Yeah Racing have introduced a graphite spur gear cover for the Yokomo YD2 series of RWD drift cars. The carbon fibre plate ensures an evenly mounted spur gear for less noise and greater drivetrain efficiency while also adding to the overall appearance. The plate is good for the use with 48 pitch gears larger than 83T and it also fits Overdose spur gear mounts.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Traxxas have introduced their new 330 and 400 series servo for 1/10th scale applications. They combine maximum steering authority with a long list of high performance features. Both servos utilise steel gears, dual ball bearings, and an aluminium centre section for added heat dissipation. They are fully waterproof with a perfect factory fit in nearly all 1/10 scale Traxxas RC vehicles and they are fully compatible with the Traxxas Stability Management (TSM) and provide noticeably faster steering response than stock servos. Available are the 330 Blue (0.19s/330 ounce-inch) servo for kits such as the TRX-4 trail truck and the 400 Red (0.15s/400 ounce-inch) for vehicles such as the Unlimited Desert Racer, E-Revo VXL and more.
Fenix have introduced a set of aluminium velocity stacks for their Classique formula car kit. The items are made to decorate the mock-up V8 engine that is part of the body shell, greatly upping the scale effect and visual impact. Included in the set is lightweight mounting hardware, making the parts a direct fit.
Coming from Kyosho and made for the Mini-Z MM, RM and MR-03 micro-size cars is an aluminium shock mount. The sturdy yet lightweight part ensures reliable centre shock mounting with greatly eliminated pitch flex for increased suspension efficiency. An additional +1mm hole also allows to mount the shock in a more forward position for wider setting range.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Coming from HRC Distribution are the new Roapex Trigger and Tracker pre-mounted tyres for 1/10th scale monster trucks. Mounted on 12mm hex black or chrome-black rims with 0” or 1/2” off-set, the tyres are made of a high-quality soft rubber compound, providing grip in many track conditions. The Trigger on-road and Tracker off-road tyres come as pairs and they will hit stores very soon.
Coming from SkyRC is their new Toro Beast V2 brushless speed controller for 1/5th scale applications. The 4S to 8S LiPo-compatible ESC offers a 6V/7.4V BEC system with up to 15A of output current and it is highly programmable using an optional programming box or PC interface. Other features include data logging of parameters such as voltage, amp draw, motor RPM and controller temperature. The controller is rated at 200A constant and 800A peak current, making it usable with motors of up to 1100kV.
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Available now from HPI Racing is their RS4 Sport 3 Creator Edition 1/10th scale 4WD entry-level touring car kit. The RS4 Sport 3 is the latest on-road car from HPI Racing, and thanks to its unique one-piece composite chassis, sealed shaft 4WD drivetrain, racing suspension and other pro features, the RS4 Sport 3 has been a raging success with RC fans around the world. The new RS4 Sport 3 Creator Edition is a unique pre-built, chassis-only version of the RS4 Sport 3 that allows owners to build their dream car by adding their choice of wheels, tyres and body. Drivers can put together a top speed supercar, vintage muscle car, sideways-facing drifter, or perfectly handling club racer.
Bittydesign from Italy have released first renderings of their forthcoming truck body shell for 190mm touring cars. A growing category around the globe, truck racing has shown to be extremely popular recently and Bittydesign’s newest body shell will be a nice addition to the existing truck lids as it offers aggressive looks combined with futuristic aesthetics and attention to detail. No definite details are available yet but the body is expected to hit stores soon.
