April 11, 2013

Hitec HS-900SGS & HS-1000SGT servos

Hitec HS-900SGS & HS-1000SGT servos

Hitec have released the HS-900SGS and HS-1000SGT, two servos with extreme power and durability. Designed from the ground up for industrial applications, these servos are the perfect answer for 1/5th scale buggy and truggy drivers and feature all aluminium, EMI shielded cases, solid steel gears and non-programmable digital circuits. These servos can take a beating while delivering precise performance and are designed to operate on 3 and 4-cell LiPo batteries. The HS-900SGS provides swift speed (up to 0.15 sec) while the HS-1000SGT brings hefty torque (110kg/cm). Both servos are a large 64 x 33 x 73mm and weigh a hefty 363 grams each.

Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]


April 11, 2013

Hudy XB4 aluminium shim for setup system

Hudy XB4 aluminium shim for setup system

Hudy have released this aluminum shim for the XB4 which fits on the rear wheel axle, and the set-up system leans against the shim. For use with XRAY XB4 or any off-road car on which the set-up system cannot be inserted on the non-threaded part. The set-up system will then sit properly on the threaded area of rear wheel axles only.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


April 10, 2013

Racers Edge Cube200 quad output charger

Racers Edge Cube200 quad output charger

The Racers Edge Cube200 is a quad output 50-watt per channel DC only multi-chemistry balance charger. Featuring a compact footprint that allows you to stack the batteries you are charging in a secure c-channel battery rack, a bright LED backlit LCD screen that is at an inclined angle for easy charge monitoring, independent USB charge port and a sleek aluminium carrying case that adds extra protection from the elements. A full aluminium case with heat sink and built in cooling fans keep temperatures in check while the amps are flowing. Built in balance software, a complete lineup of adapters, along with their unique Pro Bullet Harness, takes care of everything in your stable. The Cube200 is capable at charging at 6amps at 50watts per channel. Discharge current is 4 x 5watts up to 1amps. 1-6cell LiPo and 1-15cell NiCd/NiMH.

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April 8, 2013

Kyosho MP9e TKI 1/8th buggy

Kyosho MP9e TKI 1/8th buggy

Kyosho have announced their new MP9e TKI, a kit which includes many of the features developed over the last few years for the World Champion TKI3 nitro-powered car. It includes the shorter rear shock tower and the medium length shocks and the shocks feature threaded spring pre-load adjusters and the popular genuine Kyosho Matched light blue springs. It also includes the heavy-duty driveshafts, reinforced bulkheads, stronger upper arms, milled and anodized adjustable motor mount, milled aluminum rear hub carriers and much more.

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April 8, 2013

RB Blast Limited Edition V.12 buggy engine

RB Blast Limited Edition .21 buggy engine

RB have released a new Limited Edition V.12 buggy engine, called the Blast. Designed for great quality at a great price it is made in Europe and has got high level competition features found in the best engines. The Blast is a long stroke motor wit a turbo 14mm balanced crankshaft, quality main & front ball bearings and a 5 port liner with 2 by pass and MES Multi Exhaust System. The turbo motor has a 9mm carb with 7mm restrictor, a big cooling head with lightening holes and is supplied with orange dust protectors.

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April 8, 2013

Mugen MRX-5 WC-Spec version

Mugen MRX-5 WC-Spec version

Mugen have released the MRX-5 WC-Spec version, which is the World Championship winning chassis with a number of optionals and revised parts included as standard. The kit comes with a high traction chassis, rear body mount hard, rear lower arm mount A & B, revised front suspension arms, left and right upper bulkhead as well as the lower front bulkhead. A revised front bumper, front body mount plate, rear body mount hard and the latest clutch set are also included.

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April 8, 2013

P-S-R 8ight 3.0 bearing set

P-S-R 8ight 3.0 bearing set

P-S-R have expanded their line of bearing sets with the release of this bearing set for the all new TLR 8ight 3.0 1/8th buggy. The 26 piece bearing set is made in Germany and benefits from maximum velocity, less friction, more durability, less maintenance and optimal value for money.

Source: Power-Save-Racing [power-save-racing.de]


April 4, 2013

DE Racing Stopz-it engine stopper

DE Racing Stopz-it engine stopper

DE Racing introduce the Stopz-it engine stopper tool. The tool, disguised as a readily accessible key fob, works by either using the tip to contact the flywheel of an idling engine, or by using the plug on the side to cover the exhaust tip. Since the method of covering the exhaust can be performed at any RPM, even the runaway car with wide open throttle has finally meet its match. The tool is made from long lasting rubber and is available now.

Click here to view how the stopper is used