Shown for the first time at the toy fair back in February Xray have now released the all-new 808E, electric-powered version of their XB808. Designed for professional racers, the 808E features ultra-high performance parts, finest quality materials, unmatched precision in manufacturing, and backed up with Xray support and service. The 808E is delivered in kit form to let you select & install your own electronics.
Shepherd have released some new option parts for their Velox V10, which were used by Marc Rheinard to get 3rd place at the World Championships in Houston at the start of this month. These new battery plate mounts are CNC-machined from the finest brass and provide an additional weight of 25g in total. Mounted directly on the chassis plate they lower the centre of gravity significantly and minimize the risk of traction rolling. Also new is this super lightweight CNC-machined aluminium middle shaft. It’s made from premium German aluminium and has been nickle plated to increase wear resistance and lifespan. The rotating mass is reduced by 5,5g (65%) compared to the standard middle shaft which results in improved acceleration and performance.
Litemodz have released their latest product for TC racing, tapered teflon shock pistons. Designed to allow racers to have faster or slower rebound depending on which way up the piston is placed, they have already been used extensively in off road applications and will now allow for finer tuning in Touring/sedan car racing. They come with 3 hole 1.15mm holes and a 9.86mm diameter and will fit Tamiya, Hot Bodies and Schumacher Touring car dampers.
Source: Litemodz [litemodz.com]
CSO Racing have produced these new outdrive adaptors for use with Xray T3 and T2 electric touring cars. Made to be used with a rear gear differential, these lightweight diff outdrives are made from hard coated 7075 T6 aluminium, weighing in at 1.4 grams each.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
RC4wd have introduced the first inexpensive 4 channel radio for the RC market. The XR4 Radio offers 2.4ghz technology, 15 model memory and a digital backlit display. This new radio has 4 channels with the third and fourth channels are both a three position switch which allows users to run two extra items on there radio. Crawlers and Scaler fans will love this. The only radio with 3rd and 4th channel 3 position switch, made for DIG switch, winch, light or other custom functions. Comes with the 4 channel receiver, all for under $90.
View the full feature list here
Hitec’s new X4 four-channel multi-charger has four port computer controlled capability and is priced to keep you in charge of your wallet as well as your batteries. This compact charger with battery management and integral balancer is simple to use and utterly reliable. It features four identical and independent 50-watt power outputs, for a total output power of 200 watts. Each output can handle up to 15 NiCd/NiMh cells, or a 6S Lithium pack simultaneously. Four individual balancing ports eliminate the need for a separate balancer when charging Lithium batteries. Equipped with a twin fan cooling system which has an internal sensor for controlling fan speed, the charger is both efficient and safe.
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SMI Motorsport has launched a new .21 off-road engine under its well-known Orcan product line. The new BT5 engine has five ports and comes with a combustion chamber for turbo plugs. Optimized combustion and reduced fuel consumption, as well as an easy handling and a solid idle, are the best characteristics of the Orcan BT5 engine. Exclusively produced by Novarossi for Orcan/SMI, the motor, including carburetor and turbo plug, is already available and comes supplied with Orcan maintenance oil (30ml) in a handy Orcan multifunction bag.
New from Hot Bodies for their TCX touring car chassis are these two new performance enhancing optionals. First up is the front one way set, which is supplied with everything to convert your standard spool including oneway axle, pulley and outdrives. A great part to help fine tune your cars set up to different tracks and conditions. The other option part is this lightweight and durable aluminium differential outdrive set to improve the performance of the standard rear ball diff.
