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October 10, 2019

CS Electronic Rocket V5.1 220A brushless ESC

CS Electronic from Germany have introduced their new Rocket V5.1 220A speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. Developed especially for competitive on-road and off-road racing, the V5.1 offers very smooth throttle control, reliability, performance and lots of safety features. New FETs allow for up to 220A of peak current while the new, smaller case improving heat dissipation while taking less space in crowded chassis environments. The new V5.4.1 firmware ensures best possible throttle and brake control and it offers both modified and blinky stock racing modes. Other features include 3rd-channel compatibility with certain Sanwa and Futaba transmitters and the controller is usable with both sensored and sensorless motors.

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October 10, 2019

R246 MR-03 RML aluminium motor mount

Coming from Kyosho’s R246 brand is the RML aluminium motor mount for the MR-03 Mini-Z chassis. The motor mount lays the motor flat for an overall lower centre of gravity and thus higher corner speed especially in higher grip conditions. The motor mount is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes blue anodised and with a machine carbon fibre upper brace. Also included is the needed mounting hardware.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

October 10, 2019

Xtreme Racing X-Maxx alloy & carbon upper stiffener

Coming from Xtreme Racing and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is a hybrid aluminium and carbon fibre shock tower stiffener and top plate. The part, made up of machined and anodised aluminium combined with carbon fibre inserts, will replace the standard plastic stiffener plate for a more rigid shock tower assembly. The plate attaches both shock towers together and it also offer more room on the top plate for the use with larger replacement ESCs, such as the Max5 and Max6. The top plate also offers pre-drilled mounting locations for both controllers. Mounting the plate may require some DIY.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

October 10, 2019

STRC Enduro alloy servo mount tray & brass hex hubs

ST Racing Concepts have introduced a CNC machined aluminium heavy duty servo mount tray and 6.5mm CNC machined brass hex adapters for the Element RC Enduro trail truck series. Starting with the servo mount tray, the machined aluminium part helps to reduce flex around the servo mounting and to transfer maximum torque and power from the steering servo to the steering links. The part is a direct fit and available in black, gun metal, silver and limited edition red anodising.

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October 9, 2019

IGT8 Euro Truck RTR set

IGT8 have launched their first ready-to-run product in the form of an 1/8th scale GT on-road chassis with Euro Truck body shell. The car is a fully upgradable, less exotic version of the successful IGT8 GTe featuring a 2100kV brushless motor with a dual 2S battery setup rounded up with quality radio equipment. The shape of the body is the perfect to showcase the car in shopping centers, malls, etc. and in order to attract the attention of new hobbyist, which is the focus that IGT8 had for this project.

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October 9, 2019

Nemo Racing A319 NSK metal shield bearing set

Nemo Racing have introduced their new Japanese-made NSK bearing kit for the Agama A319 buggy. The high-quality metal-shielded ball races will greatly improve the drivetrain’s efficiency, they offer the smoothest possible operation and longer life. The 30-piece set is available from now on.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

October 9, 2019

Serpent Spyder SRX2 Gen3 2WD buggy kit

Following a first teaser Serpent have lifted the curtain and present their all-new Spyder SRX2 Gen3 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. According to Serpent, who listened to feedback from racers, the new SRX2 needed to be slimmer, more stylish, tougher, easier to work on and above all faster. The result is the Gen3 whose updated chassis provides optimal flex characteristics and has pockets to add weight throughout to fine-tune weight distribution. An updated geometry front and rear based on the latest innovations plus lots of adjustability will guarantee racers can find the perfect setup easily while providing room to adapt to future trends. Finally, the improved drivetrain is stronger, freer and easier to work on. The kit will hit stores mid-October.

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October 9, 2019

Novarossi Mephisto.21 GT5 nitro on-road engine

Novarossi have introduced their all-new Mephisto.21 GT5 engine for 1/8th scale nitro GT classes. The 5-port extra long stroke nitro engine features an updated DLC-coated crankshaft for improved durability, a new head design for optimised cooling underneath the GT body shells and it offers a high torque thanks to its extra long stroke design. Other features include a R4/18 lightweight conrod, Tungsten crankshaft balancing, and a specially machined crankcase drainage for better exhaust gas flow. The engine is available as standard steel bearing or ceramic ball-raced version.

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