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June 6, 2019

Tamiya TBLM-02S 17.5T & 21.5T brushless motors

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their new TBLM-02S sensored 17.5T and 21.5T brushless motors. Maintenance-free and featuring dual ball races for efficiency the motors are ideal for both on-road and off-road vehicles where drivability and long run times are called for. The 17.5T/2200kV variant is ideal for touring cars, M-Chassis, Formula and Buggy kits while the 21.5T/1800kV variant basically covers the same applications, however its lower speed makes for an easier to drive car. The motors are usable with virtually every 540-class sensored brushless speed controller.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

June 5, 2019

Performa Racing waterproof crawler brushless combo

Performa Racing have announced the release of their new waterproof brushless speed controller and motor combo for trail trucks and crawlers. The set includes the new Limited Red Rock Edition Radical Crawler motor and the new Radical Crawler controller. A specialised sensor technology and a crawler special staggered pole rotor deliver a new level of speed accuracy for uphill, downhill, and super slow crawling conditions. The Radical Technology provides ultra-smooth throttle control without cogging and allows precise deceleration when going down steep inclines. Included is a waterproof switch and waterproof sensor harness, making the Radical Crawler Combo water friendly so owners can enjoy the most extreme crawling adventures. The controller is set up so it can be used right out of the box and for owners that like to experiment and fine tune for ultimate control, 14 parameters can be adjusted using the electronic switch or with an optional program box. The Radical Crawler Controller is compatible with other sensored, sensorless, or brushed motors and both the ESC and motor are also available separately.

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May 30, 2019

Muchmore Fleta ZX V2 ER Spec torque up motor

Muchmore have announced the release of their new Fleta TX V2 ER Spec torque up stock motors. They build on the popular ER Spec motors but come equipped with the MR-FZR21Z 12.5×7.25×24.2mm “Z” rotor for increased torque which comes in handy especially in 1/10th buggy blinky classes. The motor is available in a 13.5T and 17.5T variant for the most popular stock classes.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

May 30, 2019

Arrowmax tyre & battery warmer

Coming from Arrowmax is a compact tyre and battery warmer. The device utilises a compact control unit for easy storage and less pit space needed with the warmer cups being of Arrowmax’s signature black and golden design. They connect to the front side of the case, ensuring easy organisation of the wires. The control unit is equipped with an XT60 connector, allowing to power the tyre warmer using a 13.8V power supply or a 3S LiPo battery. Built-in sensors ensure precise temperature control, independently for the front and rear tyres, and the warmer not only is usable as a tyre warmer but also as a battery warmer using an optional warming bag. Pre-set values ensure performance enhancing and very high user safety.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 24, 2019

LiPo Factory 3S 5000mAh TRX battery pack

Trinity have introduced the new LiPo Factory 11.1V 3S 5000mAh LiPo battery pack for Traxxas vehicles. Built using high-power 55C/110C cells for exceptional performance and durability the soft case pack measures 142x45x25mm and it weighs in at 330g. It comes pre-wired with a Traxxas-compatible plug, making it usable in Traxxas kits such as the TRX-4 Series of crawlers, the Slash VXL 2WD and 4WD; as well as the UDR Desert Racer and the E-Revo VXL.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

May 24, 2019

Xtreme Racing iCharger X8 carbon fibre stand

Coming from Xtreme Racing is their new carbon fibre charger stand designed for the popular iCharger X8. The stand will hold the X8 and similar chargers at an angle, making go better viewing and allowing more air around the charger for cooling. The stand will fit perfectly over most server-style 90x40mm power supplies to take less room in the pit space. The set includes two side plates, the charger plate and two aluminium spacers with fasteners.

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May 22, 2019

Racing Performer Drift.Spec RPX II Red speed controller

Yokomo have introduced their new Red Edition Racing Performer Drift.Spec RPX II brushless speed controller. The speedo is built using matched premium-grade FETs for a super-low internal resistance, best possible power transfer and less heat built-up. A special firmware ensures optimised throttle and car control on all surfaces and in all track conditions. A switchable 6V/7.4V 6A BEC system ensures stable power supply even for high-power HV servos and the controller comes including a fan unit, all black wires, and a red anodised fan cover.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

May 22, 2019

Motiv Launch 3S long pack LiPo battery

Motiv has introduced their new Launch series LiPo battery. The Launch battery is developed for only the most serious RC drag racer and it utilises high-performance 110C+ burst cells together with ultra-thick 8AWG wire. The new-size 3S pack, measuring 123x44x24 and weighing in at 317g now rounds out the line of batteries with options for all 1S, 2S, and 3S drag racing applications. Launch has been the battery of choice for many high-level competitors to set record times since its introduction in 2018.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]