May 10, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – Futaba

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show Futaba are presenting several forthcoming new items such as the T7XC competition stick radio and the S-Bus compatible MC970CR brushless speed controller. As for the radio, Futaba’s new flagship stick transmitter is understood to offer similar features as the T7PX pistol-grip radio and it is usable with T-FHSS SR Super Response, T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST compatible receivers. A huge LC display dominates the front side of the transmitter that is customisable with a rear carbon fibre strap for easier handling. More information will become available in time for the release, however no official date is mentioned yet.

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May 10, 2018

Beat1Racing 7.4V MP9 TKI4/3 receiver battery

Beat1Racing from Japan have introduced their new 7.4V 2S LiPo receiver battery pack specially made for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 buggies as well as the GT3 on-road car. The battery measures 51x35x29mm and it weighs in at 95g. The high-capacity 2500mAh cells make for long run times and the pack comes pre-soldered with a 100mm universal-type receiver lead and 40mm XH balancer wire.

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May 10, 2018

Sanwa M17 2.4GHz competition radio system

During this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan Sanwa are presenting their latest competition radio system, the M17. Understood to be the follow-up model to the popular M12 series, the transmitter adapts the lightweight design of the MT-4 series, doing away with the bulky appearance of the highly popular M12. In terms of specifications Sanwa’s new flagship model will sport the new telemetry-ready FH5 system, it comes with a colour LCD screen, a separate touch pad and a Micro SDHC slot. Other features include 1-cell LiPo operation and an overall lighter design that is expected to be over 20 perfect down from the M12S. The 4-channel transmitter comes including a RX-491 receiver and it should become available soon, however a definite release date is not mentioned yet.

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May 9, 2018

Integy Race Edition competition tool set

Coming from Integy is their new Race Edition 13-piece competition tool set with matching carrying bag. The compact tool set features a lightweight anodised aluminium handle that accepts one of eleven different tool tips: Six tool tips are double-ended with 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, and 4mm hex; 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm Phillips head screwdrivers; and 4mm, 5mm, and 8mm flathead screwdrivers. The other five tips are nut drivers in 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 7mm, and 8mm. There is also a combination box wrench in 5mm and 8mm and it’s all contained in a heavy-duty pocket-sized zippered bag for easy transport. The tool set is available with black or grey handles.

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May 9, 2018

Infinity IF14 rear belt roller set

Infinity has released a rear belt roller set for their IF14 electric touring car. The set prevents the rear belt skipping teeth which can occur when a heavy load is applied and the belt is deflected. Tooth jumping is prevented by suppressing the belt so that it does not separate from the pulley. This results in providing stability of both traction and braking effectiveness together with an extended belt life. The new belt roller cannot be used in combination with the T095 rear balance weight.

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May 9, 2018

Shepherd introduce new 1/8 & 1/10 foam tyres

Shepherd have announced their new range of foam tyres for 1/8 and 1/10 on-road cars. The new double spoke rims for 1/8th scale cars as well as the Star rims for 1/10th scale kits are made from premium-quality black composite material with a high amount of carbon making the rims very stiff, strong and ultra true running. The high quality foam ensures best performance under various track conditions and the tyres are coming in different hardnesses from 32 to 42 shore and as a special super soft “wet” variant.

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May 9, 2018

T-Works B6 series DLC-coated suspension pins

Made for Team Associated’s B6 and B6.1 series of vehicles are new DLC-coated suspension pins from T-Works. Available as complete 8-piece car set and also as separate 3×25.9mm, 3×33.9mm or 3.5×47.4mm pairs, the pins are machined from high-quality steel and they are coated using the same Diamond Like Carbon coating many high-end nitro engines utilise for protecting the crankshaft. The silk surface will ensure smooth suspension arm movement, a very low wear and high corrosion resistance. The pins fit the B6, B6D, B6.1 and B6.1D and they are available from now on.

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May 9, 2018

Team Bomber on-road tyre glueing bands

Japanese company Team Bomber have introduced their new tyre glueing bands for 1/10th and 1/12th on-road tyres. The rubber bands help to put the right amount of pressure on the tyre during mounting and glueing, ensuring high-quality and reliable bonding of tyre and rim. The purple colour bands come in packs of ten and they are available now.

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