LRP have released their new S8 NXR 1/8th scale competition buggy. A completely new design, the main focus has been on improving the geometry of the car. A pretty standard affair it retains the angled engine seen in predecessors while the position of the receiver battery is adjustable between the rear and front of the car, allowing the weight distribution to be changed for different tracks.
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Novarossi have introduced their new engine line for 2014, headed by their new Vir-Tus .21 off road and .12 onroad engines, joining last year’s .21 onroad engine release. The key development of the Vir-Tus over their previous engines is the patented shifted carburetor which sees the carburetor opening mounted to the crankcase off centre to the crankshaft which helps create a better mixture flow inside the engine which in turn improves the fuel efficiency. Other updates seen on both motors are the new main bearing that reduces the inertia of the rotating masses and increase scavenging, new cooling head mounted with 6 screws for a better seal and new balanced crankshafts with the .12 sporting a larger diameter connecting pin. The .21 offroad has 7 ports while the .12 is a 3 port engine, both coming with ceramic main bearing and steel front bearing as standard.
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Hirosaka, the new brand of Masaki Hirosaka father of RC legend Masami, have released their new line of competition electronics. First up is the PRO Racing ESC which features a complete aluminum casing which provides maximum surface area for heat dissipation and can handle up to 3.5T motors with a continuous current of 140A with a burst current up to 960A. Weighing 40grams it can work with sensored and sensorless motors. Also new from Hirosaka is their line of PRO Racing Brushless Motors. Suitable for 1/10th & 1/12th onroad and 1/10th offroad they are hand wound and feature adjustable timing from 0 – 40 degrees. Available in 4.5T to 8.5T versions.
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Losi have introduced the 5ive WRC Mini. This officially licensed replica of the John Cooper Works (JCW) World Rally Championship (WRC) Mini Countryman personifies the essence of rallycross performance with an outstanding design and authoritative 4WD power. To better power through the off-road the it is equipped with a powerful 29cc gasoline engine, and an extremely capable shaft driven 4wd drive train with 3 viscous differentials for even power distribution. The patent-pending Spektrum AVC (Active Vehicle Control) technology system has been included so drivers can make the most of the high speed potential of the 5ive Mini WRC regardless of the driving environment.
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Spektrum have released their new DX4C transmitter and SRS4210 receiver combo. You get a Spektrum 2.4GHz computer radio with an array of features typically found in higher priced models as well as the new DSMR-equipped SRS4210 receiver with patent-pending AVC (Active Vehicle Control). The DX4C uses 4-channels to operate steering, throttle and AVC technology separately. The first two channels operate steering and throttle while the second two manage AVC steering and throttle augmentation. By having two channels dedicated to managing AVC technology, users can adjust the steering and throttle elements independently of the other for more refined tuning to meet demands of any surface.
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Reds Racing have released their new M3 World Cup Series, a 2.1 cc motor for the On-road Touring Racing class. The new engine offers the most advanced technologies to get the best performance and reliability. Featuring a lightweight cylinder for increased engine performance at low and medium RPM, a tuned and balanced crankshaft, domed piston, ‘Direct Cooling’ cooling head technology, optimized timing to reduce fuel consumption and of course M.Rossi special tuning to make the engine simply powerful. The WCS is also one of the lightest in its category, weighing just 205g.
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Team Orion introduce their new Carbon Pro 100C LiPo battery packs. Coming in Team Orion’s patented carbon look hardcase the batteries are build using the latest generation LiPo cells with enhanced energy density, a very low internal resistance and 100C discharge rate. The packs, that are build to meet ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications, are 5C chargeable and come in a wide range of configurations including 2S standard, shorty, saddle and saddle block packs as well as a 1/12th 1S pack.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
DE Racing release four new colours to their entire Speedline series of wheels. Always looking to give drivers options for vehicle customisation, DE Racing have brought to life some striking new colours that include fluorescent green, orange, hot pink, and bright red. The Speedline wheels are available for a wide range of 1/10th buggies and trucks as well as 1/8th buggies.
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