Xtra Speed have introduced their new aluminium front knuckle arm set for the Tamiya CC02 kit. Using the parts will improve overall durability of the vehicle while adding some visual impact of the light trailing rig. The steering knuckles come in a silver colour and including mounting hardware.
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Readily available from Samix are their 25T aluminium servo horns for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks. Machined from high-quality aluminium and being of a double clamping-style design, the servo horns offer greatly improved rigidity for better steering emphasis and precision in demanding terrain while adding a professional look to the scale rig. The double clamping-style design provides better mounting security and the arms come in a total of seven colours including silver, gun metal, orange, green, black, red and a new blue tone.
Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]
Coming from Xray and made for their XB4’20 1/10th scale 4WD buggy are new graphite-reinforced differential parts. Available for the buggy’s large volume front and rear diffs are both the case and cover as separate, graphite-reinforced items. The lighter and tougher material will withstand higher temperatures and wear better, holding the screws securely in place even when using high-powered motors and/or when driving on very high-bite or rutted tracks. Both the case and cover are available separately.
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UK Intellect distributor Schumacher has introduced the 2020 Platinum LiPo range. Recognisable by the new labelling with metallic blue lettering the 2020 versions once again improve of 2019 specs by offering better power and runtime. Intellect offer a huge range of batteries for all applications and required weights for perfect chassis balance and centre of gravity with every battery having a burst current of 120C and LIHV technology. The new packs are BRCA/EFRA legal as of April 1st 2020 with the stick range including the following specifications: 2S 10000mAh 25.1mm, 2S 8400mAh 25.1mm, 2S 7600mAh 25.1mm, 2S 7000mAh 22.5mm, 2S 6000mAh 22.5mm, and 2S 5600mAh 19.5mm. The 2020 shorty range includes the following specifications: 3S 4200mAh 25.1mm, 2S 6200mAh 25.1mm, 2S 5000mAh 25.1mm, 2S 4400mAh 20mm, and a 2S 4200mAh 18.5mm . The range is rounded out by a 1S 8200mAh and a 1S 6600mAh Shorty.
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Xtra Speed have introduced new optional parts for the Axial Capra vehicles. First up is a 2-piece front or rear brass axles steering knuckle caps set. The heavy brass parts can be fitted to the front or rear axles and they add weight for improved traction. In addition they improve visual impact with their brake-disc-like appearance. Also new are a steel universal driveshaft set as well as stainless steel centre and front/rear differential skid plates. Available separately the parts help to protect the transmission from rocks and other obstacles on the trail.
Reedy have introduced their new Zappers SG3 Competition 2S LiHV batteries for the 2020 season. They feature state-of-the-art silicon graphene LiPo cell chemistry with an emphasis on lower internal resistance with improved durability and cycle-life, resulting in more power, improved durability, and high capacity for exceptional performance. Zappers SG3 batteries feature a 7.6 nominal voltage, which means that the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. Even when the typical 8.40V charging limit is enforced, Zappers SG3 cells shine thanks to their inherently flat discharge curve, which results in higher voltage deeper into the race. The standard footprint stick line-up includes a 9600mAh 85C Stick (25.1mm/335g), 8200mAh 115C Stick (25.1mm/318g), 6000mAh 115C LP Stick (22.5mm/270g), and 5500mAh 85C ULP (19.5mm/230g). The shorty line up feature a 6100mAh 85C (25.1mm/225g), 4800mAh 115C (25.1mm/205g), 4100mAh 85C LP (18.5mm/155g), and a 3600mAh 115C LP (18.5mm/154g) battery pack. A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. Male ESC connectors are included.
CML Distribution have introduced two new Centro and a single Voltz 4S 14.8V hardcase LiPo battery pack for 1/8th scale applications. The Centro packs target competitive racing and are available as 7600mAh 100C and 6800mAh 75C variant, while the Voltz pack is built using 5000mAh 50C cells, making it ideal for demanding bash applications and RTR vehicles. All utilise protective hardcases for security and they come pre-soldered with EC5 connectors and balancer ports.
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Vision Racing Products have announced the release of their long-awaited XV3 shock pistons for the Xray XB2 and XB4 based 1/10th scale off-road vehicles. Available as Black Flat and EU version white variants, the pistons come complete with the transition valve pre-installed. The rebound booster hole has been precision drilled to the exact size VRP’s testing found to be the best all around setting. This yields excellent results that are proven on a variety of track surfaces; from rough, blown out tracks, to smooth, indoor clay. The difference between the Black Flat and the EU White pistons is the return rate. The return hole in the EU is smaller then the Black and gives less rebound. This matches up better for higher grip surfaces like carpet and turf. The pistons are available in ten different hole diameter specifications from now on.
Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]
