New from California company R1 Wurks is their new ROAR approved Super Short 13.5 motor. The stator on this motor is 6mm shorter than their V21-S motors, allowing for the weight to be more towards the middle of your chassis for a better centre of gravity. Both a 17.5 and 21.5 turn Super Short motor will be added to the range shortly.
New from Reedy is the Zappers SG5 HV-LiPo LP shorty battery. It features a new hard case design and state-of-the-art LiPo chemistry with advancements in cell manufacturing and battery construction that result in higher capacity and power output, lower internal resistance, and improved durability. Zappers SG5 HV-LiPo batteries feature a 3.8V/cell nominal voltage, which means that the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. It is well known that more voltage equals more power so there is no easier way to increase power and top speed than a higher charge voltage! Even when the typical 8.40-8.44V (4.2-4.22V/cell) charging limit is enforced, Zappers SG5 batteries shine thanks to their inherently flat discharge curve which results in higher voltage deeper into the race. A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. Male ESC connectors are included!
Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]
It is a chassis that has been the starting point for many a newcomer to the world of RC racing and today Tamiya unveiled the latest edition designation of its TT-02 1:10 Touring Car, the Type SRX. This variant of the 4WD plastic chassis is an upgraded version of the TT-02 Type-S Series with enhanced durability and performance for racing. This chassis kit uses Items 22049 and 22047 with updated parts. Also, parts included in this chassis kit were chosen for users who want to learn setup before levelling up to mid-level Tamiya chassis kits. It is also a more cost-effective than buying each part separately.
New from Japan’s SMJ is this low aluminium shock spring retainer. It has been designed for use with shock springs with an inside diameter of 13.0~14.0mm and allows the shock spring to be installed 1mm lower than standard retainers. The retainer is finished in a high-grade matte black.
View comparison with standard retainer here
Nitro Warrior EP2 2023 was held at ORT Oasis Racing Track in the Chanthaburi Province of Thailand over the weekend with 3 classes with 1:8 GP Racing, 1:10 GP Touring and 1:8 GT making up the race programme. The race started on Saturday with 4 rounds of qualifying with extreme cool and windy weather affecting both car set-up and driving provide a great experience for many racers. Sunday’s action with one final round of qualifying after which the Top Qualifiers were confirmed as Nay Eon Lee from Republic of Korea from Team KARS in 1:8 GT,
Thailand’s Meen Vejrak from Team Maxima in 1:8 GP Racing and Anusorn Sirironaharong from Thailand from Team SPF Racing in 1:10 GP Touring.
Donathen RC has introduced a new range of replacement radio wheels. In true DRC fashion these are customised and made to order. They available in 10 colours (White, Purple Red, Blue, Grey, Orange, Black, Green, Yellow and Pink), 10 designs, and in 3 diameters (stock diameter, a medium size, and a large size). These are also more durable than the stock plastic radio wheel. They are a direct replacement for your stock radio wheel, and utilise the stock radio foam from your current wheel. Currently only available for the Sanwa m17, Mt44, and m12. Futaba, Ko, and Spektrum wheels will be available at a later date.
Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]
Best known for its 1:5 racing chassis, Italian company Genius Racing has released CAD images of its upcoming 1:8 GT Competition chassis the GTC8.23 Nitro. The new kit is the evolution of its predecessor the Genius GTC8 and features a host of redesigned elements. The new central transmission improves the balance of weights, giving better distribution with respect to the geometric centre of the car. This improvement makes the car more stable in corners. A new rear hub with a pivot ball system makes it easier to adjust toe and consequently track width. This important evolution allows to continuously adjust the toe without changing the pitch of the car. They have also added a new Ackermann position which helps in low grip situations. New large central brake with hexagonal drag improves the self-centring of the brake disc providing more effective and constant braking compared to the previous version. The completely redesigned radio plate allows easier installation and better ergonomics. Its new lowered configuration is designed to simplify all brake, accelerator and steering anchorages. The new large receiver box is positioned in the centre of the servos to optimise the passage of cables and connections.
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The Motiv RC, the brand set-up by former international onroad ace Paul Lemieux, has released this quick connect motor chamber for use with the Hobbywing or Motorlyser motor analyser. The unit comes pre-wired with an extended 2Ft wire for easy use in connecting your motor to the analyser. It also includes an extended 2ft sensor wire.
