Intech Racing have introduced two new option parts for the BR-5 Evo, a CNC machined 5mm lengthened chassis & 105mm rear center drive shaft. With the new longer 7075 aluminium chassis, the weight distribution of the buggy will now be 50%/50% between the front and rear, which helps the rough track handling better than ever. The new 105mm rear centre drive shaft is necessary for the new longer chassis.
View the centre drive shaft here
New from Reflex Racing is this 25/30mm fan mount set. It includes the RSD 30mm Fan Mount plus a new 1″ x 1″ fan base that allows you to servo tape the mount onto any TC Chassis behind the motor. This set also includes a 25mm fan adapter for those that prefer to use a 25mm Fan. Also new are these 7075 T6 hard anodized aluminium 4.3mm ball ends which are smoother and lighter than what is available in the market today. They work on the AE TC6, Hot Bodies TCX (and other HPI/HB TC’s), Durango line of 10th Scale vehicles as well as all other cars that use a 4.3mm ball end with a 3mm thread on them. These ball ends are 1mm lower than the AE Black Ball Studs, have a 3mm long thread and work great on the steering bell crank on your TC6. Also new are longer ball studs which have the same dimensions as the AE 8mm Black Ball Studs.
New for the H-K1, KM racing have introduced this side battery conversion kit which sees the battery mounting move from the chassis plate to the left side of the radio plate. The new ‘aerodynamic’ chassis, which they claim makes the car more stable on straights, gives the car more roll in corners. A new carbon top deck offers a mounting spot for the battery holder and can work with their waist twister system. All parts fit directly onto the standard car help perfectly balance the car perfectly left and right. The set also includes a 1300 mAh LiFe RX battery pack.
View an image of the mounted kit here
The 57th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks recounts the development of the new T3’12 integrating many of the suggestions given by Xray customers.
Ah, the servo saver… this is another part which we improved after feedback from customers who wanted to get more precise high-speed steering and as such we changed to a 4-spring servo saver which is certainly an improvement, another part made based on the requests from customers.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The Traxxas EZ-Peak Plus is a 6-amp, fully-programmable, AC/DC charger designed for fast and easy charging of LiPo, LiFe, LiIon, NiMH, NiCd, and even lead-acid battery packs. Sophisticated peak-detection technology with Fast Charge, Balance Charge and Storage modes assure peak performance from high-performance lithium batteries. A large, backlit LCD screen and simple four-button interface makes it easy to select charge modes and program the EZ-Peak Plus. Five Charge Profiles customized for Traxxas NiMH and LiPo packs are pre-installed, and can be edited to suit individual needs and preferences. Charge a variety of battery types, without re-programming, just select your profile and go. The included JST/XH balance board allows the cells in LiPo packs to be charged and discharged individually, assuring maximum capacity, power, performance, and cycle life.
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The cool blue look of this RC8.2 aluminium screw set and the lightweight function give you the best of both worlds, a winning edge with style. The set includes an insert listing all 98 screws and where to install them on the car.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
More new engines, this time Max Power has released their new for the 2012, the RP9.0 Racing edition .21 on road motor. This top of the line 3.5cc power plant feature a 14mm lightened and balanced tuned crankshaft, CNC machined piston and a 9 port sleeve. A new for 2012 super light cooling head and aluminium carburetor with oval insert and double low range setting needles completes the package.
View the engine internals here
Shepherd Micro Racing has introduced another line of foam tires, ‘Shepherd tires by Matrix’. For several reasons they are a class of their own. Already before the first step of the production an intensive quality management ensures an excellent performance of the tires as all raw material are checked with special equipment to guarantee the correct shore hardness. The computer aided manufacturing makes sure that all tires meet the high quality standard. A special lightproof and airtight packing foil allows the tires to be stocked for a long time without affecting the quality or performance of the tires. The final result is a tire that has excellent traction combined with low tire wear. They will be available on white standard rims as well as on black carbon rims. The carbon rims are about 12% lighter while the stability is also increased.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
