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February 8, 2019

Avid Awesomatix steering arm HD

Avid have introduced their new HD steering arm for the Awesomatix A800 and older A700 touring cars. It mimics the geometry of the AM14LS steering arm but was designed with a few features to make it more durable, hence the heavy duty classification. Typically the arm bends at the M3 hole in the middle of the arm which Avid have changed to an M2.5 and added material around the hole and along the sides of the arm to beef it up. The lever is machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, it comes black anodised and the set includes two steering arms, two M2.5×10 stainless steel screws, and an Avid mini decal.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 7, 2019

Tekin BXR rock crawling speed controller

Tekin have introduced their new element-proof BXR brushed speed controller for small tyre scale vehicles. Features like third channel input for on-the-fly drag brake adjustments and the company’s exclusive active drag brake technology make the BXR the perfect scale crawler solution. The element-proof design allows to hit the trails with confidence no matter the weather. The 3S LiPo compatible controller is usable with motors down to 20T and its compact dimensions make installation even in crowded surroundings easy. On-board programming, a powerful BEC system and Hotwire compatibility round out the package.

View list of the specification and features as well as more images here

February 7, 2019

Samix TRX-4 aluminium differential case

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is an aluminium differential case. Machined from high-quality material the case, that is usable in the front and rear axles, offers greatly improved stability and durability compared to the standard part and it available in three different colours.

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February 7, 2019

Corner Speed RC lubricants

Coming from Corner Speed RC are three new lubricants for various applications in RC racing. First up is the Max-Rev high speed bearing oil, a low viscosity lubricant. It has been carefully formulated and tested to maximise the efficiency of the lube in the toughest of conditions. It contents a special additive that helps the lube to working consistency under extremely high RPM and it comes in a 10ml needle tip bottle that make it easy to apply on any small bearings and parts. Next up is the Maxi-Free CV joint lube, a deeply penetrating teflon lubricant that works for on-road and off-road applications. The wet lubricant dries out on the parts, leaving a super hard and extremely durable film that does not attract dirt and keeps away carpet fluff and tyre rubber. The fluid comes in an easy to use fine tip bottle. Last but not least comes the Steel 2 Plastic dry lubricant for all metal-to-plastic and plastic-to-plastic connections. It prevents dirt and grime to build up inside plastic joints for long lifespan while helping them working consistently in different conditions. The lube is great for all on-road and off-road applications.

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February 7, 2019

ORCA OE1 1/10th brushless speed controller

Available now from ORCA is their all-new OE1 brushless speed controller for 1/10th competition applications. Utilising a machined alloy case with heatsink design the ESC is 760A peak current rates, allowing to use it with down to 4.5T modified motors. Other features include an adjustable heavy-duty 6V/7.2V and 5A BEC system, 3S LiPo compatibility, and an easy-to-replace receiver wire. The controller is adjustable using Orca’s options programming card and it comes including all-black power wires and an optional cooling fan.

View a list of the features and another image here

February 7, 2019

Hudy 1/8th off-road diff & shock tray

Hudy is busy adding more specialised trays to their growing range with the latest being a dedicated variant for 1/8th scale diffs and shock absorbers. The machined alloy tray is made of high-quality 7075 material and it offers four individually marked compartments as well as a detachable shock stand. The tray allows for easier shock and diff building and maintenance as it prevents parts from becoming mixed while also offering a sturdy base to rest the shocks in during refilling.

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February 7, 2019

Zen Racing P12 Evo carbon fibre chassis set

Zen Racing have introduced a carbon fibre chassis set for the Roche P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The chassis shape has been changed slightly at the front in order to improve strength while adjusted cutouts give the servo saver a little more room. Included with the main chassis comes a suitable lower rear pod plate.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

February 7, 2019

Xray Racing Series Italy Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the Xray Racing Series Italy, a 3-race indoor tour, was held recently at the SRC track with 70 drivers in attendance. In the premier Touring Modified class, Menicucci lead the race from the qualifying rounds with Mazzeo, Baruffolo, Romagnoli, Piersante and Mancini fighting for the remaining podium places. In the end it was Menicucci with the win from Baruffolo and Romagnoli (all Xray).

Continue reading the report here