Coming from Team Powers is the new 6500mAh 7.6V LiHV battery pack. Offering standard dimensions and a reduced height of 22.5mm, the low centre of gravity pack is built using of high-quality 110C cells that were made using additional Graphene material which is meant to improve performance and durability. The battery weighs in at 272g and it is usable for Modified and Stock class racing alike.
Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]
Hot Race Tyres from Italy have introduced the Sahara 1/8th buggy tyre. Designed for indoor or super high traction outdoor tracks, the tyre will offer massive forward bite thanks to the connected-bar-and-pins tread. The tyre will be available in super soft, soft, medium and hard compounds as well as in soft and hard clay-specific rubber.
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
DKT have introduced their new Hyper Traction HT clutch shoes. Made from a special aluminium material and featuring a design that increases the shoe’s contact patch, the parts greatly improve clutch efficiency and performance while also being very reliable at high temperatures. When used in medium-high to high grip conditions, using the HT clutch shoes also improve fuel consumption and tyre life. The shoes are compatible with all DKT flywheels.
Source: DKT [dktshop.com]
Losi have introduced their new Tenacity SCT RTR 1/10th scale 4WD short course truck. The vehicle takes design features of the proven TEN platform with the kit being actually based off of the TEN MT truck, sporting a tough 4WD drivetrain, 12mm shock absorbers with plastic bodies and a fixed link suspension. The truck is powered by a 3S LiPo-compatible 550-class 4-pole 3800kv motor and a 130A speed controller, its electronic components are waterproof for go-everywhere ability and the truck is rounded out by MAXXIS Razr MT tyres and a pre-decorated bodyshell which is available in two colour schemes. Also included in the package is a genuine Spektrum DX2e Active radio system with Active Vehicle Control technology with the transmitter being usable with optional telemetry features like the Spektrum Dashboard app or an LED speedometer.
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Coming from BK Servo is the BLS-SS-HS low-profile high-speed servo for 1/10th on-road and off-road applications. Offering a machined all-aluminium case, steel gears and a brushless motor the high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 18.1kg-cm of torque with a transit time of down to 0.045s and it will become available by mid April.
Sweep Racing have introduced their new Taper Pin and Micro Dot 1/10th buggy carpet and astro turf tyres. The tyre’s treads follow well-known and proven designs with a directional design found on the 2WD variants while optimised carcass constructions making the tyres stand out. The range includes the slim 2WD front and wide 4WD Taper Pin as well as the Micro Dot 2WD/4WD rear tyres all of which are available in optimised red medium and blue soft compounds. Also available are light blue sponge inserts for maximised traction.
T-Works have introduced new spring pre-load nuts for Team Associated’s 6th generation off-road vehicles such as the B6 and B64. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting a heavy knurling, the nuts allow for convenient spring pre-load adjustment while white markings make for easy setting recognition. Each nut is also clearly marked, meaning left and right hand shocks get not mixed up. The pre-load nuts come in sets of four and in blue or black anodising.
Made for all Team Associated B6 vehicles with 3-gear laydown transmission is JConcepts’ new shielded honeycomb motor plate. The design of the plate makes the part both lightweight and very rigid in multiple directions, resulting in extraordinary toughness while, as a new feature, the motor plate has a built-in spur gear shield to add gear and ultimately body protection during crashes, landings and normal wear and tear. The honeycomb feature adds a 3D look especially as they remain natural aluminium while the rest is available blue or black anodised colours. Slight chamfering on the 3mm thickness material allows the rather beefy plate to look quite slim and trim.
