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September 4, 2020

Fantom 6800mAh MaxV-Spec LiPo & 4-cell harness

Some new goodies from Fantom who have released their latest 6800mAh MaxV-Spec LiPo batteries. Featuring a proprietary Silicon Graphene technology, which stabilises the cells and increases their cycle life & efficiency, this performance pack is a 7.4V 2 cell 130C and uses 5mm bullet connectors, which are included. Additionally, they have announced a new sweet looking 4-cell 24 inch battery charging extension harness with XT Connector and balance taps.

View the charging harness here

September 4, 2020

Ultimate M5S Ceramic .21 engine

The new M5S from Ultimate is based on the OS B2103 Type R engine, a 5-port long-stroke engine that offers great power at medium-high speeds. The cooling head, the crankcase cover plate and the carburettor feature a new design, while the new DLC-coated crankshaft has two tungsten counterweights for smooth rotation and better balancing. It comes fitted with a ceramic rear bearing, the 22E carburettor and an O-ring under the cooling head for reducing vibration and preventing dust from entering the engine.

View more images of the engine here

September 4, 2020

Infinity IF18 brass battery plate

Fresh from Creation Model for the Infinity IF18 is this new brass battery plate. Helping to concentrate the weight in the very centre of the chassis, while at the same time helping to increase the chassis rigidity for improved driving stability, this new part improves control on high-grip surfaces and helps mitigate traction roll.

View another image of the battery plate here

September 4, 2020

MonacoRC Medium bag black V2

MonacoRC have restyled their line of bags dedicated to the RC world and this medium sized bag is the first to have undergone the restyling process. The new MonacoRC bag is distinguished from the previous version by a greater attention to detail, with the full interior printing of the MonacoRC logo in red tone on tone and the superior quality of workmanship. Inside, the practical mesh pocket is also red and a MonacoRC label has been applied to embellish it. The exterior remains similar, but for practical reasons there are now two zippers with the MonacoRC logo instead of one. Measuring 22.5cm x 18cm x 7cm, this bag is ideal for transporting chargers like the Icharger 406, tire warmer, batteries and is also ideal for carrying tools.

View more images here

September 4, 2020

ARC R12 flex adjustment plate

From ARC for their R12 touring car is this new optional flex adjustment plate allows racers to adjust rear chassis flex by adding or removing screws at the 6 available screw hole positions. Precision machined from brass the plate adds 16g towards the rear centre line of the chassis which enables further fine-tuning of the car’s handling characteristics through weight distribution.

View the flex adjustment plate here

September 4, 2020

OS Speed Ronda Drake B21 engine

OS Engines in Japan have announced the release of the new OS Speed Ronda Drake edition engine. Identical in specification to the latest Adam Drake edition B21 engine, we would argue that his wife’s engine looks much cooler with its pink cooling head with black and white print and matching pink venturi insert. Originally only meant for the US market, the Japanese company has decided to make it available to all markets in an engine only or combo kit.

Source: OS Engines [os-engines.co.jp]

September 4, 2020

Protoform tease C8 for 1/12th scale

Protoform are teasing the release of what looks like a Corvette C8 for the 1/12th scale market. No details are given with the post that the company shared on Facebook other than the inclusion of the Corvette logo, however the similarities to their previous 190mm C8 are striking and the inclusion of the GT12 decal on the side of the shell and the wheels hints to its intended use. Full details will become available soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

September 4, 2020

Dylan Saunders joins SWorkz Junior Factory team

SWorkz have announced the signing of 13 year old Dylan Saunders to their UK Team as well as Junior Factory team. Going forward Dylan will race the SWorkz line of 1/8 products and he had this to say about the deal, ‘I am very impressed by the quality of the SWorkz products. I am sure to make good results in the SWorkz team’. Max Sonnleitner from SWorkz continued by saying ‘SWorkz policies, giving young drivers the possibility of working together with some of the best drivers in the world, will also help Dylan on his way up. We are happy to have with Dylan and Jess another father/son team, that for sure fits perfectly into our racing team’.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]