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March 20, 2018

X-Grip gold-plated bullet-type connectors & adapters

European X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have introduced their new line of gold-plated 4mm and 5mm bullet-type connectors as well as 5mm to 4mm reducer tubes. The plugs are of a heavy-duty low-profile design with pre-shaped soldering area for easy soldering and a narrow design that clears most touring car top decks. The connectors and also the reducer tubes, that are utilised to use standard 4mm speed controller connectors with 5mm LiPo packs, come gold-plated for a low resistance and good corrosion resistance.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

March 19, 2018

RC Concept ECR10 540-class brushless motor

RC Concept have released first images of their new ECR10 540-class electric brushless motor. Compared to the previous motor, the ECR features a high airflow can in 2-tone red and black finish, redesigned end plates, new heavy duty solder taps, and several other refinements. The motor will hit stores in several modified windings by end of March.

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March 16, 2018

Muchmore Impact Max-Punch FD3 8200mAh LiPo pack

Coming from Muchmore is the new Impact Max-Punch FD3 8200mAh 2S LiPo battery pack for Stock class racing. Built from highest quality 120C cells the battery offers a very low internal resistance for maximum voltage output which is beneficial especially for blinky zero timing stock class racing. The 7.4V pack measures 138×46.5×24.8mm, it weighs in at 323g and utilises standard 4mm bullet-type tube connectors.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

March 15, 2018

X-Grip 2S LiPo charge harness

European X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have introduced a new balance harness for 2S LiPo batteries. The pre-wired charge cable uses a protective sleeve to bundle the wires, it comes pre-soldered with industry-standard bullet-type connectors, a 2mm balance plug and XH balancer port.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

March 13, 2018

Racing Performer RPG-302 V3 gyro

New from Yokomo under their Racing Performer brand is the RPG-302 V3 gyro. The conventional RPG-302 was well known for its balance and fast response as well as mild steering performance to achieve a realistic drifting angle. The new RPG-302 V3 now has a new feature, adjustable steering end point giving the possibility to adjust the steering limit for right and left independently. The look as also been updated with a new aluminium case with red anodised chamfered edges. Best suited for all type of RWD car, but can also work in AWD (4WD) cars.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 8, 2018

Hudy 30mm & 40mm brushless fan 12-piece packs

Hudy’s 30mm and 40mm brushless fan units are now also available in convenient 12-piece XL packs. The reliable fans are ball-raced and feature solder tabs that allow to shorted the included 200mm all-black receiver wire to the needed size without having to crimp on new connectors. The fans are usable for speedo and motor cooling alike and the XL packs make it easy to equip a whole fleet of on-road or off-road cars.

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March 6, 2018

SchuurSpeed V4 stock brushless motor

SchuurSpeed have introduced their new V4 brushless stock motor. Designed to comply with ROAR rules – homologation is excepted late March – the motors feature an optimised short stack stator, new rotors, revised sensors, and they are 30 grams lighter; all contained in a specially designed can to maximise cooling. The motor will become available in 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T specifications and has already proven its performance by taking multiple stock class wins at last weekend’s Desert Classic race.

Source: SchuurSpeed [schuurspeed.com]

March 6, 2018

B-Power competition LiHV standard & shorty packs

Star RC from Italy have introduced the new B-Power competition LiHV battery packs. First up is a 6000mAh 100C standard-size battery that measures 138x47x25.4mm and weighs in at 285g. The hardcase pack utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors and it is recommended for both modified and stock applications. Also new is a 4600mAh 100C shorty battery that measures 96×47.25.4mm and weighs in at 213g. With its high-performance cells and high capacity the pack is usable for both modified and stock classes. Both LiHV packs are available now.

View the shorty battery here