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July 30, 2015

Losi Audi R8 LMS Ultra FIA GT3 1/6th scale RTR kit

Horizon Hobby have introduced the all-new Losi Audi R8 LMS Ultra FIA GT3 1/6th scale RTR kit. The full-scale car is one of the fastest R8 in racing and the Losi model is designed to match its performance on the model racing track. Based on a 3mm aluminium chassis the car features torque vectoring differentials for improved traction, 18mm big bore shock absorbers for best possible handling and a 1200kv 6S-compatible Dynamite brushless motor to propel the car to speeds of up to 100km/h. The Active Vehicle Control technology helps to control the car at high speed and in fast corners. The kit is topped off by an officially licensed Audi R8 WRT Racing Team bodyshell with rear wing, diffusor and mirrors.

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July 30, 2015

Team Associated Apex Lexus RC F BL LiPo combo

Team Associated’s Apex Lexus RC F Brushless ready-to-run car is coming soon in the LiPo combo package including the 423-S 35W compact balance charger and the Wolfpack 3300mAh LiPo battery. The car comes fully assembled and with factory-installed Reedy brushless power. Additional features include the XP water-resistant speed control and XP 2.4GHz radio system. The front and rear sealed metal gear differentials are connected together with a tough aluminium drive shaft and imperfections in the road are managed by four adjustable fluid-filled, coil-over tuned shocks. The high-grip, treaded racing tyres are mounted on scale replica Lexus RC F 20-spoke hex-drive wheels featuring detailed brake rotors and callipers. Topping it all off is the factory-finished Lexus RC F body that replicates every detail of the most powerful of Lexus production cars.

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July 29, 2015

Yokomo 2WD drift car aluminium steering knuckle set

Made for Yokomo’s Drift Package cars with RWD option is the new aluminium steering knuckle set. The knuckles feature five different upper camber link positions and four different steering Ackermann points to allows for a wide range of steering scrub, trail, kingpin angle and Ackermann adjustments including positive and negative Ackermann settings. Included in the set are the left and right steering blocks, 1050 bearings and new wheel axles.

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July 25, 2015

Reedy 423-S AC/DC charger & battery combo packs

Reedy’s 423-S AC/DC Compact Balance Charger is now available bundled with a choice of either a WolfPack 3000mAh NiMH or WolfPack 3300mAh LiPo battery. The compact balance charger is easy to use thanks to its single-button operation and the charging process is as simple as connecting the battery, selecting the battery type, and pressing the start button. It is highly versatile as it is capable of charging LiPo, LiFe, NiMH, or NiCd batteries, making it a one-stop solution for enthusiasts who want the flexibility to charge a variety of different battery types for a wide range of vehicle types and scales. Each battery comes equipped with low-resistance T-plug connectors and are quality constructed for maximum performance and durability.

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July 22, 2015

Castle Creations Mamba Micro X brushless ESC

Castle Creation soon have the new Mamba Micro X brushless speed controller available. The waterproof speedo is suitable for 2WD or 4WD vehicles such as the Mini-LST, Half-Eight, Mini-Quake and Spyder vehicles. The controller received a heavy-duty BEC to handle today’s high-draw digital servos and also features a programmable auxiliary wire that allows the user to make “on-the-go” adjustments to several settings, such as torque control and max throttle, directly from a compatible transmitter. This allows to fine-tune the performance of the Micro X to meet changing driving conditions. New to the Micro X is the ability to run sensored brushless motors with the purchase of an optional sensor harness. The Micro X is cable of running on 2S up to 3S LiPo power with a highly-efficient heat sink design to keep the controller running cool, even when pushing it hard in mud, sand and other heavy power applications. The ESC is available as controller only or as controller plus motor combo.

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July 10, 2015

Team Orion dDrive 2-in-1 brushless power unit

Team Orion have introduced their all-new dDrive 2-in-1 brushless power unit for 1/10th scale on-road and off-road vehicles. The revolutionary system combines a highly efficient and very powerful 4-pole brushless motor and a brushless controller in one simple to use package. Coming from the mind of Oscar Jansen the unit is used in place for the usual motor and is very easy to setup while the integrated system uses only a minimal amount of wires for improved reliability and less hassle especially for beginners. The integrated controller offers three different drive modes, user-adjustable performance settings, overheat protection and low-voltage cut-off while the 4-pole motor is housed in an aluminium heatsink can. The 58mm long unit is splash-proof, it comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and it is available as 2700kv and 3000kv variant.

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July 7, 2015

Castle Creations Mamba Monster X brushless ESC

Castle Creations have announced their new Mamba Monster X brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale buggies and trucks, 1/10th scale monster trucks and generally all vehicles of up to 6.8kg of weight. The 2S to 6S controller is usable with sensored and sensorless motors and it features an adjustable high-voltage BEC system capable of delivering 5.5V to 8.0V output and an additional auxiliary wire that allows to adjust parameters such as torque control and maximum throttle using the auxiliary channel on compatible transmitters. Data logging and Futaba T4PX-compatible telemetry features round out the package. The waterproof ESC with a footprint of 53x49mm weighs in at 111g and it will become available separately or as combo package including the Castle Creations 1515 2200kv or 1512 2650kv brushless motor.

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July 6, 2015

Tamiya TT-02 Petronas Tom’s RC F kit

Tamiya TT-02 Petronas Tom's RC F kit

Tamiya soon have a new bodyshell variant of their versatile TT-02 4WD entry-level chassis available in the form of the Petronas Tom’s RC F. The 1/10th kit features a highly detailed bodyshell with comprehensive decal sheet, a black plastic rear wing and black multi-spoke rims to make for a scale appearance. As for the chassis underneath, the TT-02 is a 4WD shaft-driven vehicle with simple yet sturdy suspension components, a plastic tub chassis and sealed gear differentials. The Petronas Tom’s RC F will become available by end of August.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]