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December 27, 2016

Motiv 2017 Defy LiPo battery line up

Coming from Motiv are the 2017 Defy LiPo battery packs for a range of applications. First up is the Defy V6000 2-cell pack, especially made for stock racing the chemistry will hold higher voltage at the top of the discharge curve, equalling more power at the end of the run. The pack weighs in at about 306g, making it also ideal for modified applications. Also new is the V4000 Shorty, a 2-cell offering that weighs in at 206g and that is intended for both stock and modified racing. Last but not least come two 1-cell batteries of 6000mAh (150g) and 7800mAh (155g) with the first being ideal for stock racing thanks to its special high voltage stock racing chemistry while the latter is intended for demanding modified racing with its high capacity of 7800mAh.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

December 26, 2016

JConcepts B6-series aluminium servo mount bracket

JConcepts have introduced an aluminium servo mount bracket for the Team AssociatedB6 and B6D vehicles. Constructed of billet aluminium and available in either blue or black colours, the mount fits snug inside the chassis servo mounting area increasing the support across while the two screw mounting locations are beefy in design and zeroed in for a direct mount to the chassis. Additionally the bracket has locations on each side for included 3x6mm set screws to help align and maintain the servo’s position during racing conditions, crashes and hard hits. The set screws are intended to touch-off against the servo case and provide additional support keeping the servo in the intended position which helps maintain consistent steering trim. The servo mount bracket can be installed in B6 vehicles without any modifications or additional equipment.

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December 26, 2016

Yeah Racing T4’17 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from Yeah Racing is a range of carbon fibre option parts for Xray’s T4 2017 touring car. First up are two equal flex carbon fibre chassis plates of harder 2.25mm and softer 2.0mm specification. Both offer a symmetrical design with mirrored motor cut-outs that make for equal left-to-right flex characteristics. The chassis are direct replacements for the stock main plate and they are available separately.

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December 26, 2016

T-Works 1/10th touring car aluminium shock nuts

T-Works have announced the release of aluminium shock nuts for 1/10th scale touring cars such as the Yokomo BD7 and BD8 as well as the Xray T4. The spring preload adjusters are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they come black anodised and feature a laser-etched marking to make equal left-to-right adjustment easy. On top of this each nut sports individual corner markings for easy identifications of the left and right, front and rear shocks. Included comes a set of O-rings to securely retain the adjusted spring tension.

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December 23, 2016

Agama A215T 1/8th nitro truggy kit

UK Agama distributors Nemo Racing have released first information on the forthcoming A215T 1/8th nitro truggy kit. Building on the popular A215 buggy platform the A215T features a new 3mm 7075 aluminium chassis with centralised engine placement, 17mm big bore threaded shocks with 4mm shock shafts as well as 43/10 ring and pinion gears with the A215 DBS differential system. Other features include a Ferodo-style brake system, an updated A215 steering system, widened and stiffer suspension arms as well as the A215’s captured rear gearbox casing. Also part of the package are new style hinge pin holders with multiple positions and new inserts, a clunk-style fuel tank with splash shield, a side-mounted centre diff plate with brake calliper pistons as well as Metric alloy steel screws. The kit is rounded out by a redesigned bodyshell to improve durability and aerodynamic performance.

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December 23, 2016

Tekno RC bearing sleeve set

Tekno RC have introduced a bearing sleeve set for 8x14x4mm ball races. These bearing sleeves will save 1.3g of rotating mass per bearing meaning outfitted on all three differentials on a typical 1/8th vehicle, they are saving 7.8g of precious weight. The bearing sleeves are compatible anywhere an 8x16x5mm bearing is used, however, Tekno mostly recommend them for differentials. The set included six bearing sleeves and it is available now.

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December 23, 2016

Arrowmax black/golden 100mm hex wrenches

Coming from Arrowmax are the new black/golden 100mm hex wrenches. The tools make use of the company’s signature honeycomb design handles while the black and golden anodising matches with the remainder of Arrowmax’s tools and accessories. The 100mm tool tips come treated with a special anodising for wear and they are available in a 1.5mm, 2.mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm variant.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

December 23, 2016

Guan Kou Sunpadow Off-road GP – Announcement

The ARC International Raceway in Xiamen, China, home of the 2017 IMFAR 1/10th Electric Buggy Worlds, will play host to the 2017 Guan Kou Sunpadow Off-road Grand Prix from the 28th of February to the 5th of March. The event will be held in 1/8th Nitro and E-Buggy classes, limited to 120 and 90 entries respectively, and it will see Scotty Ernst on the microphone to make for a true international feeling. More information can be found on the track’s website here.