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January 21, 2020

Performa P1 Controller 150A ESC

Performa Racing’s P1 150A Sensor/Sensorless Controller was developed to deliver unmatched power, performance and reliability for demanding 1/8th scale racing applications. Built with high quality components and loaded with cutting edge firmware, the 150A-rated 2S to 6S LiPo-compatible ESC will protect itself from damage due to abuse, overuse, and even human error. With a high power output and adjustable parameters, the controller delivers the smooth throttle response and linear throttle/brake control even in demanding racing conditions. It also features an integrated HV BEC with 4 Amp output current, and adjustable output voltage from 6 to 8.4V. The Performa cooling technology utilises heat conductive copper bars to rapidly and effectively transfer all internal heat from the MosFET board to the integrated CNC machined billet aluminium heatsink housing. The cooling fan utilises a shock proof mounting system that reduces the possibility of fan damage due to the repeated shock of landing jumps in an 1/8 scale off road environment. The speedo also features an electronic switch, allowing settings from an integrated button while even easier programming is accessible using an optional programming box.

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January 21, 2020

STRC roll out new Outcast 6S optionals

ST Racing Concepts have announced the release of new high-performance optional parts for the popular Arrma Outcast 6S bashing truck. The machined aluminium option parts takes the durability, performance and looks of the Outcast to the next level. CNC-machined front and rear chassis protector plates cover the front and rear end of the main chassis, taking the abuse of hard landing without damaging the expensive main chassis. The CNC-machined aluminium front and rear chassis brace increase the durability and rigidity of the truck while adding great looks to the chassis. The steering response and power from the steering servo can be increased with the CNC machined aluminium steering servo mounting plate, which replaces the flexing stock plastic piece, and it can be combined with the CNC machined aluminium steering post upper brace for a solid steering setup. All parts are available in gunmetal, red or silver anodising.

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January 20, 2020

Ruddog 6000mAh & 4100mAh Graphene Plus LiHV packs

New from Ruddog Distribution’s own Ruddog brand are two LCG high-performance LiHV battery packs. First up is the 6000mAh 7.6V 100C Graphene Plus LCG Stick Pack LiHV, a standard size stick battery of 22.5mm height. The low centre of gravity battery allows to lower the car’s overall centre of gravity for improved cornering speeds especially in high-bite track conditions while the high-quality 100C Graphene Plus technology cells ensure a very low internal resistance and thus improved overall power, runtime and exceptional cell durability. The battery weighs in at 260g and it utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors.

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January 17, 2020

Schumacher Cougar Laydown alloy diff conversion

Coming from Schumacher and made for their Cougar Laydown, KD, KR and SV2 kits is an aluminium diff conversion. The alloy case gives super precision and strength and has a larger oil volume for more consistency during a run while also helping with temperate management. The main large shim also thicker for more reliability. The conversion includes all parts necessary and the externals are also available separately so drivers can use donor parts from their current diff.

View the diff case set here

January 17, 2020

Ruddog CA Tire Glue CA super glues

Ruddog Distribution have introduced their new Tire Glue line of CA super glues. Available as thin and medium viscosity variants the glues are ideal to securely bond on-road and off-road rubber tyres to their wheels with the thin variant being ideal to let the glue flow into even the smallest of gaps while the medium variant is also usable to seal tyre sidewalls in order to counter traction rolling. Both glues come in 20g bottles and they include angled glue tips to make application even more convenient.

View the medium tyre glue here

January 17, 2020

PR Racing introduce new S1 platform optionals

Coming from PR Racing and made for the S1 series of off-road vehicles are several updated or new parts. First up is the 2020 S1 front chassis top plate. The bulkhead was optimised and now incorporates a front swaybar mount that allows for easy attachment of the optional 2020 S1 front swaybar set. The front chassis top plate kit is also usable with the V3T and SC201 trucks and the optional anti-roll bar kit includes all needed hardware as well as 1.3mm and 1.4mm wires. While being at optional front swaybar kits, PR Racing also releases a truck compatible kit, again using 1.3mm and 1.4mm wires and including all needed mounting hardware. Last but not least come two new wishbone sets, a front gullwing lower arm set for the PRS1V3 Type R and a ST1 and SC201 compatible full arm set. Both include updated arms that feature anti-roll bar mounting positions.

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January 16, 2020

TDK Gen 2 tyre traction compound

TDK have announced the release of their new Gen 2 tyre traction compound. The next generation of the brand’s safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable tyre sauce has a tweaked formula to work better with both on and off-road tyres. For off-road TDK Gen 2 has been designed to work with modern synthetic compounds and provides improved tyre and foam life for all compounds. For On-Road, TDK Gen 2 will work best on gray carpet or asphalt tracks. The traction compound is a nearly odourless, yet extremely effective sauce that provides a quick break-in and gives tremendous traction all while offering greater tyre life.

Source: TDK [tdkrepair.com]

January 16, 2020

JConcepts Ellipse SCT tyre – Coming soon

Coming soon from JConcepts is their new Ellipse tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The tyre is making an appearance at this week’s RC Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it was designed to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces and it will hit stores in March 2020.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]