March 14, 2012

McPappy Racing brushless chassis dyno

McPappy Racing have released their new brushless chassis dyno. The dyno can provide 5 styles of testing including chassis dyno testing, direct coupler in between both motors, direct coupler with flywheel in between both motors, offset motors using 2 pinions and offset motors using 2 pinions + flywheel. Chassis dyno testing offers the most convenience, as you simply set your car down on it and pull the trigger. This convenience allows you to try many variations and find the power you want quicker. You can also share numbers with other racers (regardless if the speedo and motor are different) to get the power dialed in very quickly. The chassis dyno can accommodate most 1/10th, 1/12th, and 1/18th, RC pan cars, dirt oval cars, touring cars (with front wheels propped up), buggies, etc. Direct ‘motor only’ testing is a bit more work to set up, but it provides an additional level of precision because it removes some more variables.  If you are looking to find small differences, direct ‘motor only’ testing can be worth the effort. Whichever test method you are using, your overall goal is to turn the slave motor as fast as you can with the least amount of amps.

View more images of the Dyno here


March 13, 2012

Serpent RCM onroad shock absorbers

Serpent have released their new RCM onroad shocks with membrane system, following the same shock principles as used in the Cobra offroad shocks. The threaded aluminium shock bodies have been hard teflon coated and a super smooth o-ring / bushing package helps guide and seal the spring-steel piston rods. Three different precision molded pistons are included. 1/10 cars are fitted with short versions front and rear, while the 966-TE-v2 uses long versions in the rear.

View the complete shock set here


March 13, 2012

Xceed foam pit mats

Xceed have released their new 120x60cm pit mat. These super lightweight and strong mats are made from a quality washable foam and come in bright green or black with the Xceed logo pattern printed across the surface. The set includes roll-bands and a bag to store and carry the mat.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]


March 13, 2012

Arrowmax MBX-6 radio plate mounts

Arrowmax have released these radio plate mounts for the Mugen MBX-6. Made from CNC-machined 7075 T6 aluminium, the parts allow for a more solid radio plate mounting, while reducing the chance of stripped threads and also help to keep the centre belt more precisely tightened.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]


March 13, 2012

TeamSR carbon shock towers

With a combined experience of over 20 years in the hobby, TeamSR which is spearheaded by Mike Dumas aims to develop products not only for those seeking the utmost in durability and performance but also for those simply seeking an aesthetically pleasing hop-up. Being racers, TeamSR realizes that the racer needs to be able to depend on the products they choose to use and race with. One of their core philosophies is to strictly utilize premier materials for all of their products with very tight tolerances. The carbon fiber is true Quasi-Isotropic and made specifically to their specifications in the United States while the aluminium is 7075 aircraft grade to assure furnishing the user with the best components. The first releases include front shock towers for the Associated B4, Kyosho RB5 and Durango DEX210 and a rear tower for the TLR22. The range also includes anodized aluminium hardware, ultra flexible sensor cables, tungsten carbide balls and in future more carbon fiber shock towers with anodized aluminium mounts for fine tune adjustments.

View other shock towers here


March 13, 2012

EDS metric & inch combo drivers

New from EDS are this combo drivers, ideal for when space is tight in your pit box. Simply store all the tips in the driver handle, this single tool is available in metric, inch and metric/inch sets. The 7 tips included in the metric set include a 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, flat head screwdriver 3.5mm, Phillips Screwdriver 3mm, Phillips Screwdriver 4.5mm. The 7 tips included in the inch set include a .05, .063 (1/16″), .078 (5/64″), .093 (3/32″), Flat head screwdriver 3.5mm, Phillips Screwdriver 3mm, Phillips Screwdriver 4.5mm. Finally the 7 tips included in the metric/inch set include a 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, .05, .063 (1/16″), .078 (5/64″), .093 (3/32″).

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


March 13, 2012

JConcepts DEX410 Finnisher body shell

JConcepts have extended their line of Finnisher shells to include the Durango DEX410. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up and with the addition of fastening hook and loop tape, eliminates empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature and a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body through its V-shaped design. Three additional air-flow scoop locations have been also incorporated into the body design, the first, directly in front of the windshield which allows for fresh incoming air treatment and second, 1 on each of the side-pods to help air-out the inside of the body during heated running conditions.

View more images of the new body here


March 12, 2012

KM Racing titanium M3 screws

KM Racing have released this range of M3 screws for use in a wide variety of applications. Made from Japanese titanium they have been produced with highly precise machines and the end result is much lighter than the standard steel screws. Available in M3x16mm and M3x20mm they are sold in sets of 4 pieces.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]