SkyRC introduce a twin motor cooling fan kit for large scale brushless motors with a diameter of 55mm. The part made from heat-resistant material offers a heatsink design, it incorporates two pre-wired 40mm highspeed 7.4v fans and it easily mounts to the motor using two zip ties. The compact design allows to efficiently reduce the running temperature of a wide range of motors used in 1/5th scale models.
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JConcepts’ popular Dirt Webs tread is now also available for 1/10th stadium trucks. The bar tyre is meant to produce a ton of forward bite while the Brian Kinwald designed tyres also give a balanced side bite even during heavy cornering. Made for industry-standard 2.2″ rims the tyres come including closed cell inserts and they are available in a range of compounds including blue, green, gold and red.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
New from ProTek R/C comes the Blue Flame engine heater to effectively pre-heat the critical internal parts of a nitro engine. Pre-heating the engine head and the upper parts of the crankcase results in significantly reduced wear and unnecessary stress when compared to cold starting. The engine’s crankshaft, connecting rod, piston and sleeve all benefit and will last much longer when pre-heated regularly plus the engine’s “pinch” will be reduced which can be beneficial especially for new or rebuild engines. An access port atop the device allows to easily start the engine and monitor temperatures while in use. As a safety measure, a 10-minute timer shuts off the heater automatically. The heater comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and includes a crocodile clamp adapter wire.
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Tamiya soon have a new sensored brushless motor available in the form of the TBLM 02S. Coming as faster 10.5T and slightly slower 15.5T variant, both offer sensored and sensorless operation and build-in bullet type connectors. Their closed design makes them usable for on-road and off-road applications alike.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Hudy introduce their new medium-size shock and differential oil bag. Measuring roughly 19x15x12cm the reinforced and padded bag is ideal to store and transport up to 18 medium-size Hudy silicone oil bottles without having to fear they rattle and leak inside any DIY box. Flashy graphics and reinforced zippers make the bag stand out in your hauler bag and on the pit table.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Held at the Knox track in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, the 2014 Victorian State Titles was the final major race of the year in Australia and it saw over 160 entrants treated to a fast, flowing and fun natural dirt track in high temperature summer conditions. Control tyres for the event were JConcepts 3Ds in blue compound for the rear, and JConcepts Bar Codes in blue compound for the front of the 4WD vehicles. 6 national classes were on offer, with 2WD and 4WD buggy in both Modified and 17.5T, 2wD SCT and Stadium Truck. Victoria also runs 21.5T 2WD and 4WD buggy classes which this year saw many junior drivers racing against the adults.
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New from Arrowmax and made for 1/8th off-road vehicles is this new grey-colour car stand. Sporting Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design the stand is ideal when servicing buggies and trucks and milled-out holes for the shock absorbers help when building or maintaining the dampers. Large foam pads prevent the chassis from slipping around while rubber feet make for a secure stand on the pit table.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Following his departure from 1/10th electric sponsor Yokomo Spanish ace Robert Batlle teamed up with Team C to race the company’s 1/10th electric off-road and on-road vehicles. We do not have any details on the deal but we understand that Robert will race 1/10th scale both in the national championships and also at selected international events.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.com]
