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June 9, 2017

Arrowmax Ultra Pinion Holder combo with 64P pinions

Arrowmax release their newest Ultra Pinion Holder combo supplied with 28 x 64p aluminium pinions ranging from 21T to 48T, enough to cover all your racing needs. The pinion holder uses high quality aluminium with detailed CNC machining, the cylindrical design pinion holder very light and able to hold up to 28 x 48p or 64p pinions. Sporting Arrowmax’s signature honey-comb design it features the Arrowmax logo CNC engraved in gold colour.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 9, 2017

Depta & Wischnewski win Mid-German regionals Rd2

The second round of the Mid-German onroad regionals took place in Kirchhain last weekend with 46 drivers in attendance with sunny weather on Saturday. Rain on Sunday however meant that for the third and fourth rounds of qualification most of the drivers decided not to drive. In 1/8th the only drivers who were able to make the 25 laps in qualifying were pole man Oliver Mack and Merlin Depta, with Patrick Schäfer lining up on the grid in 3rd position.

Continue reading this report here

June 8, 2017

JConcepts 1988 Chevy Silverado extended cab MT body

JConcepts is on top of the best monster truck body styles in the business with the release of the 1988 Chevy Silverado. The 1988 styling is very clean, updated, refined and didn’t display the boxy looks from the early 80’s. The fleetside, extended cab design is spot-on featuring slight curvature to the main shape, new headlights, grille treatment and form-fitting wheel wells. The slight flare to the tire openings give just a little wrinkle to the bed-sides and front fenders to accommodate different sized tires for maximum versatility. The body includes a decal sheet that makes detailing out the headlights, taillights and grille a breeze while window mask allows the user to quickly get the body into paint. The extended cab body has an 13” wheelbase and fits retro and race monster trucks as a drop-on giving the all important clearance and functionality.

View the rear of the truck here

June 8, 2017

Team Associated RC10B64 & RC10B6 Club Racer

Team Associated have introduced their latest concept, the Club Racer, coming in two different flavours the RC10B64 4wd buggy and the RC10B6 buggy. Positioned between a RTR and a full blown pro kit, it has been designed with the entry-level racer in mind while being fully upgradable to compete at the pro level. The B64 Club Racer comes out of the box with big bore shocks, three differentials with lightweight internal gears, while the B6 Club Racer has big bore shocks, 3-gear transmission with ball differential and both have precision ball bearings. Also included is a Reedy Power 13.5 & 17.5 Fixed Timing Brushless motor for the B64 and B6 respectively, Blackbox 600z Brushless speed control and high-torque digital servo.

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June 8, 2017

Schumacher CAT K2 & Cougar KC/KD chassis skins

Schumacher have released these new CAT K2 and Cougar KC/KD chassis skins. These pre-cut chassis protectors will increase the life of your chassis in rough conditions and with a grey, white and black pattern it is sure to complement any paint design. The durable protector fits the chassis perfectly and also covers the screws and holes to prevent loose dirt, sand and water from getting into your race vehicle.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 8, 2017

Muchmore Fleta ZX8 Low Cogging Torque motor

Muchmore have released an updated version of their Fleta ZX8 motor. This new low cogging torque version 2050KV motor features the innovative 4-pole 8 magnet ‘staggered pole’ rotor offering smooth power delivery while reducing damage to the ESC. The rest of the motor remains the same with a machined aluminium motor case with heatsink ribbings and Flow-Max venting hole technology for maximised cooling as well as super low-friction ball bearings, adjustable timing and dual sensor connections.

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June 8, 2017

BMT 701 & 984 option parts

New from BMT for their 701 and 984 platforms come these option parts, beginning with this brass battery support. Adding an additional 50 grams to the 984 it can be used to fine tune the car’s balance and is a direct replacement for the original part. For the 701 there are two different pairs of wheel hubs in -0.75mm and +0.75mm versions as well as updated reinforced engine mounts.

View the other new products here

June 7, 2017

Reedy HV Digital metal gear servos

Reedy have released these HV Digital metal gear servos which are a quality upgrade for RTR vehicles with speed and torque ratings that improve driving precision by giving drivers a better feel for their vehicle. These servos are also a great option for entry level racers who want to enter the hobby economically while they learn to drive and tune their race car. High voltage compatibility means that increased ESC BEC output voltage can be used without fear of damaging sensitive internal components. Precision metal gears, dual ball bearings and a water-resistant outer case further improve reliability and value.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]