Fantom Racing have introduced their new 8000mAh 7.6V Pro HV Silicon Graphene hardcase battery pack. Built from high-quality 110C/160C cells the battery measures 139x47x25mm and it weighs in at 321g. It comes pre-wired with a genuine Deans-type connector and is ideal for demanding applications such as high-performance brushless ready-to-run vehicles.
Source: Fantom Racing [fantomracing.com]
Coming from Xpress and made for the XM1 and XM1S M-class 4WD touring cars is a 225mm wheelbase conversion kit. The set includes a new longer wheelbase chassis and top deck as well as new front and rear belts, allowing to access a 225mm wheelbase setting that will give additional stability at the expense of a bit of steering. The result is a more stable car for both low and high grip conditions. The conversion is usable with both the XM1 and the XM1S.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Capricorn have introduced a new adjustable weight receiver battery mount for their Lab C03 and C803 cars. Machined from carbon fibre the mounting plate utilises two movable 13.5g tungsten weights that allow to adjust the overall weight bias while adding weight at the lowest point of the chassis, ensuring a lower overall centre of gravity. The carbon fibre mount comes with a machined lot for the battery tape, making for easy and secure receiver battery mounting and the 13.5g weights are understood to also become available separately to further up the weight.
Coming from RC Carbon Cavalieri and made for the Serpent SRX8 buggy are several carbon fibre optionals. The range includes front and rear shock towers, an air filter guard as well as 0.5mm an 1.0mm arm inserts. All parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are designed to be a direct fit.
Xray have announced the soon release of their all-new XT4 1/10th scale 4WD electric truggy kit. Based on the IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 4WD buggy the kit combines 1/10th 2WD stadium truck dimensions with 4WD forward traction for the growing class of 1/10th scale 4WD truggies. Full details will become available in time for the release.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced a set of HD tool steel front and rear universal driveshafts for the Traxxas 1/16 scale Slash truck. Made to replace the standard plastic parts the heavy duty steel items ensure greater durability and peace of mind during extreme bashing action.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Coming from Associated Electrics’ new Element RC brand is a 60x120cm pit mat. Made from industry standard black 5mm thick yoga mat material the mat features a bold Element logo printed in white on the narrow edge for easy recognition and brand awareness. The mat is ideal for both the own workshop or when attending events abroad as it easily rolls up, making for convenient transportation and storage.
Coming soon from Mugen is their new MBX8 Eco Team Edition 1/8th scale E-Buggy kit. Building on the success of the proven MBX8 World Edition nitro buggy, the MBX8 Eco Team Edition will share many of its siblings option parts such as 1mm wider wheel hubs for improved stability and cornering, inline front uprights for running in higher grip conditions, -3mm front uprights arms for better initial steering response and more stable cornering as well as centre dogbone driveshafts for improved drivetrain efficiency and traction. Also included is the +15mm wing stay that improves cornering. The kit will hit stores very soon.
View the included optional parts here
