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January 22, 2016

Hobbywing Xerun V10 G2 brushless motors

UK Hobbywing distributors Schumacher have introduced the new Xerun V10 brushless G2 modified and stock motors. They are built around a black anodised all-aluminium can with large venting holes at the front and smaller openings in the rear. The motors feature standard-size high quality ball bearings, adjustable timing, and highly temperature-resistant copper windings. An integrated sensor monitors the internal temperature when coupled to respective Hobbywing speed controllers. The V10 are available as 3.5T to 8.5T modified as well as 10.5T to 21.5T stock racing variants.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 22, 2016

WRC F-One 2016 formula car kit

WRC have introduced the F-One 2016 1/10th scale formula car kit. The car builds on the previous F-One but features several refinements such as a redesigned chassis for increased performance and a new front suspension with uniball system. Other parts include a new easy caster adjustment system, a new roll damper as well as a new, lighter differential assembly. The kit is rounded out by a bodyshell and a set of P-One racing tyres.

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January 22, 2016

Serpent Eryx 4.0 optional suspension brackets

Coming from Serpent and made for the Eryx 4.0 touring car are optional split suspension brackets for the rear suspension. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and coming gun metal anodised and laser-etched for easy identification the 0.5 and 1.5 RF brackets allow for easier use of the optional Reactive Rear Steering system.

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January 22, 2016

New Capricorn TE03 V3 upper deck & F1-01 side links

Capricorn have new option parts for the TE03 V3 touring car and the F1-01 formula car available. Starting with the TE03 part, coming very soon is an optional carbon fibre upper deck that allows for more chassis flex while also offering slightly different flex characteristics. The part helps to fine-tune the car’s behaviour in certain track conditions. Also new are adjustable side links that replace the 1-piece kit parts. The links are made up using standard ball cups, pivot balls and L/R thread turnbuckles.

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January 22, 2016

Fenix DFV 13.5T & 21.5T brushless stock motors

Italian company Fenix Racing have introduced their new DFV stock brushless motor. The EFRA-approved spec racing motor is available as 13.5T touring car and 21.5T formula variant and it utilises a machined 7075-T6 aluminium can with large airflow vents as well as a 12.5mm sintered Neodymium rotor for controllable torque over the whole RPM range. Pre-shaped heavy duty solder tabs and an adjustable timing endbell round out the package.

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January 22, 2016

Xray RX8’16 – Coming soon

Xray RX8'16 – Coming soon

Xray have released a first teaser image for their RX8’16 1/8th scale nitro on-road car. With the last revision of the RX8 platform being made in 2014 the car is set for a certain overhaul and more information will become available soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 22, 2016

CRC Auto-True 12 volt tyre truer

Calandra Racing Concepts’ 12 volt tyre truer has the power to cut 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/12th tyres with ease. It features automatic return – out and back – with both normal and reverse rotation. The machine also has camber cutting adjustments for putting a pre-cambered angle into the tyres and a micro-adjust feed dial allows for precise diameters. The unit comes with a standard high-speed steel cutting bit, however, CRC’s optional Final Cut truing bit helps to cut even through the toughest of foams. The tyre truer comes complete with pivoting dust shield and 12 volt cables but no adapter. Also available is the Ultimate Tire Truer package including that, on top of the tyre truer, includes the Final Cut truing bit, the True-All multi-adapter for 1/12th, 1/10th and touring car tyres as well as the Tire Sanding Paddle.

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January 21, 2016

Square RC Monkey Flex short touring car springs

Japanese company Square have introduced the RC Monkey Flex short touring car springs. The short spec springs were developed in cooperation with Japanese RC news platform RC Monkey and they are available in hard, medium-hard, medium and medium-soft variants. Prototypes of the springs already prove their performance by taking the TQ and win at round 5 of the AOC, held at the Yatabe Arena in Japan.

Source: Square [rc-square.com]