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January 26, 2018

HB Racing 817 V3 caster blocks & new servo arms

Coming from HB Racing are the new V3 caster blocks for the 817 series of vehicles as well as new servo arms. Starting with the C-hubs, the parts are of an updated design for improved strength and they are available in 15 degree, 17.5 degree and 20 degree specification to fine-tune the steering characteristics of the car. The new design comes standard on the D817 V2 and E817 E2 buggies and also fits most of HB Racing’s other 8-series off-road vehicles. The machined aluminium blocks are black anodised for wear and looks and sport laser-etched markings for easy identification.

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January 26, 2018

Team Orion Ultimate Graphene LiPo & LiHV batteries

Coming from Team Orion are their new Ultimate Graphene LiPo and LiHV battery packs. Marking the pinnacle of development, the new packs offer an ultra low internal resistance, improved capacity, as well as reliable and stable power supply from start to finish. The Ultimate Graphene LiPo range includes two families of batteries, the standard voltage Ultimate Graphene LiPo and the high voltage Ultimate Graphene LiPo HV packs. The new batteries are available in all popular formats, shorty, LCG shorty, stick as well as 4S block for 1/8. All are built to meet ROAR, EFRA, BRCA, and IFMAR specifications, they utilise 120C cells and heavy duty gold-plated connectors.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

January 25, 2018

RCmaniacs series Rd6 – Report

Round 6 of the Greek RCmaniacs series was held at the RCmanicas Argos track recently. In the Touring Modified category the battle was on between Isaakidis and Kiriazis. In the end Filipos Isaakidis (Tamiya) took the win from Mihalis Kiriazis (Xray) while local driver Sotiris Diamantis (Xray) rounded out the top 3 podium.

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January 25, 2018

Schumacher Winter Series Rd4 – Report

Round 4 of the Schumacher Winter Series was held by the Louth Radio Control Car Club. Minus temperatures outside, but warm temperatures would meet the drivers inside the Meridian Leisure Centre. A more technical track would meet the on and off road drivers. 13.5 blinky the biggest class at this event growing in numbers each time out. James Hart and Alex Brocklebank would share the spoils in qualifying. It was much the same in the finals with these two breaking from the field. Alex in the end taking the win, with two solid results. James Hart would come home a close second, and Mikey Mansell would bring his Capricorn home to 3rd.

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January 25, 2018

Revtech 6750mAh 15.2V LiHV battery pack

Coming from Trinity is the new Revtech 6750mAh 4S 15.2V LiHV hardcase battery pack. It is made using high-quality 110C Graphene high-voltage LiPo cells for low internal resistance and improved power output and the pack’s dimensions allow to use the battery in all applications that require a standard 4S pack. The battery will become available by mid-February and it comes pre-wired with an XT90U connector.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

January 25, 2018

T-Works BD8-2018 twin-type spool outdrives

T-Works have introduced a set of twin-type spring steel spool outdrives for the Yokomo BD8-2018 touring car. The driveshaft adapters are machined from high-quality spring steel, sport a hardened surface for wear and two differently-sized sets of slots allow to use them with the standard non-bladed or optional C-blade equipped front driveshafts. Included in the set is also suitable mounting hardware.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

January 25, 2018

Teamsaxo MTC1 carbon fibre chassis parts

Coming from Teamsaxo and made for Mugen’s MTC1 1/10th electric touring car are a replacement carbon fibre main chassis plate as well as several top decks. The main chassis is made from 2.2mm carbon fibre while the single-piece top deck as well as the split ultra-flex front and rear upper plates are machined from 2.0mm material. All are direct replacements for the standard items and available separately.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

January 24, 2018

Trinity Monster Fan 30mm cooling fan

Trinity have introduced their Monster Fan 30x30mm high-speed cooling fan. It weighs in at 7.7g, is usable with 6V to 8.4V input and offers up to 24,000RPM at 8.4V input for loads of cooling capability for speed controller and fans. The unit comes pre-wired with a red BEC-style connector and including a black extension lead.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]