ARC have announced the soon release of the R11 2017 kit. The latest edition of the company’s popular electric touring car will utilise the drivetrain and suspension components of the current kit, with small refinements being made to further improve the performance and handling of the car. More information and images of the actual car will become available in time for the release.
Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]
Horizon Hobby have introduced the upgraded ECX line of 1/10th 2WD off-road RTR vehicles. The 2WD trucks, equipped with adjustable oil-filled shock absorbers, tough gearboxes with adjustable slipper clutch and gear differential as well as nylon composite chassis and long-travel suspension come with a new Dynamite 1800mAh LiPo battery and 800mA LiPo balance charger. The kits are rounded out by a Spektrum STX FHSS 2.4GHz radio system, 15T brushed motor, water-proof electronics and pre-painted bodyshells. Available are the Circuit stadium, Torment SC and Ruckus monster truck.
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Fenix Racing have introduced the 235mm Pro10 variant of their popular 1/10th formula gear differential kit. Compared to a standard ball differential the gear diff will improve traction on high-bite surfaces significantly. Available in two versions, with a 77T 48 pitch and a 92T 64 pitch main gear, the diff fits most of today’s 235mm pan cars and it is shortly also available as a 1/12th scale variant.
Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]
X-Factory UK have introduced the new DMS 1/10th short course truck tyre inserts. Of an open cell construction and available in the colour-coded hardnesses of firm, medium and soft, the inserts were tested by national and local level drivers and they are meant to offer exceptional durability and consistency. The foam inserts come in packs of two and including a DMS Insertz decal sheet.
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Coming from HRC Racing are two new LiPo battery packs. First up is a 5000mAh oval diameter hardcase battery made using 40C cells. Designed for the use in applications that usually require racing pack style NiMH batteries, such as RTR cars and starter boxes, the LiPo variant makes for improved performance and run time. The pack features an external balancer port and it is available with a T-type or standard Tamiya plug. Also new is the high-capacity 10000mAh 11.1V 3S softcase LiPo battery pack for vehicles such as the Traxxas T-Maxx. The battery comes equipped with a TRX plug.
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Exotek have introduce new 0mm and +5mm offset spring perches for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. Machined, polished and anodised the spring cups are a direct fit for AE 12mm big bore shocks with B6 shock ends. Extra milling makes for a low weight with the reinforced strength of CNC-cut aluminium and a snug fit helping to reduce the chance of losing a perch. Milled holes also reduce debris from collecting inside. The perches are available in black and blue anodising.
STRC have introduced an aluminium front bumper mount for the Axial SCX10 II, an aluminium tool kit and a universal tool handle. Starting with the bumper mount, the CNC-machined aluminium part fits right on the new SCX10 II and allows for installation of the Poison Spyder Rock Brawler bumper. It features a reduced front profile of the bumper mount to bring the Rock Brawler bumper closer to the C-channel frame for proper alignment and position with the Jeep Wrangler body. The part is available in black, gun metal, red, and silver anodising.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Yokomo BD, Xray T4 and HB Racing Pro5 touring cars are hard-coated aluminium drive axles. The shafts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they sport multiple mounting holes for the CVA cross pin to allow the usage of a new set of holes once the currently in use starts to wear out. A hard-coating makes for improved durability and included with the set come shims, cross pins and cross pin retaining rings. The wheel axles are available as variant for the Yokomo and Xray cars as well as a HB Racing specific set.
