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July 3, 2018

Core RC LiPo voltage checker

Schumacher have introduced the new Core RC LiPo voltage checker. Designed to check the voltage of battery packs quickly and easily to see what state of charge they are in. The checker has a DC Voltage range of 2.5V up to 30V so it is good for 1S to 4S racing packs and higher and it features a red digital display and neat looking black wires. The device is reverse connection protected and in case of cross connection it wont be damaged and it comes pre-wired with 4mm/5mm bullet stepped plugs for most common racing battery types.

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July 3, 2018

Johansson doubles at Swedish National Cup Rd2

The second round of the Swedish National Cup was held at K-raceway and hosted by the Karlskrona MRK club. The event marked the start of the outdoor season for many as the opening round was cancelled. In the 4WD Buggy class Alexander Landen set the pace in qualifying to line up on the 1 spot in front of Elias Johansson in 2nd and 1/8th scale Buggy specialist, Hampus Berg 3rd.

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July 3, 2018

7075.it Kill Bill shock absorber & diff vacuum pump

Building on the success of 7075.it’s Air Killer vacuum pump comes their new Kill Bill variant that adds to the existing range. Kill Bill was developed to sport a more appealing design and more compact dimensions for easier storage and transportation. The device was developed to remove unwanted air bubbles in shock absorbers and differentials and it is available for both short on-road and long off-road shock absorbers. The inserts sport five holes with the outer ones being marked and used for the shock absorbers while the centre holes takes a single gear differential. All parts come with a black surface coating and they sport white graphics for cool looks.

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July 3, 2018

Brilliant RC clutch gap shims

Brilliant RC have introduced their new 5x10mm and 5x7mm clutch gap shims. They are available in one convenient package with the 5x7mm shims coming in 0.1mm and 0.25mm thickness while the 5x10mm shims are included in 0.1mm and 0.3mm thickness. The set includes a total of 20 pieces and it is available now.

Source: Brilliant RC [brilliant-rc.com]

July 3, 2018

JQRacing Black Edition low rear shock tower

Coming from JQRacing is a new low rear shock tower for the Black Edition buggy. The shock stay sports lower shock mounting holes which reduces up travel slightly while making it easier to achieve the correct down travel. Drivers can screw the shock end on all the way, which adds safety. For smooth tracks, owners can also try adding one additional shock O-ring on the shock shaft, to reduce up travel further and the correct shock length to run is 120-121mm with this tower. As for the upper links, the stock middle hole is the same as the lowest hole on this tower. This means that there is one higher row on the new low tower. This can be good to run in high grip or bumpy conditions, where team drivers raise the hub with the middle insert.

Source: JQRacing [jqracing.com]

July 3, 2018

MonacoRC Vintage logo T-shirt

Coming from MonacoRC is their new Vintage logo T-shirt. Originally a limited production run, such high was the demand that MonacoRC’s Francesco Martini, who comes from the fashion business, has decided to make it available to a wider range of customers. The white shirt will be up for grabs in adult S to 3XL sizes and it sports the a vintage-style logo that recalls the motorcycle world of the 1970s.

Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]

July 3, 2018

HMX BLE Bluetooth iOS dongle

Coming soon from HMX is their new BLE Bluetooth dongle for the use with the World Championship winning HMX speed controllers and iOS-based mobile devices. The small and lightweight dongle comes including all needed connecting wires and protective shrink wrap and due to its design it can remain in the car even during operation, ensuring accessibility to the controller’s settings even with the body on. The needed iOS App is available for download here and the Bluetooth dongle should hit stores very soon.

Source: HMX [hmxtechnology.com]

July 3, 2018

Kyosho Inferno MP9e Evo 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Kyosho Europe have released first images of their forthcoming Inferno MP9e Evo 1/8th electric buggy kit. The vehicle builds on the successful, 8-times World Championship-winning MP9 and MP9e platform but features a redesigned chassis layout with a very forward-moved weight bias as components such as the steering servo, radio box and speed controller are located towards the front axle while the motor is now in a mid-ship position. The highly regarded flat control and aerial posture of the previous model has been maintained while a forward weight shift has improved balance for optimised handling. In addition, subtle changes to the battery mount create a lower centre of gravity that combines with the race-tested body design of the MP9e Evo to deliver superior cornering, traction, and rough surface performance required of a racing buggy to perform successfully at the highest level. The kit features the front and rear suspension and drive systems from the latest Inferno MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition and the layout of the A7075T6 hard anodised aluminium chassis fas been specifically designed for the MP9e Evo to optimise weight distribution for electric power performance and a lower centre of gravity.

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