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November 17, 2015

Yokomo YZ-114Plus auto-detect balance charger

Yokomo have introduced their new YZ-114Plus auto-detect multi-chemistry balance charger. Capable of charging LiPo, LiFe and LiIon batteries as well as NiMH and NiCd packs with up to 6A charge current the charger also features a special program for high-voltage LiHV batteries. The compact device is of a light weight and features a built-in balancer, 4-button operation, a back-lit display and several front-connectors for 6- and 3-pin XH balancer plugs, a Micro-USB PC link, a 5V/2.1A USB port and an optional temperature sensor. The charger will become available in December.

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November 17, 2015

Team Associated 1/8th scale diff shim kit

Team Associated have released a 40-piece diff shim kit for their range of 1/8th scale vehicles. It contains an assortment of S3 shims as well as washers for the sun and planet gears and it is usable on the RC8, RC8T and SC8 series vehicles to adjust gear backlash inside the diff as well as inside the gearbox.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

November 16, 2015

Lutz & Cavalieri win at Pro-Line Gas Champs

This past weekend the Pro-Line Gas Champs where held at Dialed RC Raceway in Victorville, CA. The unique double A-main format was cut short by rain after the first round of mains and it was Tekno RC’s Ryan Lutz who doubled up on wins taking both the Pro Nitro Buggy and Pro E-Buggy finals. In the Nitro category Ryan Cavalieri (Team Associated) would finish on the runner-up spot while Mugen’s Adam Drake rounded out the podium result. In the E-Buggy class Ryan’s Tekno teammate Joe Bornhorst came in second from Ryan Cavalieri (Team Associated). Finally in the Pro Nitro Truggy class Ryan Cavalieri (Team Associated) took the day’s win from the Tekno duo of Lutz and Bornhorst.

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November 16, 2015

Schumacher Cat K2 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy

Moving forward from the 2015 EFRA Euros winning CAT K1 Aero, Schumacher have now introduced the Cat K2. With modern track trends the buggy is optimised for high and low grip conditions, making it faster, more consistent and more versatile with its longer and very narrow chassis. Based on the updated chassis the car allows to run multiple battery configurations from shorty to saddle pack, it features a reverse rotation mid-motor layout with centralised motor position and split top decks for greater flex characteristics and easier maintenance. Also new are a compact steering system with adjustable, dynamic Ackermann, the new quad-pad slipper clutch and the new front inner hinge-pin mounting system. Included are also a new, sleek bodyshell and the Claw high-downforce rear wing package.

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November 16, 2015

Hot Race Bangkok 1/8th buggy tyre

The second in the line of Hot Race Tyres’ new 1/8th buggy rubbers is the Bangkok. Used at last weekend’s World Indoor Buggy to gain the TQ spot after the qualifiers and the runner-up spot in the main final, the tyre is of a mini pin design with an inner mesh making for lower and more even tyre wear. The tyre is available in supersoft, soft, medium and hard compound.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

November 16, 2015

Team Orion Ultra chemistry shorty LiPo battery

Team Orion have introduced their Ultra chemistry shorty LiPo battery pack. Suitable for a range of applications the pack is built from high-performance 450mmAh 100C cells with a special chemistry and construction making for improved punch and extreme power output. This allows to use the battery in power-hungry classes such as 4WD Modified off-road and it comes housed in a carbon-look hardcase, utilising standard 4mm gold-plated connectors.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

November 16, 2015

Awesomatix A800 belt-driven touring car kit

Some weeks ago Awesomatix have introduced their forthcoming A800 electric touring car kit and following first renderings now official images of the production car are available. As mentioned before the A800 is the company’s first belt-driven car and while doing away with the shaft drivetrain of the A700 the A800 still relies on the tried and tested suspension components although kit will utilise aluminium lower A-arms over the previously used carbon fibre offerings. Part of the suspension package are the rebuildable D2.1 rotation dampers that allow to maintain and tune shock absorbers if needed.

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November 16, 2015

New Tesla tool range & pit bag

Capricorn have introduced a new range of Tesla brand tools as well as a black pit bag. Starting with the tools, they are made using a black anodised and ergonomically-shaped aluminium handle while the tool tips are machined from titanium-nitride coated spring steel. Available are 1.5mm to 3.0mm hex head wrenches, 2.0mm to 5.0mm ball hex wrenches as well as 3.0mm and 5.0mm flat head and a 4.0mm Philips screw drivers. Other tools of the range include an exhaust spring, E-clips and flywheel remover as well as a body reamer. The tools are available separately or as a complete set including a black storage bag. Also new is a Tesla-branded black fabric pit bag. It offers loads of space for pit equipment and allows to conveniently attach tools to the outside using a sturdy strap.

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