Available now from Arrowmax is a 7.4V 1400mAh LiPo receiver battery pack. It is of a low-profile design to help lower the overall centre of gravity of both on-road and off-road vehicles. The pack is built from robust cells for durability and it comes pre-wired with a JST BEC plug.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
The first round of the Italian 1/8th Off-road regionals was at the Mariglianella track last weekend and it was Mugen’s Marco Natale who walked away with the win in the Nitro Buggy Expert category. Radiosistemi driver, Giuseppe Tescione came in 2nd as Raffaele Del Prete (Mugen) completed the top 3 podium result.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]
Schumacher have introduced the new Core RC 12mm slim battery tape. The fibre-reinforced, black colour tape is ideal to securely fasten the batteries of electric touring, LMP12, GT12 and Formula pan cars and it comes in convenient rolls of 25 metres. Due to being slimmer than standard tape it is easy to use with the tighter chassis slots of certain brands.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
RPM have introduced a new ESC cage for the #3355R version of the Traxxas VXL-3S speed controller. The mounting tabs have been reported to RPM as weak and this is why the RPM part eliminates the use of the two mounting tabs on the ESC in favour of a complete cage system that solidly locks the ESC in place. By completely surrounding and capturing the VXL-3S speedo, damage from broken tabs and ejection from the vehicle has been completely eliminated and the cage works perfectly even if one or both mounting tabs on the ESC have already been broken or cut off. Each RPM ESC cage, that is available in black or blue colour, is made from a strong, ultra lightweight blend of engineering grade nylons for exceptional durability.
Coming from HRC Distribution is the HRC Racing 40T Crawling Racer brushed motor. The 540-class motor utilises ceramic magnets and low resistance wire for outstanding performance while slotted heatsinks on the motor head reduce operation temperatures. The motor, that is of a fully rebuildable design including easy to replace brushes, fits most 1/10th scale crawlers and it comes pre-soldered with bullet-type connectors.
RPM have introduced a new heavy duty rear bumper for the Traxxas T-Maxx and E-Maxx monster trucks. The newest version of the bumper is designed to allow the use of a stock Traxxas wheelie bar, yet beef up the protection of the rear end of the truck dramatically. The designers have strengthened the supports around the screw holes and extended both the height and width of the bumper for exceptional performance and protection for the rear of the truck. The unique design also adds an aggressive rear-end profile. The bumper is available in black or blue to match or contrast any paint scheme and each bumper is moulded in RPM’s world-renowned blend of engineering-grade nylons.
Seven years ago, JConcepts wanted to create the biggest, most competitive offroad stock race in the world where the top stock racers would go head to head at a world-class facility. Each passing year, the level of competition and participation grew to new heights as the 2018 JConcepts Stock Nationals commemorates this idea to the core. With some calling the JConcepts Stock Nationals even more competitive than the official ROAR Stock Nationals, the popularity is undeniable as the event was sold out in a matter of just minutes.
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Coming from Team Associated and made for the B64 series of 4WD buggies are new Factory Team steering parts. First up is the V2 aluminium steering rack as it was used by the factory team at the 2017 IFMAR World Championships. Made of 7075 aluminium, this version 2 rack has optimised Ackermann and steering rates for a more consistent steering feel through the entire corner. The black anodised items fits the B64 Team, B64D Team, and RC10B64 Club Racer and it was designed for the use with the #92034 B64 WC steering arms, #92006 adjustable bellcrank input arm, and a 20mm servo horn.
