September 5, 2015

Arrowmax 2800mAh 2S super shorty LiPo battery

Arrowmax 2800mAh 2S super shorty LiPo battery

Arrowmax have further extended their line of LiPo battery packs with the introduction of the 7.4V 2800mAh super shorty pack. Sporting the size of a single saddle pack the item is much small and lighter than a conventional shorty battery, allowing for super-light vehicle setups. Made from low-capacity yet lightweight high-performance 55C/110C cells the pack is ideal for 2WD vehicles. The hardcase is equipped with through-type 4mm connector tubes and 2mm balancer ports.

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September 5, 2015

Radtec X1 aluminium option parts

Radtec X1 aluminium option parts

Radtec have new aluminium option parts for the Xray X1 formula car available. First up are hard-coated aluminium turnbuckles. The 3-piece set includes the outer steering links and also the servo turnbuckle and it comes in a brown hard-anodised finish.

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September 4, 2015

AME Project IRIS 1/10th touring car

AME Project IRIS 1/10th touring car

AME have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Project Iris 1/10th electric touring car kit. The brainchild of Andreas Myrberg will be fully uncovered in about three weeks time when also a Kickstarter campaign will be launched to crowdfund the production of the car. Information are still non existing beside this one rendering but by the looks of things the car will be belt-driven and it features either very low shocks/shock towers or rotation dampers, as seen on the Awesomatix car. More information and images will become available by September 25th.

Source: AME [team-ame.com]


September 4, 2015

Mckune Design FR4 high bite vented slipper pads

Mckune Design FR4 high bite vented slipper pads

Mckune Design have released their new FR4 vented slipper pads specifically designed for carpet, astro turf, and high bite clay. CNC-machined from FR4 epoxy fiber glass, the innovative vented design provide a consistent feel throughout the run without fading. They are available now for Team Associated, Yokomo, Kyosho, Schumacher, and Xray off-road vehicles.

Source: Mckune Design [mckunedesign.com]


September 4, 2015

VBC Racing LightningFX 1/10th formula car kit

VBC Racing LightningFX 1/10th formula car kit

Coming soon from VBC Racing is the LightningFX 1/10th scale formula car. The highly tuneable car allows to adapt the setup easily to a range of track conditions and driving styles. Starting at the front end the car features a reactive caster system with the upper arm length being adjustable using different thickness shims to alter corner mid and exit steering. The wheelbase is adjustable in a range from 264mm to 268mm without the need for extra parts and the 2-piece steering bellcrank allows for easy Ackermann adjustments.

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September 3, 2015

Avid Kyosho HD long rear axle re-release

Avid Kyosho HD long rear axle re-release

Avid have re-released their HD long rear axle for the Kyosho RB6, RB5, ZX-6, ZX-5 and SC6. The part is of an updated design compared to the standard Kyosho axle and it comes with a no-break guarantee and the extended threads make for a perfect fitment of aftermarket wheels such as the ones from Avid, Pro-Line, AKA, JConcepts and more. The axles are available as pair and also as conversion including 12mm aluminium hex adapters.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


September 3, 2015

MIP 1/5th scale tow strap

MIP 1/5th scale tow strap

New from MIP and made for virtually every 1/5th large scale vehicle is a tow strap for easy vehicle transportation. Made to ease the arrival to and the departure from the track the tow strap attaches to the car using two sturdy carabiners while the strap itself allows to tow the car behind you.

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September 3, 2015

Ielasi Tuned IDT.21-4CQ buggy engine

Ielasi Tuned IDT.21-4CQ buggy engine

Ielasi Tuned have introduced the IDT.21-4CQ 4-port “square” engine. The company’s most powerful off-road engine so far is designed to offer great power at both low and high RPM while the 4-port setup makes for a linear power output and low fuel consumption. The engine comes with a R7 conrod which is machined from light aluminium and ultrasonic-checked for improved reliability. Other features include a selected and matched piston/liner assembly for best possible compression and durability while the carburettor used is a reverse-type Novarossi offering to provide high idle stability, precise tuning and higher mid to top range power. The package is rounded out by a new cooling head with etched Ielasi Tuned logo.

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