Reedy have released their new 6500mAh 65C 7.4V competition LiPo battery. Fancy descriptions and buzz words are not required when describing Reedy’s new LiPo, the specifications speak for themselves. High capacity for maximum duration, 65C discharge rating for maximum power output, a durable hard case, industry-standard 4mm socket connectors and the pack is ROAR, EFRA and IFMAR approved.
Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]
Team Losi SCTE drivers now have a new option available to lower the center of gravity thanks to Xtreme Racing’s new Hybrid chassis kit. The kit is a hybrid combination of carbon fiber and aluminum. This is a direct replacement for the stock chassis, but doesn’t use the factory battery/speedo tray. This allows you to mount the speed control and battery lower on the chassis. The chassis is made from 3mm thick carbon with a machined billet aluminum kickup in the front. The kit includes the hybrid chassis, a 2mm top plate to help control chassis flex front to rear and a battery tray kit which allows adjustment of the battery front to rear. The battery tray kit is designed to hold a standard 2 cell hard case LiPo.
Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]
New from SRC are this carbon fibre rear body stiffeners. Available in two versions for the SRC Lola 012 body and a different version for all brands of 1/8th on road bodies, the brace mounts to the cars rear body mount using the rear body posts and prevents deformation at high speed as well as protecting the shell in a crash.
Source: SRC [srcspecialparts.com]
AKA Cyclone SC wheels are designed to fit the Losi Ten SCTE 4×4. All wheels are made from the same proprietary nylon blend as the the 1:8 AKA wheels. The wheel design is modeled after the full-size wheels used on the trucks to keep that scale look that makes the SC class so cool. Behind the scenes the wheel is all about being light weight and strong. Each spoke of the wheel is hollowed out to save weight, while there are outer ribs to help support the barrel of the wheel for more consistent handling. The wheel is designed to work with our standard buggy inserts which are included with each pair of AKA SC tires.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Seen during our coverage of the Nuremberg Toy Fair, AKA have released their new 1/10th buggy 2wd front closed cell insert. This insert was designed to decrease the lateral deflection of the tire while at the same time increasing the vertical impact absorption therefore providing better handling in the bumps. The lateral grooves allow the insert to flex vertically to absorb the large impacts while still maintaining lateral stability and overall durability AKA inserts are known for. The result is a more predictable handling car without giving up durability.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Now in its second year, the JConcepts Indoor National tour makes its first stop in St. Louis, MO, at the popular SmacTrac facility. Greeted by 370+ entries for the two-day event, racers were pumped to get the series underway at the competitive indoor clay facility. With a track size of roughly 90′ x 40′, the racing was tight and heated throughout the classes. Team Associated/LRP/Reedy driver Steven Hartson made his first trip to St. Louis and quickly proved he had the speed to sit at the top of the field. Taking the top qualifying position in 2WD Modified, 4WD Modified and 4WD Short Course, the California native was in prime position for an event sweep. Also joining him at the front of the field was Brent Thielke and his Reedy/LRP-powered T4.1 and RC8.2e in the Truck Modified and 1:8 eBuggy classes.
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Having seen the Serpent 411-FF at the Nuremberg toy fair Serpent has released full details on their first ever front wheel drive only car. Its based on the Serpent 411 TC 4wd car and shares many parts. Serpent has tested the front wheel drive cars intensively and achieved a perfectly balanced race-chassis, putting the front mounted motor as low in the front as possible. The front wheel drive system gives a unique drive-feel, very different from 4wd, but super smooth, easy and great fun. The Serpent 411-FF pre production cars have already won races in Indonesia and Hong Kong, and the cars will be run at the TITC in Thailand as well.
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Last weekend the BRCA Winter off-road championship was run and Kevin Lee sent us this report. After an ok result in 2wd on Saturday, I started Sunday with the Lazer with some confidence, It felt really good from practice and I was right on the pace straight away. I didn’t change anything from the previous week at EIR Belgium except for the tyres being mini pin rather than spikes.
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