January 27, 2020

FTX Outback Hi-Rock 1/10 trail crawler RTR

FTX have introduced the Outback Hi-Rock, an evolution of the Outback trail chassis. As trail and crawler fans continue to crave both scale performance and scale looks, FTX have looked to address both with the Hi-Rock. Featuring a new split transmission, the motor is now mounted directly above the front axle alongside the steering servo providing extra weight up front for better traction when climbing ascents. The steering angle has been increased to a 45 degrees angle for further improved trail manoeuvrability. An adjustable drivetrain slipper can be set to protect the transmission and driveshafts in the event of a lock up, while internal axle and gearbox metal gears provide long term durability. The split transmission layout provides a much lower centre section allowing for aftermarket interiors to be mounted for added scale realism. The moulded side chassis plates have aluminium plates on the exterior while the inner plates provide protection from the elements as well as mounting receiver and Hobbywing speed control. The moulded receiver box features additional plug in ports for LED lights and aftermarket winches. The classic pick-up inspired body shell comes complete with moulded accessories such as front grill and LED light buckets, snorkel, mirrors, wipers, roll bar cage and spotlights for optional LEDs. Front and rear bumpers feature mounted LED lights and tow hooks to top off that scale look. The ready-to-run truck will hit stores in mid-February.

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January 27, 2020

LRP Graphene 4 Competition Car Line LiPo packs

LRP have announced the soon release of their all-new Graphene 4 Competition Car LiPo high-performance LiPo battery packs. The batteries use newly developed Graphene 4 cells for higher capacity and further improved performance with Modified and Stock specific packs being available – the latter offering even more power for demanding stock racing classes. New for 2020 is also a new, darker sticker design while the iconic translucent blue cases remain the same as in 2019. The 2020 range will include three Modified specific standard-footprint packs such as the 6700mAh LCG, 5700mAh Ultra LCG and 5200mAh Hyper LCG battery. The Stock specific range includes a 9400mAh, 8100mAh, and 7400mAh standard as well as a 6100mAh LCG battery. As for the Shorty side of things LRP roll out 5900mAh and 4900mAh standard as well as a 4100mAh Stock LCG pack to which add 4600mAh and 4000mAh Modified LCG offerings. The first batch will hit stores beginning of February will full stock being expected for end of February.

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January 27, 2020

New MP10 drivetrain options – Coming soon

Coming soon from Kyosho are new drivetrain option parts for the Kyosho MP10 platform that were just announced by Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai on social media. The range will include new 42T differential and 12T input gears that will improve the buggy’s low speed agility. To make up for the changed internal gear ratio, Kyosho will also release a 45T main gear that will bring back top speed while also helping to settle the buggy on bumpy parts of the track, all while making for a somewhat softer characteristic at lower speeds, making the car easier to drive.

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January 24, 2020

Yeah Racing Maxx 17mm alloy wheel hex set

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas Maxx monster truck is a 17mm aluminium wheel hex and spacer set. The 7075 alloy construction allows to securely tighten the wheels without having to worry about warping the original plastic part and causing binding. The set includes four aluminium wheel hexes, four wheel spacers as well as set screws and it is available in red or black anodising.

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January 24, 2020

Samix Enduro brass knuckle bushing set

Samix have announced the release of a steering knuckle bushing set made of brass. The bushings are precision CNC-machined for a precise fit while the heavy material adds a bit of weight as well as visual impact. The bushings are usable with the original steering knuckles and C-hubs but also with Samix’s optional parts and they come including high-quality 10.9 grade mounting screws.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]


January 24, 2020

Castle Creations 2028 Extreme 800kV sensored BL motor

Castle Creations have introduced their new 2028 Extreme 800kV sensored brushless motor for large scale applications. The 4-pole 12-slot motor is of an updated design for improved efficiency and less heat build-up. Running modes include sensored and an ultra-efficient sensorless mode and high-strength, high-temperature grade neodymium sintered magnets combined with high-strength Kevlar wrap ensure the integrity of the rotor is not compromised during harsh running conditions. In addition do oversized NMB bearings and a vibration dampening system ensure the longest bearing life possible. Castle’s proprietary winding techniques also allow to produce a stator assembly that is the lowest possible resistance, resulting in a cooler running motor and dual sensor ports ensure optimal installation in pretty much every large-scale vehicle such as the Losi 5ive-T, 5ive-B or DBXL-E.

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January 24, 2020

Yokomo roll out new YZ-2CAL3/DTM3 alloy optionals

Coming from Yokomo and made for the YZ-2CAL3 and DTM3 buggies are new aluminium steering and rear suspension optionals. Starting with the front of the car, new are aluminium bellcranks, a centre link and a bellcrank base, all machined from high-quality aluminium and featuring a black surface coating for wear and looks. The parts are direct replacements for the standard kit items but due to being stronger, they help to improve steering emphasis especially on high-bite surfaces. The bellcrank set, steering link and steering base come separately and they will hit stores very soon. Also new is an aluminium rear upper arm mount for the YZ-2DTM3. It matches the wide suspension mount standard of the dirt spec buggy and due to its geometry it optimises the camber change during suspension compression. The part offers three inner ballstud mounting positions and it come machined from high-quality aluminium and with a black surface coating. Last but not least is an aluminium rear hub carrier set that was designed to support 3mm outer suspension pin setups. The multi-piece rear hubs feature separate camber link ballstud mounts, allowing to easily adjust the turnbuckle length while vertical ball studs make roll centre adjustments a breeze. The set includes composite inserts to change the suspension pin height and using the alloy rear hubs will increase traction on a variety of surfaces while adding overall rigidity and stability.

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January 23, 2020

Reds Racing 721 Scuderia Gen2 – Coming soon

Reds Racing have announced the soon release of their 721 Scuderia Gen2 3.5cc engine. The power plant will become available in two cooling head colours; a black anodised and a red toned, allowing racers to choose their favourite colour or match the cooling head with the body shell colour. Check back soon for full details on Reds Racing’s latest 7-port competition off-road engine.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]


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