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March 28, 2019

Avid voltage checker & white 2S charge leads

Coming from Avid are their new 1S to 6S voltage checker as well as a white colour variant of their 2S balance charge leads. Starting with the voltage checker, the item comes pre-soldered with stepped 4mm/5mm bullet-type connectors and it is ideal to check the voltage of 1S to 6S LiPo battery packs, helping to identify charged or partially charged packs. The voltage is displayed on the red LCD screen. Also new is a white variant of Avid’s 2S balance charge lead. It comes pre-wired with stepped 4mm/5mm connectors for the battery side as well as industry standard balance connectors.

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March 28, 2019

Arrma introduce 2019 1/8th 6S BLX vehicle line-up

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new 2019 line of Arrma 1/8th 6S BLX series of off-road vehicles. All now feature the capable BLX 185 system as standard, allowing for speeds of over 90km/h while sliding motor mounts, easy access centre diffs and a never-loose servo saver add to the existing features. Also new are never-pop steering ball links, never loose hub nuts as well as Spektrum STX2 transmitter and Spektrum IC5 connectors in each kit. The 2019 range includes the Typhon 6S BLX buggy, the Talion 6S sport performance truggy, the Kraton 6S BLX speed monster truck, the Outcast 6S BLX stunt truck as well as the Notorious 6S BLX classic stunt truck.

View the other 2019 vehicles here

March 28, 2019

Xray Racing Series Greece Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the Xray Racing Series Greece was held at the Fanatix Racing Track in Athens recently. Cold but sunny weather made for good racing conditions and in the fast Touring Modified class it was Dimitris Ioannidis with the win, however he was hotly contested by Sotiris Diamadis who decided to run only the Modified class in order to fully concentrate on the battle up front. Ultimately he had to settle for 2nd and in front of Chris Kidis in 3rd.

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March 28, 2019

RC One Racing B6 series carbon fibre battery strap

RC One Racing have released their new carbon fibre battery strap set for the Team Associated B6 series vehicles. Constructed from carbon fibre the retainers offers plenty of adjustments for all transmission styles and they use all stock hardware for a direct fit. A special area on top of the retainer plate allows for apply a name decal for that factory look and the set also includes a heavy duty O-ring retainer kit for the use on low-grip tracks. The set fits the B6, B6.1, B6.1D, B6.1FL, T6.1 and SC6.1 kits.

Source: RC One Racing [rconeracing.com]

March 28, 2019

Yokomo BD9 aluminium gear diff outdrives

Yokomo is busy releasing more optional parts for their popular BD9 electric touring car kit. The latest addition is a pair of aluminium gear differential outdrives that were developed to reduce rotational and overall masses for quicker spool up, improved throttle feeling and higher drivetrain efficiency. The hard-anodised parts must be used with drive pin protectors for best efficiency and life span of all parts involved.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 28, 2019

Speedzone 13.5T tuned motor

Speedzone have introduced their new 13.5T tuned motor, a hopped-up variant of the standard version. The tuned motors feature a stricter tolerance sensor board, better asymmetry, rotor test, motor test, ceramic bearings, aluminium screws and they come with a motor readout.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

March 28, 2019

Kyosho Mini-Z Evo KT531P & 432PT compatible receiver

Kyosho have released their new KT531P and KT432PT compatible receiver unit for the Mini-Z Evo car. The new interchangeable receiver unit supports Kyosho’s own KT series transmitters and allows to use the Mini-Z Evo cars with a range of different radios.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

March 28, 2019

Yokomo BD9 HVF shock shafts & alloy rear axle

Coming from Yokomo and made for their BD9 touring car are new HVF fluorine-coated shock shafts and a C-clip type rear aluminium axle shaft. Starting with the shock shafts the 19.1mm long items are a direct fit and thanks to the slick HVF fluorine coating, that was developed in cooperation with Axon, they will ensure even finer shock action, allowing to absorb the smallest of suspension movement for improved traction in all racing condition. The shafts come in sets of four and they are available now.

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