T.O.P. Racing introduce the Sabre FD2 front wheel drive 1/10th electric touring car kit. The next generation FWD features an improved transmission, new gear ratio, updated steering mechanism, a different weight distribution and changed chassis flex characteristics. The whole package makes for a faster, more user-friendly car and the kit is available very soon.
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Savöx introduce several new servos in the form of the SA-1258TG, SA-0220MG and SA-0320 servo. Starting with the SA-1258TG (0.08s/12.0kg-cm), the servo features a reduced height of 37.2mm, comes with dual ball bearings and titanium and aluminium gear set. Originally designed for aircraft applications the servo will also do well in many 1/10th on-road and off-road applications. The SV-0220MG (0.13s/8kg-cm) and SV-0320 (0.13s/6kg-cm) are standard size servos with the 0220MG sporting a metal gear set while the 0320 comes with plastic gears. Both are ideally suited to upgrade steering and throttle servos of RTR cars and the like and are usable with 6.0V to 7.4V input.
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LRP introduce an updated version of the iX8 8th brushless speed controller and a 2000kv variant of the Dynamic 8 brushless motor. Starting with the controller the updated version comes with the latest V1.7 firmware and an improved BEC system with an output of 6V and 6A. The increased power output helps to feed even the most power-hungry digital steering servos and adds reliability. Also new is the 2000kv variant of LRP’s Dynamic 8 4-pole brushless motor. Designed to fit nearly all 1/8th electric vehicles the motor features a heatsink 7075-T6 aluminium can, optimised airflow for lower running temperatures and a sensored design.
Exotek Racing introduce the rear camber plate for Kyosho RB6 buggies in rear motor configuration. The plate is precision machined from high-quality aluminium and comes in red or black colour. It retains the stock suspension geometry, weights 10g and reinforces the rear section of the buggy.
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Reds Racing announce Walter and Mirko Salemi as new official team drivers. The brothers will be running the M7 engines during their 2012/2013 1/8th on-road campaign that will include both the European and World championships. Mirko and Walter bring years of experience to the Reds factory team and Reds Racing expect to achieve the best results and look forward to working with them on the continued development of their products.
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]
Xray introduce the graphite bumper upper holder brace for the T4 touring car. The part is designed to reinforce the front bumper assembly and to eliminate chassis breaking issues in serious crashes. The brace is CNC-machined from 3.5mm thick graphite material and comes with fastening hardware.
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P1 Brand continues to extend and diversify their signature line of Trackwares with several new Holiday 2012 product releases. The Los Angeles-based concept label, known for their unique cultural combination of art, design and motorsport, has assembled a variety of functional and lifestyle-oriented accessories. Included amongst the latest offerings are a heavy duty, black canvas tote bag, 3-packs of pocket-sized notebooks, neoprene can coolers, button sets, anodized aluminum key tags, embroidered twill patches, and a variety of ‘destructible’ vinyl sticker packs, all of which are designed and produced in the USA.
Source: P1 Brand [p1brand.com]
Serpent have released the first, brief, details of their new 1/8th scale on road car, called the 977 Viper. We have been supplied with no other details but we have heard that it will be a completely new platform. The car is currently in production and is expected to be released in February of next year. More details as we get them.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
