Reedy have released their new 1700mAh LiFe receiver battery, perfect for hobbyists or racers who want long-lasting receiver and servo power for their nitro-powered vehicles. A full 1700mAh capacity is perfect for racers that require one-hour plus run times while providing voltage output similar to that of NiMH batteries. And unlike with LiPo receiver batteries, no voltage regulators are required.
Source: Reedy [rc10.com]
New Taiwanese company S-Workz have released the first CAD images of their new 1/8th off road buggy, the S350 BK-1. The company have released no further information on the new buggy, but we can expect to get more details and images in the near future.
Serpent have released this new rear end upgrade set for the 966 that enables the rear end and 2-speed brackets to be connected with rubber or aluminium connectors for more or less flex. Delrin bushings are also included to seat the anti-roll bar bearings as well as the 2-speed axle bearings to prevent slop created by vibrations.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
CS Electronic have released information on their upcoming Power X20 Power Supply. Delivering up to 20A constant output current, the device has two parallel output ports, adjustable output voltage of 5 to 15V and works with 110 and 240V input voltage. With compact dimensions of 158×90x47mm and a weight of 680g the X20 also offers over temperature and over voltage protection, as an integrated, silent fan and also an LC display to monitor voltage and current.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Schumacher have introduced the first large diameter ‘Big Bore’ shocks on to the market for 1/10th Touring Car’s. Under testing for many months the team have found these larger diameter shocks an extremely good tuning option for the Mi4 and will also fit other Touring Cars. Especially good on bumpy, lower traction tracks but equally at home on higher grip surfaces, the assembled units are sold as a pair, and include popular 16lb springs.
View the features and a standard shock comparison photo here
Following much speculation if Durango will make a truggy version of the DNX408, they have today made it official. “The demand from the racers out there meant that we had no choice.” We can expect more details on the new DNX408T in the coming weeks and months.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Having received many suggestions and opinions about their transmitter steering sponge from their team drivers, Hiro Seiko have been testing this new version and have been very impressed by the performance. And now they have announced the release of this new version which not only has a new outside dimensions and material blending ratio, but they have also increased the hardness by 30%. The end result guarantees optimal grip and increased steering sensitivity.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
KM Racing have released a number of new products including this line of servo horns. Made for use on your throttle servo, the spline has been made from aluminium, while the arm itself is machined from carbon fibre, making for a strong assembly. Available in 3 different versions for use with different brands of servos. KM have also released some new tools beginning with this universal clutch gear wrench which is primarily used for install and uninstalling pinions from clutch bells and includes the adapters necessary to firmly hold the bell itself. The tool can also measure clutch gap from 0.5mm to 9.0mm, hold the flywheel for mounting and finally includes a 17mm wheel nut wrench. The final tool is a simple glowplug wrench that is long reach and which also sports a clutch nut wrench on the opposite end.
