aluminium panhard mount. This setup allows the suspension to feel smooth and allow for the most shock compression due to the smaller diameter of the steel link versus aluminium tube links. To maximise the clearance of the upper link, a new suspension link is machined specifically for this kit with a 7mm diameter for the threaded area and taper down to a 5mm solid centre portion so as the suspension compressed, this extra bit of clearance from the smaller centre diameter again allows for the most shock compression before the upper link comes in contact with anything on the chassis rails. The kit is available with or without the required Axial aluminium steering kit and in the three colours of scale black, gun metal and natural silver.

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December 1, 2015

Reedy Blackbox 800Z zero timing speed controller

New from Reedy comes the Blackbox 800Z zero timing sensored brushless competition speed controller, a simple to use, economical, and powerful ESC for Spec class racers. The speedo was designed to offer excellent throttle and brake feel, a wide range of adjustability, and robust hardware. The compact, lightweight plastic housing with low-profile heatsink makes fitting the controller easy even in tight surroundings. The ESC comes pre-wired with 13 gauge wire and solder tabs make wire replacement easy while the on-board, single button programming allows to fine-tune parameters such as the drag brake, power profile, the drive and brake frequency.

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December 1, 2015

STRC Ascender aluminium steering knuckles

STRC’s new aluminium steering knuckles for the Vaterra Ascender and Bronco trucks help to add visual impact and improve the durability over the standard parts. The high-quality, CNC-machined steering knuckles eliminate unwanted flex for more durability and they also greatly increase the precision and capability of the truck’s steering. The parts are available in stealth black, gun metal, and natural silver anodising.

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November 30, 2015

HPI Reactor 500 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

HPI have introduced the Reactor 500 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger. The device offers up to 5A of charge current with its 50W power circuitry, allowing to swiftly fill 1S to 6S LiXX, 1 to 15 cell NiXX and 2V to 20V Pb batteries. Several safety features such as maximum capacity and maximum charge time cut-off makes for convenient usage even for beginners while multiple charging profiles make charging of different specification batteries such as receiver, transmitter or power packs a breeze. Menu operation is done via a standard 4-button design and the back-lit display helps to monitor most of the important parameters. The package is rounded out by an assortment of wires and adapters as well as a balance board.

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November 30, 2015

Exotek WR8 Speed Chassis conversion & shock towers

New from Exotek and made for the HPI WR8 line of cars are the Speed Chassis conversion and the Speed Towers. Starting with the chassis, the carbon fibre conversion kit is made for the electric-powered WR8 Flux and it removes all extra weight and hardware for a super streamlined, race bred, speed run chassis. Rigid but light of weight the chassis is mated to a reinforced alloy nose plate for durability. Optimised weight balance is achieved via extra mounting holes that allow the motor and battery to be mounted at the rear of the chassis for improved rear traction and jumping balance and part of the package are also alloy battery cups for 2S or 3S hardcase batteries. The chassis is topped off with an alloy centre chassis brace and alloy servo mounts to also improve on lowering the overall centre of gravity.

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