HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing 4700mAh LiPo battery pack. The hardcase battery is built using high-quality 40C cells, making it ideal for ready-to-run kits or cars, buggies and trucks with stock or mild modified motors. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and a T-type power connector.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
HPI Racing have introduced their new RS4 Sport 3 Flux Ford GT Heritage Edition ready-to-run 1/10th scale kit. The popular shaft-driven 4WD tub chassis is equipped with a powerful brushless motor, capable of propelling the GT racer to speed of over 100km/h while the iconic Ford GT body sports the ultimate classic racing livery with its Gulf Racing colozrs! Fitted with colour-matching Ford GT wheels, this car is an immediate head-turner. It also comes with a 2.4GHz radio system and all that is needed to get this bad boy running is a suitable car battery and charger.
Yokomo have introduced their new RPX-II Drift Spec speed controller that is specially outfitted for demanding drift car racing. Rated at 160A the ESC can even handle high-powered motors and it offers a 6V/7.4V BEC system with up to 6A, allowing to use power-hungry digital servos and gyros alongside without missing a beat. Premium-grade FETs ensure a super low internal resistance for crisp power supply and a specially-tuned firmware with a factory-tweaked basic setup provides a unique control advantage on low-grip surfaces. Using Yokomo’s BL-WM WiFi module or the RPX-II programming box, the speedo’s software features can be individually tuned to meed the driver’s needs. The controller measures 32.9×34.6×19.6mm and it weighs in at 44g.
View the programmer and WiFi module here
HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing 4000mAh round hardcase LiPo battery pack. Designed to fit any kit that requires NiCD or NiMH racing-pack-style batteries, such as many Tamiya and older Kyosho cars, buggies and trucks, the pack is also ideal to power nitro starter boxes. Housed in a hardcase for protection the oval diameter battery is built from quality 40C cells, making it ideal for stock and mild modified motors. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and either and T-type or Tamiya-style plug.
View the Tamiya plug battery here
Traxxas have introduced their new VR46 Fiesta ST and LaTrax VR46 Rally RTR kits as part of a cooperation with Valentino Rossi, known to his fans as “The Doctor”, recognised around the world as one of the greatest MotoGP racers in history with nine Grand Prix World Championships under his belt. The 1/10th scale VR46 Fiesta ST is specially tuned with a low centre of gravity chassis and oil-filled Ultra Shocks to be agile on the track. When the pavement ends, its full-time 4WD, long-travel suspension, and rally-bred tyres dig in for ultra-fast bumper-to-bumper racing action. The powerful Titan 550 motor muscles his driver to the front of the pack and waterproof electronics allow authentic all-weather racing.
Yeah Racing are currently working on a high-performance chassis conversion kit for the Tamiya M07 M-chassis. Featuring a lightweight carbon fibre double deck chassis design and an aluminium motor mount, the main aim of the conversion is giving better handling and more forward traction due to more weight in the front, all while scrubbing overall weight. The conversion kit is currently under development and should hit stores in the foreseeable future.
Kyosho have announced the soon release of a Kyosho and KO Propo EX-series compatible receiver unit for the Mini-Z Evo car. The receiver unit supports the KT-18 (ASF only) and EX-6/EX-6R (ASF and MHS) transmitters and it is also usable with KO Propo’s EX-2 and EX-RR (MHS only) transmitters. The new replaceable receiver units allow to use the Mini-Z Evo cars with a range of different transmitters, including non-Kyosho and KO Propo types with more receivers being available soon.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
The next in the line of Tamiya’s popular TT-01 Type-E-based race trucks is the Buggyra Fat Fox kit. This model recreates the Buggyra Racing Fat Fox piloted in the 2018 season of the European truck racing circuit by 2017 champion Adam Lacko. The realistic body is a 3-piece set made from lightweight and durable polycarbonate, with separately moulded plastic side mirrors, coupler and rear bumper parts. The TT-01 Type-E chassis is a proven performer, and this chassis is fitted with dedicated semi-truck wheels and tyres for the model. The bathtub frame of the evolved shaft-driven 4WD TT-01 Type-E has its motor and battery close to the ground for lower centre of gravity and optimum balance. Mounted on the bathtub frame is a fibreglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers improving rigidity, as well as a 3-piece tie rod providing a smoother steering action. The low center of gravity, great balanced design, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system, and front and rear differential gears all come together to produce excellent operating ability. 70mm-diameter radial tires are paired with wheels developed just for this model; the high sidewalls make for forgiving turns. The kit will hit stores very soon.
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