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December 7, 2018

Bittydesign JP8HR 190mm touring car body shell

Bittydesign from Italy have introduced their new JP8HR 190mm touring car body shell. Building on the success of the popular JP8 body, the JP8HR offers the same ultra high downforce design but with improved mid-corner rotation for even faster cornering, all without compromising rear end stability. The body will excel on asphalt and carpet surfaces and it especially comes in handy on ETS and CRC-clad tracks. The lid is moulded from high-quality 0.75mm Lexan polycarbonate, it meets the 90g ETS rule and comes including stickers, window masks and wing mounting hardware.

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December 7, 2018

Arrma Typhon 4×4 3S BLX 1/8th off-road buggy

Arrma have introduced their new Typhon 4×4 3S BLX 1/8th scale off-road ready-to-run buggy. The vehicle builds on a composite tub chassis for easy maintenance and protection with an easy access power module assembly allowing to extract the brushless motor with the removal of just one screw. The centre shaft assembly is telescopic to assist with easy disassembly and is sprung-loaded to ensure it stays in position during use. The easy-access electronics module assembly can be taken out with the removal of only five screws. The module offers quick and easy access to the servo, electronic speed controller and receiver. The two-piece moulding comprises a lower box and upper lid that are sealed with high-quality rubber seals. The ESC and steering servo are attached to this moulding, whilst the receiver sits inside the waterproof box. Both the front and rear diff modules are also easy to access, ensuring that you spend more time bashing and less time in the workshop. Other features include large volume shock absorbers, durable composite suspension arms and hubs as well as waterproof electronics – including a 3200kV brushless motor and 100A-rated speed controller – a pre-decorated body shell and grippy dBoots tyres.

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December 7, 2018

Sunpadow sign Olly Jefferies

Sunpadow continue to bolster up their factory team with high-class drivers, with the latest addition being multi-time BRCA national champion, Olly Jefferies. The Schumacher driver maintained a clean sweep record in the 2018 nationals season and he will be using Sunpadow LiPo batteries from now on while also helping with R&D and marketing in Europe.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

December 7, 2018

RC Cars Cavalieri introduce new RC8B3.1 CF options

RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany has introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 buggy in the form of a LiPo box and an air filter guard. The LiPo box is a direct replacement for the standard composite battery mount, offering improved protection from dust, stones and moisture. The box bolts into place using the original mounting positions and it is available now. Also new is a carbon fibre air filter guard that attaches to the RC8B3.1’s fuel tank, ensuring improved protection from spilled fuel or the fuel bottle’s nozzle.

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December 7, 2018

Arena Protoform D9 wing mount

Adding to their already released 3-D-printed wing mounts for for touring car body shells such as the Protoform Type-S, Mon-Tech Racer and Bittydesign JP8, is Arena RC Racing’s new Protoform D9 wing mount. The insert was designed to reinforce the wing stay area for improved durability in crashes while also helping with downforce as both the body and wing can be more securely fastened. The mounts come as pairs and their honeycomb design ensures a low overall weight.

Source: Arena RC Racing [facebook.com]

December 7, 2018

Samix TRX-4 312mm wheelbase high-clearance link kit

Coming from Samix and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a titanium 312mm wheelbase high-clearance link kit. The 10-piece set include all needed suspension links that are a direct fit with the standard TRX-4 rod ends. Machined from high-quality titanium material and coming laser-etched for looks the links ensure great durability and improved ground clearance.

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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]