For the Tamiya TC-01, T-Works have produced these 54mm front and rear centre CVDs. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, they weigh only 9.2 grams, compared to the steel versions from T-Works at 11.74 grams. Making for a more efficient drivetrain, they are now lighter which improves performance by lowering the rotating mass.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Muchmore have released this 2-cell balanced charging lead with built-in volt meter. Featuring 4mm & 5mm multi bullet plugs, their 4 point contacts provide ultra low resistance and the 10awg wire is suitable for high amperage charging. With the meter, battery voltage can be checked in real time and when not charging you can also check the current battery voltage. Available in left or right configuration.
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Team Associated is entering the street stock dirt oval racing class with its SR10 Dirt Oval RTR. Often overlooked in the mainstream, dirt track racing is one of the most exciting forms of tire-scorching car racing action. Competitions are held on oval tracks with a surface of dirt or clay and with hundreds of locations available throughout the United States, it’s easy to see why everyone enjoys gathering to these year-round weekly experiences. The SR10 Dirt Oval Race Car is based on the 9-time ROAR Short Course National Championship winning trucks and features a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control and 3300kV brushless motor, a 2.4GHz 2-channel radio system as well as their all new DVC (Dynamic Vehicle Control) receiver unit with built-in adjustable digital gyro. Add to that a Reedy metal-gear digital high-torque servo and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. All of this packaged together in a factory-finished body with integrated rear spoiler. And to keep you sticking to the terrain, this SR10 beast will keep you cornering with the included high-grip street stock-inspired treaded tires and lightweight wheels.
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VP-Pro has introduced their new ‘Tawny’ finish wing for 1/8th scale offroad buggy. Made from high quality polycarbonate, the wing is pre smoked and comes complete with moulded plastic trim strip for strength and additional downforce and centrally mounted fins for improved stability.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Xpress have released a complete FWD version of their Execute XQ10 featuring a FWD drivetrain combined with a more centrally located centre of gravity. By moving the centre pulley, the motor has been moved forwards as well, putting more weight forward and changing the weight balance. Combined with a purpose shaped chassis deck, which is the result of extensive testing, combined with shorty LiPos offer the best chassis flex. Retaining the screw holes which allow for the installation of the rear T-Plate, this lets you limit the amount of rear flex as well. The topdecks also have Xpress’ signature flex elimination design integrated which allows you to further fine tune the chassis flex.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Onisiki have introduced their new full aluminium case drift steering servo. Fitted with special software optimised for RWD drifting, it has been designed to work with the vast majority of gyros on the market for improved control. The servo sports Onisiki’s signature markings that match their other accessories such as esc, fans, gyros and capacitors.
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Two new items from JConcepts, the Twin Pins 2wd rear pre-mounted tire and the Swagger pre-mounted 2wd front tire, both in pink compound. The Twin Pins feature a dual spike which is connected together to form a mini-mountain like silhouette. The Twins are rotated throughout the design to form a solid, pin rich environment so surface area is maximised. The tire carcass itself has been refined, slammed to low-profile, pre-mounted on #3348W or #3348Y wheels refined for high-speed standards and slimmed out to reduce weight in all possible areas. The centre section of the tire is connected at the base by an ultra-low, winding ‘river walk’ which strengthens pins near the base. The ‘river walk’ can also extend the longevity of the tire once the pins are gone, the ‘walk’ retains some height for emergency long distance main events. The outside of a tire can make or break side-bite, too much pin and the tire can be somewhat tippy, while not enough yields a squirrely vehicle. The very outside of the Twin Pins have legs which extend out to micro pins giving the racer all-important support turning high-speed corners.
Reedy’s new RC4020A HV Digital Competition crawler servo has been trail-tested and engineered for use in competition-level trail trucks, crawlers, and monster trucks. A powerful motor creates incredible torque without sacrificing speed, while an advanced microprocessor provides precision steering control. An all-metal gear set is designed for strength and durability while a CNC-machined full-aluminium case reduces operating temperatures for fade-free operation. Because the RC4020A features HV 8.4V compatibility, external BEC units can be utilised to create an incredible 50 kg-cm (695 in-oz) of torque.
Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]
