Pro-Line soon have the Electron VTR 2.4″ 1/10th buggy rear tyre available. Coming in PL’s M4 super soft and MC clay compound, the tyre sports a mesh-type tread with supporting dots and a specially designed carcass. The indoor and outdoor clay track tyre fits Pro-Line’s new VTR range of wheels and will become available very soon.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Japanese manufacturer Sanwa introduce a special edition of the M12 top-of-the-foodchain radio system. Coming in a special piano lacquer design, with an engraved serial number plate and new offset steering wheel, the radio highly differs from the standard M12. It is understood that the set will include a total of three receivers including a RX-471, RX-472 and a RX-471 Dual-ID-Ver. Also included is a transmitter battery pack and a suitable charger.
Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]
Novak introduce a new budget brushless motor and speed controller combo for 4×4 short course trucks. Included is the proven 6.5T 3400kv Ballistic 550 brushless motor and the newly updated Crusher brushless speed controller. The ESC offers 2S to 4S operating range, a 5A BEC system, complete on-board programming, a sealed case, auto-detect LiPo cutoff, and ESC thermal protection. The sensored system is ideal for bashers, club racers and speed fanatics alike.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
GForce introduce the PS1200 power 15-30VDC power supply. The high output device is usable with 100-240VAC input and offers a selectable output voltage of 15-30VDC with up to 50A current. Offering a full-blown 50A output and two 10A outputs the power supply also features two 5V/2.1A USB ports, a temperature controlled fan and several safety features such as over voltage and over temperature as well as reverse polarity protection.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
JConcepts’ popular 1/8th buggy Bar Codes tyres are now also available in super soft green compound. The sticky rubber adds an option for racers needing a little extra edge with traction in the looser and hard packed conditions where the Bar Code tread is advantageous.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Tekno introduce the new aluminium differential cross pins for the use in the company’s 1/8th scale vehicles as well as the SCT410. The cross pins are lighter than the stock parts and reduce the rotating mass in the differentials by 6.3 grams which results in faster acceleration and improved efficiency. The pins are machined from 7075 aluminium and hard-anodised for best wear characteristics. The pins are sold in packs of six allowing for replacement of all three differentials at the same time.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
New from JConcepts come the 2.8″ Choppers monster truck tyres. The tall and burly square lug design of the Choppers provides a deep tread depth for heavy footing even in the toughest conditions with the recessed lugs give a multitude of fresh edges to maintain consistent traction during the initial phase of tread life. The tread alignment and spacing provides massive forward bite acting as a paddle in loose dirt or sandy bashing environments. The outer sidewalls include heavy JConcepts X-Tread support ribs to aid traction in tight conditions or while against sharp or angled objects. The inner side-walls have built-in ribbing for added tyre to insert support increasing cornering consistency. Heavy internal waffle pattern carcass ribbing strengthens the tyre structure while the included closed cell inserts provide the utmost support for high-speed turns while also minimising tyre expansion in straight-line drag situations. The tyres are available in blue and yellow compound as tyre only or pre-glued on Traxxas compatible JC Rulux wheels.
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FTW introduce the Reactor bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 buggy. Offering both aggressive downforce and stabilising side force, the body is moulded from .030″ polycarbonate and it comes including two .040″ thick Fulcrum rear wings, a set of window masks and a decal sheet.
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