T-Works have introduced a set of titanium ball ends for Xray’s X12 series of 1/12th scale pan cars. The ball studs are machined from high-quality 64-grade titanium and they are made to offer a lower weight and cooler looks than the standard steel ball ends. The 10-piece set fits all X12 series cars including the 2016 and 2017 variants and it is available now.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Hobbico have introduced the Duratrax Onyx 260 touch screen charger and two new LiPo battery packs. Starting with the charger, the dual output device is usable with AC and DC input and it offers up to 6A of charge current. The 60W charge power on each output allows to use the charger with up to 6S LiPo and 15-cell NiMH battery packs and the 3.2 inch touch screen helps to program up to 10 battery charging routines, and to view data in numerical form or as colour graphs. The Onyx 260 will hit stores soon.
Coming from Fenix Racing are the U-washers, aluminium shims for a range of applications. Made from high-quality 7075 aluminium material and coming black anodised the washers feature a U-shaped slot that allows for easy installation and removal by simply sliding them under the suspension ball stud instead of completely undoing the ball ends as it is needed with full face shims. The washers are usable for on-road and off-road cars alike and they come in 10-piece packs of five 2mm and five 1mm shims each.
Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]
First seen at the Shizuoka Hobby Show earlier this year, Futaba now officially announce the release of the T4PV 2.4GHz telemetry radio system. Featuring T-FHSS protocol the 4PV provides live telemetry data of the vehicle’s temperature, RPM, receiver and external voltage levels. Audible alerts via audio jack allow to focus on driving while staying in the know. With adjustable throttle position, throttle tension, steering tension and 5-optional accessories the 4PV also offers customisable ergonomics. The transmitter is compatible with two T-FHSS receivers and six S-FHSS receivers and is updateable via the CIU-2 and CIU-3 interface ensuring your 4PV keeps up to date with Futaba’s latest technological innovations. Included from stock is the R304SB T-FHSS telemetry receiver.
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Coming from Belgian company Team Corally is a 75W soldering station. The micro controller-equipped station allows for precise temperature control in 1 degree steps and it features standby and auto turn off functions as well as a Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature display. The solder tip is easy to replace and the soldering station is available with Euro or UK mains plugs.
Source: Team Corally [corally.com]
ORE Racing have introduced their all-new B2B-W17 GT12 chassis kit. Building on the original B2B the W17 is set to deliver a simply yet fast platform for the popular GT12 class. The kit will feature an updated front suspension that was optimised in terms of materials and tolerances to create the smoothest possible suspension action with the rear suspension sporting new spring locations for reduced binding and friction. Setting the ride height is now also easier thanks to the E-Zee ride height shims used. Other specifications include a low CG aluminium chassis plate, front beam and pod assembly, a unique 3D-printed rear bearing carrier and servo posts as well as a bind-free pod pivot. Included are also titanium side link turnbuckles, a large motor cut allows for increased airflow and cooling and the wide tweak bar protects the rear wheels from impacts. The car is available in two specifications with the Base kit offering a low-cost entry level kit featuring a solid rear axle. The Sprint kit features a carbon ball diff axle, side and pitch damping, and full set of E-Zee ride height shims.
Italian company BMT have released a teaser image of their forthcoming 016GT 1/8th scale nitro GT kit. The follow-up model of the 011Evo will hit the stores at the end of this year with more information and images will becoming available in time for the release.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
Kawada have announced the soon release of the wide chassis conversion kit for the F500 formula car. Usable with the foam-spec WS and rubber-spec NS kits, the wide chassis conversion makes the use of several battery positions possible, including a front and rear longitudinal and a rear transversal shorty battery placement. On top of this the wider main chassis and redesigned lower pod plate allow for three different side link configurations including a wide, narrow and an angled setup. The set includes the 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis and lower pod plates, two rear upper damper plates as well as miscellaneous small parts.
