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December 7, 2018

Spektrum DX5 Rugged 2.4GHz radio system

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Spektrum DX5 Rugged 2.4GHz radio system. The 5-channel surface system redefines radio control with unmatched innovation in durability that no off-roader, basher or boater will want to be without. The result is precision control, convenience, and rugged versatility. Inspired by the ergonomically recognised Spektrum DX5 Pro and DX5C transmitters, the water-resistant chassis offers protection against minor splashes, it offers surrounded rubber-bumper chassis protection and an innovative thumb-steering lever makes one-hand operation safer and more precise. Software-wise the radio rocks features such as steering mix, 4-wheel steering mixes, Motor-On-Axle (MOA), plus one assignable mix and it includes the compact Spektrum SR515 5-channel DSMR sport receiver. The radio will hit stores early next year.

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December 7, 2018

Highest D1000 Pro HV servo

Coming soon from Highest is the new D1000 Pro HV standard-size servo. Housed in an all-aluminium case with a heatsink middle section, the servo is usable with 6.0V to 7.4V input and it is able to pull up to 15.1kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.08s. It weighs in at 75.3g and comes with an all-black receiver wire for Pro looks.

Source: Highest [highestrc.com]

December 7, 2018

Traxxas VR46 Fiesta ST & LaTrax VR46 Rally RTR

Traxxas have introduced their new VR46 Fiesta ST and LaTrax VR46 Rally RTR kits as part of a cooperation with Valentino Rossi, known to his fans as “The Doctor”, recognised around the world as one of the greatest MotoGP racers in history with nine Grand Prix World Championships under his belt. The 1/10th scale VR46 Fiesta ST is specially tuned with a low centre of gravity chassis and oil-filled Ultra Shocks to be agile on the track. When the pavement ends, its full-time 4WD, long-travel suspension, and rally-bred tyres dig in for ultra-fast bumper-to-bumper racing action. The powerful Titan 550 motor muscles his driver to the front of the pack and waterproof electronics allow authentic all-weather racing.

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December 7, 2018

T-Works BD9 foam bumpers

T-Works have introduced the soon release of new front bumper foams for the Yokomo BD9 touring car. Available as standard and extra hard variant, both offer exceptional chassis and body protection, however it is understood that they differ in weight, allowing to simply fine-tune the chassis’s weight bias.

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December 7, 2018

MIP TLR 22 5.0 Pucks 17.5 drive system

Coming soon from MIP is the Pucks 17.5 drive system for the new TLR 22 5.0 buggy. Due to offering a 40 percent reduced rotational mass the system ensures increased acceleration and less motor fatigue in 17.5T stock classes. Included in the kit are 7075-T6 alloy parts such as diff outdrives and diff hubs, and 68mm driveshafts bones. The kit includes the reliable 1.5 Pucks for durability, it comes including diff balls, diff washers, miscellaneous small parts and it is also usable on the 4.0 buggy.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

December 6, 2018

RC-Aurora mini-size V2 setup system

PPM RC Racing have introduced the new RC-Aurora V2 setup system for mini-size cars. Constructed just like larger tools for 1/10th scale vehicles the setup system allows to measure caster and toe settings, making suspension setup a lot more accurate. Include in the set are four camber angle tools, wheel adapters an a toe angle plate.

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December 6, 2018

Samix SCX10 II short brass front bumper mount

Samix have introduced a short brass front bumper mount for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Machined from high-quality brass material and coming with a black surface coating for wear the part adds about 55g of weight as well as a lot of stability to the front end of the truck. Machined gold-coloured edge details and an etched Samix logo round out the part.

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December 6, 2018

TLR 22 5.0 1/10th 2WD buggy series unveiled

Following a first brief introduction during the recent International Offroad Carpet Championship in Las Vegas, Team Losi Racing now officially unveiled their new TLR 22 5.0 1/10th scale 2WD buggies. Coming in three different specifications, as astro turf and carpet-specific AC, dirt-loving DC and stock class oriented SR variant, all base on the same hard-anodised 2.0mm aluminium main chassis, however specific, included, optional parts ensure best possible performance in the given classes or environments. Features identical to all buggies are VLA front arms, all-new front camber blocks with a third ballstud option as well as new front roll centre adjustment that allows for super low, low, medium or high roll centres. Increasing the length of the steering bell cranks and spindle arms, along with changes to the Ackermann angle give the 22 5.0 a significantly smoother steering feel, especially off-centre and high speed while increasing low-speed steering for tighter tracks and 180’s.

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