The Powerstar PM-1610 high voltage servo is designed for heavy duty applications such as 1/8th on-road and off-road. Offering a transit time of 0.09s and a torque of 18kg-cm at 8.4V input the all-alloy case servo is ideal for steering and throttle/brake duties alike. Sporting dimensions of 40x20x37.2mm it weights in at 77g and comes with stainless steel and titanium gears as well as a brushless motor.
Source: Powerstar [powerstar-racing.com]
JQ Products announce new option parts for their THECar 1/8th off-road buggy. First up are CNC-machined aluminium wing mounts. They make for a more secure fitment of the rear wing, are machined from high-quality aluminium and come black or orange of colour. Also new is a set of swaybar stoppers designed to keep the swaybar centred at all time. Included comes a pair of grub screws to make the set a drop fit solution. Last but not least are CNC-machined rear hub shims. They are an easy and effective way to make sure the rear hub inserts do not move and add the much required bling thanks to their orange colour.
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Set for an official debut at next week’s Cactus Classic is the JConcepts Silencer bodyhell for the new Team Associated B5M. Sporting the distinctive Silencer cabin design the body is made to give AE’s mid motor contender a totally new look and improved aerodynamics. Expect the official announcement to follow soon.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
MIP introduce their new Mod Puck driveshafts for the Schumacher Cougar KR and SV2. Based around the company’s C-CVD driveshafts the design does away with the usual small diameter drive pins on the differentials side of the shafts in favour of a cushion system that increased the contact patch on the outdrives for less wear and longer time between rebuilds. The orange colour plastic cushions are easy to change when they start to wear while the steel outdrives and driveshafts remain like new. Included with the set come C-CVD shafts, wheel axles, pucks, a thrust race and the Puck system outdrives along all needed hardware and a set of chemicals. MIP will soon also have sets for Team Associated, TLR, Kyosho, X Factory, Serpent, Hobby Pro, Yokomo, Durango and Team C vehicles available.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
Pro-Line introduce the Pro-2 Performance Buggy conversion kit for the Pro-2 Short Course truck kit. Styled after a single seat Class 1 desert buggy, the unique look is created by a body panel and roll cage kit with a polycarbonate interior set, a separate hard plastic helmet, rubber style window nets and rear engine covers that come off with the whole body making service and maintenance a breeze. Also included is a realistic style front bumper that protects the front end as well as mounts for a 1/10 buggy rear wing for racing applications. The buggy can be equipped with six separate light buckets also while different tyre combinations allow to create race, all-terrain or sand dune buggies. The conversion kit not also fits the Pro-2 truck but also Traxxas Slash 2WD trucks when equipped with the Pro-2 LCG chassis, Performance transmission and Pro-Trac rear tower.
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The Castle Creations Sidewinder 8th is a sports speed controller for vehicles of up to 5kg of weight running a maximum of 6S LiPo battery packs. The 90A rated brushless speed controller sports a 5.5V BEC system that delivers 4.5A continuous and 8A peak current, it comes with 6.5mm bullet-type connectors build into its case and measures 62.2x56x34mm. Made for sensorless motors the speed is also of a waterproof design and it comes as a combo set including castles new 1515B-2200kv brushless motor.
Source: Castle Creations [castlecreations.com]
Xray introduce this ball differential for the use with the XB4 and XB4 2WD line of buggies. The pre-assembled diff is equipped with 2.4mm ceramic balls, a carbide axial thrust race, Hudy spring steel outdrives, heavy-duty diff plates and a composite material crown gear. The externally adjustable differential is best used on low-grip surfaces as it can enhance traction and drivability.
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Available soon is Pro-Line’s Phantom design bodyshell for the Team Associated B5M buggy. Making use of the design features found on the previous releases the shell is tailor made to fit the mid motor B5M buggy. Pro-Line has not given a release date yet but expect the body to hit the store shelves soon.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
