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September 23, 2016

JConcepts B6-series Finnisher aluminium wing buttons

JConcepts have introduced the B6-series Finnisher aluminium wing buttons. The machined aluminium design with durable outer rim and stylish inner hex design offers a bit more security over traditional plastic wing buttons with the design incorporating through-holes and notched hexes which make it incredibly lightweight but strong in all the important areas. The attachment area has an already built-in countersunk feature which allows for the cleanest assembly possible. The wing buttons are available in blue and black anodising.

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September 23, 2016

Tekno 1/8th HRC rear hubs & universal driveshafts

Tekno have announced the addition of five new products to their lineup in the form of high roll centre rear hubs, front/rear universal driveshafts for the NT48.3 and ET48.3 truggies as well as three centre universal driveshafts to improve the consistency of the NB48.3 and NT48.3 driveline. Starting with the rear hubs, by lowering the hinge pin location compared to the stock rear hubs, Tekno have raised the rear roll centre in just the right place. The HRC variants increase on-power traction and stability while decreasing body roll. All of this with improved rotation into a corner and no compromise in on-power steering. To reduce wear and increase part lifespan, they are moulded from durable nylon and include locations for hinge pin set screws. The parts work both left and right, with CV or universal driveshafts and on all of Tekno’s 1/8th scale kits.

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September 23, 2016

RDRP B6-series carbon fibre battery plate

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products is the carbon fibre battery plate for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies. The plate matches the stock dimensions but the construction of carbon fibre and aluminium makes for a more stylish appearance compared to the standard composite plastic part. The lightweight plate is of a honeycomb design for looks and stability and it allows to shift the battery pack forth and back to fine-tune the weight bias of the buggy while also adding visual impact. The battery plate comes with three blue anodised aluminium battery stoppers, it is usable with both the B6 and B6D and it supports all of the original battery layouts.

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September 23, 2016

Dynamite Reaction HV hardcase LiPo battery packs

Coming from Horizon Hobby are the new Dynamite Reaction HV LiHV hardcase battery packs. Made using high-quality 50C cells the battery packs are ideal for bashers and also outlaw racing classes as their high-voltage LiPo cells offer increased overall voltage over standard cells. The batteries can be charged up to 4.35V per cell versus the standard 4.2V, using a HV-compatible charger, and they are available in a range of configurations including a 4000mAh 7.6V/2S shorty pack with EC3 connector, a 5000mAh 7.6V/2S standard-size pack, a 5000mAh 11.4V/3S 35mm height pack with EC5 connector and a 5000mAh 15.2V/4S battery. The standard 2S and 4S packs are available with EC3, EC5, Deans and Traxxas compatible connectors.

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September 23, 2016

O.S. Speed B2102 low-profile buggy engine

On show during this week’s Tokyo Hobby Show is O.S. Engines’ new Speed B2102 3.5cc nitro buggy engine. The most noticeable part of the power plant is its low-profile cooling head that sits about 17mm lower than standard, making for a greatly lowered centre of gravity without sacrificing cooling performance. Also new to the B2102 are the carburettor, crankcase, combustion camber insert and more. The engine will become available from December as engine only or including a T2090SC muffler.

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September 23, 2016

Jake Mayo wins at JBRL Electric Series Rd7

Motorhead R/C Raceway in San Jacinto, California played host to the seventh round of the JBRL Electric Off-Road Series. With just over 150 entries, the crowd was set for an exciting day of racing. In Modified 2WD Buggy, local fast kid Jeremy Hase Jr. sat on the pole, followed by Jake Mayo and Nick Wautlet. At the sound of the tone, Mayo applied formidable skill and patience to press Hase Jr. into a mistake. From there, Mayo held on to an 8-second lead to take home the win for the weekend from Tyler Fenster in second and Shawn Blackwell Sr. in third.

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September 23, 2016

Arrowmax 4500mAh 11.1V 40C LiPo battery pack

Coming from Arrowmax is their latest high-performance LiPo battery pack in the form of a 4500mAh 3S variant. Built using the latest generation of heavy duty 40C/80C cells with improved electrolyte composition and new high-density stacking the battery offers exceptional performance and durability even in demanding applications such as 1/8th and 1/10th on-road and off-road cars. What makes the 11.1V battery special is the reduced height of 25.1mm, making the 3S pack as large as a standard 2S battery. This leads to weight advantages over a standard 3S pack, allowing for higher performances especially in 1/8th scale vehicles. Another feature is the unique balancer power that is hidden behind a removable silicone cover. The features list is rounded out by 5mm bullet-type tube connectors for improved power supply.

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September 23, 2016

IRD Tekno aluminium shock mounts

Iowa Research & Development have introduced aluminium shock mounts for the Tekno 1/8 scale series of vehicles. Made from aerospace 7075 aluminium, the parts were designed to lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity for improved performance. Optimised for performance and weight the mounts weigh 5.6g per set of four, saving 9g at the highest position on the suspension.

Source: Raceday Hobbies [racedayhobbies.com]