December 18, 2024

Power HD Balance Weight Crawler Servos

Power HD has released a new Crawler servo series that includes two Balance Weight servos. The cases of WT162 and WT120 are made of pure brass material and can be used directly as balance weight servos.  When used in a simulated crawler frame designed with a servo on the beam, the weight on the beam can be heavier and the posture of the whole car can be better.  Used in a competition performance crawler frame designed with a servo on the bridge, the weight on the bridge can be higher and the crawling performance can be better.  Both WT162 and WT120 use brushless motors and support the Flysky i-BUS2 protocol. The servo status can be directly observed on the Flysky NB4 series radio in real time, and the servo parameters can be programmed on the radio.  WT80 and WT85 use aluminium heat sink case, and the servos on various crawler frames have strong torque and speed, and the performance is also excellent.  WT series servos are all made of steel gears, IP67 waterproof, durable, and can be used in various environments and perform well in 1:10 and 1:8 simulation crawlers and competition crawlers.

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December 17, 2024

Factory Team RC8 Titanium options

Factory Team has released a number titanium upgrade parts for the RC8B4.1 and RC8T4 platforms. These products reduce the overall weight of your vehicle while retaining overall strength in harsh conditions. No additional hardware is needed for installation and parts also boast a great appearance with a machined titanium finish. The shock pins have been designed with threads and a 5.5mm hex to allow for easy threading into the suspension arms. The package comes with two right-hand threaded pins and two left-hand threaded pins. The left-hand threaded pins are denoted with an “L” inscribed on the head. Proper installation is achieved by always putting the left-hand threaded pins on the front right and rear left. Cumulative weight reductions over the kit steel part are 2 grams for the Shock pins, 3.3 grams for the Brake cams are 3.3 grams and 6 grams Steering posts.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


December 13, 2024

JConcepts RC10B7 Steering Kit

JConcepts has introduced a new steering bellcrank system for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy.  Available in blue or black anodised finish, it allows the driver to adjust the height of the steering rack ball-stud instead of the bellcrank system.  A quicker adjustment for the racer and less disassembly required each time, the steering rack features a steel insert that can be oriented in an upper or lower position mimicking the standard adjustment of moving the bellcranks up or down.  The all-metal and machined parts combine to form a solid package capable of being tuned quickly.

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December 11, 2024

Schumacher LD3 | L1R High Performance Slipper Pads

New for Schumacher their Cougar LD3 and CAT L1R buggies are these High Performance Slipper Pads.  These optional slipper pads are made from an ultra low friction material which reduces temperatures, improving consistency and confidence with slipper clutch settings.  Aimed as an improvement on all surfaces from soft to tight settings, it keeps consistent performance over multiple runs.  They fit all Schumacher slipper clutches on Cougars and CATs.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


December 10, 2024

Aerox Bat-Safe box

Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, has released this Bat-Safe for the charging & storage of LiPo batteries.  LiPos can be dangerous and the Bat-Safe provides the safest experience whether it will be storing, transporting or most importantly charging.  Highly recommending all LiPo batteries should be charged and stored in a Bat-Safe box and not a LiPo bag, Schumacher Racing are no longer selling LiPo Bags as they don’t believe they offer adequate LiPo fire protection.  The Aerox Bat-Safe is a double-walled insulated steel box with a flame arrestor.  Any battery within the specifications will not be a fire hazard if charged or stored inside it and in case of a fire, the smoke and soot is also filtered by the flame arrestor.

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December 10, 2024

Picco DIX 10-Port .21 Buggy Engine

Having been quite of late in terms of new engine releases, Italian engine manufacturer Picco has just announced an exciting new addition to its line-up with the release of DIX Limited Buggy engine.  ‘A masterpiece of engineering designed to redefine nitro engine performance’, the DIX name (ten in French) signifies more than its cutting-edge 10-port cylinder design.  It’s a tribute to our French connection, inspired by Picco’s top driver, Renaud Savoya.  Now run by brothers Edoardo and Alberto, Picco say that ‘The DIX embodies a unique fusion of Italian ingenuity and French flair, creating a truly international marvel’ and ‘from its advanced crankshaft geometry, engineered to reduce flow turbulence, to its meticulously crafted components, every detail has been designed to offer an engine as innovative as it is reliable.’

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December 9, 2024

T-Works MBX8R Alu Front Upper Arm Mount

T-Works has released this lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium Front Upper Arm Mount for Mugen Seiki’s MBX8R 1:8 Buggy.  Receiving black anodised treatment for better durability and looks, the arm mount is designed to optimise the suspension movement characteristics and maintain stability.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


December 7, 2024

JConcepts Dirt Trac Mini 1:16 Tire

New from JConcepts comes the introduction of the mini 1:16 option of their Dirt Trac tires specifically designed for dirt oval applications.  The Dirt Trac Mini features an arrangement of patterned blocks cut and sliced for delicate but proven performance.  The orientation and make-up of the Dirt Trac tread is very traditional but sized appropriately and produced in a super soft compound to do a lot of the work.  The large blocks resist wear, add forward bite and the spacing allows for a freer vehicle in tight and open oval track conditions.  The front features an arrangement of patterned blocks cut and sliced for delicate but proven performance in a V-pattern.  The Dirt Trac Mini tires fit the Mini-T 2.0 wheels or the Losi larger diameter rear wheel and Losi standard front wheel.  Also available as pre-mounted on JC wheels in bright white or fluorescent yellow.

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