Coming soon from Yokomo’s Drift Performance brand is the DP-302 V4 drift car gyro. Dedicated for high end customers the device is housed in a new low-profile all-aluminium case and it is usable with 2-channel and 3-channel transmitters, offering a selectable steering end point, dual soft/hard gain control and dual normal/assist gain mode. The gyro will become available beginning of January 2019.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Coming from Powerstar are the new PC-600, PC-900HV and PC-1600HV servos that were developed as a budget-friendly option for beginners and RTR vehicles. All three feature plastic cases and DC motors with the 900 and 1600 series items also coming with a metal geartrain for improved durability. The latter two are also high-voltage compatible, upping power and speed when needed.
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Team Associated have announced their new Shapeways store for 3-D-printed products such as 6.1 and RC8B3.1 series optionals as well as scale accessories. The range includes items such as fan mounts for the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1, RC8B3.1 and T3.1 receiver boxes, transponder and switch mounts as well as wing splitters and also available are several scale accessories for the CR12 series of trail trucks. All parts are 3-D-printed and they are available directly through AE’s Shapeways store.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Coming from ST Racing Concepts and made for Traxxas 2WD off-road vehicles such as the Slash, Rustler and Bandit is a new aluminium wheelie bar set. No prep RC drag racing is the new growing segment of RC and with minimal parts, owners can now change their old Traxxas Slash 2WD, Rustler or Bandit into a hot rod drag racing machine. One of the key component in converting the vehicle to a dragster is the long rear wheelie bar kit. STRC’s CNC machined aluminium wheelie bar kit features seven inch in length with an adjustable angle, double or single wheel setup options and solid aluminium ladder frame construction. The wheels are of high quality bearings for the smoothness rotation. Compatible on Slash 2WD, Rustler, Bandit, with the preferred chassis would be a Slash 2WD LCG.
Team Silverback have introduced two new LiPo battery packs for Tamiya’s Dancing Rider trike. Available as 3000mAh high-capacity or 2500mAh high-performance pack, the batteries come pre-wired with a T-type battery connector. The 3000mAh pack measures 57.5×31.5x31mm at a weight of 111g while the 2500mAh battery measures 66×29.5×29.5mm at a weight of 119g.
Coming soon from Tamiya is a range of new option parts for the popular T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. First up is a set of hard and soft front springs that help to fine-tune the characteristics of the vehicle. The set includes a pair of soft and hard springs with colour coding as well as 3mm X-rings and a portion of grease. Also new is a set of colour-coded rear springs in soft or hard configuration, again used to fine-tune the trike’s suspension to various track conditions. Last in the line of suspension tuning options is a medium and hard steering spring set that helps to set the steering characteristics. Colour coded for easy identification the set also includes sponge tape. Other new parts include an aluminium swing shaft set for weight-saving and smoother function as well as an aluminium front axle set, again saving weight and making for a more agile handling. Last but not least comes a soft compound front tyre that helps to find grip in lower traction or temperature conditions.
Coming from KO Propo is the Advantage Capacitor D that was specially designed for drift car applications. The capacitor board can be soldered to the positive and negative terminals of any brushless speed controller and ensures a smooth and controllable power supply as it is necessary for drift car racing. The capacitor comes protected with black shrink wrap and sports a gold-coloured sticker for looks and easy identification.
Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]
HRC Distribution have introduced the new Roapex Rhythm 1/8th buggy and Trigger 1/8th GT tyres. Both are moulded from a soft-compound rubber for exceptional traction in average track conditions. The buggy tyre features a multi-purpose knob tread especially for softer tracks while the on-road tyre sports a scale-looking tread. Both tyres are available on black or black-chrome wheels and in sets of two.
