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March 23, 2012

Robitronic Powerswitch

Robitronic release the Powerswitch, an electric switch for nitro and gas-powered vehicles. The device replaces the mechanical on/off switch with a dust and water-protected solution that also allows to monitor the receiver battery. Programmable for 2S LiPo, 2S LiFe and 5 cell NiMH packs the switch recognises a low receiver battery voltage and poor connector contact and warn the pilot. The switch is high voltage compatible and good for the use with up to three servos or 10A peak current.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

March 23, 2012

KM H-K1 EvoII 3mm carbon chassis

KM Racing release two new optional chassis for the H-K1 EvoII 200mm nitro on-road car. Available as standard and short wheelbase variant the chassis are cut from 3mm carbon fibre and are around 52g lighter than the stock aluminium chassis. The chamfered chassis edges allow for better ground clearance in corners with the standard version making the car more stable on the straights and the short version increasing agility in corners. The chassis must be used with the receiver battery mounted on the side and are ideal for outlaw club races and small tracks.

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March 23, 2012

Serpent Cobra GT release date

Serpent have finalised their new Cobra GT 1/8 scale nitro on-road car and will have the kit available by May. The Billy Easton designed GT car makes use of 3.5cc on-road engines and sports many parts carried over from the Cobra off-road platform. Included in the kit will be a 2-speed SL8 gear box, 4-shoe competition clutch system, front and rear gear differentials and strong, highly adjustable body mounts to make use of most of today’s GT style body shells. Other features are a large front foam bumper and a low CG optimised radio tray.

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March 23, 2012

LRP Power Supply & 55C LiPo batteries

LRP introduce the new Powersupply Competition 13.8V/20A as well as 55C Car Line LiPo batteries. The power supply features dual output sockets, works with 110V and 230V input and deliveres 13.8V and a maximum of 20A to power chargers, dischargers and any other device that makes use of 12V input. Additionally a 5V/1A USB charge output is integrated to charge electronics devices such as mobile phones.

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March 22, 2012

TLR Hi-Performance SCT body

Team Losi Racing have introduced their new Hi-Performance SCT body in the wake of this weeks Cactus Classic race in Arizona. The body will fit the Losi XXX-SCT and Ten-SCTE as well as many other makes and sports a special design with air escapes in the hood, fenders and rear section to let the air flow through the body to overcome the parachute effect often associated with SC bodies. It will become available around end of April/beginning of May.

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March 21, 2012

Serpent 411-FF pinions & 411 anti-roll bars

Serpent introduce new option parts for the 411-FF 1/10 scale FWD touring car in the form of large 48dp pinion gears and optional anti-roll bars for the 411 4WD TC. The Pinions are available as 61T to 63T types, are precision machined and sport a wear-resistant hard coating and laser-etched markings. Made for the use with the 411 electric sedan are the new longer anti-roll bar wires that allow the use of the front side mounting point of the rear wishbones. They are available as 1.2mm, 1.4mm, 1.6mm and 1.8mm variant are sport markings for easy recognition.

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March 21, 2012

Four Torke 4-pole brushless motors

Team Torke release the new Four Torke 4-pole sensorless brushless motors for 1/8 scale buggies, truggies and monster trucks. The 6840-6 and 6040-4 motors are 6S/1780kv and 4S/2600kv variants and sport a diameter of 41.8mm respectively with a length of 68mm. The larger 7540-6 is a 75mm long motor, again with 41.8mm diameter, but 2220kv rating and designed for up to 6S input.

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March 21, 2012

Team Durango 408 dual position C-hubs

Team Durango introduce the dual position C-hubs for 408 platform vehicles such as the DNX408, DEX408 and the upcoming DNX408T. The hubs provide a new lower mounting position beneath the existing pivot point, which the race team felt was a great tuning option. The fibre-reinforced plastic parts will become available as 10°, 12° and 14° castor variant with the lower pivot point reduce chassis roll and keeps the front of the car flatter in corners.

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]