December 7, 2018

MIP TLR 22 5.0 Pucks 17.5 drive system

Coming soon from MIP is the Pucks 17.5 drive system for the new TLR 22 5.0 buggy. Due to offering a 40 percent reduced rotational mass the system ensures increased acceleration and less motor fatigue in 17.5T stock classes. Included in the kit are 7075-T6 alloy parts such as diff outdrives and diff hubs, and 68mm driveshafts bones. The kit includes the reliable 1.5 Pucks for durability, it comes including diff balls, diff washers, miscellaneous small parts and it is also usable on the 4.0 buggy.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

December 6, 2018

RC-Aurora mini-size V2 setup system

PPM RC Racing have introduced the new RC-Aurora V2 setup system for mini-size cars. Constructed just like larger tools for 1/10th scale vehicles the setup system allows to measure caster and toe settings, making suspension setup a lot more accurate. Include in the set are four camber angle tools, wheel adapters an a toe angle plate.

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December 6, 2018

Samix SCX10 II short brass front bumper mount

Samix have introduced a short brass front bumper mount for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Machined from high-quality brass material and coming with a black surface coating for wear the part adds about 55g of weight as well as a lot of stability to the front end of the truck. Machined gold-coloured edge details and an etched Samix logo round out the part.

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December 6, 2018

TLR 22 5.0 1/10th 2WD buggy series unveiled

Following a first brief introduction during the recent International Offroad Carpet Championship in Las Vegas, Team Losi Racing now officially unveiled their new TLR 22 5.0 1/10th scale 2WD buggies. Coming in three different specifications, as astro turf and carpet-specific AC, dirt-loving DC and stock class oriented SR variant, all base on the same hard-anodised 2.0mm aluminium main chassis, however specific, included, optional parts ensure best possible performance in the given classes or environments. Features identical to all buggies are VLA front arms, all-new front camber blocks with a third ballstud option as well as new front roll centre adjustment that allows for super low, low, medium or high roll centres. Increasing the length of the steering bell cranks and spindle arms, along with changes to the Ackermann angle give the 22 5.0 a significantly smoother steering feel, especially off-centre and high speed while increasing low-speed steering for tighter tracks and 180’s.

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December 6, 2018

Yokomo RPXII brushless speed controller

Yokomo have introduced their all new RPXII brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale racing and drift classes. The ESC utilises the highest grade FET technology for the lowest possible internal resistance and high efficiency, giving more power and runtime while producing minimum heat. The new ATH Auto Throttle Function with simplified settings for stock classes as well as a new and efficient boost adjustment, frequency as well as individual PWM and brake frequency adjustment help to fine-tune the driving feeling as is the new voltage limit function to manage possible throttle fading during a run. The controller is housed in an aluminium case and it utilises a 30mm fan unit for best possible heat dissipation. Along with the release of the controller comes a new programming card that can store up to three kinds of setting modes to maximise the usability.

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December 6, 2018

Dominic Quek signs with Sunpadow

Sunpadow have announced the signing of Singapore’s rising star Dominic Quek to their factory team. The 16-years old youngster already can look back on twelve years of RC racing with highlights so fat being the runner-up spit at the Formula World Cup that was held at the 2018 ISTC Worlds in South Africa. Dominic will be using Sunpadow LiPo batteries to power his Xray cars from now on with his campaign including all major national and international events. Dominic says:

I am pleased and honoured to join the Sunpadow racing team. I believe with the new LiPo packs I will have a better performance in the new season.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

December 6, 2018

Arrowmax 7.4V 4000mAh Si-Graphene LiPo battery

Coming from Arrowmax is their new 7.4V 4000mAh Red Series Si-Graphene LiPo battery pack. Of typical 1/12th scale dimensions, measuring 93x47x18.5mm, the pack is built from high-quality 60C/120C cells, making it usable for high-power on-road and off-road classes where the 160g pack can lower the overall centre of gravity thanks to its 18.5mm height.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

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