PowerHD have two new high-performance servos for 1/8th scale applications available. The Storm-5 (0.066s/18kg-cm) and Storm-4 (0.085s/25kg-cm) offer CNC-machined all-aluminium cases, a super-high 4096 resolution as well as strong titanium alloy gears and a heat-resistant brushless motor. The high-voltage compatible servos are available separately or as a combo set including one Storm-5 (steering) and one Storm-4 (throttle) servo.
Italian company Capricorn have introduced a new Tesla-branded setup board for 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles. It offers a printed grid for easy track width and toe adjustment and it is available with our without a suitable bag for convenient transportation and storage.
Available now from Jared Tebo’s own JTP brand is a range of T-shirts as well as a new hoodie. Starting with the shirts, available are the Speed, Flag and Stencil design as well as the Ladies RTW shirt. Screen-printed in the USA on high-quality Next Level shirts the merchandise is available in S to XXXL sizes. Also new is the black colour Stencil print hoodie. Available in S to XXXL sizes and again screen-printed in the USA.
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Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 and XB2 off-road buggies with 3-pad slipper clutch are different size spur gears. They are moulded using a high-quality blend of composite materials for a high degree of durability while being light of weight at the same time. The gears are stamped for easy identification and available as 75T, 78T, 81T, 84T and 87T variant.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Designed to securely holding down the battery brace on Team Associated’s fifth generation mid motor off-road vehicles are the aluminium battery hold down thumb wheels from JConcepts. They offer an alignment friendly cone shape that eases the wheel into position, it has a larger flange which perfectly matches the proportions of the battery brace and the low-profile shape fits nicely under the latest bodies on the market. On top of this the grippy surface allows hand-tightening with ease. The aluminium wheels are available as pairs, in black or blue colour and they are finished off with a closed-end design which features an etched JC logo.
Coming soon from Team Associated is the Factory Team 17mm wheel nut wrench. The T-handle wrench is made from hard-anodised, lightweight aluminium and it sports a laser-etched size marking and logo for easy identification. With its sturdy yet ergonomic design it allows to easily install or remove the 17mm wheel nuts of 1/8th buggies, truggies and GT cars.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Available now and limited to 25 units in total is SMI Motorsport’s Orcan RS3-MH CR Alexander Hagberg Edition 2.1cc nitro engine. The Novarossi-based 3-port engine comes hand-tuned for optimised performance and with a special Cesare Rossi engraving on the cooling head to honour the legendary Italian engine builder. Included in the Alexander Hagberg Edition set is also an Orcan 2654 exhaust with Alexander Hagberg engraving and S+ manifold, an Orcan Push Box, an Orcan XL transportation bag as well as a special edition Orcan T-shirt.
Reds Racing have released a first official teaser image of their long awaited 1/8th brushless speed controller. Designed using state of the art micro components, the TXX Pro features advanced tuning options, an ultra low-profile billet aluminium case, a 30mm cooling fan and it will offer ultra-smooth and precise throttle and braking control. More information will become available soon.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
