PPM have introduced the new RC Aurora ARR V2 6200kV sensored brushless motor for 1/28 scale vehicles. The motor features a new can design that allows to use the power plant in an even wider range of cars such as the GLR, GLA, BZ and SZ kits. The V2 sports a single sensor port and easy to reach heavy duty solder tabs and it is available now, coming also in a 7000kV variant.
Source: PPM [ppm-rcracing.com]
The 2018 1/10 Off-Road Queensland State Titles were held at Sunshine Coast’s Valley Raceway in Queensland, Australia last weekend. The event titles saw drivers from the local clubs and some drivers from NSW come to race on the Valley Raceway track on a lovely Queensland winter weekend. The club had done some changes to their layout, adding some of the 1/8 track jumps to the 1/10 layout, providing some great racing over the weekend. With the slippery track 2WD Mod was always going to be about smooth driving, from early on it was going to be the battle between the Australian champ, Christopher Sturdy and the 2017 state champ Alex Bernadzik, Christopher Sturdy taking Q1, Q2 and Q4 to take out the TQ with Alex in 2nd and Mitchell Pratt in 3rd. A1 and A2 was all Christopher Sturdy taking the title over Alex Bernadzik with Mitchell Pratt in 3rd.
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ProTek RC have announced two powerful high-voltage, digital servos in the form of the 155T and 155S. They are usable for both 1/10th scale and 1/8th scale applications and feature precisely machined cases with deep, machined cuts in the lower cases that work as a heatsink to provide additional cooling. The 155T (0.08s/32.6kg-cm) and 155S (0.06s/26.6kg-cm) servos are ProTek’s first to feature a conformal coating – a thin layer of polymeric film that contours to the printed circuit board to protect against vibrations, moisture, dust, chemicals and extreme temperatures. Both servos operate from 4.8 to 7.4V, so they can easily handle high voltage input when conditions warrant maximum speed and torque. Other features include powerful coreless motors, metal gears and black receiver wires for that factory look.
Coming from JConcepts and made to outfit the Traxxas Slash 2WD and 4×4 short course trucks is the Truth 2 UTV body shell. The new shell draws an inspiration from Glamis, California, where peace of mind, relaxation and all-out performance pack the dunes each weekend. The T2 body was started as a clean slate design and sculpted with high-impact features, detailed front fascia and large angular wheel wells. The rigid design fits right into the line-up as the body shares styling cues from key family designs such as the Finnisher line of off-road racing bodies. The large surface roof and cage are profiled to ensure proper integration with the popular Slash and Slash 4×4 chassis. Inside clearance has been maximised for a vast assortment of inner features any customer might have installed. The body comes clear and including large footprint window masks and a detailed decal sheet.
The Procircuit race was held in Sweden last weekend in several nitro and electric off-road classes. In 1/8th Nitro Buggy Pontus Larsson (Serpent) would sweep the qualifiers and he also dominated the main final, bringing home the win some three laps in front of local driver, Fredrick Cederberg (Mugen) as Micke Svensson (Serpent) rounded out the podium result in 3rd.
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Trinity have introduced their new D8.5 electric brushless motor for 1/8th scale vehicles. It features a new high-torque stator design and an all-new 4-pole rotor with multi-point rotational sensor pickups. Dual sensor ports ensure easy wiring as do the heavy duty low-resistance solder tabs. The grooved can design allows for more surface area and thus colour running temperatures and the motor is available in 1700kV, 2000kV and 2300kV variants from now on.
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Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas E-Rustler is a green rear bumper kit. The bumper is designed to protect the rear of the chassis, the motor and the body, all while still allowing the use of a stock Traxxas wheelie bar. Additionally, if the owner decides to run without the wheelie bar, the rear bumper is so versatile, it’ll adapt and allow either configuration. The part is made of green heavy duty nylon and requires an optional Traxxas or RPM bumper mount to install. The assembly works with most known Traxxas Rustler bodies, however aftermarket or non-standard bodies may require trimming for proper fit.
The third round of this year’s Catalan Championship were held at the Montbrió track in Tarragona last weekend. The Nitro Buggy class saw Alex Valls walking away with the win some 15 seconds in front of Pol Hernando Ors on the runner-up spot. Dani Batlle completed the all-Mugen podium in 3rd. Over in the E-Buggy class it was Alex Martinez with the win from Jaume Figuls 2nd and Juanma Lerma in 3rd.
