Mugen have announced an updated MTX-5 kit which will come supplied with additional optional parts as standard. Included in the kit now is machined aluminium front and rear upper bulkheads, as well as a steel pins and gears for the front and rear gear diffs. Other new parts include an updated rear upper arm mount plate, a steel clutch spring cup and a new brake disc adapter. The updated kit will go on sale in late January.
TOP Racing have released this optional gear diff set for their Sabre FD chassis. The complete set features plastic internal gears and anodised aluminium outdrives and spacing collars as well as all the required spacers, screws and pins to build a complete differential.
Further brass options from Centro have been released for the C4.1 and B4.1 in the form of a 18 gram brass front suspension brace, 15 gram ackerman plate and 10 gram under bellcrank weight. These new options further increase the tuning options for both chassis’ on all surfaces.
Source: Centro [centro-rc.com]
HongNor has released more new optional parts for the X3-Sabre. This set includes 7 titanium turnbuckles including 3x36mm, 4x46mm and 5x35mm and also includes a cross wrench as shown in the photo. This set of titanium turnbuckles can also be purchased separately as option parts for other cars.
Source: HongNor [hongnor-racing.com]
More new items from Venom who introduce their new LiFe-Power line of LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) receiver batteries. These LiFe batteries offer many advantages over their Lipo counterparts including 4X the useable cycles (1000+ cycles), no low voltage cutoff and higher charge rates. As a receiver battery, there is no need for a regulator due to the lower nominal voltage compared to a Lipo. Venom is offering two new packs one in a flat and the other a hump configuration suitable for most 1/10th and 1/8th scale fuel power cars, trucks or truggies. All Venom batteries come with the Venom Lifetime Battery Replacement Plan.
Much More Racing have introduced their newly designed Impact battery series. Featuring a re-designed flat hard casing, increased run time and less resistance they are available in 3 new versions. First up is the 6800mAh 7.4V 70C stick pack which has maximum power and run time. Next up is a 4400mAh 7.4V 50C Shorty pack with its super compact & lightweight design allows you to play with the weight distribution of you car. Finally there is a 50C 6400mAh 3.7V 70C for 1/12 scale racing and other classes that require 1S packs.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
Novak have announced three new Premium Ballistic spec brushless motors in 10.5T, 13.5T and 17.5T. These exciting new motors feature all of Novak’s most sought after racing components such as the red wire stator and the vented end bells with ceramic bearings, these motors hold nothing back. Novak also release the Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) Tuning Rotor which was developed to withstand extremely high temperatures. Novak developed this rotor to retain its core magnet strength over the course of the run so that your motor runs consistently and will not suffer from fade. Braking and throttle response is also more consistent. Finally there is premium Ballistic 540 Red Wire stators which are compatible with Novak’s Ballistic 540-size motors, and are wound exclusively at the Novak factory in Irvine, California by highly trained motor technicians. Three winds are available, 10.5T, 13.5T and 17.5T.
Venom have released their Red Edition 540 sensored race motors created to suit most on-road and off-road vehicles. These motors are available in both standard spec motors (10.5, 13.5, and 17.5 turn), as well as modified spec motors (5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, and 9.5 turn). Each Red Edition 540 motor is made of the highest quality materials and has a ball bearing supported, precision balanced, Nickel-plated sintered Neodymium rotor for smooth operation. The adjustable end bell has easily identifiable timing marks for optimal tuning. Replacement sensor boards and rotors are also available.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
