ProTek have introduced a new line of turbo glow plugs. Available in T3 ultra hot, T4 hot and T5 medium variants the glow plugs are tough and durable and they are perfectly suited for 1/8th scale race vehicles that use .21 to .28 size engines but they are also meant to be a viable option for .12 to .18 sized engines. The plugs are good for the use with a 10 percent to 35 percent nitro content.
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Turkish large scale specialists MCD Racing have introduced the W5 Max Factory Team 4WD truck kit. Designed to comply with EFRA rules the winner of 2016 European Championships offers an extended wheelbase thanks to a redesigned chassis, it sports an increased track width, reinforced alloy chassis stiffeners, alloy layshaft carriers, as well as new shock towers and bodies compared to the standard W5 Max. Other features include a modular construction that allows for easy assembly and disassembly for maintenance, cleaning and setup purposes, the drivetrain makes use of three adjustable limited slip differentials, the radio tray can be equipped with an optional rear brake servo and a 3-ball automotive-style driveshaft system reduces friction at high articulation angles. On top of this the shock absorbers feature a special High Pressure Cell system that prevents the oil from foaming in long mains and the suspension is highly adjustable using inserts as known from 1/8th and 1/10th scale competition kits. The package is rounded out by an all-new bodyshell adapted for the long wheelbase chassis.
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Coming soon from Arrma come the upgraded Fury BLX 1/10th 2WD short course truck and the Granite BLX 1/10th scale 2WD monster truck. Both RTR kits are based off of the previous models but they utilise the uprated BLX85 brushless power system that consists of the waterproof 60A BLX85 brushless controller and a 3800kv sensorless brushless motor. Both vehicles are good for speeds of up to 90km/h, with a 3S LiPo battery and the kit supplied optional gearing, and they are controlled with the included Tactic TTX300 2.4GHz radio system. Both trucks feature strong TVP chassis, with optional TVP aluminium side plates being available as optionals, the utilise a brushless-ready drivetrain, long travel suspension and oil-filed shock absorbers as well as pre-painted and pre-decorated bodyshells and they are finished of by grippy dBoots tyres on black chrome wheels.
T-Works have announced a range of screw sets for the recently announced Xray T4 2017 kit. Available soon are two 64-grade titanium screw kits with UFO or standard heads, an orange anodised 7075-T6 aluminium set, a mixed titanium and orange aluminium kit as well as a gold-plated steel set. All are made using high-quality materials and they replace most of the kit’s original fasteners.
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Coming from Maclan Racing is the new MMax Pro 160A competition brushless speed controller. Developed from the ground up over the last 18 month the speedo utilises an ultra-high performance 32-bit CPU as its central processing brain and compared to the last generation 8-bit CPUs, the 32-bit CPU in the MMax Pro ESC runs at much higher clock speed and bandwidth. The speedo utilises a completely redesigned all-new algorithm firmware to maximise its strength while offering the smoothest throttle and the strongest yet precise braking. The controller offers 12 pre-loaded profiles for all on-road and off-road applications including Stock blinky and low-turn Modified racing. All parameters are adjustable using the on-board USB port and Maclan’s MS Windows-compatible software. Other features include a full aluminium case for improved cooling, it comes with a high-voltage 30mm turbo fan, adjustable 6V to 7.4V high-voltage BEC system and data logging capability. The controller will hit the stores by end of October.
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Protoform have introduced the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R short wheelbase 1/8th GT bodyshell. From the signature Corvette muscular stance and swept-back roofline, to the large front splitter and side vents, every detail of the full-scale race car is captured to add scale realism to the world of 1:8 GT. Included with the body is an add-on rear wing, secured with three oversized nylon screws and featuring two trim-lines and spill-plate sizes; a lower line for sanctioned racing, and an upper line for low-grip club racing. The body fits popular 1/8th scale GT cars with the shorter GT1 wheelbase of 325mm, such as the Mugen MGT7, Serpent Cobra GT and more. For GT2 racers, a longer 360mm wheelbase version of the C7.R is also available.
Xray have introduced the 2017 version of their highly successful T4 touring car platform. TQ holder and vice-champion at the recent IFMAR Electric On-road World Championship in China in the hands of Bruno Coelho the T4’17 features a number of subtle changes – when compared to the 2016 car – that mainly focus adding a range of additional chassis flex settings. The kit builds on a new carbon fibre chassis plate that received updates to adapt to the numerous Multi-Flex settings accessible with the 2017 car.
Hobbywing Japan have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming XeRun XR10 Stock Spec brushless speed controller. The 2S LiPo compatible ESC builds on the “Modified” XR10, it has a 80A rating and comes with a new, smaller and lighter aluminium case. A heavy duty BEC system allows for 6V or 7.4V output for standard and high voltage steering servos and part of the package are also five pre-set profiles and a new brake settings. More information and images will become available in time for the release.
Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]
