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November 9, 2017

Capricorn C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit

Following a first teaser image, Capricorn have fully unveiled their C803EP 1/8th electric on-road kit. Based off of the successful C803 nitro car, the electric-powered variant features an updated radio tray design to accommodate dual LiPo shorty batteries to comply with the latest EFRA rules, while the 1-piece motor mount allows for easy gear mesh adjustment and the use of motors with both M3 or M4 screw mounting pattern. On addition the motor mount utilises a carbon fibre motor fan mount for 40mm units to keeping the motor temperatures down. The side belt tensioner also received an update to work with the new motor mount and the single speed transmission makes use of nitro 2nd gear gears in the 56T to 58T range as well as 23T to 25T pinions. Capricorn recommends 2600kV brushless motors although been slightly slower 2100vK motors can be used.

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November 9, 2017

HRC Racing battery analyser & servo tester

Coming from HRC Distribution is the HRC Racing battery analyser and servo tester. The device is compatible with all common battery chemistries and it allows to check 1S to 8S LiXX batteries swiftly and conveniently while showing overall voltage and remaining capacity, and also the individual cell voltage, lowest and highest cell voltage, and voltage difference between the highest and lowest cell in a pack. The battery analyser also offers a balancer function for LiXX batteries as well as integrated servo testing capability.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

November 9, 2017

Zen Racing 1/12th double left clamping hub

Zen Racing have introduced their new double left clamping positive wheel lock hub for 1/12th scale pan cars. This new design left clamping hub will fit any of today’s 1/12th scale axles and it is made to give a positive location to the wheel which when secured will not twist or buckle. The double clamp screws also ensue the hub does not slip on the axle and supports the hub to run true. The hub is wider than normal hubs so rear track width adjustment may be required.

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November 9, 2017

Shepherd grey button-down shirt

Shepherd have introduced their new grey colour button-down long sleeve shirt. It is made from 100 percent cotton twill and available in adult S to 4XL sizes, sporting the classic Shepherd logo on the back and a smaller World Champions logo on the front pocket.

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November 9, 2017

Bullitt B-222 3.5cc nitro off-road engine

Nemo Racing have announced the soon release of the new Bullitt B-222 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The club-level engine features comes with a 21J3-I carburettor for easy tune characteristics while the standard-height aluminium cooling head ensures steady power even under harsh conditions. The dependable, low-maintenance engine offers upgrade capability for competing at the highest levels with option parts being available for updating the outer and inner heads, crankcase, crankshaft and more. The power plant will become available by mid to end of November.

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November 9, 2017

Arrowmax IFMAR 1/10 Buggy Worlds LE car stand

Made to celebrate the forthcoming IFMAR 1/10 Electric Buggy World Championships in Xiamen, China is Arrowmax’s limited edition off-road car stand. Sporting the company’s signature honeycomb design and being constructed from carbon fibre and anodised aluminium, the car stand also features the official event logo and only 70 piece are being made. Different size holes take most big bore shock absorbers during building and maintenance and foam pads prevent unsightly scratches on the carbon fibre top plate.

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November 9, 2017

GForce GD 200 200W/30A discharger

Coming from GForce is the GD 200 discharger that offers up to 30A of discharge current. Usable with 2S to 8S LiXX and 6 to 20-cell NiMH batteries, the device features 200W of discharge power, allowing to discharge 2S LiPo and LiHV batteries with up to 30A and 4S packs with more than 16A. Two LC displays help to monitor the battery voltage, capacity and current in realtime while a large heatsink ensures the discharger stays as cool as possible.

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November 9, 2017

RCSS 3×1.4+1.0 Next Level tapered shock pistons

Coming from RC Speed Secrets and available for the 12mm 1/10th scale big bore shocks of Team Associated and Team Losi Racing are the Next Level 3×1.4+1.0 tapered Cheater shock pistons. The pistons are CNC-machined from high-quality material for a perfect fit, offer three larger 1.4mm and one smaller 1.0mm hole and their tapered shape allows for faster action than a standard flat piston, making it a “tweener tuning option” between the feel of the Flat 1.5 and 1.4 Cheater pistons. The parts are available for the 12mm big bore shocks of AE and TLR and they come in sets of two.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]