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January 30, 2020

Reedy Blackbox 510R 1S competition ESC

Reedy have announced the release of their new Blackbox 510R 1S competition brushless speed controller. Extensive race testing by Reedy’s engineering and racing team has resulted in a high performance, high quality, and reliable ESC suitable for all levels of 1/12th scale competition. Thanks to excellent throttle and brake feel, a wide range of precision adjustability, and durable high-quality hardware, the Blackbox 510R 1S ESC suitable for blinky and modified 1/12th racing classes. The controller is available separately or including the PROgrammer2 program box.

View lists of the features and specifications here

January 30, 2020

Vandborg, Praest & Brun win at DASU Nats Rd2

The second round of the Danish DASU Nationals was held at the Brondby Racing Club near Copenhagen last weekend. The race saw the running of two Touring as well as a Formula and a 1/12th GT class and while Frederik Brolos brought home the win in the Touring Super Stock class it was Martin Vandborg with the win in the Touring Stock category from Dennis Hassing in 2nd and Rasmus Andersen in 3rd.

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January 30, 2020

Exotek FF77 TA07 FWD conversion kit

Exotek have introduced their new lightweight carbon fibre Pro FWD conversion chassis set for the Tamiya TA07. Designed with a modern mid/front motor placement for improved balance and cornering speeds, the FF77’s design promises agility and the ability to carve corners and carry more speed on medium to high grip tracks. The motor, servo, steering racks and battery is placed as centrally forward as possible to maintain on power traction yet create a low moment of inertia for quicker transitioning through corners. Features include a heavy duty 1-piece alloy servo mount, a 4-times ball-raced alloy steering rack with crush sleeves for ultra precise operation and a heavy duty S3M348 Aramid FWD short belt. The adjustable battery mount set allows easy weight bias adjustments for forward or back shorty battery placement while the highly adjustable carbon battery cups are extra lightweight and they come with LiPo posts and tabs. The 1-piece 7075 alloy motor mount is 4g lighter than stock and lowers the pulley by 3mm and the motor by 1mm for even lower centre of gravity and anodised black for improved heat dissipation. The top plate does not connect to the motor plate thus insuring front to rear chassis flex for improved on power off power traction just like mid motor 4WD cars. Also included are a USA 2.0mm carbon fibre lower plate that narrower than the stock chassis for improved cornering and a USA 2.0mm carbon fibre 1-piece upper plate for reduced tweak. The kit is rounded out by a belt tensioner that prevents belt skipping without having to over tension the belt for cooler motor temps, it includes stainless steering posts, turnbuckles, hardware, instructions and a set up sheet. Required for the conversion are a TA07 kit and a shorty LiPo battery pack.

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January 30, 2020

Xray T4’20 low ULP graphite shock towers

Coming from Xray are their new low ULP graphite shock towers for the T4 2020 touring car. Lower than the kit front and rear shock stays, the -3.5mm height shock positions allow to access the optional low lower shock mounting positions on the front and rear arms which can make the chassis roll less in high-grip track conditions, allowing for an easier to drive car in chicanes while improving steering response at the same time. Due to these characteristics the low shock setup is recommended especially for medium to high grip, technical carpet tracks. The shock towers are machined from 3.0mm carbon fibre and they are available separately.

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January 30, 2020

Reds Racing 721 Scuderia Gen2 3.5cc engine

Reds Racing have announced the release of their new 721 Scuderia Gen2 .21 nitro off-road engine. The power plant utilises most of the features the 721 Scuderia Gen1 engine was known for with an improved carburettor construction and material increasing reliability. Furthermore, the new carb features a new double grub screw joint link for more reliable servo link fitment. Reds Racing also listened to customer requests and so the Scuderia Gen2 will become available in a red or black cooling head design, allowing to grab a version that best matches with the body shell colours.

View a list of the specifications and more images here

January 30, 2020

Gibson & Culley win at Tekno RC Off-road Jam

Fastlane Raceway of Blue Springs, Missouri played host to the 2020 Tekno RC Off-Road Jam last weekend, attracting nearly 240 entries. In 4WD Modified Buggy it was Team Associated driver Nick Gibson with the overall TQ and win from Braxten Culley (Tekno RC) on the runner-up spot. Team Associated’s David Alberico came in 3rd to round out the top 3 result. Over in the 4WD Truggy class it was Braxten Culley with the overall TQ and also the win in the single 6-minute A-main event, leaving behind David Wiechens in 2nd and Shane McCall in 3rd.

View the 4WD Truggy podium here

January 30, 2020

MaxAmps 2S 4750mAh Graphene shorty LiPo pack

Available now from MaxAmps is their new 7.4V 4750mAh Graphene shorty LiPo battery pack. Built from highest quality cells the battery weighs in at 207g and it measures 95.3×46.4×24.6mm. The black colour hardcase is equipped with 5mm tube-style connectors and due to offering a very low internal resistance and high capacity, the battery is ideal for both modified and stock class racing alike. Included come standard and balance semi-pre-soldered charge leads.

Source: MaxAmps [maxamps.com]

January 30, 2020

Bruno RC CA activator spray

The new Bruno CA activator spray is a cyanoacrylate accelerator spray for the use with all common cyanoacrylate-based super glues. The accelerator greatly reduces the curing time of thick, thin and super thin glues, making it ideal when glueing rubber on-road and off-road tyres. After gluing the tyres a small layer of CA activator is sprayed on the whole wheel or it can be used for an indirect technique by spraying a small amount of CA kicker into a cup and putting the cup over the tyre – the latter will reduce the build-up of white residue when having used too much glue. The CA activator spray is available in 150ml spray cans.

Source: Bruno RC [brunorc.com]