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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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November 30, 2015

JTP RB6 & ZX6 Race Series Carbon parts

New from JTP RC, the brand of 2013 IFMAR 2WD Buggy World Champion Jared Tebo, come the Race Series Carbon parts for the Kyosho RB6 and ZX6. Starting with the 2WD parts, available are a front and rear shock tower with the front shock stay giving improved front end feeling through the corners and over obstacles by increasing uptravel. On top of this the 4mm material gives better strength and a more connected feeling of the car. The shock tower was designed for the use with the long LA43 shock ends.

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November 27, 2015

Team C GT8 carbon centre diff & steering plate

Team C have new carbon fibre option parts for the GT8 line of 1/8th scale on-road vehicles available in the form of a centre diff plate and a steering plate. Both are cut from high-quality carbon fibre with the steering plate offering three different Ackermann position for the inner steering link ballstuds. Both parts are direct replacements for the standard items and they not only scrub some weight but they also add visual impact.

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November 26, 2015

LRP Ultimate Drift 5300mAh hardcase LiPo battery

Coming soon from LRP is the Ultimate Drift 5300mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Built using 110C/55C cells and offering a high capacity, the pack weighs in at only 280g, making for an exceptional capacity-to-weight ratio. The pack comes in a translucent blue hardcase as known from LRPs competition batteries, it is 3C chargeable and utilises standard 4mm tube-type connectors.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

November 26, 2015

Absima 105mm piggyback crawler shock absorbers

Coming from Absima and made for a range of crawler off-road vehicles is a piggyback shock absorber set. The large volume dampers feature fake oil reservoirs, gun metal anodised aluminium shock bodies and they fit all vehicles that use 105mm long shock absorbers. Included in the 2-piece set are also suitable shock springs.

Source: Absima [absima.com]

November 26, 2015

Project RC 0.8 pitch on-road gearbox

Following a long and meticulous development period Project RC have now introduced their all-new 0.8 pitch 2-speed on-road gearbox. Using the gearbox, that had a successful outing during the recent IFMAR 1/8th World in Brazil, will increase acceleration and top speed thanks to their low rotation mass, optimised gear mesh and high efficiency. The conversion includes everything needed and it is available for both the Shepherd Velox V8 and the Mugen MRX5.

Source: Project [projectrc.net]

November 26, 2015

VP Pro tool base V2

VP Pro have introduced the tool base V2, a jig to hold a range of tools that now offers some additional features. Part of the V2 design are machined recessions to measure the length and diameter of metric hardware. The tool base is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes black anodised, laser-etched and it not only hold VP Pro’s own range of tools but also the wrenches of other brands.

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