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November 8, 2019

Absima HC series LiHV battery packs

Absima have announced the soon release of their all-new graphene technology HC competition LiHV battery packs. The batteries utilise high-quality 120C 4.35V high-voltage cells for a low internal resistance and highest possible performance and they are available as 8000/8300mAh (25.1mm tall) and 5500/5800mAh (20mm) standard as well as 5900/6100mAh (25.1mm) and 4200/4400mAh (22.2mm) shorty variants. The batteries can be charged to a standard 8.4V or high-voltage 8.7V, hence the different capacity readings, and all use 5mm bullet-type connectors and they come including standard balances harnesses.

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November 8, 2019

RPM Tenacity SCT/DB/T chassis skid plates

Coming from RPM is a new skid plate set for the Losi Tenacity SCT, DB and T vehicles that helps to bulletproof the popular trucks. The front and rear skid plates are designed to fit both the moulded chassis version of the Tenacity as well as the aluminium chassis option. A key breakage area of the moulded Tenacity chassis is the area located just behind the front bulkhead mounting screws. By tying together the four bulkhead mounting screws with the two screws holding the steering mounting posts in place, the plate beefs up the strength and durability of the entire front end of the chassis, helping to reduce that pesky breakage problem while adding some much needed abrasion resistance to the chassis. As for the aluminium chassis, the skid plates will not only increase the longevity of the valuable alloy main plate, they will also significantly reduce the amount of scuffs and scratches it will receive since the skid plates are the lowest impact point on the chassis. Out back, the rear skid plate adds some much needed abrasion and wear protection for both the moulded composite and aluminium chassis. Drivers will also encounter less build-up of dirt and debris between the chassis and the lower rear bumper mount since the rear skid plate sits lower than the bumper mount. Both the front and rear skid plate are moulded from high-quality nylon material for durability and they come including mounting hardware.

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November 8, 2019

Oliver Havranek takes double Czech Touring titles

The final round of Czech Electric On-road Nationals was held in Jedovnice recently. Pre-event favourite, Oliver Havranek was able to top qualify both the Touring Modified and Touring Stock classes and after some awesome battles with Matej Sulc in the Modified category, he would also bring home the wins in both classes. With these results Oliver was able to grab the back-to-back titles, leaving behind Matej Sulc and Karel Kratochvol (all Xray) in 2nd and 3rd respectively in the overall standing.

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November 8, 2019

2019/20 Essex Winter Series Rd2 – Report

The second round of the 2019/2020 Essex Winter Series took place this weekend at the popular indoor venue in the south-east of the UK. Elliott Harper, who had taken the TQ and overall win at the opening round of the series last month, set the initial pace in the Modified class as he topped Q1. However, he was pushed hard by Chris Grainger, who finished just four tenths of a second behind. Chris’s Team Associated team mate Matthew White took third in the round, a second and a half back on Chris, with Harley Eldridge and Kyle Branson rounding out the top five. The second round saw the top two positions unchanged, but Elliott managed to open up a two second gap this time. Harley moved her Yokomo into third place, with the Capricorns of Stefan Chodzynski and Kyle fourth and fifth. The third qualifier had Elliott as the first driver to break into the 22 lap bracket, securing pole position with his Xray. Again, Chris was second, with Kyle besting Stefan and Harley this time. Elliott made it a clean sweep of qualifying in Q4, finishing up ahead of Harley, Matthew, Kyle and Stefan.

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November 7, 2019

STRC Enduro aluminium bumper options

As the Element RC Enduro trail truck series continues to gain popularity and become a serious contender in the scale crawler segment, ST Racing Concepts is keeping the option parts coming to allow hobbyists to continue customising their rig. First up made for everyone looking to have a cage-style body setup for the rear of the Enduro, STRC bring a CNC machined aluminium rear bumper eliminator brace that gives the Enduro a clean look while providing more strength and rigidity to the rear part of the chassis rails. Also new is a CNC machined heavy duty aluminium front bumper mount that offers the right amount of durability and looks for the front end of the Enduro while not adding too much extra weight to the higher parts of the rig. Both parts are available in black, gun metal, limited edition red, and silver anodising.

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November 7, 2019

JConcepts L8 Night 10” wide late model body shell

JConcepts have introduced their new L8 Night 10” wide late model dirt oval body shell. The 10” wide body capable of a drop-fit on an assortment of Late Model chassis, the body styling starts up front with a heavily dropped nose pointing the vehicle in the correct direction. Super tall power rails line the front fenders allowing corner tracking stability. Offset cab positioned for high-speed left turning with recessed front, side and rear windows, and dual ribs on the roof strengthen the top of the shell. The flat rear deck incorporates indented channels promoting flow upward to the large rear spoiler and side-dams. The innovative side-panels of the body feature recessed sections, this accomplishes a multitude of design goals in the process. First, the side pockets increase the rigidness of the panel giving one of the highest aero elements of the body stability at speed and in risky manoeuvring situations. Increased resiliency also works to minimise body tucking and helps maintain a healthy distance from wheel well to tyre. Centred in the bonnet, a protection shroud for the mock air cleaner chiseled into the hood of the new body looks very “Late Model”. Included in each package, the pre-trimmed rear spoiler with hardware is one of the most trick items on the market. The slotted side-dams are ready to go and feature an adjustment section of 3 positions for the rear spoiler angle. The rear spoiler is cut, bent and ready to position on the back of the body with the included 9 pieces of light-weight hardware. As with all JConcepts body shells, the set includes clear body, window mask, instruction sheet and decal sheet.

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November 7, 2019

Infinity IF15 chassis weight

Infinity has extended its offering of chassis weights for their World Championship winning IF15. A new 9.5g weight allows for finer set-up adjustments when used in combination with the previously available 14g and 28g optional chassis weights. The screw-on part comes with a black surface coating for wear and looks and it features laser-etched graphics and weight info for easy identification.

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November 7, 2019

Zero Tribe T4 FWD V2 conversion kit

Japanese brand Zero Tribe, known for their popular Xray T4 front-wheel drive and mid motor conversion kits, have released a first image of their forthcoming new T4 FWD V2 kit. Building on the experienced gained with the original FWD conversion kit, a set that allowed to convert the Xray T4 4WD touring car into a front wheel scrubbing machine, the V2 variant will feature some subtile refinements and improvements, such as a floating battery mount, a new aluminium flex chassis plate, a redesigned front motor mount and more. Full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: Zero Tribe [zerotribejapan.com]