Radtec have introduced their new aluminium motor cooling fan mount V2 for 30mm and 40mm fan units. The 2-piece mount is machined from aluminium and it comes black anodised and with machined silver edge details to set it apart from the V1 mount. The mounting pattern allows to attach all standard 30mm and 40mm fans and a machined channel conveniently takes the fan’s connecting lead to ensure tidy wiring jobs.
Coming from Gens Ace is the new TS Line competition LiPo battery range. Distributed exclusively by Tonisport, the batteries will be available in a range of specifications including standard size and standard voltage 7300mAh and 6800mAh packs, and also as standard length high voltage 5800mAh LCG LiHV pack. All are made of high-performance 120C cells. Also coming are a standard voltage 4400mAh/100C shorty and a 4700mA/100C LiHV shorty battery pack. The batteries will hit stores in December.
Source: Gens Ace [gensace.de]
Samix have introduced a brass knuckle set for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Machined from high-quality material and coming black coated for wear and looks, the knuckles weigh in at 51g per side, meaning they will add a whooping 102g per set to one of the lowest areas of the truck. The added weight will greatly lower the overall centre of gravity while shifting weight to the front of the truck for improved climb performance. The knuckles are a drop fit and work with the standard Traxxas parts as well as the respective Samix TRX-4 optionals.
Japanese company UREE has introduced a pair of drive shaft boots for 1/10th off-road vehicles. Made from very tough yet flexible silicone material the boots are designed to protect the outdrive and driveshaft pin area from the influence of dust, dirt and moisture while keeping grease in at the same time. The result is a longer parts life especially in extreme environments and the boots fit the Team Associated B6, B6D, B64 and B64D, Yokomo YZ-2CA, DT and DTM, Xray XB2 and XB4, Kyosho Lazer and Ultima as well as other kits.
View the boots fitted to a B6 drivetrain here
Based off of the Traxxas TRX-4 1/10th 4WD trail truck chassis comes the new Tactical Unit, a rapid-response vehicle designed to charge into practically any situation, emerging unscathed and ready for the next adventure. From broken concrete and back-alley climbing, to mud, rocks, and streams, the all-terrain vehicle conquers it all as it shares the innovative features and capability of the TRX-4 scale and trail crawler, but includes a rugged, lightweight tactical body for increased agility. Included in the package are the pre-painted ProGraphix Night Camo body, a waterproof XL-5 HV speed controller, metal gear steering servo, and a TQi 2.4GHZ radio system.
View the features and more images here
Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has announced the soon release of two gear differential sets for the MP9 and GT3 series of kits. The convenient packs do away with the need to buy all parts separately with the front/rear kits include the needed diff gear while the centre diff pack comes without main gear to let drivers choose the required size. All include hard-coated 7075 aluminium cross shafts for a low weight and to keep the oil cleaner for longer. The diff sets will hit stores soon.
Coming from Mugen is a range of option parts for the Mugen MBX7 series of buggies, trucks and GT cars. Available from November are new front steering knuckle sets in in-line and 1.5 trailing axle configuration that include carbon fibre steering upright arms – the latter also being available separately to replace the standard alloy parts. The front uprights and carbon fibre steering arms are usable on the MBX7R buggy, MBX7TR truck and MGT on-road car, with the in-line configuration offering smooth steering response while the trailing knuckles make for increased steering. As for the carbon arms, the design was modified to allow space for the larger 15x21x4mm bearings when running the trailing front uprights. Also new is a 47T main gear for the HT centre diff that is good for use on smaller tracks or when in need of additional low-end power and acceleration. Last but not least comes a new IFMAR-legal, lightweight high downforce rear wing in white, yellow or black colour.
Coming from Graupner are three new HGM series high voltage servos. The HGM SST +T BB MG (0.05s/22kg-cm) is a speed servo for 1/10th and 1/8th scale vehicles while the HGM SLP +T BB MG (0.045s/12kg-cm) is a high performance low-profile offering for 1/10th touring cars and off-road buggies. Also coming is the HGM SOR +T BB MG (0.06s/25.5kg-cm) for 1/10th and 1/8th applications that require a high torque. All three feature metal gears, telemetry functions, brushless motors, they are usable with 4.8V to 8.4V input, and are compatible with Sanwa’s High and Super Response modes.
