Speed Passion introduce the updated Reventon Pro 1.1 EX brushless speed controller. The latest version of SP’s World Championship winning ESC received a smaller black colour case that now measures 35x35x20mm, it comes with a new low-profile 30mm fan and the ESC is usable with 1S and 2S LiPo batteries. The 140A rated speedo features a 6V/3A BEC system, a build-in on/off switch and it is available now.
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SWorkz introduce this wheel hub weight balance set for the S350 series of 1/8th buggies. Included in the set are 10g weights for each front steering knuckle as well as 5g and 8g weights for the rear hubs. Adding unsprung weight may sound strange at first but can add traction on a variety of surfaces in order to get better laptimes out of the buggy.
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The 6th Annual President’s Day Classic was run at Addiction R/C in Ogden, Utah. With a total of 220 entries and 28 heats large, Addiction R/C was staged to be the center of epic battles all weekend long. The largest classes over the weekend were Stock Buggy at 32 entries, 2WD Mod buggy 25 entries, and 4WD Mod buggy with also 25 entries which ran on a 5 minute triple A-main format. The rest of the classes saw single 8 minute A-main events with lower mains receiving a 5 minute treatment.
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Seen for the first time during the recent JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals JConcepts now officially introduce the Silencer design bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 buggy. Sporting a mild cab forward design with a shark fin moulded into the roof, the Silencer separates from the B5 kit body by sporting forward raised sidepods, air scoops for improved airflow and an overall low-profile appearance for improved aerodynamics and a different look. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance wings.
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GRP introduce two new lines of 1/10th tyres for electric off-road and touring car racing. Starting with the buggy tyres, available soon are the Buldog 2WD front, the Conic 4WD front and the Conic 2WD/4WD rear tyre. All three sport a familiar design that makes them ideally suited for carpet and astroturf tracks while the tyres will come in a medium “B” and a hard “C” compound. GRP also introduce suitable close cell foam inserts for the 4WD front and the rear tyre.
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Team C introduce new suspension mount brass weight kits for the TM4 and TM2 V2 buggies. Starting with the front kit, it contains a 15g FF suspension mount and an additional 15g brass weight while the rear 15g RR mount is complemented by an additional 10g piece. The suspension hangers are designed to work with Team C’s plastic insert sets for easy suspension geometry changes while the parts add weight when the track conditions call for some added mass.
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The first major race on the Australian electric off-road calendar has been run and won, with a nationals quality field and a very challenging track. Josh Pain took the TQ in both 2WD and 4WD modified classes and the Yokomo driver then went on to win the 2WD class by taking A1 and A2 leaving Sam Wells and Matt Tied fighting for the runner-up spot. At the end it was Sam who ended in second while Matt settled for third spot. 4WD was a different affair with some tight battles coming from second place driver Chris Sturdy and third place driver Matt Griffin. All three drivers gained a win in the three finals, with Josh and Chris both having a win and a second, the tie break going to the fasted winning time. Josh just edged out Chris by 2 seconds to get the overall win and claim the prestigious Dual Tasmanian titles along with some vital Worlds Qualifier points that should help toward Japan in 2015.
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Savöx have released a preview image of a new low-profile servo for 1/10th off-road and touring cars. The SB-2261MG will feature a tough all-aluminium heatsink case, metal gears and a brushless motor while offering a transit time of 0.076s and a torque of 10kg-cm at 6.0V input. It is understood that the servo will hit the stores soon.
Source: Savöx [savoxtech.com.tw]
