Much More Racings’s Power Station 2 multi distributor is designed to enlarge the amount of 12V outputs available on any power supply. They sport three switching ports, two direct ports and a 5V/1A USB port to power chargers, pit lamps, mobile devices and more. Featuring a sturdy metal casing and crocodile clamp input connectors the boxes are available in your choice of black or blue colour.
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Arrowmax introduce new aluminium spring retainers for the Xray T4 touring car. They are machined from aluminium and come strategically milled to reduce weight. Designed as a direct replacement they offer higher strength and a more precise spring support.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Following yesterday’s announcement that Lee Martin had joined A-Main Hobbies, Viper RC have today announced that the multiple European and British National Champion will be joining Viper R/C Solutions. Starting this weekend at the Kidderminster National Lee’s cars will feature Viper products. Viper had this to say about the deal “After successfully testing our products Lee decided to join the Viper team. Both parties are excited to develop our relationship and products moving forward. Look for Lee and Viper products at major events including the IFMAR World Championships later this year.”
Source: Viper RC [viper-rc.com]
T.O.P. Racing have released this optional steering crank set for the Sabre FD Mini. The new CNC-machined alloy part helps improve the steering response/precision and cornering stability over the original steering assembly. Comes complete with bearings and everything needed to convert from the original kit part.
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Team C have announced the new T8 V3 Conversion kit to bring the V2 up to the latest specs. The set includes a new chassis plate, new radio box with forward positioned battery, new captured lower brackets with a complete set of inserts for toe and squat adjustments as well a new front upper steering plate. The kit is finished off with a newly designed cab forward body shell with large rear scoop.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
Hitec have released the HS-900SGS and HS-1000SGT, two servos with extreme power and durability. Designed from the ground up for industrial applications, these servos are the perfect answer for 1/5th scale buggy and truggy drivers and feature all aluminium, EMI shielded cases, solid steel gears and non-programmable digital circuits. These servos can take a beating while delivering precise performance and are designed to operate on 3 and 4-cell LiPo batteries. The HS-900SGS provides swift speed (up to 0.15 sec) while the HS-1000SGT brings hefty torque (110kg/cm). Both servos are a large 64 x 33 x 73mm and weigh a hefty 363 grams each.
Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]
Hudy have released this aluminum shim for the XB4 which fits on the rear wheel axle, and the set-up system leans against the shim. For use with XRAY XB4 or any off-road car on which the set-up system cannot be inserted on the non-threaded part. The set-up system will then sit properly on the threaded area of rear wheel axles only.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
For the 25th year in a row, the April Fools Classic has been a staple in the electric off-road racing community. Boasting “the best dirt on earth,” the Intermountain R/C Raceway located just outside of Salt Lake City, UT brought together over 200 entries vying for a title across a wide spectrum of classes. In the top classes of 2WD and 4WD Modified it was Team Associated/Reedy/LRP’s Rob Gillespie Jr. that brought home the TQ and victory with his B4.2 Factory Team and B44.2 Factory Team, both were Reedy/LRP equipped vehicles. Joining him in the winner’s circle was Scott Brown and his SC10 4×4 Factory Team, again equipped with Reedy/LRP electronics.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
