New from KO Propo is a line of LCD Colour panels for the EX-1 KIY transmitter. Attaching to the top display panel they add a little colour to your radio and come in 3 different versions, blue, red and white and are simple to mount.
View the other colour options here
Arrowmax have introduced a new pinion gear tool. Machined from aluminium and anodised dark grey it features module 1.0 for the 1/10th scale class. This is a brand universal tool and works with Serpent and Xray and can hold 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22 & 23 teeth pinion gears.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Team Associated and Reedy have announced that they have signed 2014 break-out star Spencer Rivkin to a multi-year agreement that will keep him with the team for years to come. Rivkin has been on an upward trend since his first major win at the Cactus Classic back in 2013. The now 16-year-old Arizona driver has racked up two ROAR Stock National Championships, a 4WD Open title at the Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions, and countless podiums at Nationals-level events. When asked about signing Rivkin, Team Manager Brent Thielke said:
Spencer has the raw speed and dedication required to go far in this sport. All of us at Team Associated and Reedy look forward to working with him for many years to come.
Rivkin will be representing the full line of Team Associated and Reedy products and will be concentrating on 1:10 and 1:8 off-road. With an assortment of events scheduled, look for Rivkin’s purple and blue cars at a race track near you.
Source: Associated [associated.com]
Team CSO have introduced the latest version of their EP Touring car, the CSO V3 2015 Prototype Type-1. The new V3 version features a new V3.1 flexible chassis, 2.25mm upper deck and a new active rear toe system. There are new rear lower arms, 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium 0 degree C-hubs, bearing blocks, camber link mounts, V3.3 floating motor mount, aluminium suspension mounts and a new 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium 20T pulley.
View more images of the car here
Following the release of their GT-500 1/10th pan car, Teamsaxo have announced their new LM-500W pan car. The new ‘W’ wider version is 200mm wide compared the previously available 190mm version. Essentially the same car, the car’s simple layout and handling makes it great for novice drivers while experienced drivers will be very competitive with the LM-500W thanks to its new updated differential and high quality carbon fibre.
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Imbue have released their new RC10B5 adjustable aluminium axles, made from lightweight, high-strength aluminium and anodized blue for a truly factory look. Shedding more than 6 grams of rotating mass over the stock units, these axles were designed to allow quick and easy track width adjustments, without requiring the racer to carry multiple sets of axles. By simply rearranging the included spacers, racers can adjust each side in 1mm increments, 0mm (stock), +1mm and +2mm. Adjustments can even be made with the wheels still on the car. Fits both B5 and B5M models.
View an image of the axle set here
STRC have released some limited edition parts for the Axial SCX10 and Axial Yeti. For the SCX10 there are now a line of red anodized option parts, Featuring the same high quality aluminuim and CNC machining precision, these parts are available in very limited quantities and only directly. For the Axial Yeti there are also a limited run of selected orange anodized option parts.
View the orange Yeti parts here
Seen at the recent World Championships in Florida, Much More have released their new LED Slim Pit Light stand. Available in anodised black or blue, the base is a small parts while the lamp itself is made up of 48pcs of Ultra high luminance LEDs which offers the highest efficiency as well as super low temperatures. The power switch integrates brightness control and whole system folds up to a neat and compact form for easy transport.
View more images of the Slim Pit light here
